FULL LIST RELEASED: Heartbreaking Identity of 44 Souls Lost in Lake Kariba Ferry Disaster Confirmed!
The nation stands still in mourning as the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) officially releases the names of the 44 people who perished in the Lake Kariba boat tragedy. This list, identified by next of kin, confirms a devastating loss of life across several provinces.
As families prepare for burials, the horrifying scale of the RIDA boat capsize has become a national wound. From Gweru to Chitungwiza, the victims represent a cross-section of Zimbabweans whose lives were cut short by the dark waters of Kariba.
The Official List of 44 Victims
| # | Name | Age/Sex | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sign Patsikadova (Captain) | 59/M | Batonga, Kariba |
| 2 | Smart Siamandonga | 54/M | Kalundu Village, Mola |
| 3 | Shelton Magora | 10/M | Batonga, Kariba |
| 4 | Hazvinei Chasara | 39/F | Nyamhunga 2, Kariba |
| 5 | Shalom Ndere | 9/F | Nyamhunga 2, Kariba |
| 6 | Mukudzei Kangwara | 2/M | Nyamhunga 2, Kariba |
| 7 | Isabel Sango | 50/F | Nyamhunga 2, Kariba |
| 8 | Ratidzai Tasara | 50/F | Mukoba, Gweru |
| 9 | Debra Chadenga | 49/F | Kuwadzana 7, Harare |
| 10 | Olain Siyachuka | 2y 7m/F | Nego Village, Mola |
| 11 | Tamari Matsangu | -/- | Not Stated |
| 12 | Plaxedix Madiro | 42/F | Nyamhunga 3, Kariba |
| 13 | Chipo Muzinda Chitsamba | 37/F | Masvingo |
| 14 | Spiwe Aggiffa Katore | 61/F | DDF Staff Quarters |
| 15 | Lucia Mereki | -/- | Siakaloba Village |
| 16 | Shupikai Makawu | -/- | Mangwara Village |
| 17 | Enita Mazhomba | -/- | Ngwara Village |
| 18 | Memory Chaka | -/- | Hurungwe Prison, Karoi |
| 19 | Cain Nzerombairi | -/- | Nyawanda Farm, Karoi |
| 20 | Average Murambatsvina | -/- | Batonga, Kariba |
| 21 | Permission Nzerombairi | -/- | Nyawanda Farm, Karoi |
| 22 | Keresiya Dhumbura | 40/F | Nyamhunga 2, Kariba |
| 23 | Kelly Busumani | 4/F | Chiedza, Karoi |
| 24 | Alubo Nzira | 6/F | Zvamoyo, Mola |
| 25 | Wishmore Charindapanze | 4/M | Nyamhunga 3, Kariba |
| 26 | Mcdonald Nyasha Gumpo | 1y 2m/M | Nyamhunga 2, Kariba |
| 27 | Anisha Chipuma | 6/F | Nyamhunga 1, Kariba |
| 28 | Lael Samanyanga | 1y 6m/M | Hurungwe, Karoi |
| 29 | Gomo Tapiwa | 39/M | Hurungwe Prison, Karoi |
| 30 | Patience Ndebele | 3/F | Giachimba 1 Village |
| 31 | Connic Mutale | 2/M | King’s Camp, Kariba |
| 32 | Hailly Tauro | 1y 2m/M | Nyamhunga 1, Kariba |
| 33 | Wendy Ndandarika | 1/F | Nyamhunga 3, Kariba |
| 34 | Petronella Lembani | 26/F | Claudia, Karoi |
| 35 | Nashrey Pensula | 5/F | Claudia, Karoi |
| 36 | Anashe Pensula | 3/M | Claudia, Karoi |
| 37 | Precious Nyajina | 57/F | Seke, Chitungwiza |
| 38 | Constance Siampongo | 37/F | Chilimamba Village |
| 39 | Daisy Siachiwa | 23/F | Mangwara Village |
| 40 | Luoisa Kayi | 24/F | Nyamhunga 1, Kariba |
| 41 | Handespike Charindapanze | 54/M | Msamba Fishing Camps |
| 42 | Susan Muntanga | 41/F | Padenga Staff Quarters |
| 43 | Moleen Mandirera | 34/F | Nyawanda Farm, Karoi |
| 44 | Marven Dope | 46/M | Mola Oversees |
The Lost Innocents
Identification Continues
The Zimbabwe Republic Police released a statement on August 14 stating that officers are working with relevant stakeholders and affected families. “The Police will release further information as and when new developments arise,” the statement read.
A Record of Regret
Seeing these 44 names in black and white is a stark, painful reminder that the Lake Kariba tragedy is not just a news headline—it is a generational catastrophe. Behind every name is a family shattered and a future drowned.
The fact that infants and toddlers make up a significant portion of this list is an indictment of the safety standards that allowed 153 souls on a 90-capacity vessel. We publish this list in honor of the victims, but we also do so as a demand for justice. These names must not just be recorded in a police file; they must be the catalyst for a total overhaul of maritime regulation in Zimbabwe.
@ Sona Headlines | News & Investigations Desk
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