RIDA official's bail delayed over Kariba ferry disaster

iHarare reports that Ignitius Chiome, the Kariba District Clerk and acting RIDA district head, will spend another night in custody after a court delayed its bail ruling until August 28, 2026. Chiome is implicated in the Mbuya Nehanda ferry disaster on Lake Kariba that claimed dozens of lives. The delay underscores the legal system's slow response to the tragedy and has frustrated victims' families seeking justice. Chiome faces charges related to negligence. The case highlights systemic failures in safety oversight and accountability for the disaster.