Kariba Residents Sue Government Over Ferry Crisis After Mbuya Nehanda Disaster

Kariba and Binga residents filed an urgent High Court application in Chinhoyi demanding safe and reliable Lake Kariba ferries, weeks after the Mbuya Nehanda capsizing killed 97 people in August 2026. The applicants argued the government’s failure to replace the vessel constitutes a breach of transport obligations. The case converts a safety disaster into a legal liability and public accountability test.