Court grants RIDA boss US$500 bail over ferry disaster

A court granted Ignitious Chiome, acting head of the Rural Infrastructure Development Agency in Kariba, US$500 bail on August 30, 2026, over the Lake Kariba boat disaster. He appeared in court facing charges related to the ferry tragedy that claimed multiple lives. The ferry disaster occurred earlier this year. The agency is responsible for infrastructure oversight. The bail amount is relatively low, reflecting the nature of the charges. The case will examine regulatory failures. It may lead to stricter safety measures for lake transport.