Zimfest Organisers Apologise After Festival Sparks Traffic Chaos And Resident ComplaintsZimfest organisers have apologised after thousands of people attending the annual Zimbabwean cultural festival in Northampton left nearby residents complaining of severe disruption. Zimfest Organisers Respond To Northampton Resident ComplaintsThe Northampton Chronicle reported that residents in the Far Cotton area experienced hours of congestion as many motorists parked in residential streets instead of using official parking facilities. Zimfest Says Parking And Traffic Plans Were In PlaceResponding to the concerns, a Zimfest spokesperson said organisers had worked with the relevant authorities before the event. The spokesperson said:“We acknowledge the concerns raised by local residents.” The review is expected to determine whether changes to traffic management, parking arrangements and crowd control are needed before the festival returns.