Zimbabwe Ferry Disaster – Why Did the Mbuya Nehanda Sail That Day?

There were warnings long before the boat tragedy in which 97 people died

• A month ago today, the Mbuya Nehanda ferry capsized on Lake Kariba, killing at least 97 people.
• Authorities have blamed the captain, who died in the tragedy, and one official has been arrested.
• But an investigation by news agency Pachena reveals senior political figures and officials were warned several times that the vessel was in poor condition.

A month ago, on 11 August, the Mbuya Nehanda ferry capsized on Lake Kariba,…