The Mermaid Problem

Work at a reservoir in Zimbabwe has come to a halt because the workers are leery of the mermaids that apparently live there.

At first I thought that King Triton might need to get after Ariel again, but then I read a quote from the water resources minister about how the vexing problem might be fixed. The only solution, it seems, is to brew traditional beer and carry out rites to appease the spirits. Thus, I believe the workers may have an ulterior motive.