Well, maybe we do learn

The Zambian president, Levy Mwanawasa, asked other African countries to boycott the arms ship heading to Zimbabwe.

According to the BBC, Mwanawasa said: "We don't want a situation which will escalate the [tension] in Zimbabwe more than what it is,".

Finally some common sense coming from a top politician in Africa about Zimbabwe. But, to be fair, his mild words are complemented by others government's decisions of not allowing the cargo in and the position of the International Transport Workers Federation.