A Zambian traditional doctor accused of attempting to harm President Hakainde Hichilema through sorcery has told the Lusaka Magistrate’s Court that he does not really know who the President of Zambia is. Meanwhile, his co-accused, a Mozambican traditional doctor has told the court that he was invited by Emmanuel Jay Jay Banda’s alleged brother, Nelson, to heal his mother and other family members following the death of their father. In this matter, the accused, Jasten Mabulesse Candunde, and Leonard Phiri, a resident of Sinda District in Eastern Province, are charged with professing knowledge of witchcraft contrary to Section 5 of the Witchcraft Act, Chapter 90 of the Laws of Zambia. The prosecution alleges that between November 22 and 24, 2024,...
