THE Judiciary has rescinded its decision to broadcast the trial of two witch doctors accused of attempting to harm President Hakainde Hichilema using charms. However, the Zambian Civil Liberties Union (ZCLU) has criticised the judiciary’s decision to halt the live broadcast of the case, stating that the matter touches on deeply rooted cultural and legal issues and is undeniably a matter of significant public interest. Last Friday, the Judiciary allowed the live broadcast of proceedings in a matter where two witch doctors are accused of being hired to harm President Hichilema. Allegations in the matter are that Leonard Phiri and Jasten Mabulese were engaged by former Petauke Central Independent MP Emmanuel Jay Banda’s younger brother to use charms to harm...
