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September 15, 2025
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Zambian court jails two for targeting President Hichilema with sorcery

Zambian court jails two for targeting President Hichilema with sorcery

Zambian court jails two for targeting President Hichilema with sorcery..

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A Zambian court has sentenced two men to two years in prison with hard labour for attempting to use witchcraft to harm President Hakainde Hichilema.

  • The men, Jasten Mabulesse Candunde (from Mozambique) and Leonard Phiri (a Zambian village chief), were arrested in December with charms, including a live chameleon.
  • Magistrate Fine Mayambu ruled the motive was to kill the head of state, stating the convicts were "enemies of the head of state and all Zambians."
  • The prosecution claimed the individuals were hired by the brother of opposition MP Emmanuel "Jay Jay" Banda, who faces charges for robbery, attempted murder, and escaping custody.

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