Two men jailed for attempting to bewitch and kill Zambia’s president

The case has been closely followed in Zambia, as this was the first time anyone was put on trial for attempting to use witchcraft against a president. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..

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Two men have been sentenced to two years in prison in Zambia for attempting to use witchcraft to kill President Hakainde Hichilema. This marks the first time anyone has been put on trial for attempting witchcraft against a Zambian president.

Leonard Phiri (Zambian) and Jasten Mabulesse Candunde (Mozambican) were convicted under the Witchcraft Act.
They were arrested in December with charms, including a live chameleon, and were accused of being hired by a fugitive former MP.
The magistrate, Fine Mayambu, highlighted that the law aims to protect society from those claiming witchcraft powers.

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