Zambia Men Jailed Over Plot on President
Two Men Sentenced Over Plot to Harm Zambian President
Lusaka, Zambia – A Mozambican national and a Zambian village chief have been sentenced to two years in prison after being caught with charms, including a live chameleon, reportedly intended to harm President Hakainde Hichilema.
Jasten Mabulesse Candunde from Mozambique and Leonard Phiri, a Zambian village chief, were arrested in December after authorities discovered the charms in their possession. They were charged with professing knowledge of witchcraft and possessing harmful charms.
“The motive of the crime was to kill the head of state,” Magistrate Fine Mayambu said during Monday’s ruling in Lusaka. He added that the accused “were not only enemies of the head of state but of all Zambians.” Both were sentenced to 24 months in prison with hard labor, starting from the date of their arrest.
According to the prosecution, the men had been hired by the brother of opposition MP Emmanuel “Jay Jay” Banda, who is currently facing trial for robbery, attempted murder, and escaping custody.
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