University Of Zambia Receives Aid From UNESCO To Train Students In Witchcraft, To Commence With 20 Witches

University of Zambia has reportedly received from UNESCO the sum of $340,000 to develop a Degree Programme to safeguard Intangible Heritage with the first intake comprising of 20 students.

According to Zambian Watchdog, Intangible Heritage comprises of practices such as Witchcraft, social practices such as expression through music, Knowledge, skills-as well as the instruments, objects, artefacts and rituals, the Zambia National Commission for UNESCO has explained.

The Zambia National Commission for UNESCO Secretary General, Dr. Charles Ndakala said that despite efforts in safeguarding cultural heritage, there are cases of destruction of priceless cultural heritage in certain countries which threatens traditions and customs.

When Nkandu Luo, Minister of Higher Education in Zambia made the announcement that the University of Zambia will commission studies in witchcraft, this was dismissed as fake news.

However UNESCO has now confirmed the witchcraft course.

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