Mongu Workers Unearth ‘Witchcraft Starter Pack’ While Cleaning Stream

Mongu Workers Unearth ‘Witchcraft Starter Pack’ While Cleaning Stream

Mongu residents were left in shock and laughter after cash-for-work laborers, who were simply trying to clean up a stream, ended up digging out what looked like a fully stocked witchcraft starter pack. Witnesses say the workers were merrily going about their business when one of them suddenly screamed, dropped his shovel, and bolted like he had seen a ghost. Upon closer inspection, the team discovered strange items wrapped in a black cloth—featuring what appeared to be charms, bones, and an unidentified bottle of suspicious-looking liquid.

As expected, the drama escalated within minutes. Some workers, especially the elders, immediately started praying, clapping their hands like they were in a deliverance session, while others ran for dear life, fearing they had disturbed something that should have stayed buried. One young man, identified as Bwalya, boldly tried to touch the items but was quickly stopped by an older woman who shouted, “Mwaiche, ukokwine! Iwe, you want to disappear like a WhatsApp group?” The situation became even funnier when one brave fellow suggested they call the police, but another worker reminded him that “this is beyond police work; we need a traditional healer!”

Word spread like wildfire, and soon, curious onlookers gathered, turning the cleaning site into an impromptu community meeting. Some claimed it was the work of jealous people trying to bewitch someone, while others joked that maybe it was just forgotten stage props from a failed drama rehearsal. A local pastor who happened to be passing by declared, “The devil is a liar!” and offered to pray over the site. Meanwhile, a group of old men whispered among themselves, saying, “In our time, we knew how to handle these things, now people just panic!”

By the end of the day, the stream was not only cleaner, but the entire Mongu town had a new topic to discuss over nshima and kapenta. While authorities have yet to comment on the matter, the incident has left many people wondering—who placed those items there, and more importantly, what were they meant for? Whatever the case, one thing is certain: Mongu’s cash-for-work team got more than they bargained for, and some of them might think twice before digging too deep next time!

February 15, 2025