UNESCO has given the University of Zambia $340,000 to train students in witchcraft, social practices such as expression through music, Knowledge, skills-as well as the instruments, objects, artefacts and rituals.
According to the Zambia National Commission for UNESCO, the fund was given to the university to develop a Degree Programme to safeguard Intangible Heritage with the first intake comprising of 20 students.
The Zambia National Commission for UNESCO Secretary General, Dr. Charles Ndakala, said despite efforts in safeguarding cultural heritage, there are cases of destruction of priceless culture heritage in certain countries which threatens traditions and customs.
When Minister of Higher Education, Nkandu Luo announced that the University of Zambia will commission studies in witchcraft, this was dismissed as fake news but UNESCO has now confirmed the witchcraft course.
