Zambian varsity gets $340,000 UNESCO grant to develop degree programme in witchcraft

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  The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation has given the University of Zambia $340,000 to develop a degree Programme to train students in witchcraft.The training in what is referred to as Intangible Cultural Heritage will commence with the first intake comprising of 20 students, reports Lusaka Times.

The Zambia National Commission for UNESCO has explained that Intangible Heritage comprises practices such as witchcraft, and social practices such as expression through music, knowledge, skills as well as the instruments, objects, artifacts and rituals.

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.Dr. Charles Ndakala was speaking to Journalists on the sidelines of a five days’ workshop for the orientation of UNZA Lecturers on Intangible Culture Heritage.



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