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Liuwa Plains: Where Kings Hunt

When we finally found them, they were barely visible among an innocuous collection of shrubs and short trees, seeking relief from the afternoon heat in dappled light. They looked at us with thinly veiled disinterest, or maybe it was disdain—the way lions usually do, as if our presence was both expected and entirely beneath their concern.

Liuwa Plains: Where Kings Hunt

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Issue 76

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What defines a witchdoctor, and what separates them from a traditional healer? In a journey into traditional ng’angas in Zambia, the line between spiritual practice and deception blurs. Through personal encounters and the exploration of cultural beliefs, this article challenges preconceived notions about the intersection of faith, healing, and modern-day charlatanism

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