PEMBA, Zambia — A manhunt is underway in Zambia’s Southern Province after a 49-year-old man, Tyson Matimba, allegedly beat his 81-year-old uncle, Edward Hatwiko, to death over accusations of witchcraft. According to police reports, the incident occurred in the early hours of Sunday, February 9, 2025, in Chigabwa village, Chief Hamaundu, Pemba district. Matimba, who had reportedly been blaming Hatwiko for the death of his daughter in July 2024, l…
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