[wanabidii] Rwandan-owned shops in Zambia looted after six perish in ritual killings; but there's a bigger story (M&G Africa)

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Rwandan-owned shops in Zambia looted after six perish in ritual killings; but there's a bigger story   Residents say foreigners have "taken over all the business opportunities in the area," and allegedly using ritual magic to further their enterprises!

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