Zimbabwe: Bindura Women Drown While Performing Manjuzu Rituals – Africa Links 24

By A Coreespondent-Two women from Bindura tragically drowned on Monday while performing rituals associated with manjuzu—a mermaid spirit revered in some African traditional beliefs—at the Nyaure River in the Chief Masembura area.

The incident has left the local community in shock and drawn condemnation from traditional leaders, who accused the group of violating sacred customs. It has also reignited…