Partner-swapping scandal sends Samfya tongues wagging

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TONGUES of people in the usually tranquil fishing district of Samfya, Luapula Province are wagging non-stop and fueling the gossip mill after news of two married couples willingly exchanging partners, spread like wild fire.

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Residents of Musaba Ward in Senior Chief Kalasa Mukoso’s chiefdom have abandoned their daily routines, leaving fishing nets to drift aimlessly on Lake Bangweulu and farming tools to rust in the fields as they discuss the salacious scandal.

Headman Champion Chisala called a meeting of village elders after Josephine Mbilima reported her daughter’s suspicious behavior.

Her 28-year-old daughter, Esther Mbilima, a community teacher, was discovered bringing another man into her home whenever her husband, Joseph Musenge, a 30-year-old shop owner, was away.

Investigations revealed that Joseph was fully aware of the affair and was himself romantically involved with Mary Mwila, 26, the wife of his wife’s lover, Mathew Ngosa, a 31-year-old farmer.

The four individuals confirmed the arrangement when confronted, but villagers are now questioning whether there is more to the story.

“my fellow villagers believe this is a ritual aimed at acquiring wealth,” said one elder who attended the meeting.

“Joseph Musenge is a shop owner, and people think he might be using this situation to gain more prosperity It’s unheard of and many are suspicious,” another elder said.

Headman Chisala acknowledged the speculation but maintained his focus on addressing the cultural and moral implications of the affair.

“I don’t know what would make people comfortable with such a situation We are counseling them but if this is tied to rituals it’s even more troubling because Our culture does not condone such practices.” said the headman

Villagers have expressed mixed emotions about the scandal. While some are urging the couples to leave the village, others insist on a thorough investigation into whether ritualistic beliefs are influencing their actions.

“This is not just about immorality; there’s something deeper here People don’t break such taboos without a reason,” Mbilima said

The elders have vowed to consult spiritual leaders and traditional healers to determine if the situation could indeed be tied to ritual wealth-seeking practices. Meanwhile, the couples face mounting pressure to explain their actions and make amends to restore harmony in the community.

The unfolding drama has sparked widespread debate about the erosion of traditional values and the lengths some individuals may go to in pursuit of material gain.

CAPTION: Josephine Mbilima (In black headsock) attends the meeting while her daughter, Esther (third left) looks the other way.

By Yunusu Ceasar

Kalemba December 8, 2024

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