By Nigel Pfunde
Harare- Allegations of juju have unsettled the Harare City Council after unusual items, including cat faeces, a dead bird, and peanuts, were discovered outside the office of the city’s top official and in his parking area.
Newly appointed chamber secretary Warren Chiwawa is at the centre of the alarming claims, which have sent ripples of concern throughout Town House.
Council staff were left disturbed this week after the strange items appeared at the entrance to Mr Chiwawa’s office.
According to sources within the council, faeces believed to be from a cat were smeared on his office door early in the morning, raising immediate alarm among employees.
The situation escalated when a dead bird and scattered peanuts were reportedly found around his parking space, heightening fears that the items could be connected to ritualistic or juju-related activities.
Mr Chiwawa confirmed the developments.
“Someone has been performing black magic at my office and parking bay since last week. It has become quite frightening,” he said.
An eyewitness who wished to remain anonymous described the scene.
“It was a shock arriving at Town House on Monday morning and seeing a dead bird and peanuts in Mr Chiwawa’s parking bay. It was really alarming. I had no idea what was happening, but it felt ominous. I even took a picture because I was so surprised,” the eyewitness said.
Staff described the atmosphere as tense, with some expressing fear about entering certain areas of the building.
“People are shaken. These are not things you encounter every day, especially at work,” said one employee who asked not to be named.
One worker explained how the items were handled.
“Out of caution, we sprinkled salt on the faeces, dead bird, and peanuts before flushing them down a drain,” the source said.
While the council has yet to release an official statement, insiders report that the incident has sparked internal discussions, with calls for investigations to identify those responsible and their motives.
Colleagues say the episode has cast a shadow over what was expected to be a fresh start for Mr Chiwawa.
Though rare in professional settings, incidents involving suspected juju practices occasionally occur in some communities, often triggering fear and speculation.
As uncertainty persists, council employees are hoping for clarity and reassurance, alongside calls for enhanced security and prompt action to restore normalcy within the institution.
