Thursday, March 31, 2011

Wonder cure sparks rush to Tanzanian village

The multitudes crossing river Engaresero in northern Tanzania is akin to the annual wildebeest migration at River Mara. The only difference is that the people in their thousands have no time to hang around the banks, waiting for the courageous one to cross over first because each second is precious.

Not even the bursting bank of the river that has swept several vehicles is a cause to worry.


YouTube link.

And the mad rush is about a potent brew that has baffled science and yet said to cure all ailments, being dispensed by Ambilikile Masapile, 76, who is a retired pastor Evangelical Lutheran Church in Tanzania.

The news of the supposed power of his brew has spread like wild bush fire and captured the imagination of Tanzanians and the rest of East Africa.

Full story here.

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