Some 60 % of Tanzanians believe sacrifices to spirits or gods can protect them from harm . Professor Mwami says the charging of any type of fee is not typical among traditional African healers and is more common among con artists capitalizing on the fears of others . Witchcraft tries to explain things that are inexplicable to those in rural villages without explanation , says one professor . Women suffer discrimination and sometimes danger because some men believe their body will bring great wealth .
Some 60 % of Tanzanians believe sacrifices to spirits or gods can protect them from harm . Witchcraft tries to explain things that are inexplicable to those in rural villages without explanation , says one professor . Women suffer discrimination and sometimes danger because some men believe their body will bring great wealth .