Claim
On October 19, 2024, a video of a fire on water with a title “Oil and Gas Discovered in Mwandi.” appeared on several social media platforms and individual Facebook pages such as the Patriotic Front Facebook page, Source Televison, Zambia Rock, Mapoma Mweene, Wonani Simpembi and Henry Sianga. The accompanying message alleged that a fire was burning on a stream in Mwandi District in the Western Province of Zambia, as evidence of oil or gas reserves. The video attracted intense reactions from the followers of the platforms. While some followers seemed convinced by the claim, others questioned the authenticity of the video.On October 19, 2024, a video of a fire on water with a title “Oil and Gas Discovered in Mwandi.” appeared on several social media platforms and individual Facebook pages such as the Patriotic Front Facebook page, Source Televison, Zambia Rock, Mapoma Mweene, Wonani Simpembi and Henry Sianga. The accompanying message alleged that a fire was burning on a stream in Mwandi District in the Western Province of Zambia, as evidence of oil or gas reserves. The video attracted intense reactions from the followers of the platforms. While some followers seemed convinced by the claim, others questioned the authenticity of the video.