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Prophet Makandiwa to launch a newspaper
22 Mar 2012 at 04:14hrs | Views
Charismatic self proclaimed prophet Emmanual Makandiwa is casting his wings to the media as he is set to launch a newspaper.
The popular leader of the United Families International (UFI), was granted an operating licence by the Zimbabwe Media Commission.
Early this month speculation was rife in media circles that Makandiwa had applied for a licence. However, it has been since confirmed that ZMC granted the licence.
Makandiwa's newspaper would be called THE FAMILY.
The young preachers commands huge following countrywide and his newspaper would not struggle to have readership.
He would compete with Chronicle, Herald, NewsDay and Daily News for readers.
He routinely put a gate charge of between $5 to $60 for people to attend his services.
It is said that every Sunday close to 30 000people including cabinet ministers flock to the City Sports Stadium seeking to hear Makandiwa preach.
Politicians struggle to gather such number in their rallies.
Last year minister Nelson Chamisa had his ipad stolen at one of Makandiwa's gatherings.
People start trickling in as early as 4am every Sunday. Some actually bring blankets along so they catch up on lost sleep after securing a seat in the auditorium.
Makandiwa, whose life story is a rags to riches tale, has illuminated Zimbabwe with his church sermons. He grew up as a village boy in Muzarabani and rose to become a superstar church leader in nine years and now pitch tents at almost all his sermons to accommodate overflow crowds spilling out of the auditorium.
The popular leader of the United Families International (UFI), was granted an operating licence by the Zimbabwe Media Commission.
Early this month speculation was rife in media circles that Makandiwa had applied for a licence. However, it has been since confirmed that ZMC granted the licence.
Makandiwa's newspaper would be called THE FAMILY.
The young preachers commands huge following countrywide and his newspaper would not struggle to have readership.
He would compete with Chronicle, Herald, NewsDay and Daily News for readers.
He routinely put a gate charge of between $5 to $60 for people to attend his services.
It is said that every Sunday close to 30 000people including cabinet ministers flock to the City Sports Stadium seeking to hear Makandiwa preach.
Politicians struggle to gather such number in their rallies.
Last year minister Nelson Chamisa had his ipad stolen at one of Makandiwa's gatherings.
People start trickling in as early as 4am every Sunday. Some actually bring blankets along so they catch up on lost sleep after securing a seat in the auditorium.
Makandiwa, whose life story is a rags to riches tale, has illuminated Zimbabwe with his church sermons. He grew up as a village boy in Muzarabani and rose to become a superstar church leader in nine years and now pitch tents at almost all his sermons to accommodate overflow crowds spilling out of the auditorium.
Source - Byo24News
