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Prophet by day, sangoma by night

At first glance, Bishop Cuthbert Nyaruvenda, the founder of Sangano Dzvene Revapostori Church, looks like an ordinary person next door.Alighting from his car clad in a blue T-shirt and matching jean trousers, the tall and slim religious le…

Published: 21 Mar 2021 at 08:22hrs | 4 | by Tendai Chara

School graft: More can be done

Although stakeholders in the education sector applauded the efforts being made to curb abuse of funds by school heads and bursars, calls have been made for Government to show a political will to curb broad corruption.Some of stakeholders a…

Published: 17 Apr 2016 at 09:52hrs | 1 | by Tendai Chara

A 'ghost prostitute' called Peggy

It is in the early 1980s. A man is downing a beer at Machipisa Shopping Centre in Harare's Highfield suburb.As the nightclub closes, he wanders along Mangwende Drive, hunting for a little action.His drunken search leads him to a strikingly…

Published: 15 Nov 2015 at 08:11hrs | 27 | by Tendai Chara

Zimbabwe's witchcraft capital

Gokwe, the cotton-producing district in Midlands province, has become synonymous with witchcraft and the occult. Basing on the number of reported cases, Gokwe could easily compete with the lightning-makers of Chipinge to top the "Witchcraf…

Published: 12 Apr 2015 at 08:32hrs | 15 | by Tendai Chara

Prophet TB Joshua: God's will or a fake prophet?

The death of 115 congregates and the injuries sustained by several hundred others in the collapse of a guest house near the church run by Nigerian preacher TB Joshua has divided public opinion, igniting a social media furore.The story has …

Published: 28 Sep 2014 at 12:47hrs | 4 | by Tendai Chara

Of professional mourners, lavish funerals

Gone are the days of a funeral wake where mourners are "burdened" by traditional rites, laid-down burial procedures and a sombre atmosphere throughout the proceedings. Today, people outshine each other at funerals with women "competing" in…

Published: 12 May 2013 at 06:23hrs | 12 | by Tendai Chara

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Columnist / Tendai chara

Prophet by day, sangoma by night

School graft: More can be done

A 'ghost prostitute' called Peggy

Zimbabwe's witchcraft capital

Prophet TB Joshua: God's will or a fake prophet?

Of professional mourners, lavish funerals

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