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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 | | 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 08:52hrs | | 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 | | 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 07:32hrs | | 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 11:47hrs | | 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 05:23hrs | | 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

'Money bags' throw Zanu-PF into turmoil

'Drunk' Zanu-PF MP causes stir in Parliament

Police deny claims of investigation into Mnangagwa adviser

Econet agent cleared Of ZiG1.17 million theft

Mnangagwa commissions ZBC Montrose Studios

Resolution expected for Tungwarara's co-option

Strong rebound in Zimbabwe business confidence for 2026

Beitbridge clearing 13,000 travellers daily

Heists, gangs, and the Vumbunu web

Zimbabwe completes payment for new cancer machines

Zinara waives 100% penalties on vehicle licence arrears

Egodini contract mess in new twist

Catholics rally against move to legalise abortion

Prophet Freddy makes u-turn after criminal case collapse

Fierce backlash over Mnangagwa's 2030 agenda

Zanu-PF MPs whipped into 2026 budget line

Zimbabwe gazettes dozens of wetlands as protected areas

Zanu-PF Eld­ers Coun­cil receives new fleet to boost party activ­it­ies

Parliament declines to intervene in Magwegwe West land dispute

Prophet arrested in Bulawayo over spiritual theft, extortion

Police officer arrested for attempted robbery

Zifa lies on Munetsi exclusion?

Manicaland Zanu-PF defies national directive, stands by Tungwarara

Mwonzora expels Mukoyi and Chidhakwa

Mnangagwa warns errant investors

Chiwenga faction thwarts Tungwarara bid for central committee

ICT Ministry warns of rising digital violence

Zimbabwe put 'motorists on phones' on notice

Zimbabwe ring-fences 14 eco­nomic sec­tors for loc­als

500 new Chinese businesses registered in Zimbabwe this year alone

Chinese, villagers clash over Kalope dam rages on

Police raise alarm over surge in human trafficking cases

Munetsi unhappy after Africa Cup of Nations exclusion

Lion Microfinance's licence cancelled

Maize cob vendors cleared from Harare CBD

7 Tsho­lot­sho chil­dren inter­cep­ted in Bot­swana

Harare City Council targets 24-hour operations

Manager dismissed over sexual harassment

US$4m tobacco crop lost in 10 mins

Madzibaba fans prepare huge send off

Guvamatanga remarks expose a rotten system

'Mnangagwa using power to shield graft'

Zimbabwe politicians, army chefs blamed for exploitation

Chiefs fully back Mnangagwa's term extension

437 000 opposition members defect to Zanu-PF

Zimbabwe's gold output rises to record high

ZRP unveiling five high-powered new patrol high-powered vehicles

Kapfupi divorces wife for sleeping around

Heavy rains kill 50 across Zimbabwe

Plumtree men arrested after threatening woman with pellet gun

'Drunk' Zanu-PF MP causes stir in Parliament

'Money bags' throw Zanu-PF into turmoil

Kapfupi divorces wife for sleeping around

Heists, gangs, and the Vumbunu web

Police deny claims of investigation into Mnangagwa adviser

Parliament declines to intervene in Magwegwe West land dispute

Mnangagwa commissions ZBC Montrose Studios

Police officer arrested for attempted robbery

US$4m tobacco crop lost in 10 mins

Prophet arrested in Bulawayo over spiritual theft, extortion

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Zanu-PF Elders Council receives new fleet to boost party activities

Zimbabwe ring-fences 14 economic sectors for locals

7 Tsholotsho children intercepted in Botswana