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Christ Ministries wrangle spills into court
A boardroom wrangle between the two sons of the late Christ Ministries Church founder, Bishop Cuthbert Makoni' and some members of the board of trustees has spilled into the High Court. Makoni...Published: 22 hrs ago | 136 | by Staff reporter
'Everyone can benefit from equitable resource distribution'
ZImBABWe has vast natural resources that if equitably distributed can meet the developmental needs of every citizen, a senior clergyman has said.A Zimbabwe Council of Churches official, bishop...Published: 23 Sep 2021 at 07:52hrs | 306 | by Staff reporter
Petrol bombed pastor succumbs to burns
A PASTOR from Enaleni Village in Bubi District, Matabeleland North, who was petrol bombed and suffered burns to 97 percent of body has died. Bishop Ephraim Ndlovu (51) of Alive in Christ Pentecostal C...Published: 21 Sep 2021 at 06:12hrs | 1668 | by Staff reporter
AU's $1,3 million scholarships open doors
AS the first semester of 2021/22 begins, Africa University has awarded close to US$1,3 million in scholarships and financial aid to students in need. Six hundred students from 20 countries received th...Published: 20 Sep 2021 at 07:12hrs | 378 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa opens up on private life
President Mnangagwa, who turned 79-years yesterday, called on Zimbabweans to be peaceful, united and most of all, be patriotic to develop the country. Speaking at his African-themed birthday d...Published: 16 Sep 2021 at 05:51hrs | 873 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe Catholic group gets global appreciation
UNITED KINGDOM-BASED Zimbabwean Catholic musical group recently mesmerised worshippers at a Marian Shrine of Walsingham labelled "England's Nazareth" that dates from the 11th century.The group...Published: 14 Sep 2021 at 06:06hrs | 209 | by Staff reporter
Church leaders meet Mnangagwa
A united front representing Christian churches yesterday met President Mnangagwa to establish and improve relationships between church and State and see where they can work together for the developmen...Published: 10 Sep 2021 at 07:17hrs | 468 | by Staff reporter
We need to repair our sick politics
AS strange as it might sound or seem, you can be sure there is an imbecile somewhere in our beloved teapot-shaped country that is very unhappy the weatherman is forecasting we might have a very good r...Published: 05 Sep 2021 at 06:49hrs | 85 | by Bishop Lazi
Pastor donates US$45k to church
TABERNAClES of Grace church founder Apostle Batsirai Java has donated cash given as gifts at his birthday party towards the construction of his church's building in Westlea, Harare.The buildin...Published: 29 Aug 2021 at 07:18hrs | 1494 | by Staff reporter
Churches divided over resumption of services
ZANU PF aligned cleric Obadiah Msindo says the government's decision to allow churches to resume services only for congregants that have been vaccinated against Covid-19 has exposed divisions among ch...Published: 22 Aug 2021 at 08:11hrs | 703 | by Staff reporter
When Zambia had a Tsvangirai moment
Phew! What an eventful week it was, from the fall of Kabul to the Taliban and the fall of Edgar "Chagwa" Lungu to Hakainde Hichilema in Zambia.And we also had new Malawian President Dr Lazarus...Published: 22 Aug 2021 at 07:47hrs | 436 | by Bishop Lazi
Zimbabwean deportees get reprieve from UK legislators
Two United Kingdom legislators have weighed in their support expressing displeasure on the manner the recent deportations of Zimbabweans was handled by the United Kingdom government. Legislato...Published: 17 Aug 2021 at 08:09hrs | 3133 | by Staff reporter
Govt moots multiple projects to transform rural areas
GOVERNMENT says it has come up with multiple rural-based projects, which are expected to accelerate programmes envisaged to transform the country into a middle-class economy.This was said by L...Published: 16 Aug 2021 at 06:42hrs | 241 | by Staff reporter
Low turnout as churches resume service
The resumption of sit-in church services for fully-vaccinated congregants got off to a slow start countrywide yesterday, with different Christian traditions driving the decision to reopen, while compl...Published: 16 Aug 2021 at 06:39hrs | 384 | by Staff reporter
When Magufuli spoke from the grave
There once lived a woman in Masvingo who was called Shuvai Ben Mahofa.Known for her unapologetic straight-talk and indefatigable industry, she had long morphed into an Iron Lady before activism on...Published: 15 Aug 2021 at 08:30hrs | 755 | by Bishop L
Police to keep eye on churches
As churches open for sit-in services today, police have said they will keep a close eye to ensure worshippers heed regulations that all congregants must be fully vaccinated.This comes after th...Published: 15 Aug 2021 at 08:29hrs | 111 | by Staff reporter
Church can't turn away the unvaccinated
CHURCHES yesterday questioned government's sincerity in al-lowing them to reopen for sit-in services at a time when only about 10% of the country's population has been vaccinated against COVID-19. ...Published: 13 Aug 2021 at 06:54hrs | 1442 | by Staff reporter
Some churches welcome reopening
Christian church leaders yesterday unanimously welcomed the resumption of services for fully vaccinated members saying they have been consistent in encouraging vaccination, but noting that some congre...Published: 13 Aug 2021 at 06:39hrs | 292 | by Staff reporter
Minister's tour raises eyebrows
LANDS and Agriculture minister Anxious Masuka's decision to stay in Zvishavane during his three-day visit to Matabeleland South province has raised eyebrows with stakeholders who believe taxpayers' mo...Published: 12 Aug 2021 at 06:44hrs | 1688 | by Staff reporter
Esidakeni farm grab unacceptable, says Mutsvangwa
War veterans leader Christopher Mutsvangwa has described attempts to grab Esidakeni Farm in Matabeleland North as unacceptable.The farm is co-owned by Siphosami Malunga, director of Open Socie...Published: 11 Aug 2021 at 18:13hrs | 2530 | by Staff reporter
Takesure Zamar dumps Harvest House church
Award-winning gospel musician, producer, songwriter Takesure Zamar Ncube has terminated his membership of the Bulawayo-based mega Pentecostal church Harvest House International, a leaked memo from the...Published: 11 Aug 2021 at 14:52hrs | 3818 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Makururu to engage Johane Marange over child marriages
LEADER of Johane Masowe apostolic sect (the Fifth of Africa) Andby Makururu is pushing for dialogue with Johane Marange Apostolic Church Bishop Noah Taguta to find a way of ending child marriages amon...Published: 11 Aug 2021 at 06:37hrs | 1299 | by Staff reporter
WATCH: 'I am proud of Muzorewa' Douglas Mwonzora says
Opposition MDC-T leader Douglas Togarasei Mwonzora has praised the late former Prime Minister of Zimbabwe Rhodesia Abel Tendekayi Muzorewa as being the best nationalist Zimbabwe has ever had. ...Published: 09 Aug 2021 at 08:21hrs | 2651 | by Mandla Ndlovu
On land, Mugabe walked path other African leaders would not
Forget what you may have read in Western press about the late Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe. Forget the propaganda and Western hate. Forgive the excesses of his rule – human rights abuse and ex...Published: 08 Aug 2021 at 07:55hrs | 1410 | by John Kamau
Prominent cleric in sex scandal
A prominent Mutare church leader, who is in an eye of a storm after his alleged adulterous relationships with married congregants were exposed, has been described as a "manipulative and deceitful char...Published: 08 Aug 2021 at 07:25hrs | 1873 | by Staff reporter
We need new heroes!
Sometimes, Bishop Lazi is glad that his uncle is dead.The man was never the same ever since returning from the war.He was no longer the bubbly and chatty young man who revelled in the ...Published: 08 Aug 2021 at 07:16hrs | 172 | by Bishop Lazarus
Mnangagwa awards his wife with 'Order of the Great Zimbabwe Silver'
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has created national awards to honour outstanding Zimbabweans - and one of the first recipients is his wife, Auxillia.Mrs Mnangagwa was awarded an Order of the...Published: 06 Aug 2021 at 14:21hrs | 3323 | by Staff reporter
Catholic nuns seize control of US$2m Covid-19 project
CATHOLIC Church nuns, through Sisters of the Little Company of Mary (LCM), owners of St. Anne's Hospital in Harare, have acrimoniously seized control of the refurbished health facility's Covid-19 cent...Published: 02 Aug 2021 at 08:38hrs | 2256 | by Staff reporter
Let's not listen to these prophets of doom
POVERTY and the demonic world has caused Africans to be victims of tricksters in the form of church leaders, some existing among us.For a long time, they have been studying the Bible and incor...Published: 02 Aug 2021 at 07:39hrs | 460 | by Isaac Mupinyuri
Court opens lid to pastor's adulterous affairs
THE Mutare Civil Court yesterday blocked Royal Family International Ministries bishop Action Komani from gagging church members from going public with the clergyman's adulterous relationships....Published: 29 Jul 2021 at 07:21hrs | 2545 | by Staff reporter
Prophet Makandiwa endorses 'mark of the beast' drive
United Family International Church leader Emmanuel Makandiwa yesterday became the latest evangelical Christian leader to endorse vaccination against Covid-19 and urged his followers to get vaccinated,...Published: 26 Jul 2021 at 06:36hrs | 2479 | by Staff reporter
Mwonzora can't outmatch Chamisa
Trees of the same height are the ones that exchange monkeys.The political game is between Nelson Chamisa and Emmerson Mnangagwa.Mwonzora cannot match Nelson Chamisa in as far as politi...Published: 25 Jul 2021 at 22:21hrs | 1770 | by Leonard Koni
No, Mr Biti, you are not a jack of all trades
A week ago, the local mainstream and social media were abuzz with news of MDC Alliance (MDCA) faction co-vice president, Tendai Biti's rantings against the International Monetary Fund (IMF's) report o...Published: 21 Jul 2021 at 07:47hrs | 1014 | by Nobleman Runyanga
Jacob Zuma is not to blame for South Africa's mess
At the time of going to press, over 100 people had been killed and hundreds hospitalised after riots and protests related to the imprisonment of former South African president Jacob Zuma.Don't...Published: 18 Jul 2021 at 08:06hrs | 802 | by Kenneth Mufuka
Sithembiso Nyoni not fit for the Vice Presidency
Matebeleland North is a hive of activity as ZANU PF prepares for its Annual National People's Conference. There are people on the ground and rumours on the ground , as well as social media articles an...Published: 16 Jul 2021 at 06:41hrs | 3846 | by Terror Ngwenya
How I first met Sir Richard Branson - by Strive Masiyiwa
On the eve of Sir Richard Branson flight to space aboard a Virgin Galactic spacecraft at the weekend, Strive Masiyiwa recounts how he first met Sir Richard and gives a glowing tribute to the mentor, t...Published: 09 Jul 2021 at 09:18hrs | 1863 | by Staff Reporter
Mnangagwa abhors cultural erosion
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa yesterday lamented the effects of globalisation on Zimbabwe, saying they were overwhelming local cultures and threatening the lives of youths who were now resorting to dru...Published: 22 Jun 2021 at 17:04hrs | 436 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa donates 50 000 masks to apostolic sect
President Mnangagwa yesterday donated a consignment of 50 000 face masks to members of the Johane Masowe weChishanu Apostolic sect in Bulawayo as part of the fight against Covid-19.The donatio...Published: 14 Jun 2021 at 06:16hrs | 227 | by Staff reporter
Isn't it interesting that those used by ZANU PF to do its dirty muderous work always seem to meet an unenviable tragic end?
One of the trending news pieces sending tongues wagging since yesterday has been the recent tragic and most unfortunate suicide of a state intelligence operative, who is believed to have planted secre...Published: 08 Jun 2021 at 18:17hrs | 1437 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Pius Ncube exposer commits suicide
A BULAWAYO businessman and private investigator who exposed former head of the Roman Catholic Church in Bulawayo, Archbishop Pius Ncube's sexual escapades 14 years ago, Ernest Tekere committed suicide...Published: 08 Jun 2021 at 06:40hrs | 2109 | by Staff reporter
Chiwenga warns Covid-19 jab profiteers
THE Government has issued a stern warning to private businesses charging a premium to desperate Covid-19 vaccine seekers.The warning comes as some businesses have resorted to charging Covid-19...Published: 08 Jun 2021 at 06:33hrs | 315 | by Staff reporter
Chiwenga steps up his efforts of being the president
Zimbabwe once again was made to look for ear buds to clean their ears after being infected by the blubber and fake prophet Talent Chiwenga. The era of fake prophets who hide behind the name of God to ...Published: 07 Jun 2021 at 14:05hrs | 6096 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Business has learned nothing and forgot nothing
SO there was this prominent businessman-cum-pastor who was obsessed with religiously lampooning politicians as occultic during his daily sermons.Preaching from his moral high horse, the raboni...Published: 06 Jun 2021 at 09:50hrs | 85 | by Bishop Lazarus
Nkomo family hailed for preserving Father Zimbabwe legacy
Government has paid tribute to the family of the late former Vice President of Zimbabwe, Dr Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo for the work they have done in preserving the legacy of Father Zimbabwe.Speakin...Published: 04 Jun 2021 at 07:08hrs | 327 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF completes inquest in Kwekwe Central primary poll violence
ZANU-PF Midlands provincial leadership has completed investigations into the violence that rocked Kwekwe Central primary poll leading to the indefinite suspension of the process in October last year....Published: 04 Jun 2021 at 07:07hrs | 166 | by Staff reporter
Bishop Maponga in infidelity storm?
HE gives people hope with his motivational words.But he's been accused of being a hypocrite.This is because the married Bishop Joshua Maponga has allegedly been having an affair....Published: 31 May 2021 at 07:18hrs | 10889 | by Staff reporter
Zambia hurtling towards contested elections
THERE is something to a name after all, it seems.The late "King Cobra", Michael Sata, broke away from the Movement for Multi-Party Democracy (MMD) and formed his own party, the Patriotic Front...Published: 30 May 2021 at 08:55hrs | 440 | by Staff reporter
Mugabe exhumation and the legend of Chief Zvimba
I will not enter the debate on where the late Robert Mugabe's body must be buried or reburied.Hearing the debate raging in the media reminded me of the legendary Chief Matthew or Matewu Zvimba...Published: 30 May 2021 at 08:53hrs | 1527 | by Tererai R. Mafukidze
Cassava Smartech partners with the Anglican Church
- Members set to benefit from insurance cover, farming technology & logistics support MUTARE - Cassava Smartech Zimbabwe on Friday signed a M...Published: 22 May 2021 at 08:00hrs | 1073 | by Agencies
History will absolve Mwonzora
MDC-T president Douglas Mwonzora (DM) has often been described as a sellout and likened to Rhodesia-Zimbabwe quisling Bishop Abel Muzorewa.Mwonzora, nicknamed "Mwonzorewa" by critics who are d...Published: 20 May 2021 at 22:15hrs | 2363 | by Staff reporter
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