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Dr Mncwango appointed as new secretary general
Jacob Zuma led uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party has appointed Dr Bongani Mncwango, a former executive at insurance giant Sanlam, as its new secretary-general, replacing Floyd Shivambu.The party als...Published: 08 Aug 2025 at 19:43hrs | 515 | by Staff reporter
Chivayo, Bushiri cases dominate Anti-Corruption Conference
The high-profile cases of fugitive Malawian preacher Shepherd Bushiri and controversial Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo have taken centre stage at the 15th Commonwealth Regional Conference for...Published: 07 May 2025 at 15:47hrs | 2003 | by Staff reporter
FULL TEXT: Bushiri speaks against South Africa selling his jet
My Response to the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) of South Africa Regarding the Sale of My Private JetDISCLAIMER I am commenting on this m...Published: 09 Apr 2025 at 14:32hrs | 946 | by Shepherd Bushiri
Bushiri and his wife ordered to be extradited to SA
The Chief Resident Magistrate Court in Malawi has ordered that self-proclaimed prophet, Shepherd Bushiri and his wife, Mary Bushiri, be extradited to South Africa.Minister of Justice and Const...Published: 12 Mar 2025 at 16:45hrs | 6276 | by Staff reporter
Sex scandal rattles Bushiri's church
A shocking scandal has rocked the Enlightened Christian Gathering (ECG) church after a man from Plumtree, Matabeleland South, accused his wife and a senior church leader of an extramarital affair that...Published: 06 Dec 2024 at 11:31hrs | 518 | by Staff reporter
TelOne frustrates Dembare
TelOne 0 - 0 DynamosDynamos coach Lloyd "MaBlanyo" Chigowe expressed frustration over TelOne's tactics after his team was held to a goalless draw in a Castle Lager Premier Soccer League match at B...Published: 09 Sep 2024 at 07:50hrs | 88 | by Staff reporter
Zacc claims Chimombe, Mpofu are economic saboteurs
Mike Chimombe and Moses Mpofu, both accused in a fraud case involving over US$7 million intended for the Presidential Goat Pass-on Scheme, faced a bail hearing where the investigating officer, Henry C...Published: 09 Jul 2024 at 05:56hrs | 21 | by Staff reporter
WATCH: Prophet Isaiah Sovi reveals shocking things he saw in Bushiri's bedroom
Prophet Isaiah Brian Sovi, President of God Embassy, has shared an extraordinary experience he encountered when he visited the apartment of Prophet Shepherd Bushiri, famously known as Major 1, the fou...Published: 17 May 2024 at 12:23hrs | 55 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Mnangagwa's special envoy embroiled in bizarre 'extortion' plot
President Emmerson Mnangagwa's special envoy and self-proclaimed prophet Uebert Angel is being accused of engineering a smear campaign to extort money from a prominent church leader....Published: 26 Mar 2024 at 07:04hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter
4 children suffocate to death during child play
Four children suffocated to death yesterday during child play in a non-runner car which was parked at a house in Hopely Zone 1, Harare.National police spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi c...Published: 16 Feb 2024 at 15:23hrs | | by Staff reporter
WATCH: Prophet Bushiri wins court case in Malawi
Legal team of Shepherd Bushiri welcomes high court decision in Malawi that ruled in favour of the Man of God to have South African witnesses go to Malawi and physically testify in his ongoing extradit...Published: 13 Feb 2023 at 21:56hrs | 1 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Lillian Mutambo must apologize to Prophet Isaiah Sovi
Life has been bumpy for Lillian Mutambo ever since she made false claims against Prophet Shepherd Bushiri and Prophet Isaiah Brian Sovi who are both spiritual sins of Uebert Angel. Lillian Mut...Published: 05 Apr 2022 at 14:24hrs | 6 | by Nicholas Ncube
Bushiri's Pastor shot dead in South Africa
The Shepherd Bushiri led Enlightened Christian Gathering family has been thrown into mourning after one of South Africa leaders was shot dead at a prayer mountain. According to Bus...Published: 15 Jan 2022 at 13:52hrs | 6 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Bushiri's brother-in-law dumps church
Prominent Enlightened Christian Gathering (ECG) leader Apostle Tannah Israel (real name Tanatswa Makore) has formally announced that he has left the Prophet Shepherd Bushiri led ministry. ...Published: 22 Nov 2021 at 12:07hrs | 135 | by Mandla Ndlovu
WATCH: Jay Israel apologises to Prophet Bushiri
Self-styled Controversial Prophet Jay Israel (real name Jacob Dube) has apologised to Enlightened Christian Gathering Founder Prophet Shepherd Bushiri over the attacks that he carried out against him ...Published: 10 Nov 2021 at 12:21hrs | 11 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Political elites' vacuous populism not serving Zimbabwean people's interest
IN a recent eloquent but rather dense article titled "Dynamics of the Zimbabwe crisis in the 21st century" adopted from a 2003 academic paper of a similar title, Professor Sabelo J. Ndlovu-Gatsheni ma...Published: 31 Oct 2021 at 08:45hrs | 13 | by Dr Mike Chipere
Bushiri extradition hearing: SA witnesses must appear in Malawi court, magistrate rules
South African witnesses, whose statements are included in the extradition request for self-proclaimed prophet Shepherd Bushiri and his wife Mary, must appear in the Malawi lower court, magistrate Patr...Published: 29 Mar 2021 at 18:14hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Bushiri extradition hearing set for tomorrow
THE extradition hearing against self-proclaimed prophet Shepherd Bushiri, and his wife, Mary, is expected to begin in the Lilongwe Magistrate's Court in Malawi tomorrow.The charismatic preache...Published: 07 Mar 2021 at 15:53hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Let's focus on bail pending trial
BAIL law is an important aspect in the criminal justice system and must be understood by everyone so that justice may not only be done but also seen to be done.Many people have raised concerns...Published: 13 Feb 2021 at 10:26hrs | 15 | by Abednicho Dube
SA Home Affairs vows to crackdown on 'dubious' visas, permits
The Department of Home Affairs says it will leave no stone unturned in uncovering "dubious" visas and permits, such as permanent residence and special citizenships, which were granted irregularly. ...Published: 11 Feb 2021 at 18:38hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Malawi court sets extradition hearing for the Bushiris for March
The Lilongwe Magistrates Court in Malawi has ordered that the formal hearing of the extradition process for self-proclaimed prophet Shepherd Bushiri and his wife Mary will begin in March.The c...Published: 07 Jan 2021 at 08:10hrs | | by Staff reporter
Bushiri has the last laugh, court rules against his arrest
The Lilongwe Magistrate's Court on Wednesday ruled against the arrest of self-appointed prophet Shepherd Bushiri and his wife Mary, Malawi media reported.The State made a fresh application see...Published: 06 Jan 2021 at 16:21hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
No venue for Bushiri's New Year service
Malawi's Bingu National Stadium management has denied Enlightened Christian Gathering (ECG) church leader Shepherd Bushiri's request to use the stadium for his "miracle night" cross-over service on De...Published: 13 Dec 2020 at 08:12hrs | 3 | by Michael Kariati
Arrest warrants being prepared for Bushiris
The Malawian government confirmed on Tuesday that the process to have self-proclaimed prophet Shepherd Bushiri and his wife Mary arrested has begun.This comes after the SA government filed an ...Published: 08 Dec 2020 at 21:30hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
Pastors to stage protests against attack on Christian leaders in South Africa.
The Pan African Christian Business Forum notes with concern the attack on Christian leaders in South Africa.As a Christian grouping, we are bound by the teachings of Christ and the Apostles. W...Published: 07 Dec 2020 at 10:49hrs | 2 | by PACBF
Cloud over Bushiri's extradition to SA
WHILE the South Africa National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has confirmed that an extradition request has been submitted to the Malawian government through diplomatic channels, the Malawian government...Published: 01 Dec 2020 at 18:03hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Covid-19 certificates needed to cross Beitbridge border
South Africa's Home Affairs Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi said people entering and leaving South Africa through the Beitbridge border post this festive season would now be required to produce Covid-19 ...Published: 29 Nov 2020 at 07:11hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Bushiri's extradition: A humbling experience for Mzansi
The extradition request for Shepherd Bushiri by South African authorities to the Malawian government early last week seems to be a sobering reminder for the greater good of cooperation within the regi...Published: 23 Nov 2020 at 14:24hrs | 6 | by Daphine Zulu
Stand up for sit down - Zimbabwe Vigil Diary: 21st November 2020
World Toilet Day on Friday made a bigger splash than this month's third anniversary of the overthrow of Mugabe.Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights called on the Mnangagwa government to ensure th...Published: 23 Nov 2020 at 07:33hrs | 2 | by ZimVigil
Prophet Bushiri credits Court victory to God
Prophet Shepherd Bushiri, leader of the Enlightened Christian Gathering (ECG) church has attributed yesterday's court victory to God.Yesterday Magistrate Viva Nyimba acquitted all charges laid...Published: 20 Nov 2020 at 15:53hrs | 4 | by Daniel Itai
Bushiris' arrest was illegal
The Lilongwe Magistrates Court in Malawi yesterday ruled that the arrest of Shepherd Bushiri and his wife, Mary, was illegal and ordered the pair be released from custody with no conditions.Ac...Published: 20 Nov 2020 at 06:32hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Malawi court releases Bushiri, wife 'unconditionally'
Self-proclaimed prophet Shepherd Bushiri and his wife Mary were "released unconditionally" from custody by a magistrate in the Malawian capital Lilongwe on Thursday afternoon.Magistrate Viva N...Published: 19 Nov 2020 at 21:24hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Prophet Bushiri's case (an analysis)
Prophet Bushiri was right to flee persecution from South Africa. From what I gathered, there is an impending danger to his life and that of his family(, wife and children). lf one is facing such probl...Published: 19 Nov 2020 at 08:40hrs | 1 | by Njabulo
Bushiri takes refuge in Malawian custody
Enlightened Christian Gathering (ECG) church leader, Prophet Shepherd Bushiri, has handed himself over to the Malawian Police following corruption and money laundering charges amounting to more than R...Published: 18 Nov 2020 at 13:17hrs | 23 | by Daniel Itai, Lilongwe, Malawi
Zimbabwe fake prophet reveals how he used witchcraft to instil fear in followers
Religious oversight body the CRL Rights Commission has heard how prophetic church leaders use witchcraft.The commission was hearing evidence in Braamfontein on Monday from people who faked the...Published: 18 Nov 2020 at 05:33hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Bushiri had five passports
Home Affairs Minister Aaron Motsoaledi has revealed that the controversial self-proclaimed prophet Shepherd Bushiri and his wife Mary had five passports each that were issued by Malawi. Briefi...Published: 18 Nov 2020 at 05:19hrs | | by Staff reporter
South Africa issues arrest warrant for Prophet Bushiri
South Africa has issued an arrest warrant for controversial millionaire pastor Shepard Bushiri, who skipped bail and returned home to Malawi.On Saturday he told his social media followers that...Published: 16 Nov 2020 at 13:56hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
WATCH: 'Bushiri won't get a fair trial in South Africa'
Self-proclaimed prophet and leader of the Enlightened Christian Gathering (ECG) church, Shepherd Bushiri, has spoken out after absconding from South Africa to his homeland, Malawi. Speaking on...Published: 15 Nov 2020 at 06:47hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
Bushiri, wife flee SA
Self-proclaimed Prophet Shepherd Bushiri and his wife Mary have left South Africa and are currently in Malawi, defying their bail conditions.In a statement on Bushiri's official Facebook and T...Published: 14 Nov 2020 at 21:27hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Mboro: No love lost with Bushiri
Incredible Happenings church leader, Mboro Motsoeneng, has said there is no love lost between him and the leader of the Enlightened Christian Gathering (ECG) church, Prophet Shepherd Bushiri.T...Published: 04 Nov 2020 at 14:18hrs | | by Daniel Itai
Bushiri granted R200 000 bail
Self-proclaimed prophet Shepherd Bushiri, his wife, Mary, Landiwe Ntlokwana and Zethu Mudolo were granted bail in the Pretoria Central Magistrate's Court on Wednesday."Bail is only a means of ...Published: 04 Nov 2020 at 12:53hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Bushiri case takes weird turn
The Shepherd Bushiri court case took a turn for the weird this week, after a clerk was accused of stealing important files in full-view of TV cameras. A bizarre conspiracy theory has forced th...Published: 04 Nov 2020 at 05:47hrs | | by Staff reporter
Persecuted Bushiris to spend another weekend in SA custody
Self-proclaimed prophet Shepherd Bushiri and four others will spend the weekend in custody after their bail application in a fraud, theft and money laundering case was rolled over to Monday.Th...Published: 31 Oct 2020 at 06:33hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
'Bushiris are in South Africa illegally'
Enlightened Christian Gathering (ECG) leader Shepherd Bushiri and his wife Mary are in South Africa illegally, Home Affairs Minister Aaron Motsoaledi said on Monday.In an interview with SAfm's...Published: 27 Oct 2020 at 10:35hrs | | by Staff reporter
Prophet Bushiri has fake SA permanent residency?
Home Affairs is set to appeal a High Court judgment that stopped government from withdrawing self-proclaimed prophet, Shepherd Bushiri's permanent residency status in South Africa. The departm...Published: 25 Oct 2020 at 15:03hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Shepherd Bushiri, wife Mary remain in custody
The State's case against self-proclaimed Prophet Shepherd Bushiri, his wife Mary Bushiri and a third accused, Landiwe Ntlokwane, has been rolled over to Friday. They appeared in the Pretoria C...Published: 21 Oct 2020 at 22:04hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
BREAKING: Prophet Bushiri arrested over R102 million fraud
Enlightened Christian Gathering Church leader Prophet Shepherd Bushiri has handed himself over to the Hawks. His wife Mary was arrested at her home in Sandton on Monday. The arrests are for their alle...Published: 20 Oct 2020 at 15:34hrs | 1 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Prophet Bushiri accused of rape
Self-proclaimed prophet Shepherd Bushiri might be facing more than just fraud and money-laundering charges. Police have confirmed they're investigating the multi-millionaire leader of the Enli...Published: 18 Sep 2020 at 06:46hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Mlindo the Vocalist fears xenophobic attacks in Zimbabwe
South African Artist Lindokuhle Magedezi, known professionally as Mlindo the Vocalist says he is afraid of travelling to Zimbabwe for a gig due to fears of xenophobic counter attacks if he lands...Published: 04 Sep 2019 at 09:15hrs | 9 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Prophet Bushiri's trial postponed
The trial of Enlightened Christian Gathering leader Prophet Shepherd Bushiri and his wife Mary Bushiri was postponed to November 2019. In a statement the church said, "We would like to i...Published: 29 Aug 2019 at 13:12hrs | 3 | by Mandla Ndlovu
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