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Zimbabwean prophet claims to raise woman from the dead
Six years after the world watched in disbelief as a Congolese pastor staged a fake resurrection in South Africa, a Zimbabwean self-styled prophet, T Mapisarema, has triggered controversy with his own ...Published: 08 Jul 2025 at 09:56hrs | 540 | by Staff reporter
Jesus, not 'divine apples', is the source of our blessings
Must Christians be the most easily deceived people on earth?It is both heartbreaking and infuriating to witness how the Christian faith is being manipulated and commercialized in Zimbabwe unde...Published: 02 Jul 2025 at 10:07hrs | 294 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Pearls cast before a swine: does not know what to do with them
Power was trust upon him: Chamisa was literally given power by former President Tsvangirai on his death bed. He was terminally ill; it was a matter of days and hours; Tsvangirai died leaving Chamisa b...Published: 29 Jun 2025 at 12:31hrs | 396 | by Nomazulu Thata
The love of money has destroyed Zimbabwe's churches and turned them into dens of thieves
Oh God, why is my spirit disquieted? As a devout Christian, nothing leaves me more disturbed and broken-hearted than witnessing the Church - the Body of Christ - being reduced to a grotesque s...Published: 13 Apr 2025 at 11:11hrs | 753 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Wutawunashe's blasphemous utterances are an affront on Zimbabweans' rights and endorse repression
It becomes a huge concern when Christian leaders defend the oppression of God's children.When Prophet Andrew Wutawunashe recently likened Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa to Jesus Chris...Published: 24 Mar 2025 at 13:45hrs | 1727 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
WATCH: Prophet Ian Ndlovu prophesied the current Zambia, Zimbabwe diplomatic rift
It is believed in the Christian faith that nothing can ever happen in this earth without God revealing it to his servants.Even though people claim that the Nevers Mumba SADC report got Zimbabw...Published: 06 Sep 2023 at 21:49hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Religion is new trump card ahead of Zimbabwe elections
EVER wondered why President Emmerson Mnangagwa has, in one breath, donned apostolic sect robes, practised traditional African religion, on the other, and congregated with the charismatic Protestants â...Published: 02 Aug 2023 at 18:11hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
MRP blasts Zanu PF over Conferment of Guti as National Hero
MTHWAKAZI Republic Party leader Mqondisi Moyo has blasted President Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa for conferring national hero status to the founder of Zaoga Church who died on July 5 in South Afr...Published: 27 Jul 2023 at 15:34hrs | 24 | by Stephen Jakes
Open letter to President Ramaphosa, Mnangagwa and HH
Open Letter from Dr Vusumuzi Sibanda a Constitutional and Human Rights law Practitioner and African Diaspora Global Network CEO The President of Zi...Published: 25 Jul 2023 at 09:50hrs | 5 | by Dr Vusumuzi Sibanda
Mnangagwa guarantees freedom of worship
THE message of unity, peace and love being preached by the Second Republic resonates with teachings of the Christian faith, while Government will always guarantee freedom of worship, President Mnangag...Published: 16 Jul 2023 at 09:16hrs | 15 | by Staff reporter
God has done more in my life in a few years praying alone, than going to 'church' for decades!
After penning my article entitled, 'Support ED all you want, but please don't blaspheme our God', I received so many messages of agreement, encouragement and endorsement of my sentiments.Indee...Published: 29 Jan 2023 at 08:27hrs | 25 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
If Zimbabweans are serious about change then 2023 should be a year of action!
In this world, only a fool expects their aspirations and goals to just fall onto his laps - as if manna from the heavens. Anyone who genuinely supposes that their dreams and objectives will be...Published: 01 Jan 2023 at 09:38hrs | 3 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Mnangagwa, credibility crisis has dogged your leadership
DEAR President Emmerson Mnangagwa,Your Excellency, it is my fervent conviction that your conferring the national hero status on Rev Ndabaningi Sithole was motivated primarily by ulterior motiv...Published: 17 Aug 2022 at 06:38hrs | 1 | by Cyprian M Ndawana
'Manjuzu' craze hits Harare
IN one of his letters to Timothy, a fellow brother in the Christian faith, Apostle Paul (previously known as Saul of Tarsus) offers counsel to a brother.Writes Paul in 1 Timoth 6:10: "For the ...Published: 04 Jul 2022 at 07:04hrs | 68 | by Staff reporter
How to teach teens to pray
In the Christian faith, prayer is considered a form of communication with God. Christians use prayer during Bible study and in worship service.Christians are also encouraged to pray at home ea...Published: 04 Jun 2022 at 19:55hrs | | by Staff reporter
Growing number of Zimbabwe couples opt for child adoption
IN most families, news that a loved one is going to have a child is usually received with joy.But when Kuteesa "Tess" Gweshe and her husband announced that they were going to have two more chi...Published: 04 Jun 2022 at 19:54hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa brain freeze has him confused
President Emmerson Mnangagwa often touts his Christian faith when speaking publicly. He has told some audiences that had he not been a politician, he would have been a preacher.You would think...Published: 20 Apr 2022 at 08:32hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter
Naysayers will be buried in own ignorance
For Bishop Lazi and his ilk, today - Palm Sunday - marks the beginning of Holy Week.It is a sacred period that commemorates Jesus Christ's ‘triumphal entry' into Jerusalem for the Passover w...Published: 10 Apr 2022 at 08:08hrs | 2 | by Bishop Lazi
Merry Chiwenga is unfit to see her children but fit to stand trial: What a travesty of justice
Of all the events of injustice that happened in 2021 is that of Merry Chiwenga. This is a woman, not so long ago, was saluted by Zanu PF members and supporters as the second lady of the Republic of Zi...Published: 31 Dec 2021 at 15:05hrs | 12 | by Nomazulu Thata
Zambians: Who do you think you are?
Dear Zambians, What has gone wrong with you dear Zambians, curiously our neighbours north of us? Are you slipping over to those countries north of the Mediterranean and elsewhere who practice ...Published: 16 Aug 2021 at 15:44hrs | 17 | by Nomazulu Thata
Black Lives Matter (BLM) campaign: Human Rights Orgs /institutions & Churches conflict of interest
Many doubting Thomases think that the Black lives Matter (BLM)campaign has no genuine cause. Some evil people who are proracist are trying to denigrate that campaign or vilify it, so that they d...Published: 16 Apr 2021 at 19:36hrs | 1 | by Njabulo
Zimbabwe continues to shame doomsayers, as opposition pins its hopes in PATHOGENS
During my schooling days when I chewed works of Karl Marx, Frederich Engels and Vladimir Lenin, one term one repeatedly met in one's study of the three sources and three origins of Marxist thought was...Published: 11 Feb 2021 at 08:17hrs | 4 | by Jamwanda
Zimbabwe witchdoctor's daughter declined refugee status in New Zealand
The daughter of a Zimbabwean witchdoctor has been declined refugee status in New Zealand, despite her fears she'll be forced to take his place in the tribe if she returns home.The woman said i...Published: 30 Nov 2020 at 08:39hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
A tale of two funerals
THE angel of death has once again struck - it has paid the nation the all but unfamiliar visit.It is not the visit that surprises many, but it is how it stole from the roll-call of the famous ...Published: 14 Nov 2020 at 21:24hrs | 21 | by Staff reporter
'HOPE for Kids giving hope'
Misheck Kugodah Mlambo explained what is Hope for Kids and how it operates to Mutare citizens on Saturday.Speaking on a whatsApp platform, Mutare Watch Mlambo said, "Hope for Kids is a c...Published: 11 Oct 2020 at 10:05hrs | 1 | by Fanuel Chinowaita
Key pieces to Zimbabwe's $12 billion mining industry
In October 2019, the Zimbabwean government tabled an ambitious policy document that aims to turn the mining sector in the country into a US$12 billion industry by 2023. Achieving that export target wi...Published: 28 Sep 2020 at 12:27hrs | 19 | by Fanuel Chinowaita
HOPE for Kids giving hope
Misheck Kugodah Mlambo explained what is Hope for Kids and how it operates to Mutare citizens on Saturday.Speaking on a Whatsapp platform, Mutare Watch Mlambo said, "Hope for Kids is a c...Published: 28 Sep 2020 at 12:20hrs | 18 | by Fanuel Chinowaita
No blessings for government that steals from the elderly
As I write this article - looking through my window that faces the street - there are countless smartly dressed gentlemen, ladies and children, eagerly and excitedly purposefully going to their variou...Published: 01 Sep 2019 at 12:57hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
CTMI readies for conference
THIS coming week, Church Team Ministries International (CTMI) will be holding a Leader's Conference titled Build His People Build his Church, at Bulawayo's White City Stadium.The Build confere...Published: 01 Sep 2019 at 05:03hrs | 20 | by Staff Reporter
No quick solutions to electricity, fuel shortages: Coltart
In our previous edition we carried a Q&A with former Education minister David Coltart where he spoke about the culture of political violence in Zimbabwe and how it has also influenced the MDC....Published: 25 Aug 2019 at 18:50hrs | | by Staff reporter
'I'm Christian, we're all fallen people' said Coltart - feeble excuse for 20 years of betrayal, Judas repented
"The one central tenet of the Christian faith is that we are all fallen people," said David Coltart, MDC treasurer general."We have our weaknesses, but it also helped me understand some of my ...Published: 19 Aug 2019 at 15:53hrs | 1 | by Nomusa Garikai
Coltart bemoans culture of violence
Former Education minister David Coltart says Zimbabwe has a disturbing culture of violence that needs to be dealt with.Coltart, who is the new treasurer-general for the main opposition MDC, sa...Published: 19 Aug 2019 at 07:56hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Jesus Christ - It's Easter again
TO me Easter is usually a reminder of two things, the first being the sacrifice of Jesus for us. The second being the speed of time. When you get to this date, you know we have exhausted almost a thir...Published: 21 Apr 2019 at 08:53hrs | | by Itai Chapunza
Advanced Level Family and Religious Studies: Miracles and the New Testament
The word "miracle," is derived from the Latin word miraculum, which is so translated in the New Testament of the Authorized Version from two Greek words. On twenty-two occasions the word semeion is tr...Published: 17 Apr 2019 at 16:37hrs | 6 | by Brian Maregedze
A tribute to Bishop Sibusiso Donga: An open letter from the border to all pastors
I HAVE been thinking of you dear pastors these past weeks, particularly following the death of Bishop Sibusiso Donga (pictured). The Christian church and Zimbabwe as a whole woke up rece...Published: 05 Apr 2019 at 06:33hrs | 4 | by Hlakanipha Mbongolwane
Zimbabwe be calm
In the 1960's a time when the world was ever divided with prospects of a third world war running supreme due to the nuclear arms race and technological advancements. The Catholic Church led then by bl...Published: 05 Mar 2019 at 22:31hrs | 4 | by Terence Simbi
God is our sufficiency
Believers are always called to remain focused and determined in a world that oftentimes tempts them to surrender God's precious call on their lives. It is always the trick of the devil to solicit Chri...Published: 18 Feb 2019 at 07:19hrs | | by Erasmus Makarimayi
Zimbabweans have never experienced real prosperity
Ever since Zimbabwe gained independence from Britain 38 years ago, the majority of its people have never experienced real prosperity, joy and peace - as there has been one tragedy after another....Published: 03 Jan 2019 at 19:28hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe leaders spilled too much blood - country can never be blessed!
Ever since Zimbabwe gained independence from its erstwhile colonial master Britain 38 years ago, the majority of its people have never experienced real prosperity, joy and peace - as there has been on...Published: 31 Dec 2018 at 09:11hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Immigration bosses reject graft, sexual abuse charges
Top Immigration Department directors have come out guns blazing, dismissing allegations of widespread corruption and sexual abuse of subordinates levelled against them by former employees.Immi...Published: 15 Mar 2018 at 09:02hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Tsvangirai turns to God
MDC-T leader Morgan Tsvangirai has moved to reach out to the country's Christian community which he has urged to register for next year's elections, NewZimbabwe.com reported.This comes after s...Published: 20 Oct 2017 at 09:54hrs | | by Staff reporter
Net closing in on 'bogus' prophets
THE Apostolic Christian Council of Zimbabwe (ACCZ) will soon carry out a countrywide tour aimed at curbing the scourge of bogus prophets that have become a menace in urban and rural areas.ACCZ...Published: 15 Jul 2017 at 15:11hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
'I'm not a satanist,' says Pastor
PASTOR DANMORE CHENAI of Zimbabwe Assemblies of God Africa, (ZAOGA) Forward in Faith (FIF) International Ministries, has unequivocally denied any association with the 'Satanism scare' story published ...Published: 14 Jun 2017 at 18:24hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
'God will come through for you'
Repentance is differently understood, depending on a church's doctrine. Last week, pastors (Dr) Matthew and Priscilla Wazara of Threshing Floor Prayer Ministries hosted a three-day convention dubbed "...Published: 16 Apr 2017 at 17:39hrs | | by Tendai Manzvanzvike
Looters rob Zimbabweans of decent Easter holiday
Dear Comrades!We are once again celebrating another holiday following our hard work in our various places of work, but we have nothing to show for it. This is the time we are ...Published: 13 Apr 2017 at 18:38hrs | | by Ngqabutho Nicholas Mabhena
Avenging spirits: Are they real?
When Pastor Charles Chiriseri died in a traffic accident in September last year, his death left the nation shell-shocked. Even those who didn't know him, felt the sorrow. That is how shocking sudden d...Published: 26 Mar 2017 at 10:02hrs | 6 | by Garikai Mazara
Zimbabwe needs a leader with a pure heart
I would like to gaze into the future and look at what Zimbabwe could become as a nation. I would also like to offer a few suggestions for the road ahead to help her reach her God ordained destiny. Iam...Published: 20 Mar 2017 at 22:53hrs | | by Tendai Mazenge
If all these Churches were companies Zim will be flourishing- Barbara Nyagomo
Progressive Democrats Zimbabwe leader Barbara Nyagomo has compiled a list over 559 Churches in Zimbabwe and expressed her wish that if these denominations were companies in the country the nation will...Published: 08 Jan 2017 at 05:30hrs | 46 | by Stephen Jakes
Revolution wind blows at Masowe eChishanu
A revolution is taking place at Johane Masowe eChishanu. What a refreshing revolution?Gone are the days when being a member of Johane Masowe meant poverty, backwardness and resistance to c...Published: 04 Sep 2016 at 08:42hrs | | by Staff reporter
When a Nation lacks self-belief
I AM conflicted. I would have wanted to deal with David Coltart's book or, better still, deal with the whole debate around bond notes, both of them quite urgent and substantive. But I find myself havi...Published: 14 May 2016 at 09:16hrs | 3 | by Nathaniel Manheru
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