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Pastor remanded for sodomising church member

Pastor Severino Mbwende of New Creation Life Church in Zvishavane has been remanded in custody on charges of sodomizing an 18-year-old church member.Mbwende appeared before Kwekwe Magistrate Mildred Matuvi, facing allegations of aggravated…

Published: 03 Sep 2025 at 09:28hrs | 438 | by Staff reporter

Pastors4ED disburses start-up capital to Harare churches

At least 85 pastors, evangelists, church leaders and congregants in Harare have received business start-up capital under the Pastors4ED Presidential Empowerment Revolving Fund, a programme aimed at promoting economic self-reliance and posi…

Published: 22 Aug 2025 at 09:33hrs | 52 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwean-born prophet jailed in Scotland

Walter Masocha, a self-styled prophet and founder of the Agape for All Nations Church in Scotland, has been sentenced to 14 years following his conviction on charges of rape, attempted rape, and sexual assault of vulnerable female parishio…

Published: 29 Jul 2025 at 15:35hrs | 509 | by Staff reporter

Thabani Mpofu slams moral decay under Mnangagwa

Renowned constitutional lawyer and Seventh Day Adventist member Advocate Thabani Mpofu has ignited fierce debate across Zimbabwe's political and religious circles after unleashing a stinging rebuke of the country's moral collapse under Pre…

Published: 26 Jul 2025 at 09:00hrs | 1057 | by Staff reporter

Congregants fight for pregnant girlfriend at church

There was drama at Zion church in Plumtree where two male congregants fought for a girl.The matter came to light at Plumtree magistrates courts where Thumelo Moyo (19) appeared before magistrate Joshua Nembaware facing an assault charge.Th…

Published: 14 Jul 2025 at 07:14hrs | 1622 | by Simbarashe Sithole

Church summons police, politicians over drugs menace

The St John Apostolic Church of the Whole World has called on politicians and Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) to intensity fight against drugs and substances abuse scourge amongst communities, with the leader Bishop Sydney Mabhiza appealing…

Published: 07 Jul 2025 at 10:44hrs | 174 | by Gideon Madzikatidze in Hwedza

Gory murder near church in Bulawayo

Police have launched an investigation into the fatal stabbing of a 24-year-old man, Prince Ndlovu, whose body was discovered near a church in Njube suburb on Friday.The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) confirmed the incident, describing it a…

Published: 06 Jul 2025 at 20:07hrs | 1203 | by Staff reporter

Police, Apostolic church vow to maintain existing relationship

Police in Manicaland have reaffirmed their strong partnership with the Johhane The Fifth of Africa church after Archbishop Andby Makururu led a donation of furniture to Mutare Central Police Station.Archbishop Makururu was warmly received …

Published: 06 Jul 2025 at 12:35hrs | 210 | by Staff reporter

Zion church leader jailed for statutory rape

A Zion Church leader has been handed a custodial sentence after he was convicted for having sex with a minor.Matabeleland South provincial magistrate, Busani Sibanda, sentenced Colen Dube (54) to three years in jail.Sibanda conditionally s…

Published: 29 Jun 2025 at 11:13hrs | 107 | by Staff reporter

SDA Church shares major update on Chegutu University project

The Seventh-day Adventist (SDA) Church has announced that its new university in Chegutu, Mashonaland West, will welcome its first students in January 2026. Named Great Height University, the upcoming institution will be the church's second…

Published: 25 Jun 2025 at 14:27hrs | 324 | by Staff reporter

Chaos at Harare Church as Apostle is attacked for impregnating student

A Sunday church service in central Harare descended into chaos when relatives of a university student stormed the pulpit and physically confronted the presiding pastor, accusing him of impregnating the young woman and then abandoning her.A…

Published: 05 Jun 2025 at 10:06hrs | 515 | by Staff reporter

Church member drowns during baptism

Fanyana Village in Nkayi is mourning the sudden loss of Innocent Moyo, 35, a member of the Twelve Apostolic sect, who tragically drowned during a baptism service at Tohwe Dam. The incident has left the local community in shock and sorrow.A…

Published: 22 May 2025 at 09:44hrs | 926 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe's Catholic church to hold masses honouring late Pope Francis

The Catholic Church in Zimbabwe will hold special masses to honour the life and legacy of Pope Francis, who passed away on Easter Monday at the age of 88 due to a cerebral stroke and subsequent heart failure.The first commemorative mass is…

Published: 23 Apr 2025 at 08:37hrs | 330 | by Staff reporter

Bulawayo council officer vanishes after church booking fraud exposed

A Bulawayo City Council clerical officer has reportedly gone absent without official leave (AWOL) after being implicated in a church booking scam that cost the council over US$2,000 in losses.According to an internal audit report, the frau…

Published: 16 Apr 2025 at 22:55hrs | 918 | by Staff reporter

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 shadow of what it was divinely intended to be. W…

Published: 13 Apr 2025 at 11:11hrs | 756 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

Church leader claims God wants Mnangagwa to rule until 2030

The leader of the Johanne the Fifth of Africa International Church, Archbishop Andyby Makururu, has declared that it is God's plan for President Emmerson Mnangagwa to remain in power beyond the end of his second term in 2028, arguing that …

Published: 04 Feb 2025 at 16:48hrs | 194 | by Staff reporter

Honda Fit driver ploughs into church congregants killing 1

A tragic accident occurred early this morning in Nketa, Bulawayo, when a Honda Fit driver lost control of the vehicle and crashed into 11 members of the Johanne Masowe Church who were returning from night prayers.One victim died on the spo…

Published: 27 Jan 2025 at 08:21hrs | 670 | by Staff reporter

Church secretary in court for US$21k theft

Chipo Molly Machokonera (40), the administration secretary of Apostolic Faith Mission's (AFM) Shalom Assembly in Westlea, Harare, appeared at the Harare Magistrates Court on Saturday, facing charges of stealing more than US$21,000 by docto…

Published: 13 Jan 2025 at 07:18hrs | 644 | by Staff reporter

5 years for knifing neighbour in debt dispute

A 32-year-old man from Tsholotsho, Edward Sibanda, was sentenced to five years in prison after being convicted of attempted murder for stabbing his neighbour five times in a violent altercation over an unpaid debt. The sentencing took plac…

Published: 31 Dec 2024 at 13:42hrs | 78 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa praises church for patriotism

President Emmerson Mnangagwa yesterday delivered a powerful address at the annual National Thanksgiving and Dedication Service held at the Zimbabwe International Exhibition Centre in Bulawayo, where he praised the church for its patriotic …

Published: 31 Dec 2024 at 13:42hrs | 116 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa deeply rooted in biblical scripture

President Emmerson Mnangagwa delivered a powerful address on Sunday at the annual National Thanksgiving and Dedication Service held at the Zimbabwe International Exhibition Centre in Bulawayo. The speech, filled with references to biblical…

Published: 31 Dec 2024 at 13:40hrs | 70 | by Staff reporter

Sex-crazed overseer dismissed from Zaoga

A senior overseer of the ZAOGA FIF church, Joel Chinhema, has been dismissed from his post in Bindura following serious allegations of adultery, embezzlement of church funds, and sexual misconduct. Chinhema, who held a leadership role with…

Published: 16 Dec 2024 at 11:13hrs | 2243 | by Staff reporter

CCC MP assaults church leader

Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) legislator for Zengeza East, Goodrich Chimbaira (37), and his three brothersâ€”Phillip Chimbaira, Agrippa Shadreck Chimbaira (34), and Jericho Chimbaira (31)â€”have appeared in court on charges of assaul…

Published: 15 Nov 2024 at 08:28hrs | 447 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwean sister of UK child abuse victim blames the Church for brother's death

The sister of a 16-year-old boy who drowned while swimming naked at a Christian holiday camp in Zimbabwe run by child abuser John Smyth blames the Church of England for his death."The Church knew about the abuses that John Smyth was doing.…

Published: 14 Nov 2024 at 18:32hrs | 537 | by Staff reporter

Chivayo blesses Johane Masowe Chishanu church with 3 buses

Business mogul Wicknell Chivayo, renowned for his lavish lifestyle and substantial philanthropic gestures, has donated three brand new 61-seater buses valued at $420,000 to the Johane Masowe Chishanu church. Announcing his donation on X (f…

Published: 08 Nov 2024 at 16:52hrs | 2477 | by Staff reporter

Congregant arrested for stealing church funds

In an unexpected turn of events within Bethel Church in Cowdray Park, Bulawayo, a church member has been arrested and sentenced after being found guilty of stealing from church funds. Bridget Chiedza, a 24-year-old congregant, appeared bef…

Published: 26 Oct 2024 at 12:53hrs | 362 | by Staff reporter

Mutumwa Paul Mwazha turns 106 years old

The founder and leader of the African Apostolic Church, Mutumwa Paul Mwazha, has reached a remarkable milestone, celebrating his 106th birthday today. Known affectionately as Mutumwa, which translates to "angelic messenger" in Shona, Mwazh…

Published: 25 Oct 2024 at 18:06hrs | 1595 | by Staff reporter

Rhema church founder dies

Rhema Bible Church founder Ray McCauley has died.The church said on Tuesday night that McCauley, 75, had died at home, surrounded by loved ones.In a statement released on behalf of the family, senior Pastor Joshua McCauley said: "It is wit…

Published: 09 Oct 2024 at 09:59hrs | 2661 | by Staff reporter

Churches should complement government policies: Arch-Bishop Pferedzai

Leader of ST Luke's Apostolic Ejiwel Jekenishen Church, Arch-Bishop Dr Phillip Pferedzai has urged churches to complement government efforts and policies for the country to fully realise the upper middle income economy by the year 2030.Spe…

Published: 01 Oct 2024 at 19:54hrs | 259 | by Edson Mapani

Chitungwiza space barons clash with church over land ownership

Recent clashes between Kuera Apostolic Church (under Arch-Bishop Honest Mupepe) and allegedly connected space barons have spilled in the courts of law, as the two parties fight over ownership and control.Allegations were that Ishmael Chiba…

Published: 21 Sep 2024 at 09:45hrs | 811 | by Gideon Madzikatidze/Simbarashe Sithole

Patriotic church leaders endorse Sadc chair

Leaders of the Patriotic Churches in Zimbabwe have hailed President Mnangagwa's assumption of the SADC Chairmanship as a divinely inspired and significant event for the nation and the region. Apostle Benjamin Murata, Chairperson of the Pat…

Published: 22 Aug 2024 at 07:05hrs | 131 | by Staff reporter

'Gay exorcism' church with roots in Zimbabwe sets sights on expansion across Scotland

The Forward In Faith Church International Incorporated (FIFCII), notorious for its endorsement of "gay exorcism" as conversion therapy and belief in witchcraft, is advancing its reach in Scotland.The church's stance has incited accusations…

Published: 15 Aug 2024 at 12:40hrs | 433 | by Staff reporter

Morning after pill horror for obese women

THE morning-after pill may not work for overweight or obese women as its effectiveness is affected by body mass index, a medical practitioner has said.Body mass index (BMI) is a measure of body fat based on height and weight that applies t…

Published: 09 Aug 2024 at 07:57hrs | 876 | by Staff reportrer

Zaoga church sex storm

This adage is aptly applied to the case of a 19-year-old woman employed as a marketing agent at a micro-insurance company in Kwekwe who is claiming she was sexually harassed by her supervisor.Stewart Mangwiro, an elder at the Zimbabwe Asse…

Published: 09 Aug 2024 at 07:57hrs | 2892 | by Staff reportrer

Pastor Mboro's church set alight after school skirmish

Pastor Paseka Mboro's Incredible Happenings Church burned to the ground on Tuesday afternoon after a group of youths marched to its premises in Katlehong.Scores of schoolchildren bunked school and descended on the church with community mem…

Published: 07 Aug 2024 at 11:25hrs | 461 | by Staff reporter

Clergy urges Mnangagwa to stick to presidential term limit

The Zimbabwe Council of Churches (ZCC) has praised President Emmerson Mnangagwa for his commitment to step down after his second term ends in 2028, in line with the countryâ€™s Constitution. During a recent press conference, the ZCC urged …

Published: 03 Aug 2024 at 13:11hrs | 378 | by Staff reporter

Burnside's 'haunted car' stuns locals

In the quiet suburb of Burnside, along Circular Road and near the popular chill spot Bagcwele, an abandoned vehicle on an undeveloped stand has captivated the community, leading to rumours that it is haunted.For five years, a silver Nissan…

Published: 21 Jul 2024 at 20:12hrs | 1976 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe churches praying for Mnangagwa to hand over power peacefully

Church leaders in Zimbabwe are expressing hope for a peaceful transition of power following President Emmerson Mnangagwa's commitment to adhere to the constitution and retire after his second term ends in 2028. Despite efforts by Mnangagwa…

Published: 21 Jul 2024 at 20:10hrs | 533 | by Staff reporter

Churches welcome Mnangagwa's pledge to respect the Constitution

The Heads of Christian Denominations in Zimbabwe (ZHOCD) have welcomed President Emmerson Mnangagwa's recent commitment to uphold the country's Constitution.ZHOCD, an umbrella body that includes the Evangelical Fellowship of Zimbabwe (EFZ)…

Published: 20 Jul 2024 at 16:27hrs | 599 | by Staff reporter

Portion of buttocks cut off from dead man in Church shrine

Madzibaba Ekedi Mawodzwa, a religious leader based in Kuwadzana, Harare, is accused of involvement in the killing of eleven relatives at his shrine, allegedly in pursuit of spiritual powers. The case is being heard at Chief Makope's tradit…

Published: 10 Jul 2024 at 17:34hrs | 36 | by Staff reporter

Church romance turns nasty

Losing a job is one of the most heart-breaking experiences that one has to go through, especially in circumstances where they feel they were unfairly dismissed.This might ring true for a single mother of two from Bulawayo who has been left…

Published: 05 Jul 2024 at 11:51hrs | 43 | by Staff reporter

BCC targets 'freaky' items used by apostolic churches in proposed ban

The Bulawayo City Council (BCC) is advocating for a ban on the use of flags, tents, clothes, banners, and scary artefacts by apostolic churches, stating that these practices are against the local culture of Bulawayo residents.This proposal…

Published: 06 Jun 2024 at 17:28hrs | 19 | by Staff reporter

Toddler drowns in church well while mother attends service

An 18-month-old toddler drowned in a well at a church in Harare, while the mother was attending a service during the Easter Holiday.In a post on X, the child drowned in an uncovered well on Saturday and has urged parents to be more careful…

Published: 31 Mar 2024 at 19:36hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter

Mambo Dhuterere, wife scam church

The Dare Guru frontman, Darlington Mutseta (popularly known as Mambo Dhuterere) and his wife have been facing numerous threats of imminent arrests following their alleged failure to either allocate residential stands or refund several memb…

Published: 31 Mar 2024 at 16:07hrs | 34 | by Paul Ndou in South Africa

Church condemns Zimbabwe heartless evictions

THE government has taken a leaf from the colonial regime which prevented landless blacks from accessing productive land, a fellowship of Christian churches has said.In a statement, Zimbabwe Council of Churches (ZCC) said the land issue was…

Published: 29 Feb 2024 at 05:03hrs | 15 | by Staff reporter

Stolen goods recovered in church building

A caretaker from Plumtree, Ishmael Dube, found himself in legal trouble last week, resulting in the revelation of his stolen possessions hidden within a church building.Dube faced charges at the Plumtree Magistrates Court on Wednesday, pre…

Published: 14 Dec 2023 at 12:20hrs | 6 | by Simbarashe Sithole

Apostolic Faith Church congregants flood Bulawayo

THOUSANDS of congregants from two Apostolic Faith Churches are gathered at two venues in Bulawayo for their annual conferences.The churches were once one congregation before splitting into two entities. The original Apostolic Faith Church …

Published: 06 Dec 2023 at 05:04hrs | 16 | by Staff reporter

Armed robbers pounce on congregants during service

A GROUP of worshipers lost valuables including cellphones to daring armed robbers who pounced on them during a church service.The incident occurred on 29 October at around 10:30 AM at a shrine in Amaveni when three men suddenly appeared fr…

Published: 31 Oct 2023 at 05:39hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Linda Masararira tells Chamisa to start a church

Linda Masarira, the head of Labour Economists and African Democrats (LEAD), expressed her view that CCC leader Nelson Chamisa should refrain from raising false hopes among Zimbabweans.Masarira suggested that Chamisa possesses the qualities…

Published: 21 Sep 2023 at 20:02hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Hichilema cracks down on Edgar Lungu, stops him from attending church service

Zambian police have stopped a church service that was to be attended by former Zambian President, Edgar Lungu, and his wife, Esther, amid fears of a crackdown against Patriotic Front (PF) members.Lungu and his wife had travelled to Ndola f…

Published: 10 Sep 2023 at 12:51hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

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