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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 k...Published: 14 Nov 2024 at 18:32hrs | 531 | by Staff reporter
Triplicate: Private letter to Brother Brian Kagoro
PEACE and love be in your house. At the start of my journey to Masailand, Kenya, I thought I was going to be cut off from the world. The answer is yes and no. I am working with my longtime friend, Bis...Published: 03 Dec 2023 at 17:33hrs | 12 | by Kenneth Mafuka
Mwazha church disowns bishop
The African Apostolic Church led by Mutumwa Ernest Paul Mwazha has dissociated itself from Charles Tekeshe (65) who featured in the courts in Mutare for allegedly breaking into a congregant's house wh...Published: 29 Mar 2023 at 06:52hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Virginity and the Johanne Marange religious customs
THE state has outlawed virginity testing as a human rights violation.However, it is surprising to note that Johanne Marange Apostolic Church (JMAC) still teaches and conducts mandatory virgini...Published: 30 Aug 2022 at 19:54hrs | | by Matthew Mare
Is COVID-19 narrative driven by science or just pure psychology?
In life we have those who question whatever they are told, and those who believe what is either said by an authority figure, or accepted by the majority.In psychology, it is referred to as "co...Published: 05 Feb 2022 at 18:08hrs | 8 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Of Pastors-cum ZanuPF Political Commissars
Many Christian leaders, Pastors and priests tend to get onto the gravy train of political strong powers of the day to dine and wine with them regardless of what the politicians are actually doing. Som...Published: 11 Jan 2022 at 16:17hrs | | by Mkhululi Zulu
How are pro-ZANU PF church leaders any different from prophets of Baal who stood behind King Ahab and Jezebel?
Indeed, some may say, actually most of our morden-day Christian churches and their leaders, the world over, have become like the false prophets of Baal - ...Published: 26 Dec 2021 at 08:28hrs | 9 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
'Vote Zanu-PF, or leave my church'
HIGHLY influential leader of one of the country's largest indigenous church denominations, Paul Mwazha, has given his adherents an ultimatum to either vote Zanu-PF risk being excommunicated.In...Published: 21 Dec 2021 at 06:17hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
Urban home-seekers invade rural area land
The rising cost of land in urban centres such as Harare has pushed desperate home seekers to invade adjacent rural areas, which are now experiencing increasing pressure on demand for social services....Published: 13 Dec 2021 at 07:00hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
AFM faction opens doors to rival congregants
THE Apostolic Faith Mission (AFM) in Zimbabwe faction led by Amon Madawo yesterday began courting members from a rival faction led by Cossam Chiangwa after winning a bruising fight for control of the ...Published: 21 Jun 2021 at 06:03hrs | | by Staff reporter
Church seeks eviction order against pastor
UNITED Pentecostal Church International (UPCI) has approached the High Court seeking an eviction order against its excommunicated pastor who is allegedly refusing to vacate the church house. R...Published: 24 Dec 2020 at 05:07hrs | | by Staff reporter
#PfeeExit Movement plots to oust Mnangagwa
Comrades and Friends Zimbabwe is under attack, the country is now at the mercy of Pfeerorism. A systematic order of terrorism, tyranny, double standards, deception and massive looting of p...Published: 30 Mar 2019 at 12:02hrs | | by Joseph Tingwini
African religion comprises of witches, satanists, spiritualists, spirit mediums
African religion comprises of witches, satanists, spiritualists, spirit mediums, healers, kings and queens. While Christianity remains as that or those institutions preaching, teaching and prophesying...Published: 18 Feb 2019 at 14:50hrs | 10 | by Reginald Thabani Gola
Trump's isolationist message dangerous
Listening to the United States President, Donald Trump's speech at the 73rd Ordinary Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), yours truly could not help but join the leaders of other nat...Published: 27 Sep 2018 at 07:05hrs | | by Tafara Shumba
Sanctions affect the man on the street sir
The newly appointed United States ambassador to Zimbabwe, Mr Brian Nicholas had an interesting interview with one of the pirate radio stations, Voice of America, wherein he was very economic with the ...Published: 25 Sep 2018 at 11:50hrs | 1 | by Tafara Shumba
'Flying witch' falls, breaks arms and legs
A self proclaimed witch allegedly broke her legs and arms after falling from a winnowing basket in an alleged 'head on collision' in the air.The 73 year old widow, Regina Simion, from Lucknow ...Published: 11 Nov 2017 at 20:20hrs | | by Simbarashe Sithole
Will Mnangagwa sink forever or resurface?
Thank you very much Professor Ken Mufuka for 'responding' to my article: The Demise of Mnangagwa. Please see: ...Published: 10 Nov 2017 at 10:20hrs | 1 | by Hopewell Chin'ono
Zim Anglican church in turmoil
Anglican Diocese of Masvingo - Godfrey Tawonezvi has called for the suspension of his Manicaland colleague over wanton suspension of priests, abuse of church funds, maladministration and corruption....Published: 02 Aug 2017 at 14:08hrs | | by Webster Chigede
'Mugabe death' pastor stages another one-man demo
Activist cleric Phillip Mugadza, who is being charged for predicting that President Robert Mugabe would die on October 17 this year, yesterday staged another one-man anti-government demo in Harare....Published: 01 Jun 2017 at 11:38hrs | | by Staff reporter
Donald Trump petitioned over Mugabe
Activist cleric Patrick Phillip Mugadza has launched a fresh assault on President Robert Mugabe and his Zanu-PF government by petitioning the United States President Donald Trump to force the long-ser...Published: 07 May 2017 at 13:02hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Anglican conflicts continue
THE Anglican Diocese of Manicaland has been rocked by divisions after fierce fighting erupted in January over the handling of funds and church administered schools leading to the temporary ex-comm...Published: 26 Mar 2017 at 10:03hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
Africa to reckon with Julius Malema: Chirimumusakasaka chinozvinzwira
It was when I saw Commandant Julius Malema giving a speech world recognised university Oxford University did I make a complete round about turn: Malema is our man of the moment. Julius Malema charmed ...Published: 25 Jan 2017 at 18:20hrs | | by Nomazulu Thata
Every theological law was designed to be broken!
Error-free compliance with the law was certainly never intended for humans! Even in Heaven (the Christians' famous land of perfection) Lucifer jilted the law and got himself thrown out! The fi...Published: 15 Jan 2017 at 14:42hrs | | by Nimi Princewill. Twitter: @princewill_nimi
Excommunicate Mugabe - Pope Francis told
The head of the Catholic church Pope Francis has been asked to immediately excommunicate President Robert Mugabe due to his un-ending oppressive rule and his "unCatholic" tendencies.Pastor Phi...Published: 11 Oct 2016 at 18:46hrs | | by Alice Dube
Abortion is a moral dilemma! The gender and the feminist in me conflict!
Dear Tsungai, you have given us a very challenging topic indeed: Abortion in Zimbabwe is a much contested topic. At best it should never be spoken. How do I speak about this topic freely without trump...Published: 05 Sep 2016 at 00:12hrs | | by Nomazulu Thata
Letter to Pastor Evan Mawarire
The letter below was originally published by the state media, The Herald, on Friday.Evan Mawarire - typical of a man who thoughtlessly swallows a mango ...Published: 05 Aug 2016 at 06:45hrs | | by The Villager
Mugabe's death, Zimbabwe politicians ready themselves
To the casual observer, nothing much seems to have happened in Zimbabwe in recent years: Robert Mugabe, the world's oldest head of state, remains president and Zanu-PF is still the ruling party more t...Published: 13 Jun 2016 at 22:04hrs | | by Dr Stuart Doran
Gukurahundi: reckoning nears
TO the casual observer, nothing much seems to have happened in Zimbabwe of recent times. Robert Mugabe, the world's oldest head of state, remains president. And Zanu-PF is still the ruling party, more...Published: 19 May 2016 at 13:18hrs | | by Dr Stuart Doran
Politics of factionalism
THE pestiferous culture of factionalism makes the concept itself a complex one, and it is not easy to give an easy definition of this inevitable scourge in politics. It is neither true nor fac...Published: 21 Jan 2016 at 05:16hrs | | by Reason Wafawarova
Family 'excommunicates' panties-to-priest man
FAMILY conflicts do not get any weirder. Hardly do families come as organised either.A Bulawayo family has "excommunicated" one of its members, passing a no-confidence vote on him as the chair...Published: 25 Oct 2015 at 07:17hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Excommunicate Mugabe - Catholic urged
The Africa Union (AU) and Catholic Church should immediately disassociate and excommunicate President Mugabe over his reckless and misguided Kalanga statements, civic society has demanded.Spea...Published: 04 May 2015 at 17:01hrs | | by Thobekile Zhou
Senior pastor commits suicide over 'adultery'
A REFORMED Church in Zimbabwe (RCZ) senior pastor in Masvingo, Reverend Menard Zvenyika, allegedly committed suicide by drinking poison, minutes before he attended a disciplinary hearing over allegati...Published: 23 Aug 2014 at 06:46hrs | | by Walter Mswazie
'Political jackals' should not spearhead united front
THE Professor Welshman Ncube-led MDC says churches in Zimbabwe should be the ones spearheading the coming together of opposition parties as opposed to "political jackals" which the party argues do not...Published: 21 May 2014 at 20:52hrs | | by Lulu Brenda Harris
Mugabe dumps Kunonga
President Mugabe appears to have dumped long time ally, excommunicated Anglican bishop Nolbert Kunonga, as the Zanu-PF leader will officiate at a clean-up campaign organised by the former's rival...Published: 17 Oct 2013 at 03:36hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF's policies on indigenisation, a fulfillment of Johanne Masowe's prophecies
ZANU-PF's policies on indigenisation, land reform and self-reliance are a fulfillment of the founder of the Johanne Masowe Gospel of God Church's prophecies which he did before his death in 1973....Published: 28 Mar 2013 at 05:06hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Church members in fist fight during service
Members of the Johane Masowe Wechishanu Church in Bulawayo recently exchanged blows during a church service following a dispute over the use of an open space.The congregants are reportedly fi...Published: 10 Jan 2013 at 23:19hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Excommunicated Bishop Kunonga surrenders
Excommunicated Anglican bishop Nolbert Kunonga says his church will abide by the court ruling to surrender all Anglican Church property to the Church of the Province of Central Africa (CPCA)....Published: 19 Dec 2012 at 18:17hrs | | by Staff reporter
Bishop Kunonga is a devil's angel says Biti
FINANCE minister Tendai Biti has weighed in on the Anglican saga, describing excommunicated Harare Bishop Nolbert Kunonga as the "devil's angel".Speaking to journalists at Kamfinsa Shopping Ce...Published: 08 Jul 2012 at 18:01hrs | | by Staff reporter
Homophobic Christian poses as a gay man for a year to reform his beliefs
In what many homophobic Zimbabweans would call satanic, a self-proclaimed US homophobic Christian posed as a gay man for an entire year, even "coming out" to family and friends in the process, all t...Published: 16 Jun 2012 at 06:10hrs | | by NYDN
Kunonga accuses TB Joshua of being used by the devil
The excommunicated Anglican Church bishop Nolbert Kunonga has accused Nigerian prophet TB Joshua of being used by the devil in his work.Kunonga said genuine prophecy should not be preoccupie...Published: 17 May 2012 at 08:44hrs | | by Mafu Sithabile
Kunonga says 51% stake is too little
The excommunicated Anglican Church bishop Nolbert Kunonga says the almighty, God has continued to shame the devil and Zimbabwe has remained firm and resolute despite the existence of the western impo...Published: 08 Jan 2012 at 08:33hrs | | by Mafu Sithabile
Madhuku's marriage on the rocks after impregnating sister-in-law
National Constitutional Assembly chairman, Professor Lovemore Madhuku is facing possible ex-communication from the United Church of Christ in Zimbabwe (UCCZ) after he allegedly impregnated his wife's...Published: 07 Jan 2012 at 19:39hrs | 22 | by Staff reporter
Bishop Nolbert Kunonga militants harassing schools helping evicted Anglicans
ZANU-PF militants are harassing school authorities that have offered their premises to Anglican parishioners, evicted from their own church buildings by the faction of the church led by excommunicated...Published: 18 Dec 2011 at 09:41hrs | | by Lance Guma
Hungry students go on a rampage, mission school closes
St David's Bonda Mission in Nyanga has closed down after hungry students went on a rampage after authorities ran out of money to buy food. Bonda mission school is part of over 90 properties...Published: 24 Nov 2011 at 14:26hrs | 1 | by Mafu Sithabile
Zimbabwe churches and politics meet
Chief Justice Godfrey Chidyausiku has blasted the Bishop Chad Gandiya-led faction of the Anglican Church for seeking political intervention in the long-drawn property ownership wrangle still pending b...Published: 03 Oct 2011 at 07:19hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe Priests forced out of homes as Kunonga wins property fight
CLERICS and their families are being evicted from rectories in Zimbabwe, after a High Court decision giving custodianship of church property to Nolbert Kunonga, the excommunicated former Bisho...Published: 19 Aug 2011 at 08:58hrs | | by Pat Ashworth
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