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The Gospel According to Honorable Wiwa Sikhala

There are moments in politics when words reveal far more than they were meant to. Job "Wiwa" Sikhala, once tortured and humiliated at the hands of state agents, now finds some undivided attention from me for different reasons. A photograph…

Published: 17 Aug 2025 at 08:17hrs | 616 | by Kumbirai Thierry Nhamo

Cece Winans to perform in Zimbabwe

Seventeen-time Grammy Award winner and gospel music legend Cece Winans is set to perform live at the Celebration Centre in Harare on August 26, promising an unforgettable night of praise and worship.Widely regarded as the world's most deco…

Published: 21 May 2025 at 09:17hrs | 251 | by Staff reporter

SA gospel musician lauds Zimbabwean musicians' resilience

South African gospel musician Marino John Mvala, popularly known as MJ Mvala, has expressed deep admiration for Zimbabwean musicians, praising their unwavering spirit of resilience and perseverance despite challenges.Speaking in an intervi…

Published: 24 Nov 2024 at 10:18hrs | 230 | by Staff reporter

Baba Harare rebrands as 'King David' following shift to Gospel music

Born-again musician Baba Harare has officially changed his stage name to King David as part of his transformation from jiti to gospel music. The new name was unveiled in a recently released music video titled "Ngoma" by gospel artist Ashy …

Published: 01 Oct 2024 at 15:32hrs | 393 | by Staff reporter

Everton Mlalazi: A beacon of hope in International Gospel Music

Everton Mlalazi, a prominent figure in the international gospel music scene, continues to captivate audiences worldwide with his powerful messages of hope, love, and unity. Born and raised in Zimbabwe, Mlalazi's musical journey began early…

Published: 15 Sep 2024 at 10:03hrs | 74 | by Staff reporter

Gospel musician, Eric Moyo dies

Popular gospel singer, Eric Moyo has died. He reportedly succumbed to a brain bleed after collapsing on stage during a performance with Joyous Celebration in South Africa.At the age of 41, Eric Moyo took his last breath at a hospital in Po…

Published: 20 Dec 2023 at 11:53hrs | 14 | by Staff reporter

Gospel of Barnabas challenges the crucifixion of Jesus Christ?

A Bible believed to be 1,500 years old challenges the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, proposing that it was Judas who was crucified by Roman soldiers. This ancient text, known as the Gospel of Barnabas, recently surfaced in Turkey's Ethnograp…

Published: 04 Oct 2023 at 06:37hrs | 7 | by Historic Vids

Everton Mlalazi keeps foot on pedal

AWARD-WINNING gospel singer Everton Mlalazi is seemingly on a mission to push himself to the limit through regular release of fresh material.This year, he has launched two albums so far and intends to drop the third one before year-end.Mla…

Published: 30 Jul 2023 at 08:52hrs | 16 | by Staff reporter

Gospel singer Diva Mafunga dies

Gospel musician Diva Mafunga has died. Sources revealed that the musician died in a road traffic accident last week after he performed at the Chipinge gala. The artist gained popularity with the release of his debut album 'Endai Naizvozvo'…

Published: 04 Jul 2023 at 14:27hrs | 19 | by Staff reporter

Mlalazi in show-stopping album launch

Gospel singer Everton Mlalazi launched his second album, In The Presence Volume 2: God's Grace in Bulawayo over the weekend. Many who passed by the Large City Hall on Saturday evening were inquiring about what was taking place inside …

Published: 10 Apr 2023 at 07:27hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe-born gospel muso drops new music featuring Ladysmith Black Mambazo

Zimbabwe-born gospel sensation Everton Mlalazi continues his quest to spread the message of hope through song with the release of his latest track "Nomakunje" featuring the five-time Grammy winners Ladysmith Black Mambazo."Nomakunje" is th…

Published: 08 Apr 2023 at 08:32hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter

'Wanqoba' an absorbing burst of oomph

Gospel music singer Janet Manyowa combined some of the local and regional greatest gospel musicians for one of her most scintillating concerts at the ZITF Hall 3 in Bulawayo over the weekend, where she recorded a live DVD.The concert was d…

Published: 04 Jul 2022 at 06:54hrs | 179 | by Staff reporter

Some churches may soon get listed on Stock Exchanges

The practice and tradition of assembling for worship and fellowshipping in furtherance and spreading of the Gospel is an act every believer must do. Hebrews 10 verses 23-25 is very loud and clear on that. It gives us the opportunity to str…

Published: 17 Dec 2021 at 12:20hrs | 85 | by Thomas Tondo Murisa

Vashandiri Vashe: A Zhombe musical group rocking national gospel charts

ZHOMBE hardly makes it to national news headlines. Since the days of Learnmore Jongwe who died nearly 20 years ago, it's rare to find a Zhombe story on radio or in national newspapers unless it's to do with a violent death at an unlicensed…

Published: 21 Jul 2021 at 10:23hrs | 21 | by Felix Chiroro

Mkhululi Bhebhe puts Zimbabwe on gospel map

"Dare to dream, and be brave enough to take opportunities when they come your way."This is the advice of gospel singing sensation, Mkhululi Bhebhe, who is fast making a name for himself abroad and proving that despite obstacles, Zimbabwean…

Published: 06 Apr 2019 at 08:50hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa takes economic gospel to China-Africa summit

PRESIDENT Mnangagwa yesterday pledged a cocktail of economic reforms set to improve the investment climate and enhance policy clarity, consistency and predictability. In his address at the 2018 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperati…

Published: 05 Sep 2018 at 06:43hrs | | by Staff reporter

Gospel festival to promote peace on cards

ZIMBABWE Tourism Authority (ZTA) has partnered the Zimbabwe Council for Pentecostal Churches (ZCPC) to launch the Zimbabwe Peace Gospel festival scheduled for July 28 at the Glamis Arena in Harare.The festival, to be held under the theme S…

Published: 16 Jul 2018 at 07:23hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

SA-Based Zimbabwean gospel artist releases 2nd album

SA-Based Zimbabwean gospel musician Dj Rabaaz, real name Claud Rabson, is encouraging fellow musicians in Zimbabwe to start selling their musical products online, if they have not tried it before, for ease of cost and reach to the internat…

Published: 01 Dec 2017 at 18:30hrs | 3 | by Staff Reporter

Tuku to headline Gwanda Gospel fest

Superstar, Oliver "Tuku" Mtukudzi who turns 65 in September will celebrate his birthday in style with a performance at the annual Gwanda Gospel Festival next month.Festival organisers said the Unicef Goodwill Ambassador who is regarded by …

Published: 03 Aug 2017 at 08:39hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

Borny Ngwenya - Rising gospel star in Zimbabwe

UPCOMING NORTON, Zimbabwe Gospel diva-in-the-making, Borny Ngwenya is optimistic that God will certainly see him to stardom in Zimbabwe's much coveted Gospel Music Industry, The Gender Post can reveal.'My mission in singing gospel music is…

Published: 05 Jun 2017 at 14:01hrs | 5 | by Maxwell Teedzai

Bulawayo-born gospel singer sets Jozi alight

THE harvest is plenty for Bulawayo-born gospel singer and music producer, Knowledge Nkiwane, whose music has made inroads in the South African markets, empowered by a peculiar aggressive marketing skill which fans have been charmed with.go…

Published: 04 Jun 2017 at 20:05hrs | | by Staff reporter

Choose to be positive

TODAY'S WORDRomans 8:28 And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose.Study the history of Joseph and of Daniel. The Lord did not prevent the plottings of men…

Published: 27 Feb 2017 at 06:59hrs | 1 | by Mthulisi Ndlovu

Practical Gospel

TODAY'S WORDRomans 2 verse 23 You who take pride in the law, are you doing wrong to the honour of God by behaviour which is against the law?We who claim to be Children of God should show this by our works. We should be ambassadors of his w…

Published: 23 Feb 2017 at 15:38hrs | 2 | by Mthulisi Ndlovu

Ebenezer going strong

Johannesburg - The Cross-Dete born Luke Ebenezer, rising Gospel star, launched his new offer on Sunday at Assemblies Of God Church in Ebony Park in Tembisa. As charity begins at home, the launch was held at his church in a way to show grat…

Published: 27 Nov 2016 at 16:23hrs | 2 | by Martin Blessedchild

'Respect and pray for Mugabe'

ZIMBABWEANS should respect and pray for President Robert Mugabe amid the rolling protests in the country meant to force him to step down over the country's socio-economic crisis, a Cabinet minister said.Rural Development, Preservation of C…

Published: 29 Aug 2016 at 07:19hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Gwanda Gospel Show roars into life

THE Gwanda Gospel Show yesterday roared into life with various popular artistes from different corners of Zimbabwe and South Africa performing. Well-known artistes such as South African Hlengiwe Mhlaba, Betusile Mcinga, Lusanda Spiritual G…

Published: 28 Aug 2016 at 10:34hrs | 196 | by Lynnia Ndlovu

Gwanda Gospel Extravaganza roars to life

ALL is set for the Gwanda gospel extravaganza which roars to life today with construction of the stage complete.The concert, which is undeniably one of the country's biggest gospel gatherings, will be held at Pelandaba Stadium and ends on …

Published: 26 Aug 2016 at 06:49hrs | 5 | by Richard Muponde

Gwanda accommodation fully booked ahead of gospel show

HOTELS and lodges in Gwanda are fully booked this weekend as the mining town hosts the second edition of the Gwanda Gospel Festival.The free entry festival, a brainchild of Bigtime Strategic Group, will feature a host of South African acts…

Published: 24 Aug 2016 at 06:36hrs | 5 | by Nhlalwenhle Ngwenya

Trouble in ZimPraise paradise

CONTEMPORARY Gospel Music outfit - ZimPraise - held its 9th live DVD recording dubbed ''Hymns Night 2'' in the capital yesterday. Since its formation in 2006, the group has been on a steady expansion drive. However, the outfit has faced it…

Published: 10 Jul 2016 at 09:26hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Lundi recently caught in home wrecking scandal

Gospel singer Lundi Tyamara is allegedly to have recently landed himself in hot water after reports surfaced that he is the cause of not only breaking up a marriage, but also fathering a child with a married woman.Move! is reporting that L…

Published: 07 Jun 2015 at 12:24hrs | 12 | by Stephen Jakes

Zimbabwean gospel musician goes live in South Africa on Saturday 29 November

Zimbabwean gospel music is heading mainstream in South Africa. Tsitsi Kudita Chawasarira with the group Africasing will be recording her debut live DVD dubbed "Reaching Out", on 29 November 2014 at AFM Randburg Kingdom Grace Centre in Ranb…

Published: 26 Nov 2014 at 12:46hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

How the 'prosperity' gospel destroys Africa

I'm not an African, but in 2008 some Nigerian friends gave me a Yoruba name ("Akinwale") because I have been to that country so often. My visits there, along with trips to Uganda, Kenya, Malawi, South Africa and Egypt, planted a deep love …

Published: 05 Feb 2014 at 16:13hrs | 5 | by J. Lee Grady

Charambas delight Aussie audiences

Pastor Charles and Olivia Charamba performed to full houses during their recent four concert tour of Australia.Popularly known as Fishers of Men, the duo performed in Melbourne, Brisbane, Sydney and Perth."I was amazed with the kind of sup…

Published: 31 Oct 2013 at 05:18hrs | 1800 | by Staff reporter

The case against the prosperity gospel

A story is told of a dog that died. The owner loved his dog so dearly that he went to his pastor and said, "Pastor, my dog has died this morning. I have one request which, if you grant, I would be grateful forever. Please, could there be a…

Published: 01 Jul 2013 at 13:08hrs | 2 | by Learnmore Zuze

Royal Destiny Live Recording Concert: A Roaring Royal Success

Today once again I (Thulani Nkala) had a rare opportunity to talk to Maria Adonis Rusike of Royal Destiny, after a resounding success of their Live Recording concert of their new album âˆšÂ¢â€šÃ‡Â¨Ã€ÃºLord I believe'. What an honour to tal…

Published: 11 Jun 2013 at 15:00hrs | 11 | by Thulani Nkala

Sfiso Ncwane, Ncwandeni Christ Ambassadors set for Bulawayo Gospel Show

Maybe it's a Bulawayo state of mind or sheer happenstance, but there seems to be a trend here that artists from eMzansi pull crowds with local music lovers DJ acts such as Micasa, Tira and Euphonik have rocked local stages in recent times.…

Published: 04 Apr 2013 at 06:23hrs | 3 | by arts reporter

Bulawayo gospel group releases seven track album in SA

SOUTH Africa-based Bulawayo gospel group Galile Labangcwele has released a seven track album, Lifikile Ilizwi, which it hopes will announce the group's arrival on the local music scene after a stint abroad.It is the group's third album, co…

Published: 09 Jan 2013 at 06:12hrs | 2659 | by Entertainment Reporter

Gospel of prosperity short-sighted, selfish

Modern prosperity doctrine is not only selfish but short-sighted.It is focused on this life, and promotes the lie that "life consists of possessions" (Luke 12:15).Jesus taught, however, that those who believe such a lie are fools (Luke 12:…

Published: 24 Jun 2012 at 10:16hrs | 3 | by Muparidzi Wilson Tika

The gospel of prosperity has become the in thing

The curtain finally came down on 2011, burying behind it moon-after-moon of activities and guess what, this villager who had taken a brief sabbatical to consult the soothsayer in the land of milk, honey and dust, entered 2012 in style, pom…

Published: 21 Jan 2012 at 20:52hrs | | by Isdore Guvamombe

When prosperity gospel becomes prosperity gold spel

Christians are living in times of great battles erupting in both the carnal and the spiritual world. This has led to proliferation of many ideals and a zeal for knowledge amongst the peoples of the world.The Christian community has not bee…

Published: 17 Nov 2011 at 13:03hrs | | by Panganai Nzira

Joyous Celebration coming to Bulawayo

Its joyous time! In August,  Joyous Celebration (JC), a widely celebrated South African  gospel choir, will treat its fans in Bulawayo for the first time.The renowned choir will be in Zimbabwe's second biggest city  as part …

Published: 31 Jul 2011 at 15:52hrs | 4510 | by Sindiso Moyo

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