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Daggers out over Gumbura estate
Tempers flared at the Master of the High Court offices yesterday as relatives of the late RGM End Time Message church founder Robert Martin Gumbura haggled over the appointment of an executor for his ...Published: 14 Dec 2021 at 05:53hrs | 18 | by Staff reporter
Massive row erupts over Gumbura's estate
THE widows of the cleric Robert Martin Gumbura have chosen his nephew, Chivimbiso Thomas Nyathi to be the executor of their late husband's estate.Nyathi was appointed following a huge fight be...Published: 14 Dec 2021 at 05:42hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter
BREAKING: Robert Martin Gumbura dies?
Independent Robert Martin Gumbura Endtime Message church leader Robert Gumbura has died, seasoned journalist Hopewell Chin'ono has alleged. Posting on Twitter, Chin'ono said, "I have just been...Published: 07 Aug 2021 at 16:54hrs | 4 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Armed robbers released from prison
Notorious armed robber Luckmore Matambanadzo, who was serving a nine-year sentence for robbing a Harare couple of an Isuzu KB250 vehicle at gunpoint in 2008, has been released from prison. Mat...Published: 12 Jul 2021 at 07:36hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Gumbura freedom bid fails
JAILED Robert Martin Gumbura today lost his freedom bid after regional magistrate Mr Francis Mapfumo dismissed his bail application on changed circumstances on a matter in which he is accused of attem...Published: 23 Apr 2021 at 19:40hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Gumbura suffers another setback
Jailed Robert Martin Gumbura suffered his first New Year setback after the High Court struck his bail appeal off the roll on a technicality. Gumbura was sentenced to 40 years imprisonment in 2...Published: 26 Jan 2021 at 07:36hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
20-year jail cut not enough, says Gumbura
Jailed Robert Martin Gumbura's legal team says the reduction of his jail sentence from 40 to 20 years is not enough and has approached the High Court seeking leave to appeal the court's decision at th...Published: 27 Aug 2020 at 07:26hrs | | by Staff reporter
Gumbura wives stand by hubby
JAILED Independent End Time Message leader Robert Martin Gumbura's wife have vowed to remain loyal to their husband and united despite negative coverage by some sections of the media. Even fro...Published: 24 Aug 2019 at 09:01hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
PHOTOS: Gumbura reunites with family
Former leader of the RMG Independent End Time Message Church in Zimbabwe, Robert Martin Gumbura had a happy day during the Zimbabwe Prisons Family Day when his wives and children visited him at the Ch...Published: 23 Aug 2019 at 09:56hrs | 4 | by Mandla Ndlovu
The day Cyclone Mthuli came to town
Well, this Mthuli Ncube guy is bad news.Witty and cunning are his attributes! He had an afternoon outing with journalists, last weekend, shared jokes and ideas, while he kept his joker to his ches...Published: 29 Jun 2019 at 16:39hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Gumbura defence case hits a snag
The defence case in the trial of jailed RMG Independent End Time Message leader Robert Martin Gumbura and his six accomplices on charges of attempting to escape from prison yesterday hit a snag after ...Published: 15 Jun 2019 at 08:51hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Gumbura takes matter to ConCourt
Jailed cleric Robert Martin Gumbura has filed an application seeking referral to the Constitutional Court, arguing that his rights were being violated by forcing him to his defence at the magistrate's...Published: 14 May 2019 at 07:32hrs | | by Staff reporter
Gumbura, co-accused not fit for trial, claims Prof Madhuku
The trial of jailed RMG Independent End Time Message leader Robert Martin Gumbura and his six co-accused on charges of attempting to escape from prison yesterday hit a snag after their lawyer indicate...Published: 14 May 2019 at 07:17hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Gumbura's application to stop lower court proceedings dismissed
Jailed cleric Robert Martin Gumbura yesterday unsuccessfully filed an application to stop proceedings in a case in which he is facing charges of attempting to break from Chikurubi Maximum Security Pri...Published: 10 May 2019 at 06:56hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
'Gumbura has case to answer'
HARARE magistrate Francis Mapfumo yesterday dismissed an application for discharge filed by jailed RMG Independent End Time Message Church founder Robert Martin Gumbura, who together with his six alle...Published: 17 Apr 2019 at 07:12hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Date set for Gumbura jailbreak case ruling
A Harare magistrate is on April 10 expected to make a ruling on the application for discharge at the close of the State case by jailed RMG Independent End Time Message leader Robert Martin Gumbura and...Published: 02 Apr 2019 at 07:58hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Gumbura lawyer seeks discharge
The State yesterday closed the case against End Time Message church leader Robert Martin Gumbura and eight others who are facing charges of trying to escape prison.Gumbura's lawyer Professor L...Published: 27 Feb 2019 at 14:31hrs | | by STaff reporter
Guards exonerate Gumbura from prison break
Two members of the Zimbabwe Prison and Correctional Services yesterday said they did not see jailed cleric Robert Martin Gumbura attempting a jailbreak at Chikurubi Maximum Security Prison.Gum...Published: 20 Feb 2019 at 10:07hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Gumbura deserted by wives?
The wives of jailed Independent End Time Message leader Robert Martin Gumbura who is serving a 40-year jail term have stopped coming to court to show solidarity with their embattled husband.Gu...Published: 30 Dec 2018 at 17:38hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
'Rapist' Gumbura hires Madhuku
JAILED cleric Robert Martin Gumbura and eight fellow inmates have hired top Harare lawyer Lovemore Madhuku to defend them in a case in which they are being accused of masterminding a foiled jailbreak ...Published: 22 Dec 2018 at 16:53hrs | | by NewZimbabwe.com
Spike in jail escapes
There has been a spike in the number of jail escapes, with some fleeing from cells during court appearances.More inmates have gone over the wire now more than the previous years....Published: 24 Sep 2018 at 20:44hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Gumbura hires Madhuku to challenge delayed trial
Jailed church leader Robert Martin Gumbura and his nine accomplices, who are accused of masterminding a failed jailbreak at Chikurubi Maximum Prison in 2015, have enlisted the services of constitution...Published: 21 Sep 2018 at 06:57hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
'Prison riots caused by inmates seeking escape'
A REPORT by the Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Defence and Home Affairs on the attempted jail break at Chikurubi Maximum Prison in 2015 has revealed that the action was not caused by food shorta...Published: 16 Jun 2018 at 21:52hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Gumbura in jailbreak attempt
HARARE magistrate, Francis Mapfumo will on Monday lead a team of court officials to Chikurubi Maximum Security Prison for an inspection in loco at the facility where jailed Independent End Time Messag...Published: 31 May 2018 at 07:24hrs | | by Staff reporter
Gumbura, Kereke miss out of Mnangagwa amnesty
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa released Wednesday a female prisoner jailed 20 years for killing a police inspector as part of a general amnesty which will benefit some 3,000 inmates, NewZimbabwe.co repo...Published: 22 Mar 2018 at 08:01hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Prophet Makandiwa compared to Gumbura
A High Court Judge has compared spiritist preacher Emmanuel Makandiwa to the jailed pastor Robert Martin Gumbura.This was as Makandiwa was last week trying to avoid trial by claiming legal imm...Published: 24 Jan 2018 at 10:38hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
'Fake prophecies' haunts Makandiwa
UNITED Family International Church leader Prophet Emmanuel Makandiwa's misrepresentations to business couple, Mr Upenyu Mashangwa and wife, Blessing, bordered on fraudulent activities which could have...Published: 21 Jan 2018 at 11:23hrs | | by Staff reporter
'Prophet' jailed 60 years for rape
A Five Fold Ministries prophet, who raped a congregant on five occasions and impregnated her before advising her to abort, was yesterday sentenced to 60 years in prison, but will serve an effective 50...Published: 03 Nov 2017 at 04:54hrs | | by Staff reporter
'I miss sex,' says Gumbura
JAILED former RMG End Time Message leader, Robert Martin Gumbura, said he misses sex and wishes he could have had an opportunity to have some during the recently held family week.Gumbura, who ...Published: 02 Nov 2017 at 15:43hrs | | by Staff reporter
Popular prophet faces rape charges
Victory World International Ministries Church leader Paul Sanyangore is facing rape charges after a congregant reported a case against him in June this year.The Daily News reported that a woma...Published: 25 Oct 2017 at 14:04hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Man trips best friend's wife falls on her, shows her his manhood
There was drama in Becock Farm Mvurwi, when a 30-year-old man tripped his best friend's wife, lay on top of her, showed her his manhood and lifted her skirt before he was bitten by the complaint's dog...Published: 12 Oct 2017 at 16:10hrs | | by Simbarashe Sithole
Gumbura in court again
JAILED RMG End Time Message leader Robert Martin Gumbura, who is serving an effective 40-year term for sexually abusing his female congregants, has dismissed claims he owes $74 700 to a local furnitur...Published: 16 May 2017 at 06:33hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Gumbura's fresh rape trial dropped
Jailed Independent End Time Message founder Robert Martin Gumbura's fresh rape charge has been dropped.Had he been convicted, his current 40-year jail term - imposed in 2013 over four coun...Published: 11 Apr 2017 at 11:55hrs | | by Staff reporter
Jailed Gumbura in another bid for freedom
Jailed RMG Independent End Time Messages founder Robert Martin Gumbura's civil appeal against both his rape conviction and sentencing will now be heard this Wednesday at the High Court 2 years int...Published: 28 Nov 2016 at 17:38hrs | | by Staff reporter
Gumbura freedom bid gets boost
Jailed Independent End Time Message founder Robert Martin Gumbura's bid to gain freedom has received a big boost after the High Court set the date for hearing his appeal against a 40-year sentence...Published: 18 Nov 2016 at 20:53hrs | | by Staff reporter
Gumbura's financial troubles mount
It never rains, but pours for jailed RMG Independent End Time Message leader Robert Martin Gumbura who is being sued over unpaid school fees for his several children to the tune of $100 000. ...Published: 07 Oct 2016 at 07:46hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Gumbura's desperate house wives hang on, 2 years later
Despite their husband currently serving a 40-year jail term, the 11 wives of Independent End Time Message founder Robert Martin Gumbura, say they will hang on as a sign of love to the incarcerated...Published: 03 Oct 2016 at 16:59hrs | | by Staff reporter
Gumbura jailbreak case: State witness referred to Concourt
A Harare magistrate has directed a State witness in the case in which jailed Independent End Time Message leader Robert Martin Gumbura is accused of masterminding a foiled jailbreak at Chikurubi Maxim...Published: 08 Jul 2016 at 06:39hrs | | by Tendai Rupapa
Gumbura jailbreak case, witness refuses to testify
A State witness in the case in which jailed Independent End Time Message leader Robert Martin Gumbura is accused of masterminding a foiled jailbreak at Chikurubi Maximum Security Prison last year, on ...Published: 21 Jun 2016 at 00:04hrs | | by Tendai Rupapa
Gumbura speaks from behind bars
Jailed Independent End Time Message leader Robert Martin Gumbura says he has no qualms if any of his wives walks out on him as they have been loyal for more than two years and are only human.S...Published: 26 May 2016 at 20:28hrs | | by Staff Reports
Killing in the name of God
RELIGION, seen by many as an oasis of tranquillity and hope, appears to be going bonkers with strange stuff happening in most faiths, particularly in Christianity and Islam.With followers bein...Published: 21 Feb 2016 at 07:07hrs | 2 | by Fatima Bulla
'Gumbura used cigarettes to buy inmates' allegiance'
The 960 bricks of cigarettes that were smuggled into Chikurubi Maximum Security Prison by jailed Independent End Time Message leader Robert Martin Gumbura were used by inmates to pay bribes to their s...Published: 12 Jan 2016 at 05:27hrs | | by Prosper Dembedza
Zimbabwe prisoners trap rats for food
Some prisoners at Chikurubi Maximum Security Prison trap rats for food, one of the nine men accused of masterminding a foiled jailbreak at the prison told the court yesterday.Lucky Matambanadz...Published: 08 Jan 2016 at 05:12hrs | | by Fungai Lupande
Chikurubi inmates served relish without salt, oil
Inmates at Chikurubi Maximum Security Prison were reportedly fed on relish cooked without salt and cooking oil in the week leading to Christmas holidays. This emerged yesterday when jailed...Published: 07 Jan 2016 at 12:16hrs | | by Staff reporter
Lawyer drops Gumbura victimision appeal
THE lawyer representing jailed RMG Independent End Time Message leader Robert Martin Gumbura yesterday said he no longer intends to make an application against the ill-treatment of his client in priso...Published: 30 Dec 2015 at 06:37hrs | | by Fungai Jachi
Gumbura saga: Lawyer’s application dismissed
An application by jailed church leader Robert Martin Gumbura's lawyer to incarcerate State witness Cladius Mutizwa for saying, "I have no comment" to questions during cross examination was dismissed o...Published: 12 Dec 2015 at 11:30hrs | | by Tendai Rupapa
Mnangagwa fingered in Gumbura's coup de tat plot
Jailed Independent End Time Message leader, Robert Martin Gumbura has been accused of planning to rope in Vice-President Emmerson Mnangagwa to stage a coup de tat on President Robert Mugabe.&n...Published: 08 Dec 2015 at 06:10hrs | 1 | by Staff Reporter
Plot to kill Mnangagwa exposed
The witness testifying in a case in which jailed church leader Robert Martin Gumbura is accused of masterminding a foiled jailbreak yesterday narrated to the court how Gumbura was working with former ...Published: 08 Dec 2015 at 03:55hrs | | by Tendai Rupapa
12 of Gumbura's children venture into music
IF music be the food of love, play on, Give me excess of it; that surfeiting, The appetite may sicken, and so die. IN this famous quotation from Twelfth Night Act 1, scene 1, 1–3, the lovelorn Duke ...Published: 05 Dec 2015 at 07:12hrs | | by Ruth Butaumocho
Gumbura accused of plotting to dethrone Mugabe's govt
Jailed Independent End Time Message leader Robert Martin Gumbura communicated with alleged coup plotter and former army captain Albert Matapo from prison cells planning on how "they" would dethrone th...Published: 04 Dec 2015 at 05:26hrs | | by Tendai Rupapa
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