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The Ngungumbane Chieftaincy of Mpateni
Today we look at the Ndebele community of Chief Ngungumbane which was relocated to Mberengwa in the late 1920s. Their migration story is similar to that of the Chief Gwebu community of Buhera....Published: 11 Jun 2023 at 21:30hrs | 9 | by Mzala Tom
Mnangagwa wades into church battles
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa on Thursday walked into a church storm at the Johane Masowe Vadzidzi VaJeso apostolic church, amid disgruntlements the current leader, who took over from the late Aaron Mh...Published: 28 Aug 2022 at 19:11hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
'Chamisa a mad man'
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa yesterday indirectly described opposition Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) leader Nelson Chamisa as a "mad man" while addressing a church gathering at Johane Masowe Vad...Published: 26 Aug 2022 at 06:36hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa at Johane Masowe shrine
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa has urged the church to take part in the ongoing transformation of the country through the construction of critical infrastructure such as schools and clinics to augment the Second...Published: 26 Aug 2022 at 06:29hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Court settles Mwazha church's unholy feud
The African Apostolic Church (VaApostora veAfrica) has revealed that the founder, Archbishop Paul Mwazha (102), popularly known as Mudzidzisi, who is one of the pioneers of indigenous churches in Zimb...Published: 10 Dec 2020 at 06:30hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Mutumwa Paul Mwazha visits Domboshava
Mutumwa Ernest Paul Mwazha weAfrica last visited Domboshava a couple of years ago and blessed many people. We remember some police officers who were manning a police post at the Showgrounds came to gr...Published: 04 Apr 2019 at 14:22hrs | 5 | by Rev Wilson Rutsate
Wimbo's top aide evicted from shrine
A top Wimbo aide has been evicted from the Wimbo shrine in Goora, Madziva.Cosmas Hamadziripi (Chihuri) was away when the incident took place but his wife and 17 other dependants were ejected f...Published: 11 Mar 2019 at 14:57hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa ordained by God- #EDWillNeverWalkAlone
Zanu PF youth league national commissar Godfrey Tsenengamu has claimed that President Emmerson Mnangagwa's rule was ordained by God a long time ago and that those harbouring ambitions of taking over s...Published: 14 Feb 2019 at 07:32hrs | | by Staff reporter
Paul Mwazha @100 years: The amazing testimonies
A few days ago, Archbishop Paul Mwazha, the founder & leader of the African Apostolic Church was bestowed with rains of congratulatory messages from distinct churches and our entire body politic f...Published: 04 Nov 2018 at 19:34hrs | 28 | by Benny Gudo
Chamisa congratulates Paul Mwazha for reaching 100 years
The Movement for Democratic Change Alliance leader, Nelson Chamisa, has congratulated the African Apostolic Church founder, Bishop Paul Mwazha on his centenary birthday.Posting on Twitter this...Published: 25 Oct 2018 at 13:35hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Inside Wimbo's mausoleum
Although one's immediate vision of a graveyard might be a dull and lifeless place, the late Mudzidzi Wimbo's mausoleum is, on the contrary, a burst of colour and fine interior designing.A mausoleu...Published: 12 Aug 2018 at 09:50hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Mudzidzi's estate distributed peacefully
Thousands of people, some coming in from as far afield as South Africa and the United Kingdom, last week converged at Goora near Mount Darwin for the memorial service and the distribution of the estat...Published: 12 Aug 2018 at 09:47hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF thanks Wimbo's church
Zanu-PF has thanked Vadzidzi VaJesu apostolic sect for praying for the nation and helping the party attain victory in last week's elections.This came out during a memorial service for Aaron Mh...Published: 08 Aug 2018 at 17:32hrs | | by Staff reporter
Wimbo's followers will remain Zanu-PF supporters
MEMBERS of Vadzidzi VaJesu Church, founded by the late Aaron Mhukuta Gomo, popularly known as Mudzidzi Wimbo, have vowed to continue supporting President Mnangagwa and promised to vote for Zanu-PF in ...Published: 20 Jul 2018 at 16:26hrs | | by Staff reporter
Death after Wimbo's burial
A COUPLE from Nkulumane suburb in Bulawayo died on the spot following a horrific car crash near Shangani while they were on their way from the burial of Johane Masowe eChishanu Vadzidzi VaJesu Church ...Published: 18 Jul 2018 at 08:50hrs | | by Staff reporter
Fight breaks over 'Mugabe prophet'
An ugly fight has broken out among family and church members of the late mystic preacher, Aaron Mhukuta - who was also commonly known as Mudzidzi Wimbo - and who was famous for having allegedly prophe...Published: 17 Jul 2018 at 15:00hrs | | by Staff reporter
2 separate funerals for MUgabe's prophet
Johane Masowe eChishanu Vadzidzi VaJesu Church leader Aaron Mhukuta Gomo's children and close family members failed to attend his burial last week because of bitter infighting in his church.Go...Published: 15 Jul 2018 at 18:21hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Mugabe's prophet buried
THE late Johane Masowe eChishanu Vadzidzi VaJesu Church leader Aaron Mhukuta Gomo, popularly known as Mudzidzi Wimbo, was laid to rest at his church shrine in Shamva yesterday.Hundreds of chur...Published: 14 Jul 2018 at 11:42hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa mourns Wimbo
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa yesterday sent his condolences to the family and church of Johane Masowe eChishanu Vadzidzi VaJesu Church founder Aaron Mhukuta Gomo, popularly known as Wimbo, who died on Thursday...Published: 14 Jul 2018 at 11:38hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Madzibaba Wimbo dies
JOHANE Masowe eChishanu Vadzidzi VaJesu Church founder, Aaron Mhukuta Gomo, commonly known as Madzibaba Wimbo, died yesterday morning at Arundel Hospital in Harare after succumbing to pneumonia....Published: 13 Jul 2018 at 07:17hrs | | by Staff rpeorter
The church and politics, the Zimbabwean perspective
The church has played a major role in Zimbabwean politics. It has moulded good leaders and has been idiolated by bad leaders too. Every politician in Zimbabwe has had an inclination towards religion. ...Published: 08 Apr 2018 at 19:57hrs | | by Chaguta
Youth vote used to be insignificant in Zim polls
Today though, we know about 60 percent of those who registered to vote in this year's election largely fall under the youth category — never mind the constitutional definition of the term, 'youth' e...Published: 07 Mar 2018 at 05:31hrs | | by Sharon Hofisi
Zanu-PF to appoint new politburo members
ZANU-PF is set to appoint three new Politburo members from Mashonaland Central province tomorrow.Addressing thousands of church members at Mudzidzi Wimbo's shrine, in Madziwa, Mashonaland Cent...Published: 12 Feb 2018 at 14:31hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa scoffs at G40
President Mnangagwa has laughed off attempts by some expelled Zanu-PF members to form a political party to fight the revolutionary party in the next general elections, saying those behind such machina...Published: 08 Feb 2018 at 07:03hrs | | by Staff reporter
Churches won't repeat Grace Mugabe's 'Super Sunday' madness
Last weekend, President Mnangagwa addressed thousands of Zion Christian Church faithful at the giant National Sports Stadium in Harare. His message was one of peace, love and unity - giving the Church...Published: 08 Feb 2018 at 06:44hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa to pay Prophet Wimbo courtesy call
President Emmerson Mnangagwa is today expected to pay a courtesy call on the prophet — popularly known as Mudzidzi Wimbo (Wimbo) — who prophesied that he "needed assistance" for him to become Zimb...Published: 07 Feb 2018 at 07:13hrs | | by Staff reporter
'Criminal elements' around Tsvangirai should be removed
Our main opposition MDC-T is heading for a political confusion, infiltration and or crisis. For Zimbabwe to grow, we need a strong opposition. This piece has two objective to achieve, the first task i...Published: 16 Jan 2018 at 10:03hrs | | by Don Chigumba
The Commissioner of Police did good to Zimbabwe
The preamble of the Police Act includes, as one of its objectives,'...service to the community and nation.' As a concerned citizen of Zimbabwe, l have high regards for law enforcement agencies and t...Published: 26 Dec 2017 at 09:49hrs | | by Luke Mbune, Chakaza correspondent
Mnangagwa loyalists destroy Wimbo homestead
THE ascendancy of President Emmerson Mnangagwa has provided fresh fighting grounds between the followers and family of Johane Masowe eChishanu Vadzidzi VaJesu Church founder Aaron Mhukuta Gomo, common...Published: 29 Nov 2017 at 07:11hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's rise through prophetic help
Last year, (now President-designate Emmerson) Mnangagwa visited Mudzidzi Wimbo at his shrine and got involved in bizarre church rite with the popular prophet, telling the gathering that the VP needed ...Published: 23 Nov 2017 at 10:49hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Mudzidzisi Mwazha turns 99
DALAI Lama once said: "Our prime purpose in this life is to help others. And if you can't help them, at least don't hurt them." These are the words that could keep lingering in the mind after ...Published: 28 Oct 2017 at 07:49hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Mwazha: 99 years of faith and obedience to Christ
As we mark 99 years of a life totally committed unto the Lord, The African Apostolic Church reflects on the many blessings that each one of us without exception has received through the humble hands o...Published: 25 Oct 2017 at 06:13hrs | 1 | by Correspondent
'Chiwenga ari right pahu wrong hwake VaMugabe ndimi mune problem!'
I was only 15 years of age in January 2002 and I can recall this pretty well as I grew up with an interest and passion in politics seeing the late General Vitalis Zvinavashe on national television int...Published: 01 Aug 2017 at 19:06hrs | | by Mutongi Gava (Nkosilathi Emmanuel Moyo, Snr)
Mugabe prophet wants to be left in peace
Mudzidzi Wimbo (born Aaron Mhukuta), the leader of the Johane Masowe Vadzidzi VaJesu Church, is an enigma. The cleric is mysterious, puzzling and often misunderstood.Mudzidzi Wimbo shot to pro...Published: 16 Jul 2017 at 12:57hrs | | by Staff reporter
Prophet Wimbo embroiled in a bitter land wrangle
Johane Masowe Vadzidzi VaJesu (Apostles of Christ) Church, an apostolic sect led by Mr Aaron Mhukuta popularly known as Mudzidzi Wimbo, is embroiled in a bitter land wrangle with land baron Dr Fredric...Published: 14 Jul 2017 at 06:54hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF lifts Bulawayo suspensions
ZANU-PF has lifted suspensions on senior party members, including former Matabeleland South Resident Minister Angeline Masuku, who were barred from party activities for allegedly backing sacked Vice-P...Published: 09 Jul 2017 at 06:24hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Chihuri sucked into Prophet Wimbo saga
The fight to control and succeed mysterious prophet Madzibaba Wimbo is hotting up, with police commissioner general Augustine Chihuri - who is a brother to the revered diviner - now being accused of p...Published: 15 May 2017 at 13:58hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Kasukuwere acts awkwardly in Parliament, reprimanded
Zanu-PF political commissar Saviour Kasukuwere was on Tuesday reprimanded for his awkward behavior in parliament by Speaker of the National Assembly Advocate Jacob Mudenda. Kasukuwe...Published: 03 May 2017 at 04:00hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Mwazha heard death knock on her door
The wife of the leader of Apostolic African Church, Mai Joyce Mwazha, who passed away last week, seemed to know her time was up, telling close congregants as much during the church's 2016 East...Published: 16 Apr 2017 at 17:32hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Kasukuwere scoffs at prophet claims
Zanu-PF political commissar, Saviour Kasukuwere yesterday claimed that he does not wear the famous apostolic white robes and has no intention of consulting the enigmatic Mudzidzi Wimbo in his poli...Published: 04 Apr 2017 at 07:03hrs | | by Staff reporter
Wimbo refused to make a prophecy that Kasukuwere would succeed Mugabe?
EMBATTLED Zanu-PF national political commissar Saviour Kasukuwere has been accused of being the brains behind problems afflicting Mudzidzi Wimbo of the Vadzidzi VaJeso church after the cleric refu...Published: 03 Apr 2017 at 06:36hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mugabe fails to free 'abducted' prophet
President Robert Mugabe's spirited efforts to rescue revered "abducted" prophet, Madzibaba Wimbo - who is acclaimed for allegedly foretelling the nonagenarian's presidency 60 years ago - are dead ...Published: 13 Mar 2017 at 07:55hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF factions fight for Mugabe's mysterious prophet
The mad-scramble within President Robert Mugabe's warring Zanu-PF to control the frail and mysterious leader of a secretive religious sect, Madzibaba Wimbo, is intensifying - with the 94-year-old ...Published: 23 Nov 2016 at 13:48hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mutsvangwa lash out at Mugabe for plundering State resources
OUTSPOKEN war veterans' leader, Christopher Mutsvangwa has lashed out at President Robert Mugabe for allegedly plundering State resources trying to settle "senseless apostolic sect disputes" and a...Published: 07 Sep 2016 at 06:43hrs | | by Staff reporter
Prophet says Mujuru, Tsvangirai will never rule Zimbabwe
Aaron Mhukuta, the Vadzidzi VaJeso prophet popularly known as Mudzidzi Wimbo, has dismissed longstanding claims that he is living in captivity after being abducted by the army to force a prophecy ...Published: 18 Aug 2016 at 14:01hrs | | by Staff reporter
'Abducted' Prophet Wimbo speaks out
Johane Masowe Vadzidzi VaJeso leader Mr Aaron Mhukuta, popularly known as Mudzidzi Wimbo, has trashed repeated falsehoods in the private media claiming that he was abducted by church members and offic...Published: 18 Aug 2016 at 06:28hrs | | by Tendai Mugabe
Mugabe fails to rescue 'abducted succession' prophet
The ministerial team tasked by President Robert Mugabe to rescue "abducted" popular prophet Madzibaba Wimbo - real name Aaron Mhukuta - has apparently failed in their mandate.Wimbo, his fa...Published: 15 Aug 2016 at 13:12hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF in a bid to force a succession prophecy out of a 94-year-old prophet
More stunning claims are emerging regarding the mad-scramble within President Robert Mugabe's warring Zanu-PF to control the aged and mysterious leader of a secretive apostolic sect, who is acclai...Published: 17 Jul 2016 at 19:32hrs | | by Staff reporter
Dramatic events unfolding in Zanu-PF as Mnangagwa loses ground
DRAMATIC events unfolding in Zanu-PF point to fresh and spirited attempts to reassign or kick out of the ruling party Vice President Emmerson Mnangagwa who has already lost considerable ground to his ...Published: 14 Jul 2016 at 11:57hrs | | by Staff reporter
'Mugabe fails to douse flames'
President Robert Mugabe is failing to douse "succession flames" that are currently consuming his Zanu-PF party, as his meetings to bring order around the country have thus far failed to heal the rifts...Published: 11 Jul 2016 at 13:57hrs | | by Staff reporter
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