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Zimbabwe pastor jailed 18 years for sodomy

A 33-year-old pastor from Zvishavane has been sentenced to 18 years in prison after being convicted on three counts of aggravated indecent assault by the Kwekwe Regional Magistrates' Court.The court heard that the pastor repeatedly sodomis…

Published: 11 Oct 2025 at 19:33hrs | | by Staff reporter

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 | | by Staff reporter

2 killed, 10 injured in Honda Fit accident

Two people died and 10 others were injured on Thursday evening after a Honda Fit carrying 11 passengers overturned along the Nyangaâ€“Rwenya Road.Police said the accident occurred around 5pm near the 48-kilometre peg when the vehicle veere…

Published: 23 Aug 2025 at 09:11hrs | | by Staff reporter

AFM pastor in land ownership dispute

Apostolic Faith Mission (AFM) church advisory board chairperson and pastor, Titus Murefu, is facing accusations of harassing former farm workers by cutting off their water supplies despite allegedly failing to pay the full purchase price o…

Published: 23 Aug 2025 at 09:11hrs | | by Staff reporter

Methodist Pastor in trouble

Methodist Church's pastor from Borrowdale Circuit is facing a potential arrest following a High Court chamber application for contempt of court, filed on July 25, in Harare.The application, brought by residents, accuses the church of viola…

Published: 30 Jul 2025 at 15:10hrs | | by Paul Ndou

Pastor in court over alleged property fraud

Pastor Bothwell Phiri, founder and leader of the River of Life International Church in Bulawayo, has once again found himself in legal trouble-this time facing fraud charges in connection with the alleged illegal sale of family properties …

Published: 27 Jul 2025 at 11:22hrs | | by Staff reporter

Comic Pastor to retire

Zimbabwean comedian and social media personality Prosper Ngomashi, widely known as Comic Pastor, has announced that he will retire from the entertainment industry at the end of 2025. The UK-based content creator made the emotional revelati…

Published: 26 Jul 2025 at 15:15hrs | | by Staff reporter

Pastor sues sister for squandering rentals

A bitter dispute over a family property has spilled into the Harare Civil Court, where a pastor with the Apostolic Faith Mission (AFM), Jaslene Mutunhiri, accused her sister of monopolising rental income from their late parents' Hatfield h…

Published: 30 Jun 2025 at 15:52hrs | 361 | by Staff reporter

'Chivayo should be celebrated'

Holy Spirit Ministries pastor Solomon Ndlovu has sparked fierce debate after publicly defending controversial businessman and tenderpreneur Wicknell Chivayo, insisting the flamboyant socialite has committed no crime and should be celebrate…

Published: 21 May 2025 at 19:58hrs | | by Staff reporter

Pastor's daughter abuses father

A Harare-based pastor from the Apostolic Faith Mission (AFM) Church has been granted a protection order against his 28-year-old daughter, whom he accused of repeated physical and verbal abuse, and causing havoc at home while under the infl…

Published: 04 May 2025 at 20:23hrs | 1849 | by Staff reporter

Pastor jailed for incestuous relationship with stepdaughter

A 34-year-old Apostolic Faith Mission in Zimbabwe (AFM) pastor has been convicted and sentenced to 30 months in prison for engaging in an incestuous relationship with his stepdaughter.  The court heard that the clergyman, whose identi…

Published: 13 Mar 2025 at 07:35hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwean pastor, e-hailing driver found shot dead

A murder case has been opened with the police after an e-hailing driver who went missing on Saturday was found dead.Ison Mthombeni was found at a mortuary in Johannesburg with a bullet wound at the back of his head on Monday.His car was fo…

Published: 06 Nov 2023 at 05:02hrs | 18 | by Staff reporter

Man demands lobola refund after wife runs off with pastor

SOUTH Africa- based Zimbabwean musician Sgodo, real name Alson Mandla Thebe, is demanding a refund of his lobola money from his in-laws after his wife dumped him for a man of God.A heartbroken Sgodo is demanding a full refund of every cent…

Published: 07 Oct 2023 at 19:31hrs | | by Staff reporter

WATCH: Strange prophecy from Pastor Ian Ndlovu

A prophecy by Devine Kingdom Baptist Ministries Pastor Ian Ndlovu about a pompous young man who will be stuck by lightning has left believers and non believers stunned as its accuracy was beyond doubt.Pastor Ndlovu is known for correctly p…

Published: 02 Oct 2023 at 08:32hrs | 47 | by Staff reporter

Chamisa's lightning rod

God's emissariesI have nothing against clerics or pastors; in fact my reverence for them is a euphemism for the abject fear I hold of being denied the side and place of comfort in the world yonder. They are, after all, our intercessors in …

Published: 25 Jun 2022 at 08:33hrs | | by Jamwanda

Idolization of the clergy is idolatry

Prosperity Gospel Prophets and most politicians are two sides of the same coin whose strongest weapon to win followers and supporters is lies. Call it 'raw lies'. They tell people what they want to hear promising to deliver same without fa…

Published: 14 Jul 2019 at 22:42hrs | | by Thomas Murisa

He could be the one 'calling in the desert'

Apostle Paul came from the least expected calibre of society, a tormentor of Christianity and Christians. Biblical Moses the liberator of Jews was a known murderer chosen by God to lead his people from captivity. God's ways are far beyond …

Published: 08 Jun 2019 at 07:48hrs | 1 | by Thomas Murisa

A tribute to Bishop Sibusiso Donga: An open letter from the border to all pastors

I HAVE been thinking of you dear pastors these past weeks, particularly following the death of Bishop Sibusiso Donga (pictured).  The Christian church and Zimbabwe as a whole woke up recently in shock at the untimely death of Bishop D…

Published: 05 Apr 2019 at 06:33hrs | 4 | by Hlakanipha Mbongolwane

Pastor Chamisa power quest: Cult following and deception

The just-ended 2018 harmonised elections were truly watershed. They were remarkably and refreshingly different from prior elections, as evidenced by new faces on the ballot paper, a peaceful run-up, enjoyment of freedom of speech and freed…

Published: 08 Aug 2018 at 06:26hrs | 4 | by Jabulani Zana

Chiza playing with gukurahundi victims' emotions

On 23 May  2018,  a video was sent to me from Botswana. The video was a recording at a church in Bulawayo of a performance by a person calling himself prophet Chiza. In this video this man claims to have been told by God to ask f…

Published: 25 May 2018 at 14:14hrs | | by Clement Dumisani Moyo

Bulawayo Pastor launches inspirational Book

Pastor Abiot Shumba will be launching his sixth book on Thursday the 2nd of November 2017, the book entintled Building Generational Churches is a product of four years of research and could be easily one of the best insightful book which c…

Published: 01 Nov 2017 at 15:13hrs | | by Enos Denhere

Pastor give congregant anointing oil after raping her

A pastor at Five Fold Ministries reportedly gave a congregant anointing oil after raping her, in a bid to silence the woman from reporting the abuse.The cleric, 29-year-old Admire Maurukira, was advised to apply for bail at the High Court …

Published: 15 Oct 2017 at 17:59hrs | | by Staff reporter

I am afraid

I know that you are afraid. I am afraid too. Everyone is afraid. I may tell you that I am not afraid but I will be lying. Even Morgan Tsvangirai and Pastor Evan Mawarire are afraid. Zanu PF is a party with blood on their hands and souls si…

Published: 17 Mar 2017 at 09:59hrs | 1 | by Pastor Dudu M. Nyirongo

WATCH: Pastor Mawarire full interview 2017 latest

WATCH: Pastor Mawarire full interview 2017 latesthttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rBcs3U34Aak

Published: 20 Feb 2017 at 08:52hrs | | by youtube

Pastor Mawarire accepts Mandiwanzira apology

#ThisFlag leader has accepted an apology from the flamboyant IT minister Supa Mandiwanzira."Thank you for your apology minister Supa Mandiwanzira. Unfortunately he blocked me so can someone plse convey my sincere thanks #Thisflag"Thank you…

Published: 15 Feb 2017 at 13:17hrs | | by Staff reporter

Pastor Mawarire demands an apology from Mugabe

Protest pastor Evan Mawarire may have vowed not to say too much before his case comes up in court - but he is demanding an apology from the government minister who said he'd skipped bail.In a video posted soon after his release from a maxi…

Published: 12 Feb 2017 at 12:51hrs | | by Staff reporter

This and that with Mal'phosa - Amen and Ei-men!

Am I the only one who has been getting messages from Jesus or his father - via face book of via Whatsapp? Am talking about those dreary threatening gory pictures of suffering humans with limbs cut off or bowels lolling out or heads flatten…

Published: 13 Jan 2017 at 14:09hrs | 1 | by Clerk Ndlovu

Prophet Bushiri: A visionary man who rose from nothing to conquer the world

Prophet Bushiri is a man well ahead of his time. In his ministry, in his businesses, and as a human being. Having risen from barren land, armed with a dream, the man from Malawi now stands at the foot of the world.Malawian born cleric, cel…

Published: 22 Nov 2016 at 15:07hrs | 1 | by Maynard Manyowa

Pastor Evan Mawarire sold a dummy

EUPHORIA gripped Zimbabwe when firebrand pastor, Evan Mawarire, began ranting and raving, through the #ThisFlag campaign, to express his frustration over the country's deteriorating economic situation.His frustrations resonated well with a…

Published: 26 Aug 2016 at 07:54hrs | 3 | by Own Correspondent

Why #ThisFlag Pastor Mawarire should not return to Zimbabwe

The old Bob Marley song says "He who fights and runs away, will live to fight another day". There is no added benefit to anybody in Zimbabwe to have Pastor Mawarire physically present in Zimbabwe . His God-given role was to help kick start…

Published: 20 Jul 2016 at 14:40hrs | | by Mlungisi Moyo

When religion and prophecy has lost its way

"This is a year of great harvest as there will be no depression and sorrows," the United Families International Church leader, Emmanuel Makandiwa predicted this statement at the beginning of 2016 and gave people the much needed optimism af…

Published: 13 Jul 2016 at 10:27hrs | | by Mandla Nsingo

To be a religious leader in the past was a sacred call

The cash vs the call! In the past to be a religious leader it was a sacred call, that religious people believed that only God can call religious leaders to serve on the holy alter. And this call was rare and highly respected within communi…

Published: 11 Jul 2016 at 08:51hrs | | by Prophet Eric Shikobela

Pastor Evan Mawarire not speaking for everyone

The individual or individuals behind the "flag movement" or whichever name they prefer to be known by, have issued a statement of what they claim are "citizens' demands" to the Government of Zimbabwe.This was issued on social media sites F…

Published: 11 Jul 2016 at 06:53hrs | 1 | by Bernard Bwoni

What is Shingi Munyeza up to?

FAITH Ministries Senior Pastor Shingi Munyeza has been courting controversy as he delves into politics, sparking speculation that he is angling for at least a Parliamentary constituency in the 2018 elections.Pr Munyeza, who runs gambling h…

Published: 03 Jul 2016 at 16:10hrs | | by Brian Chitemba and Desire Ncube

#ThisFlag pastor is nothing but only seeking political relevance

The economic problems that are currently a talk in every Zimbabwean`s lips have driven people into believing and applauding any Tom and Dick who comes over saying that he/she can come up with solutions to how the economic problems of this …

Published: 24 May 2016 at 14:24hrs | 2 | by John Mukumbo

Pastor claims he nearly arrested Satan

Pastor Bonakele Mancoba of Angel Ministries appeared before the Commission for the Promotion and Protection of the Rights of Cultural, Religious and Linguistic Communities. But the pastor left the commission with more questions than answer…

Published: 02 Mar 2016 at 14:16hrs | | by Staff Reporter

Pastor hires hitman to kill his congregants

A hit-man allegedly hired by pastor and founder of Gospel of the Kingdom Ministries in Chitungwiza narrated in court last week how the "man of the cloth" assigned him to eliminate his congregants for a prize. Thomas Makoni (28) of Waterfal…

Published: 14 Dec 2015 at 05:42hrs | 3 | by Lovemore Meya

Most Pastors are in it for money and sex

There is a story about a pastor visiting some of his sheep one Saturday. At one house it seemed obvious that someone was at home but no answer came to his repeated knocks at the door. He took out a card, wrote Revelation 3 verse 20 on the …

Published: 01 Feb 2015 at 13:31hrs | | by Clerk Ndlovu

Let us learn to tolerate other people's religions

The Zimbabwean constitution clearly calls for the freedom of association; hence, everyone has a prerogative and priviledge to choose which church to worship in without hesitation and fear of victimization by others. Under the tutelage of P…

Published: 28 Jan 2015 at 09:11hrs | 2 | by Mukachana Hanyani

The so-called men of God

If you cannot trust your pastor to pastor your wife for just a day, or if you allow me the pun for just a night, know that society is in deep, deep trouble. And that is what is sadly happening in the land that was once part of the mighty M…

Published: 21 Jun 2014 at 06:54hrs | 1 | by Baffour Ankomah

Pastor rapes congregant at prayer session

A pastor with Light of the World Ministries International, facing rape charges, has declared that he is in love with the complainant.Terrence Tenesi, 27, was dragged to court after he allegedly forced himself on an 18-year-old congregant d…

Published: 15 Jan 2014 at 11:39hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter

Pastor Chris got it all wrong on masturbation

The shocking revelation by the man of God and world acclaimed Christ Embassy founder, Pastor Chris Oyakhilome, that masturbation is not a sin against God left me wondering what this world is turning into. Issues like homosexuality and mast…

Published: 06 Mar 2012 at 15:41hrs | | by Herbert Dube

Pastor Makandiwa and the five richest pastors in Africa

God is good, especially if you're a pastor. While the bible expressly states that salvation is free, at times it comes with a cost: offerings, tithes, gifts to spiritual leaders, and a directive to buy literature and other products created…

Published: 15 Sep 2011 at 11:38hrs | | by Moyo Roy

Brothers and sisters in Chris

The warning was polite but firm: "This is not a football match, hey! It's the word of God!""You can't sell those tickets!" a âˆšÃ‡Â¬â‰ security guard told a man in front of me.It was the Night of Bliss with Pastor Chris Oyakhilome of the C…

Published: 14 Mar 2011 at 21:38hrs | 5 | by Lucas Ledwaba

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