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Tagwirei emerges as political dark horse in Zanu-PF succession storm
Business mogul Kudakwashe Tagwirei, long known for his powerful behind-the-scenes role in Zimbabwe's political economy, has stepped firmly into the national spotlight with signs increasingly pointing ...Published: 11 Jun 2025 at 11:27hrs | 1744 | by Staff reporyter
Prophet Makandiwa's million-dollar challenge sparks religious firestorm
Prophet Emmanuel Makandiwa, the founder and leader of the United Family International Church (UFIC), has ignited a fierce debate within Zimbabwe's religious community with his bold challenge to fellow...Published: 07 Mar 2025 at 10:28hrs | 2640 | by Staff reporter
WATCH: 'Churches, Mermaids flood Mukuvisi River'
Several churches, mermaid spiritual agents (MaNjuzu), traditional healers and street kids illegally settled and grabbed land along the Mukuvisi river while living in harmony with each other despite di...Published: 11 Jan 2025 at 08:54hrs | 2200 | by Gideon Madzikatidze/Simbarashe Sithole
Zimbabweans urged to have confidence in new currency
Measures announced by Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) Governor Dr John Mushayavanhu in his maiden monetary policy statement on Friday should go a long way in containing prices and reducing inflation, a...Published: 08 Apr 2024 at 10:43hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's special envoy embroiled in bizarre 'extortion' plot
President Emmerson Mnangagwa's special envoy and self-proclaimed prophet Uebert Angel is being accused of engineering a smear campaign to extort money from a prominent church leader....Published: 26 Mar 2024 at 07:04hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
WATCH: 'Makandiwa is Uebert Angel spiritual son'
In a video posted on YouTube, Prophet Passion Java extends heartfelt praise to the revered Prophet Uebert Angel, recognizing his transformative impact on the landscape of Gospel preaching in Zimbabwe....Published: 28 Jan 2024 at 11:05hrs | 81 | by Nkululeko Nkomo
Prophet Makandiwa predicting outcome of Zimbabwe's forth coming August 23 elections
In a stunning revelation that has sent shockwaves through Zimbabwe's political landscape, renowned prophet Emmanuel Makandiwa has joined the ranks of other influential clergy members in predicting the...Published: 18 Aug 2023 at 18:03hrs | 22 | by Staff reporter
Ezekiel Guti dies
ZIMBABWE Assemblies of God Africa (Zaoga Forward in Faith) founder Archbishop Professor Ezekiel Handinawangu Guti has died.He was 100, having been born on May 5, 1923, in Chipinge, Manicaland ...Published: 06 Jul 2023 at 08:10hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
Pastors4 ED,young miners to meet Mnangagwa
Pastors For Economic Development have signed a memorandum of understanding with the Young Miners For Economic Development to work together in resuscitation of the economy with the event scheduled to t...Published: 30 Jun 2023 at 21:22hrs | 1 | by Desire Tshuma
Makandiwa's 'spiritual father' opens Chitungwiza church
THE United Family International Church (UFIC) led by prophet Emmanuel Makandiwa yesterday officially opened its multi-million-dollar Chitungwiza Basilica church, where hundreds of congregants gathered...Published: 10 Apr 2023 at 07:29hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Makandiwa's mega church opens
The United Family International Church (UFIC) led by Prophet Emmanuel Makandiwa, officially opened its mega church building in Chitungwim yesterday. The building, which accommodates 30 000 peo...Published: 10 Apr 2023 at 07:26hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Shady characters around Mnangagwa
SPOTLIGHT seems to bring out the best and worst of people, and sometimes their true colours. Self-proclaimed prophet Uebert Angel is among people caught off-guard by the four-episode Al Jazeera docume...Published: 01 Apr 2023 at 07:36hrs | 169 | by Staff reporter
Papa Makandiwa flaunts latest high-end BMW
FLAMBOYANT United Family International Church (UFIC) founder Prophet Emmanuel Makandiwa has purchased a high-end luxury 2023 BMW 7-Series, the first in the country.The luxurious sedan — tota...Published: 16 Jan 2023 at 16:21hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
'2023 is not a year for human beings' Prophet Makandwa
United Family International Church leader Prophet Emmanuel Makandiwa has declared the year 2023 as the year of The God beings taken from the verse Acts 17:28, ESV: for "'In him we live and move an...Published: 02 Jan 2023 at 19:44hrs | 3 | by Mandla Ndlovu
ZANU PF to elect Ndebele President in the coming congress?
Should a Matabele, through a miracle, be elected as ZANU PF President in the coming congress, that man or woman would be very lucky to come out of Harare alive.You have heard how MDC aka CCC s...Published: 12 Oct 2022 at 13:54hrs | 2 | by Israel Dube
Makandiwa should trade his robes and enter the political field
Zimbabwe is a free and democratic country where one can turn into politics and leave whatever they would be doing.I used to follow Prophet Emmanuel Makandiwa when he was still a junior pastor ...Published: 04 Oct 2022 at 17:42hrs | 2 | by Leonard Koni
Human Rights Defender defends Makandiwa, Magaya position
Renowned award winning human rights defender, Abigale Mupambi has thrown weight behind prophets Emmanuel Makandiwa and Walter Magaya following their statements condemning opposition activists who are ...Published: 18 Apr 2022 at 12:36hrs | 2 | by Stephen Jakes
Mnangagwa says it's 'time for Zimbabwe to rise and shine'
ZIMBABWEANS must be united by a common vision to build a prosperous and empowered nation as the country's economy is likely to grow regardless of the numerous challenges it faces, President Mnangagwa ...Published: 17 Apr 2022 at 09:10hrs | | by Staff reporter
41 die in Zimbabwe's Easter accidents
ZIMBABWEANS must be united by a common vision to build a prosperous and empowered nation as the country's economy is likely to grow regardless of the numerous challenges it faces, President Mnangagwa ...Published: 17 Apr 2022 at 09:09hrs | | by Staff reporter
Makandiwa slams unproductive 'keyboard warriors'
Zimbabweans using social media to denigrate the country and downplay its development lack vital understanding and should consider becoming economically productive to build the nation, United Family In...Published: 17 Apr 2022 at 09:07hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Social media troll apologises to Makandiwa
SOUTH AFRICA-BASED Zimbabwean social media troll, Tinashe Exevier Mutamiri, has apologised to United Family International Church (UFIC) leader Emmanuel Makandiwa over statements he published online ag...Published: 01 Dec 2021 at 05:38hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter
US$6,5m suit against Makandiwa flops
The Supreme Court has upheld the High Court ruling rejecting business couple - Mr Upenyu Mashangwa and his wife Blessing's $6,5 million lawsuits against United Family International Church (UFIC) leade...Published: 24 Sep 2021 at 09:05hrs | 27 | by Staff reporter
Penchant for luxury in midst of abject poverty
Back in 2000 the BMW people in Harare, along Samora Machel Avenue invited a selection of business executives and motoring journalists to test-drive the first-generation BMW X5 luxury Sport Utility Veh...Published: 15 Aug 2021 at 08:58hrs | 14 | by Geoffrey Nyarota
WATCH: Chiwenga blasts Makandiwa over 'mark of the devil' vaccine
Apostle Talent Chiwenga has blasted UFIC leader prophet Emmanuel Makandiwa for going silent after allegedly perpetuating conspiracy theories of the Chinese vaccine through allusions of the mark of the...Published: 28 Mar 2021 at 12:23hrs | 20 | by Ndou Paul
Plot to extort Makandiwa exposed
A leaked video has exposed Spirit Life Church in South Africa founder, Jay Israel's plan to blackmail Prophet Emmanuel Makandiwa by concocting a lie that businesswoman Blessing Mashangwa was the Unite...Published: 31 Dec 2020 at 10:48hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
AUDIO: Prophet Makandiwa takes ZANU PF politicians head on
An audio of UFIC leader Prophet Emmanuel Makandiwa attacking government officials for sabotaging efforts that his ministry has been doing to help the underprivileged has surfaced online.In the...Published: 28 Aug 2019 at 07:06hrs | 2 | by Mandla Ndlovu
PHOTO: Ginimbi appears at Makandiwa's church
Maverick businessman Genius Kadungure's photo at Prophet Emmanuel Makandiwa's UFIC's church has gone viral. In the photo Kadungure is seen seated right behind the Prophet and is watching proce...Published: 09 May 2019 at 16:31hrs | 11 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Knives out for Selmor Mtukudzi
Even with the spirit of Easter in the air, it seems there is no let-up in the acrimony within the late music superstar and national hero Dr Oliver Mtukudzi's family.Selmor Mtukudzi, daughter t...Published: 21 Apr 2019 at 08:10hrs | | by Staff reporter
'Mnangagwa does not listen to me' Chamisa says
MDC leader Nelson Chamisa says President Emmerson Mnangagwa has shunned every effort that he has done to make them meet and map the way forward for the development of the country.Posting on Tw...Published: 11 Apr 2019 at 14:12hrs | 4 | by Mandla Ndlovu
PHOTOS: Makandiwa builds a house for a homeless grandmother
Prophetess Ruth Makandiwa has presented a 4 bedroomed house to an elderly lady who had no proper home to stay. Under her Agape Family Care, in late 2018, Ruth Makandiwa sent a construction tea...Published: 06 Apr 2019 at 10:36hrs | | by Mandla Ndlovu
'Makandiwa' gold mine kidnappers acquitted
Five men, who were accused of torturing, kidnapping and robbing while impersonating police officers to villagers who had reportedly stolen gold ore from a mine earlier believed to be owned by United F...Published: 27 Mar 2019 at 23:54hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Anti Zanu-PF figures targeted for Zimbabwe 'political dialogue'
Former Botswana President Ian Seretse Khama and South Africa's former Public Protector Thuli Madonsela are among some of the names being considered to mediate talks between President Emmerson Mnangagw...Published: 27 Mar 2019 at 15:36hrs | 1 | by ZimLive
PHOTOS: Prophet Makandiwa donates to Cyclone Idai victims
Prophet Emmanuel Makandiwa's United Family International Church has also joined the well wishers who are donating to the victims of Cyclone Idai in ManicalandThe Cyclone has been estimated by ...Published: 21 Mar 2019 at 07:40hrs | 3 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Let peacemakers arise in Zimbabwe
The Bible says blessed are the peacemakers for they shall be called the children of God. Peacemakers bring conflicting parties to the negotiation table help them reach an agreement.A pacifier,...Published: 10 Mar 2019 at 08:40hrs | 2 | by Humphrey Mutandwa
Prophet Makandiwa disowns disputed mine
UNITED Family International Church (UFIC) leader Prophet Emmanuel Makandiwa is not the owner of Mutoko's Havilah Gold Mine that is embroiled in a war with its former workers over stolen gold, mine reg...Published: 09 Mar 2019 at 06:57hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
Makandiwa gold mine kidnappers in court
THE trial of five men accused of kidnapping villagers they accused of stealing gold ore at a mine believed to be owned by United Family International Church (UFIC) leader Prophet Emmanuel Makandiwa in...Published: 06 Mar 2019 at 23:19hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
AFM Mvurwi province joins splits
Apostolic Faith Mission of Zimbabwe church (AFM) Mvurwi province which comprises of places like Mvurwi, Kanyemba, Muzarabani, Centenary and Chiweshe has joined other provinces nationwide in factional ...Published: 27 Feb 2019 at 09:25hrs | 4 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Prophet Makandiwa implicated in gold mine kidnap, torture
UNITED Family International Church (UFIC) leader Prophet Emmanuel Makandiwa has been implicated in a case in which five men were reportedly kidnapped and tortured for allegedly stealing gold ore from ...Published: 27 Feb 2019 at 06:25hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Prophet Makandiwa wins fight
A business-couple - Mr Upenyu Mashangwa and his wife Blessing - cannot recover tithes amounting to $1,1 million from United Family Church International (UFIC) leader Prophet Emmanuel Makandiwa as such...Published: 10 Feb 2019 at 05:41hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
BREAKING: Prophet Makandiwa cleared over 'fake prophecies'
United Family International Church leader Prophet Emmanuel Makandiwa and his wife, Ruth, who were being sued for US$6,5 million over alleged "fake prophecies" have been cleared of any wrongdoing. ...Published: 23 Jan 2019 at 16:00hrs | | by Staff reporter
Prophet Makandiwa relocates to Zambia?
United Family International Church Leader Prophet Emmanuel Makandiwa is reportedly mulling a move to set up his church headquarters in Zambia a church source has said.This comes amidst revelat...Published: 19 Dec 2018 at 08:50hrs | 2 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Prophet Makandiwa advises govt to adopt rand
The church has also waded into the economic debate with United Family International Church leader Prophet Emmanuel Makandiwa weighing into the growing calls for government to consider the option of us...Published: 03 Dec 2018 at 16:59hrs | 3 | by Staff Reporter
Open letter to AFM leaders
Our church has been captured. I did not want be tempted to comment on the current events prevailing at AFM but I am being pushed by this inner saddened and heavy spirit which I cannot carry alone....Published: 29 Sep 2018 at 15:39hrs | 1 | by Leonard Koni
Makandiwa 'fake prophecy' trial date set
UNITED Family International Church (Ufic) leader Prophet Emmanuel Makandiwa and his wife, Ruth, who are embroiled in a $6,5 million litigation over an alleged "false prophecy", will now have to defend...Published: 24 Sep 2018 at 10:08hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabweans are their own worst enemies, sometimes
I have been following with great concern negative remarks by our fellow Zimbabwean brothers and sisters since President Emmerson Mnangagwa was declared winner of the July 30 harmonised elections, befo...Published: 07 Sep 2018 at 06:46hrs | | by Tendai Guta
Takura urges Tytan and Olinda to stay strong
AWARD-winning hip-hop musician Takura has dished out advice to newly married couple Tytan and Olinda in a new song titled, "Jehovah".A week ago, Olinda took to social media with a statement ab...Published: 28 Aug 2018 at 07:46hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Prophet Makandiwa says, 'Danger knocking on Zimbabwe doors'
Popular United Family International Church (UFIC) leader Prophet Emmanuel Makandiwa yesterday, called on Zimbabweans to exercise the highest level of restraint and continue praying for peace to prevai...Published: 20 Aug 2018 at 16:00hrs | | by Staff reporter
Prophet Makandiwa 'mansion' up for auction
A MANSION at the centre of a US$6,5 million lawsuit filed by businessman Upenyu Mashangwa against United Family International Church (UFIC) leader Prophet Emmanuel Makandiwa is set to be auctioned....Published: 16 Jul 2018 at 16:16hrs | 17 | by Staff reporter
Prophet in miracle money storm
HIGHFIELD based prophet Ephias Jengeta on Sunday found himself in a miracle money storm after handing over money to a number of his followers.Several people reportedly confused the prophet's ...Published: 03 Jul 2018 at 17:38hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Prophet Makandiwa fights back
UNITED Family International Church founder Prophet Emmanuel Makandiwa has hit back at business couple Mr Upenyu Mashangwa and his wife, Blessing, saying the claim that they paid US$1,1 million in tith...Published: 03 Jun 2018 at 08:11hrs | | by Staff Reporter
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