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Raping minors to fight HIV/AIDS is satanic - traditional healer
Glendale-based traditional healer Peter "Sekuru Nyangatayani" Chingudzi said those who claim to have been advised by tradional healers to rape minors to get rid of the pandemic are not getting it from...Published: 19 Jun 2025 at 18:32hrs | 227 | by Simbarashe Sithole in Glendale
The dangers of colonial nostalgia and Amnesia
The legacy of colonialism remains a stain on our society - something that cannot be whitewashed. It remains a source of trauma - a source of collective pain. Four decades after independence, its...Published: 15 Jan 2025 at 11:21hrs | 448 | by Innocent Mpoki
Apostolic Sect is the most followed religion in Matabeleland North
A 2024 Zimbabwe Livelihood Assessment Committee (ZimLAC) report has revealed that the majority of household heads in Matabeleland North province belong to the Apostolic Sect. ...Published: 07 Sep 2024 at 10:07hrs | 165 | by Staff reporter
Parly petitioned over ancestry constitutional recognition
The Hweva Association, an organization advocating for African traditional religion, has petitioned Parliament to amend the Zimbabwean Constitution to explicitly include and honor ancestors and ancestr...Published: 05 Aug 2024 at 07:10hrs | 217 | by Staff reporter
Ulunyoka, the spell that binds love and punishes betrayal
IN the shadowed corners of tradition lies the practice of ulunyoka - a spellbinding ritual that binds a spouse to fidelity with consequences dire enough to stir the soul. This ancient art of "centrall...Published: 06 Jan 2024 at 08:43hrs | 77 | by Leonard Ncube
The role of religion in Zimbabwe politics
The role of religious and spiritual dynamics, including African Traditional Religion (ATR), in Zimbabwean politics has been significant and complex. These dynamics have influenced both the historical ...Published: 19 Dec 2023 at 11:20hrs | 23 | by Josh Mhambi
Chamisa vows to run Zimbabwe on Christian values
Some Zimbabweans have lambasted the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) for declaring in its election manifesto that it intends to run the country on the basis of Christian values.Party leader...Published: 11 Aug 2023 at 06:39hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter
Sangomas told to register
The Traditional Medical Practitioners Council of Zimbabwe (TMPCZ) has moved in to enforce regulations that will ensure all traditional medical practitioners are registered in a move to uphold Governme...Published: 01 Mar 2023 at 06:56hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa drawn into fight over shrine
FIFTEEN village heads in Seke communal area are seeking President Emmerson Mnangagwa's intervention after their sacred shrine was leased out by the Manyame Rural District Council (RDC) to an apostolic...Published: 30 Oct 2022 at 06:57hrs | | by Staff reporter
Virginity and the Johanne Marange religious customs
THE state has outlawed virginity testing as a human rights violation.However, it is surprising to note that Johanne Marange Apostolic Church (JMAC) still teaches and conducts mandatory virgini...Published: 30 Aug 2022 at 19:54hrs | 6 | by Matthew Mare
Zimbabweans turn to traditional medicine
INTEREST in practising as herbalists is growing in the country, with the numbers of people enrolling at the Zimbabwe National Traditional Healers' Association (ZINATHA) training school ris...Published: 04 Aug 2022 at 06:35hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter
Changing face of the 'Zimbabwean' funeral
Funerals are an inevitable sad part of our exit from mother earth.This exit to another world yonder, confirms human being's mortality.This is despite their status, power, influence and...Published: 06 Sep 2019 at 07:09hrs | | by Staff reporter
Open letter to Nelson Chamisa
Attention : Advocate Nelson Chamisa The Movement for Democratic Change has become the most powerful political organization in Zimbabwe. This influence h...Published: 27 Jul 2019 at 19:54hrs | 1 | by Pongo
Why should we remember Joshua Nkomo
IN this two-part series, the Zimbabwe Independent reproduces the 2019 Annual Joshua Nkomo Memorial Lecture delivered by Professor Sabelo J Ndlovu-Gatsheni, organised by Joshua Nkomo Legacy Foundation ...Published: 21 Jun 2019 at 07:52hrs | 2 | by Sabelo J Ndlovu-Gatsheni
Nature and function of 'Alien Spirits' in the Shona/Ndebele traditional religion
Explain the nature and function of Alien Spirits in the Shona\Ndebele Traditional Religion.The concept of God, divinities and spirits in African traditi...Published: 15 May 2019 at 08:19hrs | 85 | by Brian Maregedze
Explain the nature and function of Alien Spirits in the Shona\Ndebele Traditional Religion
Advanced Level Family and Religious Studies: Nature and Function of Alien Spirits in the Shona/Ndebele Traditional Religion The concept of God, diviniti...Published: 12 May 2019 at 08:29hrs | 1374 | by Brian Maregedze
Unholy intimacy between church, politicians exposed
There is collusion between the State and the church right at the thick of the country's crippling socio-political problems.The grand conspiracy was displayed in this month's installment of The...Published: 12 May 2019 at 06:27hrs | 2 | by Kennedy Nyavaya
2 failed marriages, a broken past define Mukanya
Two broken marriages, transition from village life to the ghetto, a miscalculated sojourn into the diaspora, failed investments, a broken youth life, all carved the character of this man. This...Published: 23 Mar 2019 at 05:46hrs | 11 | by STaff reporter
Zimbabwe prophets under spotlight
The shocking video of a popular South African pastor, Alph Lukau, ostensibly bringing a "dead" Zimbabwean man back to life during a church service in Johannesburg, has reignited intense debate about t...Published: 27 Feb 2019 at 14:26hrs | | by Staff reporter
'Vapostori have influence on election results'
A STUDY recently released by think-tank the Research and Advocacy Unit (RAU) has revealed that members of the religious apostolic sect (Vapostori) are mostly affiliated to the ruling Zanu-PF party, re...Published: 28 Jan 2019 at 11:06hrs | | by Staff reporter
Curtains: an anthology of poems
The Harare based poet and author, Takunda Chikomo made his first contribution to poetry with Curtains: an anthology of poems, published by TafaPrint Publishers Zimbabwe, 2018. Takunda recently finishe...Published: 12 Dec 2018 at 09:28hrs | 17 | by Brian Maregedze
Cremations 'threaten' Zimbabwe's ancestral spirits
Cremation is provoking a huge debate in Zimbabwe, bringing cultural and religious beliefs to the fore, journalist-turned-barrister Brian Hungwe writes from Harare."For you were made from dust,...Published: 22 Nov 2018 at 06:12hrs | 2 | by Brian Hungwe
Fear as 40 000 couples re-marry in the sacred of month of November
Fear has gripped some sections of the Zimbabwean community after reports that Forty thousand couples from over 200 countries will rededicate their marriages in Harare on Wednesday in a huge ceremony t...Published: 21 Nov 2018 at 09:19hrs | 1 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Witchcraft: Girl pops out thorns from leg
Tales of witchcraft abound in Zimbabwe but some are so bizarre.A 10 year old girl from Nembudziya in Gokwe is afflicted with a mysterious condition that saw her mother trekking to Harare to fi...Published: 17 Oct 2018 at 21:47hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
Witchcraft storm!
A HONDE Valley family is at the centre of a witchcraft storm, which has left the eldest son who is being accused of sorcery, at odds with rest of the family and the community.In an interview with The ...Published: 20 Jul 2018 at 07:19hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zim fostering peace ahead of elections
Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God…the Bible…. Mathew 5:9…ChristiansThe worshippers of the All-Merciful are they who tread gently upon the earth, and when the ...Published: 03 Jul 2018 at 13:13hrs | | by Daphine Zulu
Mohadi and Prophet Bushiri
When the epic scene in which one of Zimbabwe's then senior Government ministers, Kembo Campbell Dugish Mohadi chanting "I receive" with his hands up in the sky to Prophet Shepherd Huxley Bushiri of th...Published: 02 Jun 2018 at 15:31hrs | 1 | by Robert Mukondiwa
Disciplining your child is officially illegal in SA now
The Constitution, Children's Act and our criminal law have always protected children against corporal punishment.What exactly is corporal punishment? Any punishment in which physical force is ...Published: 20 Oct 2017 at 17:12hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe has no preferred religion: Research
ZIMBABWE remains among 106 countries globally with neither an official or preferred religion while Zambia is the only Christian country in sub-Saharan Africa, according to a Pew Research Centre report...Published: 15 Oct 2017 at 07:54hrs | 7 | by Staff Reporter
Chief dragged to court
A chief in Zhombe has been dragged to court after he allegedly took a beast from one of his subjects without his consent, before slaughtering it and calling for a village braai after he had found the ...Published: 27 Aug 2017 at 11:01hrs | | by Staff reporter
August - the month of traditional worship
THE lunar month of August starting on Tuesday is upon us. Zimbabwe is a country in which that period is culturally associated with traditional worshipping at several shrines in various regions....Published: 30 Jul 2017 at 08:12hrs | 1 | by Saul Gwakuba Ndlovu
'Majority of Zimbabweans believe in the spirit world'
MOST Zimbabweans conceptualise their life experiences in a spiritual context through which they usually ascribe misfortunes to a form of witchcraft, a local study has revealed. The findings were drawn...Published: 09 Jul 2017 at 07:25hrs | | by Staff reporter
Treachery of African philosophy
One of the unseemly decorations of Western science and philosophy has been, in this century and its many forerunners, its vaunting and chest-beating arrogance.Without a single dot of shame, Fr...Published: 18 Jun 2017 at 10:27hrs | 2 | by Cetshwayo Mabhena
'Islam is rising in Zimbabwe'
ISLAM is spreading in Zimbabwe as people increasingly understand and accept the religion's teachings, a Muslim scholar has said.Sheik Shaibu Asali, head of the Arabic department at an Islamic ...Published: 14 May 2017 at 15:14hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Donald Trump petitioned over Mugabe
Activist cleric Patrick Phillip Mugadza has launched a fresh assault on President Robert Mugabe and his Zanu-PF government by petitioning the United States President Donald Trump to force the long-ser...Published: 07 May 2017 at 13:02hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
The African Apostolic Church (AAC) and the Modern World
Modernisation and religion were meant to exist on separate planets but were forced to operate simultaneously within the same spheres. This has however, distorted the scriptures and authenticity of the...Published: 04 May 2017 at 17:07hrs | 14 | by Peason Zvenyika
Prophets consult me, says sangoma
SEKURU Friday Chisanyu (FC), a registered Traditional Medicine Practitioner and the founding president of the Zimbabwe National Practitioners Association (ZINPA) speaks to H-Metro's BLESSING MASAKADZA...Published: 11 Apr 2017 at 18:36hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Avenging spirits: Are they real?
When Pastor Charles Chiriseri died in a traffic accident in September last year, his death left the nation shell-shocked. Even those who didn't know him, felt the sorrow. That is how shocking sudden d...Published: 26 Mar 2017 at 10:02hrs | 6 | by Garikai Mazara
Cleric Mugadza calls for jail 'sex cubicles'
Activist clergyman Patrick Phillip Mugadza has challenged the government to build special "conjugal rights cottages" in jails to allow prisoners to enjoy intimacy with their partners.The u...Published: 19 Mar 2017 at 08:20hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
'Prophets are consulting sangomas'
A local traditional healer has confessed that some leaders of apostolic sects approach her to get powers to perform miracles at their shrines.Harare-based Ambuya Simboti said she was also inun...Published: 12 Mar 2017 at 08:52hrs | | by Tariro Charandura
Zimbabwe music instrument takes US by storm
TACOMA, Washington - Two master players of the African mbira - a metal-keyed instrument used by the Shona people of Zimbabwe in sacred ceremonies - Erica Azim and Fradreck Mujuru are on a national...Published: 13 Nov 2016 at 09:37hrs | | by pugetsound.edu
Judgment Night a tourism magnet
Religious tourism has been the subject of heated debate at various forums, especially after the launch of the National Tourism Policy by Government in 2014. The debate has been centred on how ...Published: 25 Aug 2016 at 07:59hrs | | by Lovemore Chikova
War veterans: Architects of Zimbabwe's sovereignty
ZIMBABWE commemorates Heroes' Day today at a time when the nation is seized with misguided individuals calling for the Zanu-PF Government to step down to make room for a situation that is not exactly ...Published: 08 Aug 2016 at 06:52hrs | 1 | by Saul Gwakuba Ndlovu
MPs tackle child marriages
Members of Parliament from Matabeleland South will on Wednesday re-ignite child marriage debate.The legislators will converge on Bulawayo and raise awareness on the scourge together ...Published: 21 Jun 2016 at 12:54hrs | | by Thobekile Zhou
National Pledge: 'Christian' outrage unjustified
The livid reactions that have preceded the introduction of the official National Schools Pledge on May 3, 2016 affords a worrying and frightening glimpse into possible religious intolerance and extrem...Published: 04 May 2016 at 06:56hrs | 1 | by Gwinyai Mutongi
Warped eyes see Zanu PF shadow everywhere
I read a story from my home province of Manicaland that was quite disturbing on two fronts. Firstly the behavior of the youths who abducted the Vapositori members was indeed very deplorable. However, ...Published: 19 Feb 2016 at 08:53hrs | 1 | by John Sigauke
The long trial of Joshua Nkomo
Even as he rests in peace, Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo faces contesting judgments. In appreciation he is "Father Zimbabwe," the adorable "Umdala Wethu" who was once called "Chibwechitedza," the small slipper...Published: 14 Feb 2016 at 10:46hrs | | by Cetshwayo Zindabazezwe Mabhena
War vet who died in 1978 demands a decent burial
A LIBERATION war fighter who died at the battlefront in 1978 has demanded a decent burial together with his colleagues after his spirit recently manifested in a Chikanga woman, saying if the process i...Published: 17 Jan 2015 at 12:02hrs | 1 | by Mercy Ngwebvu
Where would Jesus go for worship?
I DID promise you dear reader that this week we would like to venture into the realm that is not so commonly discussed in a positive manner till recently. I am sure you are getting through the major h...Published: 29 Jun 2014 at 09:14hrs | 1 | by Rev Paul Bayethe Damasane
Priest writes book on Kalanga, Ndebele burial rituals
FATHER Innocent Makawule Ndlovu, a priest with the Roman Catholic Church has written a book that addresses succinct issues concerning death and burial rites among the Kalanga and their Ndebele counter...Published: 05 Dec 2013 at 08:42hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
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