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David Coltart takes on the Church of England

Bulawayo mayor David Coltart has revealed that his law firm, Webb, Low and Barry, is assisting in a civil claim on behalf of victims of the late British evangelical Christian barrister John Smyth, who ran abusive summer camps in Zimbabwe d…

Published: 05 Oct 2025 at 18:42hrs | | 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

Pastors4ED disburses start-up capital to Harare churches

At least 85 pastors, evangelists, church leaders and congregants in Harare have received business start-up capital under the Pastors4ED Presidential Empowerment Revolving Fund, a programme aimed at promoting economic self-reliance and posi…

Published: 22 Aug 2025 at 09:33hrs | 52 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwean-born prophet jailed in Scotland

Walter Masocha, a self-styled prophet and founder of the Agape for All Nations Church in Scotland, has been sentenced to 14 years following his conviction on charges of rape, attempted rape, and sexual assault of vulnerable female parishio…

Published: 29 Jul 2025 at 15:35hrs | 508 | by Staff reporter

Thabani Mpofu slams moral decay under Mnangagwa

Renowned constitutional lawyer and Seventh Day Adventist member Advocate Thabani Mpofu has ignited fierce debate across Zimbabwe's political and religious circles after unleashing a stinging rebuke of the country's moral collapse under Pre…

Published: 26 Jul 2025 at 09:00hrs | 1057 | by Staff reporter

Congregants fight for pregnant girlfriend at church

There was drama at Zion church in Plumtree where two male congregants fought for a girl.The matter came to light at Plumtree magistrates courts where Thumelo Moyo (19) appeared before magistrate Joshua Nembaware facing an assault charge.Th…

Published: 14 Jul 2025 at 07:14hrs | 1622 | by Simbarashe Sithole

Police, Apostolic church vow to maintain existing relationship

Police in Manicaland have reaffirmed their strong partnership with the Johhane The Fifth of Africa church after Archbishop Andby Makururu led a donation of furniture to Mutare Central Police Station.Archbishop Makururu was warmly received …

Published: 06 Jul 2025 at 12:35hrs | 210 | by Staff reporter

Zion church leader jailed for statutory rape

A Zion Church leader has been handed a custodial sentence after he was convicted for having sex with a minor.Matabeleland South provincial magistrate, Busani Sibanda, sentenced Colen Dube (54) to three years in jail.Sibanda conditionally s…

Published: 29 Jun 2025 at 11:13hrs | 107 | by Staff reporter

Chaos at Harare Church as Apostle is attacked for impregnating student

A Sunday church service in central Harare descended into chaos when relatives of a university student stormed the pulpit and physically confronted the presiding pastor, accusing him of impregnating the young woman and then abandoning her.A…

Published: 05 Jun 2025 at 10:06hrs | 515 | by Staff reporter

The love of money has destroyed Zimbabwe's churches and turned them into dens of thieves

Oh God, why is my spirit disquieted? As a devout Christian, nothing leaves me more disturbed and broken-hearted than witnessing the Church - the Body of Christ - being reduced to a grotesque shadow of what it was divinely intended to be. W…

Published: 13 Apr 2025 at 11:11hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

Church leader claims God wants Mnangagwa to rule until 2030

The leader of the Johanne the Fifth of Africa International Church, Archbishop Andyby Makururu, has declared that it is God's plan for President Emmerson Mnangagwa to remain in power beyond the end of his second term in 2028, arguing that …

Published: 04 Feb 2025 at 16:48hrs | 194 | by Staff reporter

Honda Fit driver ploughs into church congregants killing 1

A tragic accident occurred early this morning in Nketa, Bulawayo, when a Honda Fit driver lost control of the vehicle and crashed into 11 members of the Johanne Masowe Church who were returning from night prayers.One victim died on the spo…

Published: 27 Jan 2025 at 08:21hrs | 670 | by Staff reporter

Church secretary in court for US$21k theft

Chipo Molly Machokonera (40), the administration secretary of Apostolic Faith Mission's (AFM) Shalom Assembly in Westlea, Harare, appeared at the Harare Magistrates Court on Saturday, facing charges of stealing more than US$21,000 by docto…

Published: 13 Jan 2025 at 07:18hrs | 644 | by Staff reporter

5 years for knifing neighbour in debt dispute

A 32-year-old man from Tsholotsho, Edward Sibanda, was sentenced to five years in prison after being convicted of attempted murder for stabbing his neighbour five times in a violent altercation over an unpaid debt. The sentencing took plac…

Published: 31 Dec 2024 at 13:42hrs | 78 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa praises church for patriotism

President Emmerson Mnangagwa yesterday delivered a powerful address at the annual National Thanksgiving and Dedication Service held at the Zimbabwe International Exhibition Centre in Bulawayo, where he praised the church for its patriotic …

Published: 31 Dec 2024 at 13:42hrs | | by Staff reporter

Sex-crazed overseer dismissed from Zaoga

A senior overseer of the ZAOGA FIF church, Joel Chinhema, has been dismissed from his post in Bindura following serious allegations of adultery, embezzlement of church funds, and sexual misconduct. Chinhema, who held a leadership role with…

Published: 16 Dec 2024 at 11:13hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwean sister of UK child abuse victim blames the Church for brother's death

The sister of a 16-year-old boy who drowned while swimming naked at a Christian holiday camp in Zimbabwe run by child abuser John Smyth blames the Church of England for his death."The Church knew about the abuses that John Smyth was doing.…

Published: 14 Nov 2024 at 18:32hrs | | by Staff reporter

Mutumwa Paul Mwazha turns 106 years old

The founder and leader of the African Apostolic Church, Mutumwa Paul Mwazha, has reached a remarkable milestone, celebrating his 106th birthday today. Known affectionately as Mutumwa, which translates to "angelic messenger" in Shona, Mwazh…

Published: 25 Oct 2024 at 18:06hrs | | by Staff reporter

Chitungwiza space barons clash with church over land ownership

Recent clashes between Kuera Apostolic Church (under Arch-Bishop Honest Mupepe) and allegedly connected space barons have spilled in the courts of law, as the two parties fight over ownership and control.Allegations were that Ishmael Chiba…

Published: 21 Sep 2024 at 09:45hrs | | by Gideon Madzikatidze/Simbarashe Sithole

Patriotic church leaders endorse Sadc chair

Leaders of the Patriotic Churches in Zimbabwe have hailed President Mnangagwa's assumption of the SADC Chairmanship as a divinely inspired and significant event for the nation and the region. Apostle Benjamin Murata, Chairperson of the Pat…

Published: 22 Aug 2024 at 07:05hrs | 131 | by Staff reporter

'Gay exorcism' church with roots in Zimbabwe sets sights on expansion across Scotland

The Forward In Faith Church International Incorporated (FIFCII), notorious for its endorsement of "gay exorcism" as conversion therapy and belief in witchcraft, is advancing its reach in Scotland.The church's stance has incited accusations…

Published: 15 Aug 2024 at 12:40hrs | 433 | by Staff reporter

Zaoga church sex storm

This adage is aptly applied to the case of a 19-year-old woman employed as a marketing agent at a micro-insurance company in Kwekwe who is claiming she was sexually harassed by her supervisor.Stewart Mangwiro, an elder at the Zimbabwe Asse…

Published: 09 Aug 2024 at 07:57hrs | 2892 | by Staff reportrer

Church romance turns nasty

Losing a job is one of the most heart-breaking experiences that one has to go through, especially in circumstances where they feel they were unfairly dismissed.This might ring true for a single mother of two from Bulawayo who has been left…

Published: 05 Jul 2024 at 11:51hrs | | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa meets church leaders

President Mnangagwa has engaged with various indigenous and Pentecostal church leaders who extended their congratulations to him for his victory and that of the ruling Zanu-PF party in the recent August 23 harmonized elections.The church l…

Published: 26 Oct 2023 at 15:54hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter

New ZAOGA leader pokes Manyeruke family

IN a controversial sermon, the newly appointed leader of ZAOGA Joe Guti has brewed a storm by telling his followers to stay "focused" unlike veteran gospel musician Baba Manyeruke and his son Guspy Warrior, a dancehall chanter.Guti was fil…

Published: 30 Jul 2023 at 09:04hrs | 28 | by Staff reporter

Apostle Joe Guti appointed as the new leader of ZAOGA church

The Zimbabwe Assemblies of God Africa Forward in Faith (ZAOGA), through the instructions of Mai Guti, appoints Apostle Joe Guti as the new leader of the church.Announcing the appointment, Mai Guti told the congregation in a church service …

Published: 24 Jul 2023 at 18:38hrs | 87 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa bishop dodges US$800,000 payments

Zion Christian Church (ZCC) bishop Nehemiah Mutendi is dithering in paying a company that designed his massive multi-purpose Mbungo church building in Bikita, which can accommodate up to 40 000 people.The company, Empire Designs, has also …

Published: 01 Jul 2023 at 19:04hrs | 19 | by Staff reporter

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 to witness the historic moment.Constru…

Published: 10 Apr 2023 at 07:29hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Evil leaders who stand in front of churches canvassing for support are insulting God!

There is nothing that incenses me more than watching Zimbabwe political leaders - who are the embodiment of evil itself - standing in front of the Church, parading themselves as paragons of love and godliness.Nothing riles me up, and fills…

Published: 09 Apr 2023 at 09:04hrs | 1 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

God has done more in my life in a few years praying alone, than going to 'church' for decades!

After penning my article entitled, 'Support ED all you want, but please don't blaspheme our God', I received so many messages of agreement, encouragement and endorsement of my sentiments.Indeed, the vast majority of those who got in touch …

Published: 29 Jan 2023 at 08:27hrs | 26 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

Robbers attack Roman Catholic church

IN a brazen robbery in the wee hours of Tuesday morning, robbers broke down a door at the residence of a Roman Catholic Church priest before getting away with cash.The attack took place at the Roman Catholic Church in Emakhandeni suburb.Wh…

Published: 28 Oct 2022 at 07:29hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa backers hound church leaders

A group of pastors, who claim to be spearheading President Emmerson Mnangagwa's 2023 re-election campaign, are accused of ambushing church leaders across the country as they seek to recruit them to their movement.The outfit known as Pastor…

Published: 25 Sep 2022 at 16:48hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa hails church

PRESIDENT Mnangagwa has hailed the church as a key component of nation building, calling on the people to value the word of God in fostering unity for economic development.Speaking at the African Apostolic Church (AAC) Ndarikure Tabernacle…

Published: 13 Jun 2022 at 06:42hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Police to keep eye on churches

As churches open for sit-in services today, police have said they will keep a close eye to ensure worshippers heed regulations that all congregants must be fully vaccinated.This comes after the Government last week said churches could reop…

Published: 15 Aug 2021 at 08:29hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter

Some rural shops have rendered e-wallets redundant

Most rural traders and general dealer shop owners order their goods from N. Richards and Mahomed Mussa Wholesalers where they buy using e-wallets. On reaching the countryside they fleece the masses demanding US$ only sighting 'difficult so…

Published: 11 Sep 2020 at 07:03hrs | | by Tondo

May churches play their part in taming the youths

The 'cheap', but very cheap spirits (alcohol) on sale countrywide, do authorities or those tasked to do quality control aware of their production or importation? The beverages are competing well if not very badly with the illicit local bre…

Published: 11 Sep 2020 at 07:02hrs | 2 | by Tondo

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 Theatre in the Park's State of the Nation: Amnesia…

Published: 12 May 2019 at 06:27hrs | 2 | by Kennedy Nyavaya

'No to gays'

METHODISTS have united against homosexuality at a Special General Conference held last month in the United States where delegates refused to recognise gay unions and ordain homosexuals into offices of ministry.A vote of 438 to 384 upheld U…

Published: 30 Mar 2019 at 23:11hrs | | by Fatima Bulla

SA Church ordered to solemnise gay and lesbian marriages by court

The Gauteng High Court in Pretoria has found that the Dutch Reformed Church's policy against solemnising same-sex marriages, diminished the integrity of gay congregants.Judges Sulette Potterill, Joseph Raulinga and Daisy Molefe handed down…

Published: 08 Mar 2019 at 14:14hrs | | by Staff reporter

'Church must remain the salt of our nation' - Mnangagwa's address

Address by His Excellency, the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Zimbabwe Defence Forces, E. D. Mnangagwa,at the National Breakfast Prayer, Harare, 7th February, 2019 Director of Ceremonies; Minister of Home Affairs and Cultural Heri…

Published: 09 Feb 2019 at 07:03hrs | 2 | by Emmerson Mnangagwa

Charambas off to a good start

Scores of parishioners graced the first service of Charles and Olivia Charamba's church, Rooted in Christ Ministries, on Sunday at Zimbabwe College of Music in Harare.Addressing worshippers, Olivia, popularly known as Mai Charamba in music…

Published: 06 Nov 2018 at 11:47hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter

The role of the Church in this election

In Paul's teaching on prayer in 1 Timothy 2:1-4, one of the major thrusts is praying for those in authority. According to Paul's reasoning, we want good government that allows us to live "peaceful and quiet lives" - ultimately freeing us t…

Published: 20 Jul 2018 at 13:37hrs | 17 | by Erick Matotoba

Road to Victory (R2V): Nelson Chamisa on Tuesday

Fellow citizens, revolutionary and convivial greetings to you all.We are just coming from the Easter holidays and I am deeply pained by some of my colleagues in the political industry who continue to belittle God and the role of the Church…

Published: 03 Apr 2018 at 21:06hrs | 1 | by Nelson Chamisa

NRZ, church in land ownership wrangle

THE National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ) has taken the Synod of Central Africa of the Reformed Church in Zimbabwe (RCZ) to court in a bid to seek transfer of two Harare properties, which the parastatal allegedly bought from the church almos…

Published: 29 Jan 2018 at 06:29hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Run your Race

People should learn to personally gain their success. Through prayer and fasting, but more importantly by having faith. That is why in church some are blessed while others are not, this is because some people lack faith while while others …

Published: 25 Jan 2018 at 06:42hrs | 17 | by Belinda Chowa

Detestable sin with idols in Church

The LORD our GOD, the LORD is ONE ! There is no other! GOD does not and will NEVER share his glory with an idol! Never EVER! It is clearly written, "Do not make idols or set up an image or a sacred stone for yourselves, and do not place a …

Published: 16 Jan 2018 at 21:20hrs | 19 | by Tendai Tagarira

Prostitute church must repent!

She has sinned greatly. She has become unclean! She has been most unfaithful, uncovering her nak*d shame and drinking water from muddy cisterns. Cisterns dug by false prophets, who prophesy lies and do not expose her sin. Will she refuse t…

Published: 10 Jan 2018 at 12:53hrs | | by Tendai Tagarira

Read again 19 Oct spiritual confirmation about Mugabe's fall on Byo24

For those who doubt the Powers of Heaven, this is the chance to read again my interpretation of Pastor Mugadza's Prophesy of Mugabe dying on 17/10/17. On the 19th of October 2017, people were laughing and deriding Pastor Mugadza for his fa…

Published: 08 Dec 2017 at 13:13hrs | | by Ryton Dzimiri

I have a higher calling

I know I have a calling bigger than my self, but not bigger than my hope. A call to heal and unite my motherland against all odds. Sometimes we choose who we want to be, but who we have to be chooses us. A calling that I can't hide or run …

Published: 03 Oct 2017 at 11:30hrs | | by Eric Shikobela

Goblin terror at church boarding school

SUSPECTED goblins have struck at Minda High School in Maphisa, Kezi with teachers and pupils living in fear of midnight attacks from invisible creatures.Minda pupils who spoke to B-Metro said they had been experiencing attacks for a fortni…

Published: 15 Sep 2017 at 06:56hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

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