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The story of Easter; a compilation of perspectives

Easter actually originated as an ancient pagan celebration of the spring equinox. In Christianity, the day was dedicated to observing the resurrection of Jesus Christ, celebrated around the time of the Jewish Passover. According to an arti…

Published: 07 Apr 2023 at 11:50hrs | 54 | by Mzingaye Nxumalo

Heavy police deployment during Easter

Police are being extensively deployed countrywide during the Easter holidays to protect the public from criminals and to ensure traffic rules and regulations are enforced to keep the roads safe. In a statement, national police spokesperson…

Published: 06 Apr 2023 at 06:39hrs | | by Staff reporter

Easter Holiday death toll hits 45

The holiday traffic death toll yesterday rose to 45 after two more people died in another crash at Masenyane area along the Bulawayo-Victoria Falls highway.One more passenger from the Chimanimani bus accident on Thursday died yesterday in …

Published: 18 Apr 2022 at 10:22hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

Easter fever grips Vic Falls . . . tram service launched

IT'S Easter weekend and it's time to dance it out in Victoria Falls as the resort city is already gripped by a carnival atmosphere.Fun lovers kicked off what promises to be an exciting weekend with a new tram service that took them on a to…

Published: 15 Apr 2022 at 08:55hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

Jesus Christ - It's Easter again

TO me Easter is usually a reminder of two things, the first being the sacrifice of Jesus for us. The second being the speed of time. When you get to this date, you know we have exhausted almost a third of the year, and resolutions should b…

Published: 21 Apr 2019 at 08:53hrs | | by Itai Chapunza

Easter accident death toll up to 48

A TOTAL OF 48 people were killed in road traffic accidents during the Easter Holidays this year compared to 25 who died last year during the same period.National police spokesperson Senior Assistant Commissioner Charity Charamba said most …

Published: 05 Apr 2018 at 07:12hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

32 killed, 163 injured in Easter holiday accidents so far

A TOTAL OF 32 people have died while 163 have been injured on the country's roads since the beginning of the Easter holidays, police have said.National Traffic spokesperson Chief Superintendent Paul Nyathi said the major cause of accidents…

Published: 02 Apr 2018 at 07:36hrs | | by Staff reporter

Public warned to be security conscious this Easter

Safeguard Security has warned members of the public to be particularly careful to ensure their homes and offices are secure this Easter, in the wake of an increase in incidences of theft and robbery over the past few months."Over the past …

Published: 27 Mar 2018 at 08:26hrs | 3 | by Mike Hamilton

Public warned to be security conscious this Easter

Safeguard Security has warned members of the public to be particularly careful to ensure their homes and offices are secure this Easter, in the wake of an increase in incidences of theft and robbery over the past few months."Over the past …

Published: 26 Mar 2018 at 10:08hrs | 758 | by Agencies

Looters rob Zimbabweans of decent Easter holiday

Dear Comrades!We are once again celebrating another holiday following our hard work in our various places of work, but we have nothing to show for it. This is the time we are expected to be with our families and loved ones in our home…

Published: 13 Apr 2017 at 18:38hrs | | by Ngqabutho Nicholas Mabhena

Easter observation is not biblical

The observation of the Easter festival has no Biblical or Christian origins as nowhere in the Bible does Jesus Christ or any of the apostles command that we observe it. In Colossians 2:16 Paul says that no one should judge you regarding a …

Published: 27 Mar 2016 at 22:07hrs | | by Br. Levie Tsongo

Nothing Christian about Easter Holiday

THE Easter holiday is a major highlight on every year's calendar, with millions of Christians all over the world observing it.Over the years many churches have been seen to plan their major conferences and special services round about this…

Published: 20 Mar 2016 at 09:15hrs | | by Pastor Faith Mabhaudi Nyarambi

Easter is not biblical - its pagan worship

Easter is a day that is honered by nearly all of contemporary Christianity and is used to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ. The holiday often involves a church service at sunrise, a feast which includes an "Easter Ham", decorated…

Published: 20 Apr 2014 at 07:09hrs | | by Beta Sheunesu

Easter verses for the day

Matthew 27:50-53 And when Jesus had cried out again in a loud voice, he gave up his spirit. At that moment the curtain of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom. The earth shook and the rocks split. The tombs broke open and the bodi…

Published: 06 Apr 2012 at 08:00hrs | | by Moyo Roy

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