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Openly gay Islamic priest shot dead in South Africa

Muhsin Hendricks, a pioneering figure dubbed the world's first openly gay imam, has been shot dead in South Africa.The 57-year-old cleric ran a mosque in Cape Town intended as a safe haven for gay and other marginalised Muslims. He was kil…

Published: 17 Feb 2025 at 10:57hrs | 1208 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe police bust 1000-member gay group

Harare police have uncovered a 1,000-member gay syndicate using a WhatsApp group named "Private Lounge" to promote illegal same-sex relationships. This revelation comes after the arrest of a 25-year-old man and a teenage boy in Highfield, …

Published: 09 Oct 2024 at 07:37hrs | 7089 | by Staff reporter

Chiwenga denounces gay elements

The Government has denounced some elements who are luring youths into homosexuality through offering educational scholarships for those who are into Lesbians, Gays, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) activities.Vice President Dr Constantino C…

Published: 16 Feb 2024 at 04:56hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

African priests reject Pope's endorsement of gay marriages

In an extraordinary pushback against Pope Francis, some Catholic bishops in Africa, Poland and elsewhere say they will not implement the new Vatican policy allowing blessings for same-sex couples.Others downplayed the policy approved this …

Published: 25 Dec 2023 at 08:44hrs | 36 | by Associated Press

Zimbabwean man reports gay partner to police

Police in Kwekwe have arrested a gay couple after one of them approached the police demanding that his partner be arrested for initially lying to him that he was a woman.Midlands provincial police spokesperson Inspector Emmanuel Mahoko sai…

Published: 11 Sep 2023 at 17:38hrs | | by Staff reporter

Ghanaian MPs back tougher anti-gay legislation

The lead sponsor of an amended bill warns that the country will target US economic interests if Washington sanctions officialsGhana's parliament has unanimously passed a motion to further tighten laws on homosexuality, which is already lar…

Published: 06 Jul 2023 at 16:30hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Uganda lawmakers pass amended draft of anti-LGBTQI+ bill, retaining harsh penalties

Parliament in Uganda has passed a new amended draft of the anti-LGBTQI+ bill, maintaining the harsh punishments for same-sex acts.President Yoweri Museveni returned the bill to Parliament with recommendations that some provisions be toned …

Published: 03 May 2023 at 06:33hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Gay Zimbabwe teacher resigns after death threats

A gay teacher at a top Zimbabwean boys' school has resigned after death threats and pressure from parents.Neal Hovelmeier, deputy head for St John's College's sixth form, came out to his students last week.He was encouraged to do so as a Z…

Published: 27 Sep 2018 at 20:40hrs | 2 | by BBC

Zimbabwe is open for business but not open for Gay Rights

The new Zimbabwean president Emmerson Mnangagwa spoke on LGBT equality subject for the first time as president, during an interview with CNN's Richard Quest at the World Economic Forum in Davos. Mnangangwa turned to the constitution saying…

Published: 13 Mar 2018 at 05:48hrs | 7 | by Thamie T

'I suspect he is a gay,' says wife

A HARARE woman suspects that her husband is gay since he was jailed for years and came back having lost interest in sex.Chido Jindu opened up at the Harare Civil Court seeking fora protection order against her husband Innocent.Chido said "…

Published: 20 Nov 2017 at 12:58hrs | 4 | by Staff Reporter

The seemingly cool gay practice

Years ago, I always muttered to myself that if I ever applied for visa to any of the countries that endorsed the Gay Rights, or granted freedom to gays in whatever dimension and at the visa interview, the question about my personal view co…

Published: 15 Jan 2017 at 14:42hrs | 3 | by Nimi Princewill. Twitter: @princewill_nimi

Tutu, God, satan and political bravado

On the 29th of July 2013, the Agence France-Presse reported that the renowned Bishop and retired South African Archbishop Desmond Tutu had apparently joined the ranks of gay rights supporters in the church."On Friday, he said he would rath…

Published: 21 Sep 2016 at 12:22hrs | 1 | by Venus Mlalazi

Ex-employee 'calls' former employer gay

As disgruntled employer has taken the former employee to court seeking a peace order claiming that he calls him  gay. Aaron Kadzunga told the court that his former employee Matsokororo used to work for him at his car park and in April…

Published: 01 Jul 2016 at 04:52hrs | | by Staff Reporter

Donor funds cannot sacrifice our dignity

Zimbabweans should applaud President Robert Gabriel Mugabe for coming out denouncing the same-sex marriage which some of the respected leaders around the world seem to be embracing it. God created a man and a woman so that the two would be…

Published: 08 Oct 2015 at 11:45hrs | 3 | by John Mukumbo

Forked tongue: Obama applauds gay marriage, sings Amazing Grace

What is duplicitous and unacceptable is to enjoy the credibility that comes from confessing the Christian faith while simultaneously holding views that are explicitly condemned in that faith.IF you are in the habit of bedding prostitutes i…

Published: 29 Jun 2015 at 10:59hrs | 1 | by Edmund Kudzayi

The story of Sodom and Gomorrah was NOT about homosexuality

The story of Sodom and Gomorrah has been used by people to condemn gays. The argument used by them is that God destroyed these cities because the people of these cities were homosexuals. It is about time we dispel the myth and lie that Sod…

Published: 16 Nov 2014 at 16:07hrs | 1 | by Cameron Modisane

Same-sex marriage has no effect on straight couples - Research

New research published June 11 in the Public Library of Science, show that same-sex marriage has no impact on straight couples."[A] deleterious effect on rates of state rates of opposite sex marriage has been argued to be a motivating fact…

Published: 12 Jun 2013 at 20:57hrs | 14 | by Staff Reporter

Malawi revives debate on gay rights

By selling the presidential jet and getting rid of 60 limousines driven by high-ranking officials, Joyce Banda, Malawi's new president, is making waves. But even before trimming the fat from the state budget, Ms. Banda made headlines when …

Published: 07 Aug 2012 at 16:24hrs | 1 | by Jocelyne Sambira

Is my son gay!

My 12-year-old seems fascinated by gay people. It's always the gay character in programmes like Generations or Scandal that is his favourite. I don't mind if he's gay, but what I am wondering is if I should probe a bit and ask him if he ha…

Published: 03 Jun 2011 at 15:20hrs | | by Little Johnny

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