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Madzibaba faces motor vehicle theft charge
Collet Tavengwa, a member of the Johanne Masowe YeChishanu Apostolic sect in Marondera, appeared in court on Tuesday, facing charges of motor vehicle theft. The 40-year-old is accused of fraudulently ...Published: 14 Nov 2024 at 09:50hrs | 160 | by Staff reporter
DNA testing nailed Madzibaba Ishmael
The leader of Johane Masowe eChishanu Gorejena Penyeranyika Sect, Ishmael Chokurongerwa, yesterday appeared in court on allegations of raping and impregnating three 14-year-old girls who are all his c...Published: 30 Oct 2024 at 17:05hrs | 1402 | by Staff reporter
Madzibaba Ishmael in court over minors' rape
AN apostolic sect leader allegedly raped three minors from his church and impregnated two of them.Johanne Masowe eChishanu Gorejena Penyeranyika sect leader Ishmael Chokurongerwa appeared befo...Published: 30 Oct 2024 at 07:57hrs | 226 | by Staff reporter
Madzibaba 'mutes' woman's voice before raping her
Tendai Chikowore, a 40-year-old man from Chikanga, Mutare, has been sentenced to 17 years in prison after being convicted of rape. The sentencing took place at the Mutare Magistrates' Court following ...Published: 17 Oct 2024 at 10:35hrs | 785 | by Staff reporter
Prophet Jonah applauds Mnangagwa's leadership style, VED gesture
Madzibaba Biggie Musanzika (aka Prophet Jonah) of Johane Masowe yeChishanu Jerusalem headquartered in Centenary (Muzarabani) has applauded President Emmerson Mnangagwa's transformational leadership st...Published: 07 Oct 2024 at 12:05hrs | 338 | by Gideon Madzikatidze
Churches ready to complement religious tourism
Indigenous churches have yesterday reaffirmed their commitment to complement the government's broader strategy of clusterisation to realise the US$5 billion tourism economy by 2025.Speaking at...Published: 06 Oct 2024 at 10:34hrs | 334 | by Gideon Madzikatidze
Mnangagwa receives donation from vapostori and maZion
This morning, President Emmerson Mnangagwa received a generous donation from the Vapostori for ED and MaZion for ED at State House, aimed at strengthening the country's healthcare services.The...Published: 03 Oct 2024 at 16:06hrs | 333 | by Staff reporter
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. ...Published: 22 Aug 2024 at 07:05hrs | 127 | by Staff reporter
Villagers engage witch hunters in search of missing baby
Villagers in Lupane, Matabeleland North province, have enlisted witch hunters to help locate four-year-old Milton Tshuma, who went missing on March 15. The boy was under the care of neighbors while hi...Published: 20 Jul 2024 at 11:51hrs | 185 | by Staff reporter
Vapostori garments steal the show at cricket match
The Mbare Musika market in Harare was unusually vibrant as the Zimbabwe national cricket team, the Chevrons, faced India at the Harare Sports Club. The city became a sea of white garments, as supporte...Published: 16 Jul 2024 at 07:00hrs | 436 | by Staff reporter
Portion of buttocks cut off from dead man in Church shrine
Madzibaba Ekedi Mawodzwa, a religious leader based in Kuwadzana, Harare, is accused of involvement in the killing of eleven relatives at his shrine, allegedly in pursuit of spiritual powers. T...Published: 10 Jul 2024 at 17:34hrs | 27 | by Staff reporter
Apostolic church women's club wreaks havoc in Mash Central
Jonah queens 6: 0 Shedza 0neMashonaland Central provincial Apostolic church sect chairperson Biggie (Madzibaba Jonah ) Musanzika's women's team is currently leading the provincial ZIFA women's...Published: 07 Jul 2024 at 22:43hrs | 449 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Apostolic sect embraces AIDS commemorations
Mashonaland Central provincial chairperson for Apostolic church (Vapositori for ED) Biggie Musanzika (Madzibaba Jonah ) led his congregants to the belated World AIDS commemorations in Muzarabani on Th...Published: 04 Jul 2024 at 19:58hrs | 10 | by Simbarashe Sithole in Muzarabani
Statement on voice messages circulating on social media
It has been brought to my attention that there are voice messages purportedly being attributed to me which are circulating on various social media platforms. In these 'voice notes' I am alleged to hav...Published: 12 Jun 2024 at 13:33hrs | 1 | by Madzibaba Wicknell Munodaani Chivayo
Zanu-PF commissar's post a poisoned chalice
POLITICAL analyst Rashweat Mukundu says the short lifespan in office of political commissars in Zanu-PF reflects how the position has become increasingly unsafe, amid growing infighting fuelled by suc...Published: 28 May 2024 at 13:43hrs | 28 | by Staff reporter
Sandi Moyo's hero status rebuff sparks outrage
The government's decision not to grant the late former Bulawayo Provincial Affairs Minister, Eunice Sandi Moyo, national heroine status has ignited outrage in Matabeleland, with accusations that the r...Published: 21 May 2024 at 08:25hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF exploits churches
A HUSH fell over a crowd outside the church as heads tilted skyward after the unmistakable thrum of a helicopter cut through the Sunday morning air.A white and blue speck materialised in the d...Published: 08 Apr 2024 at 10:46hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
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 | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa has not stopped Madzibaba Ishmael prosecution
CLAIM: President Emmerson Mnangagwa allegedly issued a directive to drop a court case against Ishmael Chokurongerwa (Madzibaba Ishmael), who is facing charges of running a Christian Apostolic faith se...Published: 31 Mar 2024 at 16:35hrs | | by Staff reporter
Nicholas Zakaria told to go and see Victor by Chivayo
Legendary Sungura musician Nicholas "Madzibaba" Zakaria is the latest artiste to receive a car gift from controversial businessman Wicknell Chivayo. Posting on his social media pages from Duba...Published: 25 Mar 2024 at 18:45hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter
Madzibaba kills neighbour with worshipping stick
Mukumbura-based Apostolic sect man "Madzibaba" allegedly bashed his neighbour to death with his worshipping stick over a land dispute.Richard Mufudza (43) died two days after the attack by Mad...Published: 20 Mar 2024 at 20:56hrs | | by Simbarashe Sithole
Madzibaba Ishmael denied bail
The leader of a religious sect in Zimbabwe was denied bail on Tuesday after being arrested last week for suspected child abuse when police found 251 minors working on his farm and 16 graves.Is...Published: 20 Mar 2024 at 14:24hrs | | by Staff reporter
Cult death casts light on UZ Prof's mysterious death
THE tears of a woman, who is battling to establish how her daughter died and was later hurriedly buried at a plot owned by Madzibaba Ishmael Chokurongera, appears to have cast some light on a high-pro...Published: 09 Mar 2024 at 11:29hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Fake prophet jailed for kidnapping
Gweru based fake Apostolic prophet was sentenced to four years in jail after he kidnapped a female fuel attendent.Chengetai Mudhedye wa...Published: 08 Mar 2024 at 07:04hrs | | by Simbarashe Sithole
Chivayo says he can't help everybody
Wait a minute!He said it, he could not help everybody as there are "channels and procedures to follow to get in touch with me".These were the words from businessman Wicknell Chivayo, w...Published: 17 Feb 2024 at 08:36hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Unrepentant fake Prophet swindles US$11k, recruits more criminals
An unrepentant fake prophet has been reportedly on the run after duping unsuspecting people of their hard-earned money amounting to US$11 000, impregnating former fellow congregants and recruiting cri...Published: 16 Feb 2024 at 09:26hrs | 9 | by Gideon Madzikatidze in Mutare
Wicknell wants to be a billionaire
BUSINESSMAN and philanthropist, Wicknell Chivayo, says he wants to be a BILLIONAIRE.He was speaking during Capitalk FM Champions League Breakfast Show hosted by Phathisani Sibanda and Tinashe ...Published: 13 Feb 2024 at 18:25hrs | | by Staff reporter
Hopewell Chin'ono friend abducted
Suspected state security agents abducted a Harare-based construction manager - who has done a lot of building works for award-winning Zimbabwean filmmaking journalist Hopewell Chin'ono - yesterday in ...Published: 07 Feb 2024 at 19:07hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
Chaos in ACCZ, as dismissed clergymen resist Ndanga's unconstitutional authority
In yet another dismal performance episode and absolute testimony of failure, the Apostolic Christian Council of Zimbabwe's few remaining bishops have resisted dismissal by its former leader, Arch-bish...Published: 07 Feb 2024 at 08:01hrs | 51 | by Ndou Paul in Zvishavane
Wicknell Chivayo's US$5 million spending binge
FOR Wicknell Chivayo, money seems to grow on trees.Never the one to be shy to ostentatiously display his wealth, Chivayo, who likes to call himself Sir Wicknell, has of late been on an unrelen...Published: 04 Feb 2024 at 17:36hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
Wicknell Chivayo: Once generous, always generous
In Zimbabwe we enjoy seeing the worst in people and always conjure up conspiracy theories to justify our narratives. Generosity is one virtue that should transcend boundaries and inspire others to cul...Published: 18 Jan 2024 at 16:20hrs | 1 | by Nicholas Ncube
Zanu-PF Land barons share the loot with ZRP officials to evade arrest
In a clear sign of disregarding the law, evading arrest and extending influence, land barons from the ruling party, Zanu-PF have illegally resorted to both share the loot and parcel out land earmarked...Published: 07 Jan 2024 at 13:44hrs | 13 | by Paul Ndou
Man grows floppy breasts
IN an eerier than fiction story, a man from Cross Dete in Hwange District, Matabeleland North province developed huge lady-like breasts amid chilling revelations that at night they are being suc...Published: 05 Jan 2024 at 06:03hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter
Man in court for defrauding Madzibaba
A man from Chitungwiza appeared in court over the weekend facing allegations of trying to defraud apostolic sect leader Lloyd Gwasira popularly known as Madzibaba Moses Gwanzura, his house that he is ...Published: 27 Nov 2023 at 14:20hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
Man loses kombi to fake madzibaba
A Zvishavane man yesterday lost his Nissan Caravan mini-bus after he was hired by three robbers who pretended to be members of an apostolic sect, claiming to be travelling to a church gathering....Published: 15 Nov 2023 at 05:08hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's biggest thief of our generation
The biggest thief of our generation, he stole your vote. He gave you hope, then stole it from you! He said help was on the way, and he promised you a NEW ZIMBABWE. He said God ...Published: 06 Nov 2023 at 05:45hrs | 9 | by Phrophet DrCde Madzibaba Adamski Jahman
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 Augu...Published: 26 Oct 2023 at 15:54hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Prophet 'rapes' woman under pretext of healing her
A self-proclaimed prophet has been apprehended for allegedly sexually assaulting a 22-year-old woman who is a member of his church.The victim reported Madzibaba Prophet Abraham to the police a...Published: 06 Oct 2023 at 21:11hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Vapostori4ED give to needy
In an act of philanthropy, a group of Vapostori, led by Madzibaba Moses Gwasarira, has extended their charitable efforts by donating wheelchairs and providing food hampers to students with disabilitie...Published: 04 Oct 2023 at 06:08hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Madzibaba sodomizes boy (12) at church shrine
In a bizarre incident a 39-year-old Apostolic congregant has been arrested after he indecently assaulted a 12 year old boy at a church shrine in Guruve.Albi Karambakuwa of Magwenya village is ...Published: 02 Oct 2023 at 21:24hrs | 1 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Madzibaba VeShanduko removed from remand
In Harare on Tuesday, a court removed Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) activist Godfrey Karembera, also known as Madzibaba VeShanduko, from remand during his appearance before Magistrate Ethel Chic...Published: 28 Sep 2023 at 06:21hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
Vapostori, Zion4ED dishing our cash
Vapostori and Zion for Economic Development are empowering vulnerable members of the society with cash to start income generating projects to transform their lives, which is in line with President Mna...Published: 24 Jul 2023 at 06:42hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Man arrested for impersonation
A 35-YEAR-OLD man was arrested last week in Bulawayo after swindling money from an alleged sex worker masquerading as a police officer.Bulawayo police spokesperson Inspector Abednico Ncube con...Published: 12 Jun 2023 at 06:29hrs | | by Staff reporter
Vapostori4ED lines up national convention
Scores of Apostolic sects under the Vapostori4ED and Zion4ED banners have lined up an historic national convention this month to offer their final pledge to ensure a landslide victory for President Mn...Published: 09 May 2023 at 06:02hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Mob urinates on robbers
AN angry mob urinated on three robbers, whose luck ran out when a car they had stolen crashed into a kombi, at Chigovanyika Shopping Centre in Chitungwiza on Wednesday evening.Four suspected robbe...Published: 05 May 2023 at 20:23hrs | 1 | by Staff reportr
Zimbabwean politicians abusing religion
RENOWNED cleric, Reverend Kenneth Mutata has bemoaned growing conflation and abuse of religion to legitimise political decisions, saying this has left Zimbabwe's Christian community vulnerable to poli...Published: 29 Mar 2023 at 06:56hrs | | by Staff reporter
God promises 15 more years to anyone who will vote for Mnangagwa, says Madzibaba
A SELF-proclaimed Prophet of John the 5th of Africa Apostolic church has made sensational claims that God will reward everyone who votes Zanu-PF at the next polls with 15 more years of life, over ...Published: 16 Mar 2023 at 07:42hrs | | by Staff reporter
Vapostori4ED leader basher granted $100 000 bail
ONE of the two Harare men arrested last week for allegedly assaulting a Vapostori for ED chairperson was yesterday granted $100 000 bail by a Harare court.Elvis Borerwi and Tafadzwa Matoro, wh...Published: 28 Feb 2023 at 07:41hrs | | by Staff reporter
Vapositori pledge 2,3m votes for Mnangagwa
ONE of the biggest churches in the country with the largest following in terms of numbers - Vapositori - has pledged 2,3 million votes for President Mnangagwa as a token of appreciation for his astute...Published: 25 Feb 2023 at 06:52hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
Vapostori4ED leader attacked
TWO Harare men appeared in court yesterday on allegations of assaulting Vapostori for ED chairperson Lloyd Gwasira, popularly known as Madzibaba Moses.Elvis Borerwi and Tafadzwa Matoro, who we...Published: 24 Feb 2023 at 07:08hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
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