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Madzibaba Nicholas Zakaria hospitalised

Veteran sungura musician Madzibaba Nicholas Zakaria has been admitted to Chitungwiza Central Hospital as he battles deteriorating health. The 69-year-old music icon, widely regarded as the godfather of sungura, has paused plans to rec…

Published: 08 Aug 2025 at 19:55hrs | 14 | by Staff reporter

Madzibaba appeals for prayers amid health struggles

Sungura music legend Nicholas "Madzibaba" Zakaria has appealed to Zimbabweans to pray for him as he battles serious health challenges, sparking concern and an outpouring of support from fans and fellow musicians.Madzibaba's absence from a …

Published: 17 Jul 2025 at 20:08hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Masowe's Big 5 leader dies

The Johanne Masowe Echishanu apostolic sect is mourning the loss of one of its most respected elders, Madzibaba Mathias Nyakudya, who passed away in the early hours of Friday at his home in Domboshava after a prolonged illness.While the ex…

Published: 28 Jun 2025 at 14:52hrs | 221 | by Staff reporter

They can treat prostate cancer and enlarged prostate

Call it 'Herbalprenurship', new business entities and individuals wheeling and dealing in herbal medicines. I hear the profit margins are stratospheric, with those with flexibility and agility ensconced in their business acumen realising m…

Published: 02 Feb 2025 at 12:00hrs | 1950 | by Thomas Murisa

Madzibaba's grave sets tongues wagging

Fourteen years after his controversial passing, the final resting place of the late Madzibaba Godfrey Nzira continues to spark debate and controversy, highlighting the intersection of social status and cultural traditions in death.Nzira, w…

Published: 11 Jan 2025 at 08:38hrs | 484 | by Staff reporter

Madzibaba dismisses 'taintedâ€™ DNA results in rape trial

Apostolic sect leader Madzibaba Ishmael Chokurongerwa has dismissed DNA results presented in court, arguing that the tests are flawed and should not be admitted as evidence.Chokurongerwa, who is facing charges of raping and impregnating th…

Published: 11 Dec 2024 at 19:55hrs | 758 | by Staff reporter

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 obtaining a Toyota Hilux GD6 single cab…

Published: 14 Nov 2024 at 09:50hrs | 184 | 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 congregants, with DNA evidence linking h…

Published: 30 Oct 2024 at 17:05hrs | 1409 | 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 before Harare magistrate Stanford Mambanje yesterda…

Published: 30 Oct 2024 at 07:57hrs | 227 | 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 Madzibaba Odias Chareka (35).Deputy Mashonaland Ce…

Published: 20 Mar 2024 at 20:56hrs | 1 | 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.Ishmael Chokurongerwa, 56, described by police as…

Published: 20 Mar 2024 at 14:24hrs | 3 | 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 criminals in most parts of Manicaland and …

Published: 16 Feb 2024 at 09:26hrs | 39 | by Gideon Madzikatidze in Mutare

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 cultivate compassion within their own live…

Published: 18 Jan 2024 at 16:20hrs | 4 | by Nicholas Ncube

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 selling.Nigel Mutambiikwa appeared befo…

Published: 27 Nov 2023 at 14:20hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter

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 Chichera.Karembera had been on remand since…

Published: 28 Sep 2023 at 06:21hrs | 15 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa meets Madzibaba Andby at State House

PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa on Saturday met one of the country's top apostolic sect church leaders, Andby Makururu of the Johanne Masowe WeChishanu weAfrica International sect, at State House in Harare.Mnangagwa has been meeting church le…

Published: 15 Aug 2022 at 06:42hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Madzibaba Andby dreams Mnangagwa winning 2023 elections

JOHANNE Masowe WeChishanu of Africa church leader Andby Makururu has claimed that he dreamt of President Emmerson Mnangagwa resoundingly winning next year's presidential elections."The vision has told me that Mnangagwa will win next year's…

Published: 26 May 2022 at 06:26hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

Madzibaba's Musabvunda album accepted at Mzansi

A number of Sungura fans who flocked Mzansi bar in Mvurwi last night were pleased with Madzibaba's  Nicholas Zacharia's latest album Musabvunda.The album which is being taken by Kiama boys around the country is being accepted well by …

Published: 14 May 2022 at 08:00hrs | 11 | by Simbarashe Sithole

'Politicians should emulate Madzibaba,' says Minister Paul Mavhima

Minister of Public Service Labour and Social Welfare Paul Mavhima has urged politicians to emulate Sungura giant Madzibaba Nicholas Zacharia for a better nation.Speaking at the launch of Madzibaba's  29th album in the capital yesterda…

Published: 10 Apr 2022 at 10:08hrs | 11 | by Simbarashe Sithole in Harare

Chamisa's Madzibaba veshanduko bail ruling tomorrow

THE State on Tuesday opposed bail for Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) supporter, Godfrey Karembera saying it has a strong case against him.Karembera, popularly known as Madzibaba Veshanduko within the CCC circles was being represented …

Published: 23 Mar 2022 at 05:36hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Madzibaba ve Shanduko arrested

GODFREY Chidhawu Kanembere, the popular Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) supporter known as Madzibaba for his yellow robes and apostolic like staff at the party's rallies has been arrested.He was reportedly arrested for 'improper dressi…

Published: 18 Mar 2022 at 05:41hrs | 11 | by Staf reporter

Madzibaba Mutumwa celebrates birthday in style with healing service

EVEN though he has grown to be loved by many people from across the country for his unique healing, Bulawayo cleric Madzibaba Emmanuel Mutumwa decided to skip pomp and fanfare when he observed his 30th birthday on Saturday last week.The le…

Published: 25 Feb 2022 at 07:36hrs | | by Staff reporter

Woman raped at Madzibaba's shrine

A self-styled prophet allegedly raped a 22-year-old married woman at his Harare shrine recently.According to a police memo seen by this publication, the prophet, Trymore Nyaunde lured the victim to his shrine in the pretext that he wanted …

Published: 23 Dec 2021 at 18:28hrs | 12 | by Shelton Muchena

Madzibaba Mutumwa withdraws cars pledge to Bosso

APOSTOLIC faith leader Madzibaba Emmanuel Mutumwa has distanced himself from Highlanders Football Club saying his association with the club caused "rifts within the Highlanders institution" and attacks on his person and church.In a letter …

Published: 25 Jul 2021 at 08:06hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter

Madzibaba Wimbo dies

JOHANE Masowe eChishanu Vadzidzi VaJesu Church founder, Aaron Mhukuta Gomo, commonly known as Madzibaba Wimbo, died yesterday morning at Arundel Hospital in Harare after succumbing to pneumonia.He was 96.Madzibaba Wimbo, also known as Mudz…

Published: 13 Jul 2018 at 07:17hrs | 3 | by Staff rpeorter

Madzibaba loses ear

A MADZIBABA Learnmore Matambudzo had his ear cut off after being suspected to be behind the death of a Retreat Farm man.The Johanne Masowe YeChishanu Madzibaba Learny was manhandled by mourners on Monday night resulting in him losing his e…

Published: 20 Jun 2018 at 14:11hrs | 2168 | by Staff reporter

Prophet impregnates married woman

HOB-HOUSE couple's marriage is in tatters after the husband discovered explicit text messages and pictures in his wife's cell phone which suggested that she was in love with and had been impregnated by a prophet.The man of the cloth who is…

Published: 25 Aug 2017 at 10:36hrs | 3855 | by Staff Reporter

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