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Johanne Masowe ropes in health workers

In a remarkable shift blending faith with health consciousness, Johanne Masowe eChishanu members are leading the way in integrating medical support into their spiritual gatherings. During a recent three-day prayer meeting held in Highfield…

Published: 28 Jul 2025 at 13:24hrs | 219 | by Staff reporter

Mysterious Fire at house of a Johane Masowe member

A mysterious fire has been burning in the home of a Johane Masowe Apostolic Church member in Chegutu since last Thursday, leaving residents puzzled and prompting an appeal for assistance from spiritual leaders.The fire, located in Ward 12,…

Published: 15 May 2025 at 09:43hrs | 882 | by Staff reporter

Johane Masowe's remains at centre of dispute

Two rival factions of the Gospel of God Church International are locked in a bitter legal and spiritual battle over the intended exhumation of their revered founder, Baba Johanne - born Peter Shonhiwa Jack Masedza - whose remains have rest…

Published: 02 May 2025 at 07:59hrs | 531 | by Staff reporter

Chivayo gifts top-of-the-range SUVs to Johanne Masowe church leaders

Flamboyant businessman Wicknell Chivayo has once again made headlines after gifting luxurious Mercedes-Benz vehicles to senior members of his Johanne Masowe apostolic sect.This week, Chivayo presented a brand new 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLS 450…

Published: 12 Apr 2025 at 16:06hrs | 13843 | by Staff reporter

Johane Masowe's remains to be exhumed

The High Court has issued a declaratory order affirming the inalienable rights of Peter Jack Masedza's children to exhume and rebury their father's remains, 50 years after his passing.Masedza, widely known among apostolic sect members as J…

Published: 15 Feb 2025 at 07:48hrs | | by Staff reporter

Virginity and the Johanne Marange religious customs

THE state has outlawed virginity testing as a human rights violation.However, it is surprising to note that Johanne Marange Apostolic Church (JMAC) still teaches and conducts mandatory virginity testing.Apart from JMAC, there are a number …

Published: 30 Aug 2022 at 19:54hrs | 7 | by Matthew Mare

Mnangagwa at Johane Masowe shrine

PRESIDENT Mnangagwa has urged the church to take part in the ongoing transformation of the country through the construction of critical infrastructure such as schools and clinics to augment the Second Republic's efforts.The President said …

Published: 26 Aug 2022 at 06:29hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Professor mysteriously dies at shrine probed

POLICE are investigating the mysterious death of prominent academic, Professor Itai Muhwati, who reportedly died on Monday at an apostolic shrine and was buried on the same day without the knowledge of his family and relatives.Prof Muhwati…

Published: 11 Jun 2022 at 09:07hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Masowe Cleric sets up security firm

Johanne Masowe Echishanu (The Fifth of Africa) leader Andby Makururu has registered a security company, holy Ground, which he says will empower youths, widows and disadvantaged people mainly from his church.Makururu, who is a champion of t…

Published: 04 Jul 2021 at 14:37hrs | | by Staff reporter

Mwazha: 99 years of faith and obedience to Christ

As we mark 99 years of a life totally committed unto the Lord, The African Apostolic Church reflects on the many blessings that each one of us without exception has received through the humble hands of this mighty servant of God. The very …

Published: 25 Oct 2017 at 06:13hrs | 8 | by Correspondent

Chief banishes Johanne Masowe members

A CHIEF from Gwanda has banned members of the Johanne Masowe Apostolic Church from his area after accusing them of conducting rituals that were not allowed in the area during a burial of a village head who was a member of the church. Sunda…

Published: 24 Apr 2016 at 09:25hrs | 1 | by Lynnia Ndlovu

Police close in on Masowe leader

Police say they are closing in on Johanne Masowe eChishanu Budiriro 2 based sect leader Madzibaba Ishmael Mufani who is believed to be hiding at some of his colleagues' shrines in the city or at his relatives' houses.Sources close to the i…

Published: 03 Jun 2014 at 15:10hrs | 1 | by Crime Reporter

Have the Mapostori pioneered a Tunisian style revolution?

In Tunisia it was a young man who burnt himself to death that started the revolution. In Zimbabwe it is the men of faith aka mapostori who have pioneered the way by defying the corrupt state police. This is now God's war as he has chosen h…

Published: 01 Jun 2014 at 19:53hrs | 2 | by Den Moyo

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