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Chamisa requests Zimbabweans to pray for Joana Mamombe
MDC Alliance leader Nelson Chamisa has urged Zimbabweans to pray for jailed MDC MP Joana Mamombe and other political prisoners who are languishing in prison. In a Twitter post on Saturda...Published: 26 Sep 2020 at 11:06hrs | 4223 | by Mandla Ndlovu
'General Chiwenga did not want a coup against Mugabe'
Former Commander Zimbabwe Defence Forces General Constantino Dominic Guvheya Nyikadzino Chiwenga did not want President Robert Mugabe to be ousted from the Presidency through a military coup, former C...Published: 26 Jul 2020 at 07:47hrs | 10920 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Adventists challenge UZ's Saturday exams
UNIVERSITY of Zimbabwe Seventh Day Adventist Students Association has approached the High Court challenging the holding of examinations on Saturday 11 and 18 July.The association said if they ...Published: 11 Jul 2020 at 08:03hrs | 878 | by Staff reporter
Will the MDC Alliance recover from 'this sickness'?
THE MDC Alliance is probably on its deathbed, suffering from a ‘sickness' which threatens to take away its life, temporarily or permanently. The question is whether it will recover from "this sickne...Published: 26 May 2020 at 07:39hrs | 3326 | by Moses Tofa
Let's clean our dirty stables!
AS human beings, we need to accept that there are often both comprehensible and incomprehensible life forces around us.Where Bishop Lazi comes from, for example, you cannot venture deep into t...Published: 24 May 2020 at 08:09hrs | 100 | by Bishop Lazarus
Call for mass resignations of MDC-Alliance MPs: Will it work?
This article uses the "big picture" or political analytical approach to show that both the MDC-A and MDC-T under Thokozani Khupe ought to examine the political, social and constitutional contexts they...Published: 10 May 2020 at 08:10hrs | 2120 | by Sharon Hofisi
'We are standing on the edge of the precipice' warned Mandaza - true, Zanu PF centric NTA will take us over the edge
"Today Zimbabwe stands on the edge of the precipice, and it is no time for prevaricating, but one for action. The political crisis must be addressed with urgency, and we can see no other way than the ...Published: 04 May 2020 at 08:45hrs | 3165 | by Wilbert Mukori
There is no other way than a National Transitional Authority in Zimbabwe
SINCE 2016 the Platform for Concerned Citizens (PCC) has argued consistently for a process leading to the establishment of a National Transitional Authority (NTA). We have done this for no ulterior mo...Published: 03 May 2020 at 10:03hrs | 5366 | by Ibbo Mandaza and Tony Reeler
Catholic Church in Zimbabwe to live stream Mass
The Catholic Church in Zimbabwe will live stream Mass celebrations in the wake of coronavirus pandemic, which government has declared a national disaster.Zimbabwe Catholic Bishops' Conference ...Published: 21 Mar 2020 at 06:19hrs | 728 | by Staff reporter
'Zimbabwe is not Malawi' true, still we too need 2018 nullified and Zanu-PF booted out
To Dr Ibbo Mandaza and Tony ReelerThank you for your article "Malawi election bombshell: Courts becoming too powe...Published: 07 Feb 2020 at 20:42hrs | 2350 | by Wilbert Mukori
Malawi election bombshell: Courts becoming too powerful?
NULL and void, do it again: when the Malawian Constitutional Court ruled that the May elections were null and void, this was a victory for the rule of law. The Malawian Court decision follows a simila...Published: 07 Feb 2020 at 06:02hrs | 1838 | by Ibbo Mandaza and Tony Reeler
Harare magistrate slams Mphoko 'delay tactics'
A Harare magistrate has expressed disquiet over "delay tactics" being employed by the defence team of former Vice President Phelekezela Mphoko, who is facing charges of criminal abuse of office. ...Published: 04 Feb 2020 at 05:43hrs | 137 | by Staff reporter
Mphoko wins Sabbath day battle
THERE was drama at former Vice President Phelekezela Mphoko's, pictured, court hearing yesterday after his lawyer and the trial magistrate Hosea Mujaya engaged in a heated debate over whether the matt...Published: 31 Jan 2020 at 19:24hrs | 3086 | by Staff reporter
Mphoko dumps lawyer
FORMER Vice-President Phelekezela Mphoko yesterday dumped his lawyer just before commencement of his trial at the Harare Magistrates Courts, forcing postponement of the matter to February 13.M...Published: 31 Jan 2020 at 19:12hrs | 324 | by Staff reporter
ZCC Bishop rubbishes church statement on election sabbath
ZCC leader Bishop Nehemiah Mutendi has disowned the statement by the Zimbabwe Heads of Christian Denominations which called for a 7-year period without elections in the country. Mutendi was qu...Published: 02 Dec 2019 at 15:17hrs | 2256 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Chamisa shoots down call to suspend elections
OPPOSITION MDC leader Nelson Chamisa has described proposals by the clergy for the suspension of elections for seven years as an "extra-ordinary" and "difficult" ask, with legal and constitutional ram...Published: 01 Nov 2019 at 06:38hrs | 1188 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's rejection of election Sabbath correct
After their meeting in Harare 15 days ago, the Zimbabwe Heads of Christian Denominations (ZHOCD) released a paper, Call for National Sabbath For Trust and Confidence Building, which essentially sugges...Published: 22 Oct 2019 at 07:14hrs | 1612 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa dismisses elections 'Sabbath'
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has refused to entertain talk of a seven year election Sabbath suggested by the Zimbabwe Heads of Christian Denominations (ZHOCD), arguing his electoral victory last year ...Published: 21 Oct 2019 at 07:33hrs | 340 | by newzimbabwe
Mnangagwa rejects church's proposal on elections
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa has rejected proposals by the Zimbabwe Heads of Christian Denominations (ZHOCD) to have a seven-year moratorium on elections saying secular systems are run on laws which are bound ...Published: 20 Oct 2019 at 23:36hrs | 285 | by Staff reporter
When the tongue gets potent than prayer
Phew!The Bishop was a bit under the weather last week and he decided to take a sabbatical.But, he had hardly mended when he heard whispers of a proposed Sabbath by his fellow adherents...Published: 13 Oct 2019 at 06:53hrs | 80 | by Bishop Laz
In Defence of Regular Elections: The Right to Vote and Rubbishing the Election Sabbath
I am admittedly and violently against the Church proposed and so called Sabbath meant to give 7 years for Zimbabwe to get the political jigsaw puzzle right. The under pinning argument is that too much...Published: 12 Oct 2019 at 06:53hrs | 531 | by Sindiso Mazibisa
Chiwenga to finish off Mnangagwa's Presidential term?
Vice President, Rtd General Constantino Chiwenga, is increasingly set to finish off beleaguered President Emmerson Mnangagwa's presidential term, through a vicious military coup said to likely involve...Published: 11 Oct 2019 at 07:18hrs | 26195 | by Itai Mushekwe/Mary-Kate Kahari
Chamisa's MDC rejects church proposal to suspend elections
The MDC rejected a proposal by churches for a seven-year moratorium on elections on Wednesday, but welcomed efforts by heads of Christian denominations to end Zimbabwe's economic and political paralys...Published: 10 Oct 2019 at 07:36hrs | 1557 | by ZimLive
Seven years is a very long time under these circumstances
THE country's church organisations have presented quite an interesting proposal which is to postpone our elections for seven years in order for us to find each other as a people.The Church has...Published: 10 Oct 2019 at 06:50hrs | 323 | by Editorial - Newsday
Chamisa to comment on church's election suspension proposal
MDC leader Nelson Chamisa has confirmed receiving a proposal from the Zimbabwe Heads of Christian Denominations (ZHoCD) on Tuesday arguing for a suspension of electoral contestations in Zimbabwe for s...Published: 09 Oct 2019 at 19:48hrs | 2896 | by Staff reporter
'Real churches do not reward sin' MDC youths tell pastors
The MDC Youth Assembly is highly appalled by the Zimbabwe Head of Christian Denominations' suggestion to suspend all electoral process for a period of seven years.While we agree that the...Published: 09 Oct 2019 at 17:20hrs | 894 | by Stephen Sarkozy Chuma
Energy Mutodi blasts church leaders over election ban proposal
Deputy Government Spokesperson Energy Mutodi has blasted the Zimbabwe Christian Heads of Denominations for calling for a seven-year period without elections. Mutodi called the clergymen baal p...Published: 09 Oct 2019 at 11:34hrs | 3531 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Churches want Zimbabwe to suspend polls for 7 years
THE Zimbabwe Heads of Christian Denominations (ZHOCD) have called for a suspension of elections for seven years to pave way for political and economic reforms under a new structure which will come fro...Published: 09 Oct 2019 at 11:12hrs | 656 | by Staff reporter
You can eat anything but do not make your brother fall
May those in the know tell us more or, may the enlightened in truth and spirit add more flesh to the bone? Keeping the Sabbath, is it for all humanity to observe or its a preserve for the Jews only by...Published: 12 May 2019 at 23:08hrs | 148 | by Thomas Murisa
'Stop polarising political activities ' Zimbabweans told
Zimbabweans have been urged to cease in engaging in all political activities that undermine the spirit on national dialogue. The call was made by the Zimbabwe Heads of Christian Denominations ...Published: 10 May 2019 at 09:27hrs | 2575 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Tonga people are black Jews
For many years historians have failed to trace or state the origin of Tongas the ethnic group of Southern Province. Not even archaeology and oral traditions could give a clue of where Tongas came from...Published: 01 May 2019 at 15:58hrs | 4981 | by Abraham Shalome
Family and Religious Studies Advanced Level Analysis
Explore the lessons that can be drawn from Jesus ethics and demonstrate how they can be applied in a Zimbabwean society faced with problem of HIV and AIDS?...Published: 17 Nov 2018 at 17:22hrs | 2372 | by Brian Maregedze
Paul Mwazha @100 years: The amazing testimonies
A few days ago, Archbishop Paul Mwazha, the founder & leader of the African Apostolic Church was bestowed with rains of congratulatory messages from distinct churches and our entire body politic f...Published: 04 Nov 2018 at 19:34hrs | 5292 | by Benny Gudo
Tendai Biti's arrest expected to push the struggle to its boiling point
Past historical events in Zimbabwe have taught us that, the democratic struggle's objectives cannot be achieved by becoming lenient and submissive to the existing laws. These laws were created to sile...Published: 08 Aug 2018 at 14:10hrs | 6975 | by Don Chigumba
Let's protect our progress
On Monday 30 July Zimbabweans will head to the polls to choose their next government, with millions of voters desperate for a functioning economy. International election observers have been invited to...Published: 29 Jul 2018 at 08:30hrs | 180 | by Dr M Mavaza and Paul Mugari
Greenade or no Greenade we will win
The nation and a remorseful worried community asks, "Who did it? Who threw that bomb? Was it a G40 or An Enemy within?" The answer should be, "The Enemy of Zimbabwe Did It." Every last one of us ...Published: 30 Jun 2018 at 06:44hrs | 803 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Grenade or no grenade we will win
The nation and a remorseful worried community asks, "Who did it? Who threw that bomb? Was it a G40 or An Enemy within?" The answer should be, "The Enemy of Zimbabwe Did It." Every last one of us is co...Published: 28 Jun 2018 at 09:41hrs | 2630 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
The continuous aggression in the unmaking of African religion
African religion continues to suffer violence and aggression in the post-colonial era in the hands of its own target beneficiaries! (Matthew 11:12). And it is them that must rise and save it by force ...Published: 28 May 2018 at 15:58hrs | 2083 | by Reginald T. Gola
She turned him down free touristic, free boarding in Germany: NUST Professor insults her hard!
A woman of 64 years, I have been officially pensioned beginning of January 2018 at the same time can continue working for another 5 years if I so wished. My age will inform that under normal circumsta...Published: 22 Jan 2018 at 07:29hrs | 4475 | by Nomazulu Thata
Pastor in court for forging immigration document
A 61-YEAR-OLD Zimbabwe Conference of Sabbath Keeping Church pastor appeared at the Harare Magistrates' Court yesterday facing fraud and forgery charge after he forged an immigration receipt as proof o...Published: 11 Oct 2017 at 17:33hrs | 742 | by Staff reporter
Christians too useless and selfish to pose a real threat to the Devil and be persecuted
I was going through a very interesting message posted in a WhatsApp group, which described how Jesus Christ's Apostles were persecuted and killed.It was so touching reading and realising the c...Published: 24 Aug 2017 at 12:42hrs | 1256 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Mai Titi denies Prophet Makandiwa 'bribe'
GOSPEL musician and comedienne, Mai Titi, has dismissed social media claims that she was paid to testify being healed of cancer.Born Felistas Edward, the entertainer said her relatives and fri...Published: 01 Aug 2017 at 16:23hrs | 3465 | by Staff reporter
Mutumwa Mwazha turns 99
LAST Saturday, just after lunch hour, I arrived at Ndarikure where the Apostolic African Church led by Mutumwa Paul Mwazha was hosting its three day Holy Communion gathering.The Holy Communion...Published: 30 Jul 2017 at 07:51hrs | 1290 | by Staff reporter
The African Apostolic Church (AAC) and the Modern World
Modernisation and religion were meant to exist on separate planets but were forced to operate simultaneously within the same spheres. This has however, distorted the scriptures and authenticity of the...Published: 04 May 2017 at 17:07hrs | 2172 | by Peason Zvenyika
'I've survived sex predators'
GREETINGS readers and fun-loving people,I feel humbled after being afforded this opportunity to share what I have in store for them after taking a sabbatical.A lot happened during the ...Published: 15 Feb 2017 at 14:31hrs | 739 | by Staff reporter
Daily Divinity Questions and Answers with Witness Dingani
Assess how leaders in your society perpetuate Amos' quest for a fairsociety ? (25)COMMENT OVERVIEW - The above question requires one to have deep knowledge about the a...Published: 20 Jan 2017 at 00:34hrs | 2418 | by Witness Dingani
Daily Divinity Questions and Answers with Witness Dingani
Assess how leaders in your society perpetuate Amos' quest for a fair society ? (25)COMMENT OVERVIEW - The above question requires one to have deep knowledge about the actions of Amos ...Published: 06 Dec 2016 at 06:09hrs | 446 | by Witness Dingani
25 church members in hospital after poisoning
TWENTY five members of the Seventh Day Adventist Church have been admitted at Gokwe District Hospital suffering from suspected food poisoning following a church gathering held over the weekend in Mapf...Published: 19 Jul 2016 at 06:47hrs | 2781 | by Patrick Chitumba
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 th...Published: 27 Mar 2016 at 22:07hrs | 5437 | by Br. Levie Tsongo
Eric Knight commends Mphoko for declaring prayer days
The Former Radio Two presenter Eric Knight has commended Acting President Phelekezela Mphoko for declaring the coming Saturday and Sunday as the days for prayer for the nation at the time when the cou...Published: 08 Jan 2016 at 05:50hrs | 2259 | by Stephen Jakes
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