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WATCH: Water dragon drowns 3 men in South Africa
Three men were reportedly drowned by a water dragon (inkanyamba) at a tragic incident that happened at Snake Park, in Soweto.The three drowned during a cleansing ceremony in a stream near the ...Published: 01 Jan 2023 at 18:15hrs | 4998 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Nigerian sangoma Seer 1 threatens to destroy Zambia President Hichilema
Controversial Nigerian Prophet Andrew Ejimadi popularly known as Seer 1 has threatened to destroy and divide Zambian ruling party UPND. Seer 1 who was born on August 9, 1978 and is originally ...Published: 04 Nov 2022 at 23:05hrs | 6113 | by Mandla Ndlovu
WATCH: Prophet warns sangoma who sells Jezebel oil
South African based leader of Imperial City Church Prophet Isaiah Brian Sovi has warned that he will spiritually shutdown the business of a trending Zambian herbalist who is distributing Jezeb...Published: 03 Nov 2022 at 13:31hrs | 1906 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Man knifed to death in fight over 'powers' of a sangoma
An argument over the prowess of traditional healers turned bloody as a fight broke out between two Nkayi men leading to a fatal stabbing.Melinkosi Ndlovu who was aged 32 at the time, of Koto v...Published: 14 Oct 2022 at 05:48hrs | 920 | by Staff reporter
Sangoma, 2 others arrested for digging up graves, looking for dead people's bones
Three people including a sangoma have been arrested after they were allegedly found digging up graves in Mabopane, Tshwane.They were allegedly looking for dead people's bones for muthi purpose...Published: 24 Jul 2022 at 10:03hrs | 745 | by Staff reporter
Binga hot springs dry out
THERE are more than 30 hot springs in Zimbabwe where warm water gushes from the ground.Geologists believe natural hot springs are found where water seeps into areas of volcanic activity in the...Published: 23 Jul 2022 at 07:28hrs | 446 | by Staff reporter
South Africa flagging fake IDs, passports
The net is closing in on syndicates manufacturing and selling fake South African passports and IDs.Following the arrest of a kingpin who allegedly sold fake IDs and passports, the Department o...Published: 03 Jun 2022 at 09:18hrs | 3979 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe toe-selling 'joke' misses the mark in Nigeria
An apparent social media ruse in Zimbabwe about people selling their toes for large amounts of money is being taken more seriously elsewhere in Africa.The unfounded story that suggests Zimbabw...Published: 02 Jun 2022 at 06:54hrs | 2058 | by Staff reporter
Old sex workers lament stiff competition on streets
LIKE any other business, old sex workers in Bulawayo are also facing a similar situation of business competition as they are being pushed out of the "nocturnal" trade due to strong competition from yo...Published: 27 May 2022 at 06:52hrs | 1625 | by Staff reporter
Prophet comes to 'locked' man's rescue
A man from Beitbridge who has never enjoyed sex since the death of his wife seven years ago is happy that his shrunk manhood has started working again after he consulted a local prophet for help....Published: 21 May 2022 at 18:25hrs | 318 | by Staff reporter
Sangoma wife terrorises hubby
WHEN it comes to abuse in a relationship, we typically imagine the survivor as being female.But that is not always the case. Mzingaye Ncube from Nketa 6 suburb in Bulawayo is one of a growing ...Published: 06 May 2022 at 19:30hrs | 1211 | by Staff reporter
Sisters tormented by dead lover
IN a suspected case of a vengeful spirit, two sisters from the same family are being tormented by the spirit of a boyfriend, who died 24 years ago.The girlfriend, Chioniso Mabwe now 40, was in...Published: 05 May 2022 at 20:32hrs | 2240 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe regime has no capacity to 'improve the lives' of citizens!
I do not know the people of Epworth - a periurban settlement on the outskirts of the capital Harare - but, scenes of them celebrating the official commiss...Published: 24 Apr 2022 at 08:12hrs | 1202 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
King Mambo tells subjects to stop pursuing foreign traditions, religion
KING Litshe kaligiqeki Domborenyika Dr Mike Moyo, known as King Mambo, has expressed concern over churches and people who defile mountains and cultural sites.King Mambo made the remarks while ...Published: 10 Apr 2022 at 08:14hrs | 336 | by Staff reporter
'Giant manhood' charms sangoma, dumps hubby, stalks client for sex
A married sangoma left people tongue-tied when she allegedly ditched her husband for a client she had reportedly cured of erectile dysfunction.Sarudzai Dube from Mudzenga Village under Chief N...Published: 01 Apr 2022 at 10:38hrs | 7015 | by Staff reporter
Teen steals money to consult sangoma over to get rich
A Masvingo based 19 year old boy reportedly stole his sister's US$100 and used it to consult a traditional healer for fast money magic....Published: 22 Mar 2022 at 07:28hrs | 2479 | by Stephen Jakes
Top South African sangoma to consult live on Skyz Metro FM
Controversial South African traditional healer Dr. Khehlelezi, (real name is Bhongolethu Mzozo) will be consulting live on Skyz Metro FM in Bulawayo on the 3rd of March 2021. The program...Published: 25 Feb 2022 at 20:22hrs | 1503 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Traditional healers lure women with promises of easy births
TWO daughters. Long, painful labours. Several miscarriages.For Soko, a hairdresser in her late 30s, the quest for a son and a safe, easy birth led her to seek professional help - from a herbal...Published: 25 Jan 2022 at 05:45hrs | 959 | by Vimbai Chinembiri
Sangoma (106) in court for extortion
BINDURA traditional healer, Elias Godknows Zinyemba, who is popularly known as Sekuru Zinyemba has been arraigned before the courts on extortion charges after he defrauded unsuspecting clients of US$7...Published: 04 Jan 2022 at 05:57hrs | 690 | by Staff reporter
Top South African sangoma invades Bulawayo
Controversial South African traditional healer Dr. Khehlelezi, (real name is Bhongolethu Mzozo) will be in Bulawayo on the 9th of January for a miracle service which will be held at BAC leisure ...Published: 03 Jan 2022 at 12:09hrs | 4670 | by Mandla Ndlovu
3 people suffer bloating stomachs after feasting on isambane meat
THREE Bulawayo men, who voraciously feasted on meat of an ant-bear locally known as isambane, which was killed after it was found in Old Magwegwe near Engen Filling Station on Tuesday last week, have ...Published: 26 Dec 2021 at 18:19hrs | 4744 | by Staff reporter
Prominent polygamous businessman in 'grave ritual' storm
A PROMINENT Kwekwe polygamous businessman, with more than 15 wives and over 90 children, is at the centre of a ritual storm amid sensational accusations by one of his sons that he reportedly hired a s...Published: 05 Nov 2021 at 07:00hrs | 52 | by Staff reporter
Shock as July Moyo accused of using juju against Mnangagwa
Professor Jonathan Moyo has alleged that ZANU PF Politiburo member July Moyo attempted to send juju laced shoes to President Emmerson Mnangagwa in an attempt to succeed the ZANU PF strongman. ...Published: 28 Sep 2021 at 12:22hrs | 310 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Are sangomas really 'linked' to armed robberies?
Armed robbery in criminal law is an aggravated form of theft that involves the use of a lethal weapon a victim typically motivated by the desire to obtain money.Cases of armed robbery have rea...Published: 19 Sep 2021 at 08:44hrs | 8 | by Blessing Mandabva
Goblin terror at Tsholotsho Hospital - Terrorise nursing staff
IN a real-life drama whose script reads like folklore plucked from Gothic literature, nurses at Tsholotsho District Hospital in Matabeleland North province are being terrorised by suspected goblins wh...Published: 17 Sep 2021 at 06:15hrs | 43 | by Staff reporter
WATCH: Botswana sangoma perfoms ritual against Prophet DD Isaac
A video of a Botswana sangoma performing ritual against South African based Zambian founder of Holy Ghost Embassy Prophet DD Isaac has gone viral on the internet. The video shows h...Published: 02 Sep 2021 at 19:33hrs | 85 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Mermaid 'vanishes' with girl (11)
HUNDREDS of villagers under Chief Chitanga area in Mwenezi district have for the past five days been performing traditional rituals on the shores of Runde River, where a girl vanished 11 years ago, in...Published: 31 Aug 2021 at 06:12hrs | 26 | by Staff reporter
Sangomas are also looking for money
A trio of male adults left Zimbabwe for Mozambique in search of a Sangoma to give them a get-rich-quick voodoo panacea. A yesternight borne fire discussion had assured them in Nampula province...Published: 27 Aug 2021 at 09:07hrs | 4 | by Thomas Tondo Murisa
South African soldiers denied bail in car smuggling case
Seven SA National Defence Force (SANDF) members who allegedly helped to ferry suspected stolen vehicles across the Zimbabwean border were denied bail, following reports that they were planning to esca...Published: 06 Aug 2021 at 08:44hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Bishop Maponga in infidelity storm?
HE gives people hope with his motivational words.But he's been accused of being a hypocrite.This is because the married Bishop Joshua Maponga has allegedly been having an affair....Published: 31 May 2021 at 07:18hrs | 46 | by Staff reporter
Sangoma faces extortion charges
A 54-year-old female Mutoko traditional healer was last week arrested after allegedly demanding five more beasts from some of her patients she had assisted a decade ago, claiming she was instructed by...Published: 25 May 2021 at 07:14hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Sangoma snatches client's hubby
FOR Sephukile Mathuthu, from Bulawayo's Cowdray Park suburb, things were not going well for her husband Prince Mathuthu when they decided to consult a sangoma, Malandisa Ncube, from Old Magwegwe subur...Published: 07 May 2021 at 11:16hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
Sangoma in court over trio's death
The three people recently found dead at Bata Farm in Bindura were allegedly poisoned by two traditional healers they had consulted to perform money-making rituals. The trio was later strangled to deat...Published: 05 May 2021 at 07:12hrs | 31 | by Staff reporter
Sangoma arrested for concealing US$2,7m robber
A BUHERA traditional healer (sangoma) has been arrested for providing shelter to a robber wanted in connection with a US$2,7 million heist.The sangoma, Shadreck Tadira (58), his wife Margaret ...Published: 20 Apr 2021 at 07:26hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Sangoma uses manhood to heal patient
A SELF-STYLED sangoma from Stoneridge in Harare has been arrested on rape charges and allegedly using his manhood to treat a woman who had menstruation problems.Stephen Nyashanu Mabviregudo (3...Published: 13 Apr 2021 at 06:42hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Sangoma accused of raping teenage client
A self-styled traditional healer yesterday appeared in court facing allegations of raping his teenage client after claiming that the encounter would heal her menstrual problem. Steven Nyasha M...Published: 13 Apr 2021 at 06:22hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Prophet by day, sangoma by night
At first glance, Bishop Cuthbert Nyaruvenda, the founder of Sangano Dzvene Revapostori Church, looks like an ordinary person next door.Alighting from his car clad in a blue T-shirt and matchin...Published: 21 Mar 2021 at 08:22hrs | 11 | by Tendai Chara
Herbal solutions for 'modern' diseases
The unexpected recall of Zumbani from the herbal back bench is a wake up call for Africa and Africans at large. Even Caucasians are steaming with Zumbani to keep Coronavirus at bay. Orientals ...Published: 07 Mar 2021 at 12:24hrs | 4 | by Tondo. Chinehasha
Sangoma fails to resurrect dead boy
A traditional healer from Pelandaba suburb in Bulawayo tried without success to resurrect the lifeless body of a boy who drowned in a pool last week.B-Metro caught up with Sithembinkosi Mafika...Published: 19 Feb 2021 at 08:23hrs | 18 | by Staff reporter
Temba Mliswa in messy break-up
Health care professional Susan Vivian Mutami who is battling to end a three-month relationship with Temba Mliswa says she regrets meeting the Norton Member of Parliament whom she accuses of turning he...Published: 01 Feb 2021 at 21:42hrs | 26 | by Staff reporter
Covid-19 where does Africa stand?
Theorists and gossipers are in sixth gear with discussions swirling around great conspiracy to wipe out a big chunk of the world population leaving only a small controllable and compliant size. ...Published: 08 Jan 2021 at 11:34hrs | 3 | by Murisa
Woman lives in fear of being bewitched by hubby's mistress
A Bulawayo woman is living in fear of being bewitched by her husband's mistress after the latter allegedly stole her nightdress from their matrimonial home supposedly to take it to a sangoma for ritua...Published: 02 Jan 2021 at 13:58hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter
Sangoma saves 'poacher' from serving jail time
A local man here, who was found with a wild cat, dried meat and skins including a buffalo tail, escaped jail for poaching after he told court a spirit medium told him to collect the skins from the bus...Published: 01 Jan 2021 at 07:18hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Man loses wife to sangoma
IT was apparently a bad move for a Mberengwa man to accommodate a sangoma he had consulted to cleanse his wife from goblins that she claimed were sexually harassing her during the night.This w...Published: 14 Nov 2020 at 05:46hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Man (54) rapes 7-year-old niece on Sangoma's instruction
A 54-YEAR-OLD man who was reportedly troubled by the mysterious deaths of his cattle has been arrested for allegedly raping his seven-year-old niece on the advice of a sangoma to supposedly end the pr...Published: 13 Nov 2020 at 19:29hrs | 1 | by Staff Reporter
Traditionalists cleanse Victoria Falls
All is set for the traditional cleansing of Victoria Falls and its environs at a shrine in Phakama Village, Mvuthu today. Traditionalists from Chief Mvuthu's area led by descendants of the Tok...Published: 10 Oct 2020 at 07:22hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter
Muthi ritual scare hits suburbs
FEAR gripped residents of Makokoba and Mzilikazi suburbs in Bulawayo after muthi (charms) suspected to have been used in performing a ritual was found tied to a tree near a bridge connecting the two s...Published: 26 Sep 2020 at 08:23hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter
Sangoma loses bones, charms to hooker
CALL it an epic clash of the world's oldest profession and the spiritual world of divination.A youthful sangoma from Inyathi, Matabeleland North province, reportedly lost a bag containing his ...Published: 26 Sep 2020 at 08:23hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
Bullies are paper tigers
During my primary school education, I was unfortunate to sit next to a near zero IQ class mate. Very handsome but very ugly in mindset and mind output. Academically leading from the rear end, ...Published: 11 Sep 2020 at 07:11hrs | 5 | by Thomas Tondo Murisa
FULL TEXT: Tawanda Muchehiwa's gory story on how he was abducted by Ferret team
I often wake up in the middle of the night sweating profusely with a pulsating headache. At that moment, I can feel intense pain on the right side of my jaw. I never get back to sleep.I have t...Published: 27 Aug 2020 at 09:49hrs | 71 | by Tawanda Muchehiwa
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