Religion & Society Blog
In 2013, educate an indigenous church member! December 26, 2012
As this year draws to an end, politics is no doubt going to leverage influence on believers in Zimbabwe. We are told to think that the next elections will take place in 2013. With this in mind, I would like to look at what appears to be two most prominent dynamics ...
Praying for refugees, Zimbabwean migrants and new evangelisation in the West December 21, 2012
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, This month the Pope asks us to pray for refugees (“Migrants”) that they may receive a warm welcome in the countries to which they go. This Christmas as we reflect on the birth of our saviour in Bethlehem and the subsequent flight of the ...
Stephen Chigorimbo: We need more preachers on radio, we need more preachers on television December 18, 2012
Earlier this month, I went to see prominent Zimbabwean director and producer Stephen Tayengwa Chigorimbo (62). Some of you might not know that Chigorimbo is also an elder with a Pentecostal church. He goes to Apostolic Faith Mission in Harare’s Avonlea suburb. We talked about faith, inter-religious dialogue and developing media skills to communicate ...
Amai Mugabe should help Zimbabwe’s anointed people of God on a friendly visit to North Korea December 14, 2012
Donating goods and food at Midlands Children’s Home recently, Zimbabwe’s First Lady Mrs Grace Mugabe has challenged Christians to translate their words into action. Some time before, Grace Mugabe broke down into tears after Pastor David Mabvuramiti dedicated a song to her at the ZAOGA-organized women’s conference at Glamis Arena Stadium in Harare. The choir sang, “Amai ...
Eradicating GBV in Zimbabwe where traditional leaders, legislators and religious leaders are mostly men December 11, 2012
Every two or three months, Rudo and her husband Tobias part with either a goat or two chickens as a fine for their violently explosive marriage. The couple, that lives on a small farming settlement half an hour’s drive north east of Harare, have had countless trips to the village ...
I hope gospel stars use God-given talent to put food on fellow Zimbabweans’ tables December 7, 2012
This week, Religion in Zimbabwe talked a lot about various gospel music performances around the country: Kwekwe, Harare, Bulawayo. Gospel is clearly faring well. Gospel artists in Zimbabwe seem to be in the positive mood as well. Let’s talk about their responsibility before Zimbabweans in need, both spiritual and material. ”Their ...
Salvation Army avoids outside independent audit, turns back on long-time friend photographer November 28, 2012
Today I was denied permission to photograph at the Howard Hospital. They were skeptical of me. Despite the fact I photographed there in 2001, 2006, 2008 and 2010; despite the facts my photos raised thousands of dollars and inspired many doctors to volunteer; despite the fact the Salvation Army has published ...
What future for the elated Anglicans in Zimbabwe November 26, 2012
As Bishop Chad Gandiya celebrates victory over the Kunonga faction, it feels like the winds of change are caressing the Anglicans not only in Zimbabwe. Earlier this month, the Anglican Church of Southern Africa consecrated its first woman bishop in Africa. At the same time, the consecration of Swaziland’s Ellinah Wamukoya comes as ...
Bulawayo water crisis and prayer November 21, 2012
Earlier this month, Mayor Thaba Moyo appealed to the churches and Bulawayo residents to pray for the rains ‘because God is the owner of the rains.’ Around that time, the Christian Alliance leader Useni Sibanda spoke about religion and politics in the following terms, “Churches have been hesitant to vote. We want to encourage everyone to ...
Discussing Zimbabweans who take gospel (of prosperity) to other peoples November 12, 2012
The Gospel of Prosperity debate is alive and kicking in Zimbabwe. Moreover, it was taken to the foreign lands. Some observers like New Zimbabwe‘s Adventist Lot Masiane suggest that Christians need to uphold the standards in their faithful lives. While other Christians have no problem with agitating the poor from their flashy ...
