CHARISMATIC Pentecostal church leaders have gone astray by concentrating on “prosperity gospel” instead of saving lost souls, some church leaders have said. Christian Alive Zimbabwe leader Pastor Richard Mangwende said it is wrong to teach Christians that to be wealthy is a sign of God’s blessings. He said prosperity gospel ...

When former Zimpraise choir member Wencilus Makungisa shot to fame a couple of years ago through Musandikanganwe — a hit song that became an anthem — many would have dismissed him as a one-hit wonder. However, Mpostori Wency, as Makungisa is affectionately known, is out to prove his critiques wrong ...

ABOUT six months ago, #ThisFlag shook Zimbabwean politics and the movement’s leader, Pastor Evan Mawarire, became an instant hero to many locally and in the diaspora. Thousands of people ­ supporters, sympathisers and neutrals ­ thronged Rotten Row Magistrates’ Court in Harare following Mawarire’s arrest. The crowd included dozens of ...

Tourism and Hospitality minister Walter Mzembi yesterday described Prophetic Healing and Deliverance (PHD) leader Walter Magaya’s critics as attackers from “hell”. Addressing thousands of PHD members who gathered for the official opening of a prayer mountain in Waterfalls, Mzembi said the charismatic preacher, whose church has grown to be among ...

HARARE Magistrate Elisha Singano on Friday 03 February 2017 remanded Pastor Evan Mawarire in custody after he dismissed an application filed by his lawyer challenging his placement on remand. Pastor Mawarire’s lawyer Harrison Nkomo of Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights had asked Magistrate Singano to release the clergyman after challenging ...

ZIMBABWEAN police have added new charges of insulting the national flag and inciting public violence against Pastor Evan Mawarire, who was arrested on Wednesday 01 February 2017 upon his return to the country from the USA. Pastor Mawarire, who is represented by Harrison Nkomo of Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights, ...

ZIMBABWEAN police on Wednesday 01 February 2017 charged Pastor Evan Mawarire with subverting a constitutional government after arresting the clergyman upon his arrival in the country from the USA. Pastor Mawarire was arrested at Harare International Airport on his return home and detained at Harare Central Police Station before he ...

The Enlightened Christian Gathering led by Prophet Shepherd Bushiri will next month host an Apostolic Conference in Harare where thousands are expected to attend. However, Prophet Bushiri will not be coming to Zimbabwe but he will be represented by his “spiritual son”, Apostle Tannah Israel. In a statement, the church ...

Popular gospel musician Mathias Mhere has roped in South African based Joyous Celebration choir member Mkhululi Bhebhe and music legend Zexie Manatsa for his forthcoming 12-track album — ‘Old Testament’. The album is set to be launched on March 4, 2017 at the 7 Arts Theatre in Avondale, Harare. The ...

THE Zanu PF youth league has equated President Robert Mugabe to Jesus Christ, saying his birthday should be celebrated as if it is Christmas Day, because to them, the 93-year-old leader is “The Messiah”. In an interview last week, the ruling party’s national youth leader, Kudzai Chipanga, declared that Mugabe’s ...