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I’M A GENUINE PROPHET

August 11, 2017
GOODNESS and Mercy Ministries leader, Prophet Tapiwa Freddy says he is after winning souls in his visits to various parts of the country. Prophet Freddy said this in a wide-ranging interview with H-Metro at the conclusion of his “Spiritual Spectacles night”, which attracted people from Chipinge, Chimanimani, Mutasa and Honde ...

Apostolic sect bucks the trend

August 8, 2017
There is a myth that Apostolic sects loathe worshipping in buildings and because of this preference for the outdoors, they are primitive. Some think they cannot afford the ornate structures that other religious groups erect as monuments either to their faith or to their wealth. But not all Apostolic sects ...

Makandiwa sued for ‘fake prophecies’

August 7, 2017
United Family International Church leader Prophet Emmanuel Makandiwa and his wife, Ruth, are being sued for US$6,5 million over alleged “fake prophecies, fraud and defamation”. Harare-based businessman Mr Upenyu Mashangwa and his spouse, Blessing, filed the lawsuit at the High Court last Thursday, giving the Makandiwas and UFIC 10 days ...

Lutherans Modernise Gardening Project In Mwenezi

August 7, 2017
A developmental arm of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Zimbabwe, the Lutheran Development Service (LDS), has breathed life into the gardening project in Mangezi village under Chief Neshuro by installing state of art equipment and irrigation facilities. The Hungoidza garden project, currently sustaining 57 households of ward 5, now has ...

New choral group releases debut album

August 7, 2017
IN their endeavour to promote choral music, Glorious Melodies Choir (GMC) under the Glorious Melodies Trust last week launched their debut 12-track album titled Glorious Melody Volume One at Zimbabwe College of Music in Harare. The choral outfit made up of 90 choristers joins the league of other successful musical ...

Packed August for Zim pilgrims

August 5, 2017
IT’S that time of the year when various religious groups host their annual gatherings, bringing together tens of thousands of people. There are no boundaries along the lines of denominations or faith; August is the month when excitement builds for spiritually-inspired gatherings. Already, the popular Today’s Woman – hosted by ...

Mutumwa Mwazha soldiers on at 99

August 3, 2017
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 was for followers from Matabeleland and Midlands provinces. As soon as I got space to squeeze myself on the ...

Traditional healer jailed for illegal possession of elephant tusks

July 27, 2017
A 34-YEAR-OLD Tsholotsho traditional healer has been jailed nine years for illegal possession of two elephant tusks, which he claimed were for his healing business. Toni Maphosa claimed that he picked the pieces of ivory in the bush and used them in his bone-casting rituals in healing sessions. He pleaded ...

Catholics grapple with new curriculum

July 24, 2017
THE Roman Catholic Church, Social Communications Commission (SOCCOM) last week facilitated dialogue on the new curriculum being implemented in schools under the guidance of the Minister of Primary and Secondary Education, Dr Lazarus Dokora. In attendance were members of the Catholic Church, teachers and students from schools which included St ...

Stage set for choral music fiesta

July 23, 2017
THIS year’s edition of the annual choral music festival has attracted more participants, with 12 high school and 13 church choirs set to battle for honours at the event set for Saturday at Zimbabwe College of Music (ZCM) Hall in Harare. The college executive director, Rachael Jera-Chigwanda yesterday told NewsDay ...