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‘Goblin’ impregnates woman, while hubby was away for two yrs

May 18, 2013
A woman from Bezha in Gwanda surprised all and sundry when she told her South Africa based husband that she had been impregnated by a goblin. The woman, Sihle Mpala, reportedly fell pregnant during her husband’s absence and when she was quizzed on the pregnancy, she claimed that goblins were ...

Madzibaba Nicholas Zakaria quits apostolic church

May 18, 2013
Sungura musician Nicholas “Madzibaba” Zacharia has announced his desire to join a Pentecostal church, Prophetic Healing and Deliverance (PHD) Ministries, led by Prophet Walter Magaya from the Mugodhi Apostolic Sect. The ‘Kuwanda Kwemakereke’ song-maker said the move was meant to strengthen his spiritual understanding. “The move is meant to strengthen ...

Church to empower female youths

May 18, 2013
Young Women’s Christian Association (YWCA) in Zimbabwe is set to launch campaigns in churches and schools that are aimed at empowering young females. YWCA is a Christian organization that aims to enhance the intellectual, moral, social and spiritual interest of young women. Speaking in an interview, Fadzai Chirombe, a YWCA ...

ZEC asks for prayers

May 18, 2013
After helplessly watching a chaotic mobile voter registration exercise that was characterised by a miserly turnout ZEC, the body in charge of all electoral processes, asked for prayers from the church to ensure a smooth sailing as the country plunges into elections. Speaking to members of the church recently, Makarau ...

Religious leaders need education on disability rights

May 16, 2013
People with disabilities say religious groups should be educated on their belief that disability is not linked to evil spirits. “There is need for a series of awareness for the pastors and church leaders so that they appreciate that disabled people are not there for charity. You would agree with ...

Mobile voter registration at Vapositori doorstep

May 16, 2013
Zanu PF political commissar and Minister of Information and Publicity, Webster Shamu, said his party would engage registrar general,Tobaiwa Mudede, to ensure voter registration is brought to the apostolic faith sect’s doorstep. With the country set to go for elections this year and the RG’s office seized with a mobile ...

Job Announcement: Project Assistant Food Security – Irrigation Development with Christian Care. Deadline: May 24

May 16, 2013
Duty Station: Chiredzi DistrictDuration: 1 year Job PurposeReporting to the Project Officer, the Project Assistant will plan, implement and monitor food security project in Chiredzi district according to Christian Care and the funding partner’s expectations.  Specifically, the incumbent will have the following key responsibilities– Implement planned activities in close consultation ...

Two vacancies: Zimbabwe Heads of Christian Denominations, Ecumenical Peace Observation Initiative. Deadline: May 20

May 15, 2013
1) Research and Advocacy Officer Key Responsibilities With technical support from the EPOIZ Director, the Research and Advocacy Officer will:– Assist in the designing, planning and implementation of an advocacy strategy and campaigns– Work with EPOIZ Director to maintain up-to-date information on peace, justice, non-violence and reconciliation in Zimbabwe– Conduct ...

Job announcement: Country Operations Advisor with Christian Aid. Deadline: May 19

May 15, 2013
Location: Harare Christian Aid, on behalf of its ‘Action by Churches Together’ ACT Alliance sister agency DanChurchAid, is looking for a Country Operations Advisor to provide support to the Zimbabwe programme, particularly but not exclusively for the DCA programme partnership arrangement responsible for planning, implementation, monitoring / evaluation, and reporting ...

Surprises in Anglican church property audit

May 14, 2013
The Church of the Province of Central Africa (CPCA) Harare Diocese led by Bishop Chad Gandiya says there are surprises in the ongoing property audit. Gandiya said recovery is undergoing. The church has so far recovered at least 90% of the properties that had been seized by excommunicated Bishop Nolbert ...