reprinted with additions from The Zimbabwean by Tony Saxon An Apostolic Faith Mission pastor, John Mutepfa, told political leaders not to turn churches into political parties. Mutepfa told The Zimbabwean on the sidelines of a church healing and prayer meeting, held at the Meikles Park, two weeks back that churches were for God ...

The following letter was sent to RelZim on November 4 by Rev. Tendai Mutongomanya of the Anglican Church of the Province of Zimbabwe. A RESPONSE TO DOSSIER OF “ALLEGED ABUSES” PRESENTED TO THE PRESIDENT OF ZIMBABWE BY ROWAN WILLIAMS AND CPCA BISHOPS    Introduction Rowan Williams, the Archbishop of Canterbury, has come ...

Child marriages are becoming more prevalent among members of the Apostolic sects. This often involves young girls joining polygamous unions, a research by Plan International, a child-centred community development organization, has revealed. Tinotenda Hondo, organization’s gender advisor in Zimbabwe told RelZim.org  that Apostolic sect members from Johane Marange, Johane Masowe,  Johane Masowe WeChishanu ...

On Monday, Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams arrived to meet President Robert Mugabe at the state house in Harare in a police convoy. According to the Anglican prelate, the over 90-minute meeting “was a very candid meeting; disagreement was expressed clearly but I think in a peaceable manner.” “We have asked, ...

reprinted with corrections from The Mail The Zion Christian Church (ZCC) Mbungu shrine situated in Masvingo has been certified as a religious tourism shrine by Minister of Tourism and Hospitality Engineer Walter Mzembi. Speaking at the event, Minister Mzembi said the shrine is held in high esteem. “The tourism sector improves ...

There has been a bitter war between the Church of the Province of Central Africa, CPCA, and the Church of England over the issue of women’s ordination. Retired Bishop Peter Hatendi in his book tries to explain why more men hold high office in their church. The book tackles the ...

Newsday reported that Chief Chiduku, a senator for Manicaland this week stunned a Parliamentary Portfolio Committee when he said there was nothing wrong with marrying off underage girls. He said this during a committee hearing where male gender activists, Varume Svinurai/Vhukani Madoda Men’s Forum had appeared before the Thematic Committee ...