Paul Mwazha Declared National Hero

President Emmerson Mnangagwa has posthumously declared the late, revered clergyman, founder, and leader of the African Apostolic Church (VaApostora veAfrica), Archbishop Paul Mwazha, a national hero.

Mwazha, affectionately known as Mutumwa weAfrica (“angelic messenger”), passed away on 20 November 2025 at the age of 107.

Government spokesperson Ndavaningi Mangwana announced the conferment of hero status on Archbishop Mwazha on Saturday morning. He said:

“His Excellency President E.D. Mnangagwa has conferred National Hero status upon Mutumwa Apostle Paul Mwazha.

“Burial arrangements will be announced and guided by the family.”

According to the Mwazha family, Archbishop Mwazha will be laid to rest at Chirasauta on Sunday, 30 November 2025.

Congregants are expected to gather at Guvambwa on Friday, 28 November, with the archbishop’s body scheduled to be flown by helicopter to Guvambwa on Saturday, 29 November, for a public viewing.

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