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Three Catholic Priests died in a road accident on Christmas Day while the fourth one had to be hospitalised after sustaining life-threatening injuries.
The Church announced that that the trio was buried on Wednesday 29 December 2021.
The Redemptorist Region of Zimbabwe said the three deceased priests are “brother novices” Bradburne Kamundiya, Edwin Chipangura, and Tariro Keith Thulani Samusodza.<ins class="adsbygoogle" data-ad-client="ca-pub-4509990107515435" data-ad-format="auto" data-ad-slot="4886887543" data-ad-status="unfilled" data-adsbygoogle-status="done"><ins aria-label="Advertisement" id="aswift_0_expand" tabindex="0" title="Advertisement"><ins id="aswift_0_anchor"></ins></ins></ins>
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Former Tourism Minister, Walter Mzembi sent his condolences. He said:
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As a practising Catholic am deeply pained by the loss of these three Brother novices no doubt our faith has been left impoverished by this irreplaceable loss. May their dear souls rest in peace.
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The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) this week released a statement that shows that accidents that happened between 15 and 27 December rose from 1216 last year to 1295 this year.
This year, 77 people died in road accidents compared to 66 last year.
Police say most of the road traffic accidents occurred on highways as a result of speeding, inattention, misjudgement, following too close, complete disregard of road rules and regulations, and recklessness on the part of drivers.
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Three Catholic Priests Die In Road Accident On Christmas

The Right Reverend Godfrey Taonezvi, the founding Bishop of the Anglican Diocese of Masvingo has retired.
Bishop Taonezvi bid farewell to serving and retired bishops, friends and tens of congregants at a mass held at Masvingo Showgrounds just over a week ago.
The farewell mass was attended by Bishop Cleophas Lunga of Matebeleland Diocese, Bishop Farai Mutamiri of Harare Diocese, Bishop Eric Ruvona of Manicaland Diocese and retired Bishop Ishmael Mukuwanda.
The Central Zimbabwe Diocese’s Bishop Ignatius Makumbe who chairs the Bishops Council was represented by his wife.
Bishop Taonezvi will officially step down on 25 March 2022 having served the church for 28 years, 20 of them as a bishop.
He was appointed bishop in 2002 and started off with only three priests and now the diocese has 35 priests.
Before establishing the diocese, he had served his first eight years in the Anglican Church as a deacon and priest at several churches.
Anglican church members and the clergy close to Bishop Taonezvi spoke well about his service to the church. One of the speakers said:
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It is hard to bid you Bishop and Amai farewell after what you have done for us in the past 20 years. You have continually strengthened us in prayer and spirit and have been at the centre of development in our diocese.
You have fostered discipline in the clergy and congregants, the construction of buildings including maternity wards, church buildings, drilling of boreholes, feeding the disadvantaged in the community among other works. We can never replace you.
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The Anglican Church has five dioceses in Zimbabwe and Masvingo Diocese covers Beatrice, Chivhu, Buhera, Masvingo Province to Beitbridge, Zvishavane and Shurugwi Rural. 
The Vicar General Frair Fungayi Nyandoro will administer pastoral care in the diocese until another bishop is appointed.
<h4>More: <a href="https://masvingomirror.com/masvingo-anglican-bishop-retires-2/">The Mirror</a></h4>

Masvingo Anglican Bishop Bids Farewell

Three members of the same family were hit by a car at a church prayer meeting in Harare along High Glen Road.
A man from Marimba in Harare, his wife and child are said to have been the only people hit by a drunk driver on a Saturday night just over a week ago.
According to H-Metro, Molver Chigwada, 47, his wife Loveness Chigwada, 42, and son Ben Chigwada, 5, were all hit by a car registration (ABV 5164) during a prayer meeting.
Family spokesperson Walter Tinashe Chigwada told the publication that Molver was admitted to the intensive care unit at Parirenyatwa Group of Hospitals while Loveness and Ben were treated and discharged. Said Chigwada:
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The mishap happened when the three were among worshippers at a church along High Glen Road.
It is disturbing to learn that our relatives were the only ones hit and the driver was reported to have been drunk.
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Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) spokesperson for Harare Prince Inspector Tendai Mwanza confirmed the report saying investigations into the incident have since commenced.
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3 Family Members Hit By Car During Roadside Prayers

The United Kingdom Mission Area of The United Methodist Church recently commemorated Orphan Sunday by making a financial donation to two church-run orphanages in Zimbabwe.
The church donated almost US$18 000 toward caring for 74 orphans and vulnerable children at Home of Hope in the Mutoko Mudzi District and Fairfield Children’s Home in the Mutasa Nyanga District.
The money was divided evenly between the two church facilities.
Alan Masimba Gurupira, the administrative assistant to Bishop Eben K. Nhiwatiwa, Zimbabwe Episcopal Area, said:
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The orphans’ ministry is always blessed by God for there is a great concern for their welfare.
This gesture preaches a lasting sermon on the goodness of God through his people.
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Lizzy Chigwizura, district superintendent of the United Kingdom Mission Area, said she is very grateful for the success of the programme.
Jabulani Gumbodete, a member of Midlands Charge, Birmingham local church in the United Kingdom, now based in Zimbabwe provided logistical support, coordinating with the bishop’s office and the receiving homes.
Gumbodete worked with the United Kingdom Mission Area as its ambassador to develop a list of needed items and to identify suppliers and purchase competitively. He said:
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I am very happy because the consignments were received with so much joy that touched the depth of my soul in a profound way.
All the glory should be given to God. God works through people willing to be of service. It was a humbling experience to coordinate the programme.
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Cecillia Thobani, Fairfield Children’s Home administrator expressed gratitude for the donation on behalf of the children and the staff.
Acknowledging a similar gift to Hope of Homes at the church’s Nyadire Mission, Thobani said, “God is watching and smiling and will surely bless you abundantly.”
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.newzimbabwe.com/church-orphanages-receive-us18-000-from-uk-based-zimbabweans/">NewZimbabwe.com</a></h4>

Methodist Church Orphanages Receive US$18 000 From UK-Based Zimbabweans

Zimbabwe Prisons and Correctional Services (ZPCS) Officer Chaplain M. Christine Phiri has received the Exemplary Servant Leadership and Outstanding Contribution to Church Development and Nation Building award. ZPCS has since sent a congratulatory message to Chaplain Phiri. Read the message posted on social media this Monday:
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ZPCS celebrates one of its own Chief Correctional Officer Chaplain M. Christine Phiri who received an award in Exemplary Servant Leadership and Outstanding Contribution to Church Development and Nation Building. The award was given by Zimbabwe Christian Ministers Association.
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PICTURES: ZPCS Chaplain Phiri Receives An Award

United States-based Zimbabwean born nuclear scientist Cain Manzira has published a new book titled “A Scientific Proof: Souls’ Existence Plausible”, arguing for the existence of a soul.
Manzira, who resides in South Carolina, has transitioned from being a computer engineer to a nuclear scientist in the last five years and is currently finalising a PhD in nuclear engineering. He said:
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Proving that an invisible microsphere can carry intelligible data equivalent to that of the average human brain gives plausibility to the idea that human beings have souls.
This proof was achieved through a scientific experiment that quantified the number of electromagnetic particles in a 1.73nm diameter sphere.
With that premise, the book traces the author’s life going from childhood to the current with a bearing of the influence and participation of religious activities.
It takes the reader into the mindset of a doubter who questioned belief in Christianity and used scientific reasoning to accept Christianity.
It then takes the reader through the explanations inferred from the existence of souls on the actions they take in life phenomenon where such actions are normally attributed to spiritual effect or miraculous occurrences.
Arguments are forwarded to dispel other researchers’ opinions about the so-called evidence against the existence of a human soul.
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Manzira’s new book was published by Christian Faith Publishing. It can be purchased at traditional brick &amp; mortar bookstores, or online at Amazon.com, Apple iTunes store, or Barnes and Noble.
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Zimbabwean-born Nuclear Scientist Publishes Book On The Existence Of Souls

Gospel musician and producer Amos Mahendere says he now has a new title, Evangelist Father Mahendere, which gives him the freedom to minister across various churches.
Mahendere was conferred with certificates in Pastoral Ministry and Counselling last weekend.
Speaking exclusively told H-Metro Entertainment &amp; Lifestyle, the 45-year-old fitness enthusiast said he has offered himself to the interdenominational world. He said:
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I have been sitting on this calling to become a pastor and save my Lord for years but there is time for everything.
There are several church elders who have been encouraging me to go to Bible School since the late 90s but I finally made a decision after being convinced by Prophet Makandiwa.
The man of God was open to me when he advised me that I needed to go back to school and I am really enjoying my pastoral studies.
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Mahendere, who was part of the Mahendere Brothers gospel group, and composed the popular “Hupenyu Hwepanyika” song, plans to study for a diploma and then for a degree. He said:
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After being conferred with those two certificates, I’m not stopping anytime from now.
In January, I will be doing my diploma and then upgrading to degree level.
I have learnt quite a lot as a preacher and I am now willing to save the Lord with distinction after being empowered at school.
There are so many things that we have been doing wrong because I was in the dark but I am happy that I am now teaching people something that I understand better.
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Amos said he is the first sibling in his family to be conferred with the certificate in Pastoral Ministry.
His two young brothers, Michael and Misheck, are also doing well, he said.
Michael has since established himself at UFI, the megachurch founded by Emmanuel Makandiwa while Misheck is based in Thohoyandou in Limpopo, South Africa.
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.hmetro.co.zw/amos-mahendere-assumes-new-title/">H-Metro</a></h4>

Amos Assumes New Title, 'Evangelist Father Mahendere'

This article was sponsored by Rajan Zed
In a remarkable interfaith gesture; a group of Christian, Hindu, Buddhist and Jewish leaders is urging luxury fashion house Louis Vuitton to stop using animal fur in its clothing and other products; showing its commitment to ethical choices, animal welfare and compassionate fashion.
Staying true to the “Value” of its parent Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton (LVMH)—”Be creative and innovative”, Louis Vuitton should explore new boundaries of fur-free creative design and discontinue selling all products made from animal fur; well-respected Orthodox Christian priest Stephen R. Karcher, Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, eminent Jewish rabbi ElizaBeth Webb Beyer and esteemed Buddhist priest Matthew T. Fisher stated in Nevada (USA).
Louis Vuitton should move away from fur as fur fashion seemed cruel, outdated and unnecessary.
Animals should not be made to suffer and killed to make fashion and glamourize bodies when there were other valid fashion alternatives at our disposition.
Cruelty should never become fashionable; Karcher, Zed, Fisher and Beyer emphasized.
Rajan Zed, who is President of Universal Society of Hinduism, pointed out that it was quite out-of-line for LVMH to continue sticking to fur sales despite its “Code of Conduct” stating “Acting responsibly and with social awareness”.
He urged LVMH CEO Bernard Arnault, Louis Vuitton CEO Michael Burke and Louis Vuitton Executive Vice President Delphine Arnault to urgently and seriously look into this issue and get rid of the fur segment of the business to prove LVMH claim of being “strongly committed to exemplary integrity and ethics”.
According to reports; many high-end brands, designers and department stores had already decided to ban fur, which is also detrimental to the environment and affects the health of fur-processing workers.
Fur sales has been banned in a country, a state, some cities; while many countries have banned fur farming.
Few publishers have announced fur-free policies, including lifestyle magazine Elle. Some fashion-weeks have also banned fur.
Zed further said that fur should no longer be acceptable in entire fashion industry; which should become more humane, rejecting animal cruelty and displaying a meaningful and powerful animal rights commitment.
Karcher, Zed, Beyer and Fisher indicated that they were all for the freedom of artistic creativity, entrepreneurship, expression and speech; but compassion was considered the greatest virtue and companies like LVMH, whose Vision included “ethical responsibility”, should not feel shy in embracing it.
\Louis Vuitton is one of the 75 “houses” of LVMH headquartered in Paris, “a family-run group” which claims to be “world’s leading luxury products group” with 5,003 stores worldwide whose revenue in 2020 was reportedly €44.7 billion.
LVMH, whose history goes back to 1593, also claims to be the only group present in all five major sectors of the luxury market: Wines &amp; Spirits, Fashion &amp; Leather Goods, Perfumes &amp; Cosmetics, Watches &amp; Jewelry and Selective Retailing.
Hanging-chair lined with lambskin was priced at $125,000 at Louis Vuitton website.
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Multi-faith Clergy Coalition Urges Louis Vuitton To Eradicate Animal Fur

Enlightened Christian Gathering (ECG) leader, Apostle Tannah Israel, (real name Tanatswa Makore) has formally announced that he has left the Prophet Shepherd Bushiri led ministry.  
Tannah Israel was married to Bushiri’s sister and reports indicate that the pair is undergoing a divorce process for reasons that have not been disclosed. On Sunday, Israel took to Facebook to announce his departure from the church. Read his statement:
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<h2>SPECIAL MESSAGE FOR CLOSURE</h2>
I’ve never been at peace like how I am right now, this year was my toughest year soo far since my journey started which at the same time was my best year because it was bittersweet. It came with soo many blessings, much more than I prayed for or expected… it came with soo many lessons, soo much wisdom, soo much boldness, soo much humbleness, soo much Love and above all soo much growth. Many might not have witnessed but deep inside I felt God took me to another pedestal and even the word revelation I was getting in that realm was deeper than before, my approach to ministry shifted, my approach to life in general shifted and truly speaking my whole paradigm was purged and made anew…
Soo much happened of which I will share with you all in due time, soo many attacks came my way and God held my mouth not to speak back in any way, shape or form because he said “I am doing something”. Some of them almost took my life literally, soo many people that said they will be there were never there when I needed them the most, I had to make tough decisions, I was left on my knees with no help or anyone to lean on but above all this GOD STOOD WITH ME, gave me strength, opened new doors, I saw God like never before this year and I witnessed his true Love, he unveiled the New me whilst the old me was being buried 6 feet.
Whilst all this was happening God kept whispering to me that don’t stop witnessing about me. I kept preaching, I kept leaning on God, I lost a lot of things &amp; really things were not okay but I kept trusting God, threats came my way spiritually &amp; physically but I told myself that whatever that comes will find me in the secret place on my knees with my heart laid on the Altar. I kept praying, I kept seeking him and truth be told there were times I felt weak but I found strength in him and just kept going till this day…before I could even blink and before the year could finish GOD DID IT AGAIN…
It was the beginning of this month of November when the Spirit of God whispered to me that 2021 was a year of alignment (not just for you but for my people) which is why to those who have been following me even from the beginning of this year (2021) I said “God said he is pouring Grace but this Grace will only be available to those who will be aligned to what he is setting up for a generation not only for this year but even years to come, this year will be very hard and it will take Grace to finish it”
To those who stood with me even without knowing what was happening and regardless of the propaganda, character assassination attempts, to those who kept showing me Love, believing in me, supporting my ministry, praying, following all instructions as commanded by God, I am truly humbled &amp; grateful, your input will never go unnoticed. If your prayers do not get answered, just like King Hezekiah your commitment to God and the kingdom at large will be the key that will open that door for you…
P.S. I have an upcoming project and I will include in that project how God called me home this year for 31 hours and even people I was staying with in my house never knew I was gone because they thought I was just in my room locked in prayer…
All this above should be a testimony to strengthen somebody that if you TRULY stay with GOD, he will never forsake you…
NO MATTER WHAT STAY WITH GOD… 
WALK WITH ME AS I WALK WITH CHRIST… 
Apostle Tannah Israel .
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Soon after this post Apostle Tannah posted his official announcement regarding his departure from ECG. Read it below:
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<h2>PTT: ECG family, Friends and my Followers at large,</h2>
I greet you all in the mighty name of our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ.
Undoubtedly, over the past few months, you have not been seeing much of me because I have been in prayer, seeking the face of the Lord pertaining to different aspects of my life. Finally, the Lord has given me a go-ahead to make this special announcement to you.
It was all a dream when I joined this movement that has sharpened the face of the Prophetic Ministry in the world. From the very first day, I set my foot into this favoured house of the Lord. I have learnt a lot of things that I cannot begin to describe on this page.
As a child of God with a calling upon my head. I have also learnt to become aware of the Spirit of the Lord through the teachings of our General Overseer who is also the Leader and Founder of the beloved, ECG church.
Therefore, owing to the love that I have received from all of you, the same love that I believe I will continue to enjoy, I wish to announce to you, my departure from the ECG church which is a family that I hold so dear in my heart. This announcement allows me to inform you of the hardest decision I have had to take for the sake of my own growth, path, purpose, as well as following the blueprint God laid out for me for the next stage of my life. I am grateful to the leadership of the Church for the trust they had in me and the respect they have shown me over the years when I served faithfully in the house of the Lord, along with our Leader. From Malawi, Botswana, South Africa, Zimbabwe, Zambia. the United Kingdom and many other counties. I have enjoyed nothing below limitless love from all of you.
I will always be indebted to the ECG family as•well as the Prophet Himself. Always remember, we are one body, one family, one God.
Pray for me as I continue to also pray for you.
With love, Apostle Tannah Israel
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Apostle Tannah Israel Leaves Shepherd Bushiri's Church

Some members of the African Apostolic Church attending the church’s annual pilgrimage have spoken about the untold frustration they endured on the way to Mapembe Shrine in Odzi near Mutare.
This happened as the battle to control the Archbishop Paul Mwazha-led church rages on.
The annual pilgrimage, which was held simultaneously with Mwazha’s 103rd birthday celebrations, drew more than 10 000 congregants.
The three-day event started last week on Thursday and ended on Saturday.
Motorists driving to Mapembe Shrine were selectively stopped, thoroughly searched, and others spent the night at traffic check points after a fallout with law enforcement agents.
Congregants who attended the pilgrimage told The Manica Post that they went through countless incidences of interrogations, accusations and frustration, especially at police roadblocks.
Joshua Daka, who drove all the way from Karoi for the Mapembe Shrine pilgrimage, said:
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We endured a difficult time on our way. It was really sad to see some traffic officers frustrating us as if they were clearly under instructions to do so.
As we drove from Karoi, our worst experience was in Macheke where we were harassed at two roadblocks.
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Chengetai Sithole, who drove with his family from Mt Darwin, said:
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I also encountered problems in Macheke. We literally slept at the Macheke roadblock. It was a nasty experience that we least expected.
What surprised us was that the officers were accusing us of being ‘tsindondi’ and telling us not to trouble ourselves since we do not have many people behind us.
They actually spoke with authority on internal matters of our church.
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“Tsindondi” is a term used in the African Apostolic Church to refer to those who subscribe to prayers in the mountains.
Contacted for comment, national police spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi said:
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It is difficult to comment on that because it depends on whether they (congregants) lodged formal complaints, when and at which police station.
That is the only way we can ascertain the genuineness of their plight and take appropriate action.
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Meanwhile, one of Mwazha’s sons, Alfred Kushamisa declared himself the archbishop and successor to his aged father.
However, in October the Supreme Court upheld part of a High Court ruling on the succession dispute in the AAC nullifying the appointment of Kushamisa as successor to his father.
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.manicapost.co.zw/mwazha-church-feud-gets-dirty/">The Manica Post</a></h4>

Mwazha Church Congregants Express Frustration

The African Apostolic Church (AAC), founded by <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Paul_Mwazha">Paul Mwazha</a>, has assured ZANU PF that its members will continue to vote for the ruling party in national elections.
The church’s chairperson for publicity Bishop Gwatirera Javangwe assured the Government of the church’s continued support. Said Javangwe:
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Archbishop Mwazha always taught us to vote for ZANU PF. The church and government are one thing. I promise that we will continue working closely with our government. That’s our assurance.
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Javangwe made the remarks at an event organised by the church to celebrate Paul Mwazha’s legacy at Mapembe Shrine.
Speaking at the same function, the Minister of Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services, Monica Mutsvangwa, who was the guest, said:
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The President, Cde Emmerson Mnangagwa, is proud of the great works by Archbishop Paul Mwazha and his church. We want the church to remain united and as government we value unity.
We want the work started by Archbishop Mwazha to continue and we look forward to support from the church.
Archbishop Mwazha’s political convictions have remained consistent over the years.
He was amongst the first six people to sign the petition against the illegal sanctions because he could not countenance grave injustices being visited upon the people of Zimbabwe by the vindictive West.
He loves the African people and has religiously devoted his entire life to the African people and their cause.
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Mutsvangwa also urged church members to remain united in advancing Mwazha’s legacy and asked the church to pray for Mnangagwa. She said:
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This church should continue to promote the legacy of archbishop Mwazha. We appeal for unity in promoting the word of God and the church leader’s legacy.
We are happy with the cordial relations between the church and government as we work together to improve the lives of the people. Government can go it alone as people require spiritual upliftment. We value the great work that you do.
As we celebrate his life and divine commission, we pray for our country Zimbabwe and pray for its leaders and more so let’s all pray for His Excellency, President Mnangagwa.
It’s not possible for government not to work closely with church leaders like Archbishop Mwazha and his church. This is because the work we do is complimentary.
The leaders need the church’s spiritual support and therefore we work closely with the church.
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<h4>More: <a href="https://www.zbcnews.co.zw/the-life-of-paul-mwazha-celebrated/">ZBC News</a></h4>

"Archbishop Mwazha Always Taught Us To Vote For ZANU PF"

Gunshots rang at the <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Apostolic_Faith_Mission_in_Zimbabwe">Apostolic Faith Mission (AFM)</a> church in Marlborough on Thursday night as security guards hired by a group led by Reverend Cossam Chiangwa attempted to forcibly take control of the premises from the Reverend Amon Madawo-led group.
Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) spokesperson, Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi confirmed the incident, saying investigations are underway.
He said representatives of both church factions later made counter-reports to the police.
The Supreme Court recently upheld a High Court judgement which ruled against Chiangwa, in favour of Madawo, whom the courts recognise as the legitimate leader of the church.
Giving his church’s side of the story, board member in charge of security for Reverend Madawo’s camp, Reggies Nyandoro said:
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I received a call from one of the security details at church advising me that there were armed men outside the gate.
They wanted him to open the gate so they could guard the church because Pastor Chiangwa had engaged them to do so.
I advised the guard to alert his Control Office and to call ZRP Marlborough.
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He said after about 10 minutes the guard called him, advising that the armed men were now agitated and threatening to shoot him. Said Nyandoro:
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I asked him to put me on speakerphone and spoke to one of the gun-wielding men. I asked him his name and he refused to divulge it.
He shouted that they had been engaged by Reverend Chiangwa to guard his church and that I should ask the guard to open the gate.
He continued to insist on getting the gate opened and I asked our guard to terminate the call. I later heard that they fired gunshots.
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Contacted to give his side of the story on Saturday, Chiangwa referred questions to his deacon Thomas Gwatidzo who was at the scene of the incident. Gwatidzo said:
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The matter is currently under police investigation, so I do not want to give too much information that could jeopardise investigations or give ammunition to the other party (Reverend Madawo’s group).
I think it is best to leave the matter in the hands of the police for now. All I can say is that this is a small matter.
No one was harmed. I think you also understand that it is legal to fire warning shots if one is under attack.
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<h4>More: <a href="https://www.sundaymail.co.zw/shooting-at-afm">The Sunday Mail</a></h4>

AFM Factions Speak On The Shooting Incident At Marlborough Church

Divisions in the Apostolic Faith Mission (AFM) in Zimbabwe church took an ugly twist on Thursday night when security guards hired by one of the factions fired gunshots at the church’s premises in Marlborough.
Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi confirmed the incident, saying investigations are underway.
He said security guards hired by the church’s splinter group led by <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Cossam_Chiangwa">Reverend Cossam Chiangwa</a> fired gunshots at the <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Amon_Madawo">Reverend Amon Dubie Madawo</a>-led group in a bid to take over the house of worship by force.
This was despite a Supreme Court judgement which ruled against Reverend Chiangwa, in favour of Reverend Madawo, whom the courts recognise as the legitimate leader of the church.
An attempt by Chiangwa’s security men to take over control of the premises in the dead-of-night were thwarted by security guards aligned to Madawo, resulting in the shooting.
Asst Comm Nyathi said representatives of both church factions had made counter-reports to the police. He said:
<blockquote>
Police are investigating the matter. The problem started when the Chiangwa faction hired a security company (name supplied) to guard the premises in Marlborough and they found that there was another security company (name supplied) hired by the Madawo faction.
The Chiangwa security guards tried to enter the premises and they were dispersed by dogs.
After that, the Chiangwa faction’s security guards phoned their command section which deployed reinforcements. One of these reinforcements fired the shots.
The case of assault was reported to Marlborough Police Station by the Chiangwa guards and the Madawo faction’s security guards also made a counter-report of the shooting.
This is the case the police are investigating and all is emanating from the church fights.
</blockquote>
The battle to control AFM started in 2018 and has played out in the public for the past three years.
It resulted in the emergence of two rival camps, one led by Madawo and the other by Chiangwa.
The dispute between the two camps spilt into the Supreme Court after a group led by Chiangwa filed an appeal against a High Court order which gave Madawo’s faction blessings to lead the church.
The row over control of the church and its assets was sparked by the church’s council meeting held at Rufaro, Masvingo in 2018.
The meeting, as part of its resolutions, passed a vote of no confidence on the president of the church Reverend Aspher Madziyire.
The results of the council meeting saw leaders of both factions taking the matter to court.
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.sundaymail.co.zw/shooting-at-afm">The Sunday Mail</a></h4>

Shots Fired As AFM Faction Attempts Seizure Of Church Premises

The Manjuzu cult is reportedly spreading across the country like a veld fire, with the movement growing popular among young women desperate for good fortunes in life.
Manjuzu is believed to be a mermaid spirit that endows its worshippers with wealth and a good life.
While many people believe that being initiated into the manjuzu cult in return for a prosperous lavish life comes with a curse if one breaks the rules, Caroline Mhenza, a Manjuzu based in Chitungwiza, said things have been excellent since her initiation. She said:
<blockquote>
Everything is just super, I’ve never had any misfortune of any sort since my realisation that ndine Shave re njuzu.
I have all that I need in life, zvitori bho, no problems.
In fact, ma Christians vanoda kuzviita vatsvene vachitaura zvavasingazive.
Hakusi kuromba or anything, varipandiri vanondionesa zvizvhinji, I do all I can see munhu akasarudzwa.
</blockquote>
Another manjuzu who preferred anonymity told H-Metro that she didn’t apply to be one, but was “chosen”. She said:
<blockquote>
People don’t understand that hakusi kuromba, zvinhu zvakauya ndisina kutsvaga.
Handisini ndakazvitsvaga asi ndakasarudzwa.
Ndinoona zvakawanda and chipo chandakagara ndinacho handina kuzvisarudza.
Kuti zvese zvibude, zvifambe ndivo vakandigara.
</blockquote>
Meanwhile, a Harare-based preacher, Bigboy Kathumba, said the water spirits are anti-marriage spirits and make the manjuzu love partying and overdressing.
He added that the mermaid gives the victims wealth for a short period before taking it away. He said:
<blockquote>
The manjuzu is now a cult that has taken over among young people and has also spread into churches even praise and worship.
Pastors are also into it, that is why muchinzwa kuti pastor awanikwa nemukadzi wemunhu.
</blockquote>
Kathumba claimed it is fairly easy to tell if someone is into the Manjuzu cult by merely looking at their dressing. He said:
<blockquote>
There are signs that one is now a manjuzu or has mashave enjuzu.
They wear silk glittery fashion and revealing clothes.
They have too much love of jewellery with anklets, chain mumakumbo, ring pa guvhu, rurimi ne mhuno.
Kuda kuzvimirira ega, kusada kutongwa nemumwe munhu.
Vazhinji vari mumapoka aya emanjuzu vanoda ma party, mafaro ekudzoka mangwana kana mambakwedza.
Chikwata chizhinji hachidi zvemba asi kufara.
Hazvishamise kuona munhu aine musoro we purple kana kuita sa Judge wemumatare edzimhosva.
</blockquote>
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.hmetro.co.zw/manjuzu-cult-spreads/">H-Metro</a></h4>

Manjuzu Cult Spreads As Young Women Crave Lavish Lifestyles

A Beitbridge businessman who lost R1.2 million and US$3 500 to armed robbers on 9 October allegedly consulted a local apostolic faith leader for divine intervention to recover his stolen money.
After the “consultation”, one of the suspected armed robbers, 32-year-old Freeman Ndudzo of Dulivhadzimo, who is also linked to a number of robbery cases in Beitbridge, was arrested by police.
Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi confirmed the arrest of Ndudzo on 5 November. He said:
<blockquote>
The Zimbabwe Republic Police confirms the arrest of Freeman Ndudzo (32) on November 5, 2021, by detectives who were pursuing a case of unlawful entry and theft.
… The suspect is linked to several robbery cases that occurred in Beitbridge including the purported theft case of R1.2 million reported recently.
</blockquote>
Ndudzo and his accomplices pounced on the businessman’s Beitbridge home and reportedly threatened to shoot him and his family while demanding cash.
Before Ndudzo’s arrest, the businessman allegedly consulted apostolic faith leader Madzibaba Emmanuel Mutumwa of the Johane Masowe eChishanu at his shrine in Bulawayo’s Selborne Park suburb on 17 October.
Pictures and videos in possession of B-Metro show the businessman in white robes kneeling before Madzibaba Mutumwa receiving prayers.
When reached for comment the businessman confirmed that he consulted Madzibaba Mutumwa for divine intervention so that he could recover his money. He said:
<blockquote>
It’s true that I consulted him (Madzibaba Mutumwa) and that is when he told me that the suspects would be arrested. One of them has since been arrested and appeared in court. I had no doubts that his prayers worked.
People should also know that when having such problems, it’s all about believing when one consults any man of God.
</blockquote>
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.bmetro.co.zw/r12m-heist-victim-turns-to-madzibaba-to-nab-robbers/">B-Metro</a></h4>

Robbery Victim Consults Madzibaba To Recover His R1.2 Million Cash

Eight (8) self-proclaimed prophets drowned in Mazowe River on Saturday while competing to retrieve a “holy stick” in deep water.
Ten (10) prophets from Vadzidzi VaJeso apostolic sect were involved in the competition that took place in Mazowe River in Rushinga during a ritual to select a baptist when tragedy struck.
Only two of the 10 prophets survived.
The provincial development coordinator Timothy Maregere confirmed the incident and said the deceased are all male and the bodies have been retrieved.
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.herald.co.zw/breaking-8-prophets-die-in-bid-to-retrieve-holy-stick-in-mazowe-river/">The Herald</a></h4>

8 'Prophets' Drown While Retrieving 'Holy Stick'

A WhatsApp status by a United Methodist Church pastor has resulted in the positive transformation of a 91-year-old widow’s life.
Reverend Energy Mudzedze, Pastor-in-Charge of Mutambara East of the United Methodist Circuit, had made a routine pastoral visit to Gogo Anamay Chihowo Munazvo of Matendeudze Village in Chimanimani District when he was touched by her appalling living conditions.
He posted a photo of himself standing beside Gogo Munazvo’s dilapidated grassed-thatched kitchen hut, pleading to well-wishers to chip in with any form of assistance for her to get decent accommodation. Said Rev Mudzedze:
<blockquote>
It was during my routine section visits to homes of members of Matendeudze Section Two where I saw the need at Gogo Munazvo’s homestead. There was a need for proper and decent accommodation for Gogo Munazvo.
I placed a WhatsApp status message on my phone. This resulted in the coming on board of a number of well-wishers to assist Gogo Munazvo. As Christians, we are torchbearers, and the world counts on us.
</blockquote>
He said the response from both church and non-church members was huge as donations and pledges started to pour in.
Through the contributions, a two-roomed structure was constructed and handed over to Gogo Munazvo last week on Saturday, with UK-based, Mrs Gondo going on to donate US$500 for the construction of a kitchen hut.
Gogo Munazvo was at a loss of words and failed to utter anything as emotions got the better of her during the handover ceremony.
Gogo Munazvo is a fully subscribed member of the United Methodist Church and rarely misses Sunday services.
She stays alone and has no child following the death of all her three children.
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.manicapost.co.zw/whatsapp-status-changes-grannys-life/">Manica Post</a></h4>

WhatsApp Status Changes Granny (91)’s Life

Harare-based preacher, Tapiwa Freddy, has said he was also shocked to see an elderly woman defecating on stage during his healing service recently.
A video that has since gone viral presents Freddy praying for the woman and the woman departs from his presents only to stoop a few metres away and discharge waste in front of all the congregants. 

Addressing the video, Freddy said he was also shocked to witness the instant deliverance when he was praying for the woman.
He claims that the elderly woman had not been going to the toilet for some days before she was brought to him for prayers. He said:
<blockquote>
On praying for her, she instantly received her healing and I was also shocked by the instant deliverance.
We have been witnessing several people vomiting, crying, and manifesting in various ways during their deliverance, and defecating was part of the deliverance since it had to do with stomach disorders.
If you watch other live services used to be carried by the late Prophet TB Joshua you agree with me that some of the people would be screened half-n_aked with their private parts exposed.
</blockquote>
Social media critics were, however, not impressed with Prophet T Freddy’s means of healing. Some called out religious leaders to consider their congregants’ dignity when performing their “healing miracles”.
In contrast, others criticized the so-called miraculous healing and accused prophets of exploiting the gullible and the desperate.
Other critics also questioned why he posted that video considering the fact that it was of bad taste. Responding to the critics, Freddy claims that Goodness and Mercy Ministries church posts everything they do during the service.
More: <a href="https://www.hmetro.co.zw/prophet-freddy-on-faeces-video/">H-Metro</a>

T Freddy Speaks On Woman Who Defecated In Front Of Congregation

President Emmerson Mnangagwa has called on religious organisations to put to an end unlawful cultural activities such as child marriage.
He was speaking at State House on Wednesday where he launched a spotlight initiative high-level political compact on ending gender-based violence and harmful practices. He said:
<blockquote>
The importance of the role being played by our religious and traditional leaders as custodians of our religious and traditional customs cannot be overemphasised.
Our democratic system has given space for people to affiliate with cultural and religious groupings of their choice.
However, repugnant practices such as child marriages, which undermine the rights of our children, have no place in our country and should stop forthwith.
Similarly, all religious and cultural practices must remain within the confines of what is legal and constitutional.
</blockquote>
The compact is a strategic initiative and commitment for an effective response towards the elimination of gender-based violence, largely perpetrated against women and girls.
European Union ambassador to Zimbabwe Timo Olkkonen and UN resident coordinator Maria do Valle Ribeiro, whose organisations extended technical support to the initiative, attended the event.
Also present were representatives of religious organisations, traditional leaders and civic organisations.
Olkkonen commended Zimbabwe for successful implementation of the programme which he said warranted it to get additional funding from the EU. Said Olkkonen:
<blockquote>
Zimbabwe has fared well in comparison with other countries. We are happy that the initiative has moved forward, we are entering the second phase.
In the EU funding, there was a trigger of additional funding to come on board depending on how successful the programme is.
Zimbabwe has been successful in that regard so we are continuing in 2022. Today’s event is important in that it shows commitment at the highest level.
</blockquote>
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.chronicle.co.zw/president-warns-churches-on-child-marriages/">Chronicle</a></h4>

Mnangagwa Warns Religious Organisations On Child Marriages

Alfred Kushamisa, a son to African Apostolic Church (AAC) founder <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Paul_Mwazha">Paul Mwazha</a>, has ignored a Supreme Court order which barred him from purporting to be the archbishop and successor to his aged father.
Earlier this month, the Supreme Court upheld part of a High Court ruling on the succession dispute in the AAC nullifying the appointment of Kushamisa as successor to his father.
The court ruled that the church’s constitution stipulates that the Council of Bishops cannot choose a successor to the Archbishop unless he is absent “by apology, illness or death.”
However, according to Nickiel Mushangwe, the lawyer representing Mwazha, Kushamisa at the weekend organised a meeting to confer him as church leader against the Supreme Court ruling. Said Mushangwe:
<blockquote>
We have filed an urgent chamber application in the High Court against Kushamisa and his team.
They held a meeting against a court order where they deliberated on the issue of succession. The matter is set for today.
They are claiming to be in charge of church affairs on the basis that they held this meeting of the priesthood council, which at law was illegal and fraudulent.
They did not invite other members who must sit in that meeting. We want to stop them from acting in the purported capacity of the archbishop.
</blockquote>
According to the church’s constitution, Mwazha is the permanent head of the church and in the event of his demise, the congregational priesthood, which comprises all his biological sons and bishops in the church, shall make decisions unanimously.
Mwazha has delegated some of his duties to his bishops, who are his biological sons, but the debate in the church is on who will take over in the event of his death.
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.newsday.co.zw/2021/10/mwazha-church-wrangle-rages/">NewsDay</a></h4>

Paul Mwazha Church Dispute Continues

The Government has opposed a High Court application filed by child rights activists seeking to compel the Johane Marange Apostolic Church to launch a campaign against child marriages within the sect.
The application was filed by Masvingo resident Sharon Moffat, Legal Resource Foundation and Women’s Coalition of Zimbabwe early this month.
The applicants stated that they wanted the Marange Apostolic Church and the Apostolic Churches Council to display anti-child marriage messages at every place of worship or shrine for 19 consecutive weeks.
The Marange Apostolic Church of St Johane and the Apostolic Churches Council were cited as the first and second defendants respectively.
Vice-President and Health minister Constantino Chiwenga, Justice minister Ziyambi Ziyambi, Home Affairs minister Kazembe Kazembe, Women’s Affairs minister Sithembiso Nyoni, the Zimbabwe Republic Police, Zimbabwe Gender Commission and Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission were also cited as third to ninth defendants respectively in the matter.
In their plea, the government ministers opposed the application describing it as unnecessary, further stating that they had taken all the necessary steps required at law to curb child marriages. They said:
<blockquote>
Defendants plead that all the legislative and other steps required at law have been taken to stop child marriages and enforcement of the same is being taken as occasions require.
Accordingly, defendants submit that the relief sought here against either some or all of them is misplaced, unnecessary and incompetent and should be denied by this honourable court.
</blockquote>
The applicants want the Marange Apostolic Church of St Johane and the Apostolic Churches Council, to display a message stating that the marrying off and marrying of young girls is not part of their sects’ doctrines, and hence should not take place in the name of religion.
The matter is yet to be heard.
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.newsday.co.zw/2021/10/govt-rejects-anti-child-marriage-campaign/">NewsDay</a></h4>

Govt Refuses To Railroad Apostolic Sects On Child Marriages

One of the pioneer leaders of the Apostolic Faith Mission (AFM) of Southern and Central Africa, Elizabeth Sibanda has died, aged 79.
Sibanda succumbed to diabetes at a private clinic in Bulawayo on Thursday last week and will be buried on Wednesday at Lady Stanley Cemetery in Bulawayo.
The AFM of Southern and Central Africa was founded by Reverend <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Morgan_Sengwayo">Morgan Sengwayo</a> in 1955.
Sibanda’s daughter, Ordinance M’ckarm, described her late mother as a visionary church leader. She said:
<blockquote>
She was a dedicated church elder and leader who played a crucial role both in church and in our family.
My mother was a pillar of strength, a humble person full compassionate and a defender of the faith, who showed selfless dedication to the old-time religion.
She was a visionary church leader who had a spiritual calling to assist vulnerable groups.
She also advocated for the inclusion of youths and women and in church decision making processes.
</blockquote>
Sibanda together with her husband, Reverend Richard Sibanda were one of the pioneers who worked with Rev Sengwayo during the church’s formative years.
She was actively involved in the missionary trips dating back to the mid-1950s, which saw the church spreading its wings to the SADC region.
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.chronicle.co.zw/afm-pioneer-mrs-elizabeth-sibanda-has-died/">Chronicle</a></h4>

AFM Pioneer, Elizabeth Sibanda, Succumbs To Diabetes

The Apostolic Faith Mission (AFM) has warned its adherents to be wary of members who left the church who are reportedly planning to disrupt the church’s services across the country.
At one point the church was split into two rival camps, one led by Reverend Amon Dubie Madawo and the other by Reverend Cossam Chiangwa who was the church’s former deputy president.
The dispute was eventually settled by the courts. The Supreme Court upheld a High Court ruling that declared Madawo the legitimate president of the AFM in Zimbabwe.
A communique sent to congregants on Saturday by AFM Harare north province overseer Reverend Charukwa who is under Madawo’s leadership read:
<blockquote>
From the overseer’s Desk
Calvary greetings to you all.
Grace and peace be unto you.
As you are aware that our erstwhile brothers have shown an arrogant move to come back to our churches to hold their services disrupting our services against the Supreme Court and High Court rulings which rules to our favour.
Following the message from President A D Madawo on defending and guarding our churches, I want to emphasise the following:
1. Let us all be present at our church premises all the time. Be at the church way before your usual starting time or have people at the church who will stop our erstwhile brothers when they try to enter the premises.
2. Make sure all doors and gates are locked and secure only to be opened when we start church. This ensures maximum security on our part.
3. In the event that they force their way into the church, take videos, pictures and report immediately to your nearest police station.
5. You must have copies of the Supreme and High court ruling with you when you report at the police station showing the police that we are the winning side.
6. The court order sought to evict completely is being sought out through the court and you know the wheels of justice turn slowly.
7. Meanwhile, let us be praying for our church and I assure you that it will be over. I stand as Moses saying to you today see the salvation of the Lord, “The Lord will fight for you and you shall hold your peace.” Gen. 14:14
God bless you and have a blessed and peaceful Sunday service.
Rev P M Charukwa 
Overseer AFM Harare North Province
</blockquote>
<h4>More: <a href="https://news.pindula.co.zw/">Pindula News</a></h4>

AFM Congregants Urged To Guard Church Premises 24/7 | FULL TEXT

Some former members of the Apostolic Faith Mission (AFM) in Zimbabwe attempted to invade the Glaudina Assembly on Sunday and were thwarted by the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP).
Former church members aligned to former president Reverend Cossum Chiangwa reportedly besieged the church premises before the Sunday service and clashed with congregants loyal to Reverend Amon Madawo.
Police attended the scene and dispersed Chiangwa’s loyalists leaving resident Pastor Kunaka to conduct the service.
One of the church security officers told H-Metro that no one was injured during the clash. He said:
<blockquote>
We found the losing faction members already by the premises and we had a misunderstanding until police detail came.
They wanted to disturb our church service but the coming in of police officers helped much in resolving the differences.
They left and no one was injured or arrested and we carried on with our service.
</blockquote>
Meanwhile, police officers manned Dzivaresekwa AFM Assembly and no service was conducted as leaders were urging people to return home and come next Sunday.
This comes after the AFM secretariat sent a circular message signed by the Overseer to various assemblies on Saturday urging people to tighten security ahead of Sunday church service expecting the losing faction to disturb their services.
According to <a href="https://www.sundaymail.co.zw/fresh-dispute-rocks-afm-church">The Sunday Mail</a>, the battle to control AFM started in 2018 and has played out in the public for the past three years.
It resulted in the emergence of two rival camps, one led by Madawo and the other by Chiangwa.
The dispute between the two camps spilt into the Supreme Court after a group led by Chiangwa filed an appeal against a High Court order which gave Madawo’s faction blessings to lead the church.
The row over control of the church and its assets was sparked by the church’s council meeting held at Rufaro, Masvingo in 2018.
The meeting, as part of its resolutions, passed a vote of no confidence on the president of the church Reverend Aspher Madziyire.
The results of the council meeting saw leaders of both factions taking the matter to court.
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.hmetro.co.zw/chiangwa-faction-disrupts-services/">H-Metro</a></h4>

Former AFM Members Disrupt Church Services

An alleged goblin has been harassing a 15-year-old girl in Nyanga, demanding s_x from her and eight beasts from her family as appeasement.
According to The Weekender, for the past three months, the Nyamusa family in Chief Hata’s area was subjected to the wrath of the goblin which was manifesting through their daughter (name withheld).
The Nyamusa family was over a week ago forced to engage the services of Nyanga-based exorcist, Sekuru Shingirai Mukotsanjera, to deliver the teenager from spiritual torment.
The girl is doing Form Four at a Harare school and the spiritual attacks have disturbed her studies as she is preparing to sit for her Ordinary Level examinations this year.
Besides tormenting the teenager, the family also suffered incessant deaths and misfortunes.
The Nyamusa family told The Weekender that the girl would often fall into a trance, and exhibited a strange behaviour for hours before being possessed and tabling the goblin’s demands.
The goblin allegedly belongs to the Nyamusas’ relative and businessman, Joseph Nyamusa Kamutate who cast (kurasirira) the goblin’s spirit on the teenager through a Nyanga traditional healer, Edgegot Matiashe.
Matiashe recently admitted to having supplied the goblin, and wealth-enhancing charms to Kamutate after being cornered by the Nyamusas to exorcise and cleanse the family.
The traditional healer demanded eight beasts for his services and the family forcibly took Kamutate’s cattle to settle the payments.
Matiashe sold some of the beasts, but Kamutate later filed stock theft charges against the sangoma resulting in his subsequent arrest. Matiashe was later released.
According to Manicaland provincial police spokesperson, Assistant Inspector Wiseman Chinyoka, Matiashe admitted to having supplied Kamutate with the goblin sometime in 1996.
The situation deteriorated after Matiashe’s arrest as the goblin went on an offensive, and inflicted a lot of misfortunes to the family, like divorces, loss of employment, and weird dreams.
The teenager would occasionally fall into trances and would spend days without eating or drinking anything.
Through the advice of Chief Hata, the Nyamusa family engaged Sekuru Mukotsanjera to exorcise the spirit.
The tense and emotionally-filled exorcism ceremony was attended by the Nyamusa family as well as Chief Hata.
The exorcism session took more than two hours until the teenager regained her senses. Said Sekuru Mukotsanjera said:
<blockquote>
The goblin is bitter and wants to be returned to its owner. The ceremony we conducted was meant to send back the goblin to at least one of Joseph’s sons or daughters so that it stops tormenting this family.
From now onwards, the family will be at peace because it was very unfair for the spirit, and its owner to torment innocent people including this child who knew nothing about everything.
</blockquote>
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.manicapost.co.zw/goblin-demands-sex-8-beasts/">Manica Post</a></h4>

Goblin Demands Wife, 8 Beasts

The battle for the control of one of Zimbabwe’s oldest and largest pentecostal churches, the Apostolic Faith Mission (AFM), has taken a new twist amid claims that followers of a splinter group led by <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Cossam_Chiangwa">Reverend Cossam Chiangwa</a> are planning to besiege church premises countrywide and disrupt services this Sunday.
The battle to control AFM came out in the open in 2018 and has played out in the public for the past three years.
It resulted in the emergence of two rival camps, one led by <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Amon_Madawo">Reverend Amon Dubie Madawo</a> and the other by Rev Chiangwa who was the church’s former deputy president.
AFM Harare north province overseer Reverend Charukwa who is under Reverend Madawo, the legitimate leader of the church, has since sent a communique to congregants, urging them to “defend and guard the church”.
This follows reports that congregants loyal to Chiangwa, who recently lost a court ruling to control the church’s property, are planning to cause anarchy today. The statement by Chirukwa read:
<blockquote>
Be at the church way before your usual starting time or have people at the church who will stop our erstwhile brothers when they try to enter the premises.
Make sure all doors and gates are locked and secure only to be opened when we start church. This ensures maximum security on our part.
</blockquote>
In another statement dated 16 October, the interim secretary-general of AFM, Elder Chiwaridzo alleges that there have been recent cases of contempt of court, unlawful entry and trespassing at a number of the church’s assemblies around the country. He wrote:
<blockquote>
Relevant reports on the transgression were lodged to the police with the intention of allowing the law to deal with the offenders. Charges were duly preferred to the offenders.
</blockquote>
Elder Chiwaridzo also said they were pushed to respond in view of threats of violence and lawlessness from the rival faction.
Meanwhile, Chiangwa on Saturday night denied that his group had plans to disrupt AFM services today. He said:
<blockquote>
We are not aware of any plot to besiege a church congregation, we remain a peaceful people no matter what.
</blockquote>
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.sundaymail.co.zw/fresh-dispute-rocks-afm-church">The Sunday Mail</a></h4>

AFM Faction Plans To Disrupt Church Services

Former Radio 2 (now Radio Zimbabwe) presenter Gift “The Praying Mantis” Mabhaudhi has died aged 68. 
The man synonymous with the high-pitched and piercing voice that drew thousands of listeners to Sunday service and morning prayers died Friday morning. 
His son, Rowdy, announced the death of Mabhaudhi in a Twitter post on Friday. Said Rowdy: 
<blockquote>
My father Mufundisi Mabaudhi, most of you know him from radio programmes, Zvidzidzo Zvebhaiberi, ChiKritsu neTsika, Sunday Morning Service. He is no more. I’m not okay!
</blockquote>
The church in Zimbabwe also joined in mourning the influential preacher.
Bishop Eric Ruwona of the Anglican Church in Manicaland and Zimbabwe Council of Churches vice-president described Mabhaudhi as a pioneer of Christian radio broadcasting.
ZCC secretary-general Kenneth Mtata said Mabhaudhi was a highly celebrated indigenous clergyman whose contribution changed and made the Christian message accessible to ordinary people. 
Tehillar Christian Network Reverend Sam Malunga described Mabhaudhi’s death as untimely calling him a historic contributor to Christian broadcasting development in Zimbabwe.
Mabhaudhi, then a pastor in the Dutch Reformed Church, turned the programme Zvidzodzo zveBhaibheri into a signature programme every Sunday on the then ZBC Radio 2.
He was with the radio until 2004 when an unfortunate incident silenced his voice. But his passionate voice is silent for good.
More: <a href="https://www.newsday.co.zw/2021/10/gift-the-praying-mantis-mabhaudhi-dies/">NewsDay</a>

Former Radio 2 Presenter Gift “The Praying Mantis” Mabhaudhi Has Died

More than half of Zimbabwe’s clergy retirees have become involved in agriculture, with the Revs. Zebediah Marewangepo, Kelvin Mwandira, Ananias Mutemeri and John Chinyati embarking on horticultural activities.
Marewangepo (84), who as a young man trained as a carpenter, and then earned various theology and Christian education degrees in the United States, India and the Netherlands, is now into poultry farming. He said:
<blockquote>
Poultry, rabbit, goat rearing and fruit farming is my new hobby, together with my wife, Mildred Tapiwa, a retired nurse.
We used to raise more than 500 chickens, but are now downgrading as we age. I am happy to venture into agriculture. I am now mainly into horticulture.
</blockquote>
Community members and other clergy applaud the efforts of the clergy-turned-farmers.
Loveness Mutezo, who chairs the Equitable Salaries and Compensation Committee of the Zimbabwe East Conference, said:
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Rev. Marewangepo has always been a true reflection of the benefits of hard work.
The Glen Lorne community is benefiting immensely from some of his projects such as maize, vegetables, poultry and fruit farming.
He has remained active even in church programs, despite his busy schedule.
The income-generating projects sustain him and his family and stand true of the Shona idiom ‘unodya cheziya,’ meaning ‘you eat of your sweat.’
(Physical activity) has gone a long way in improving his wellness and health.
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Rev. Chris Chikoore, pastor to the Nyanungo family at Waterfalls United Methodist Church circuit said of the former minister:
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In my view, the Rev. Lovemore Nyanungo, 88, is another shining example of integrity in all areas, a hard worker who did not just rely on what the church provided.
He has run businesses and done farming to provide for his family.
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Retirees agree that sustainable farming has improved their personal well-being.
They eat healthy food and follow the COVID-19 preventative measures set up by the World Health Organisation. Said Mwandira:
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Forty-three years of active ministry is really loaded in terms of experience.
I have gone through rough times and good times. I haven’t realized much of a difference (in retirement), except no appointment, no pressure of duty and no fixed remuneration.
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Growing mushrooms, he earns US$$50 weekly from local sales in Harare.
The Rev Lancelot Mukundu, Zimbabwe West Board of Ordained Ministry chair said:
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The Rev. Ananias Mutemeri owned a grinding mill while serving as a pastor and is now a businessman because the milling business is always in demand.
Retired Rev. John Chinyati also owns a grinding mill, which is giving him a decent living. We continue urging our pastors in Zimbabwe (to do) good planning and investing to avoid dependency syndrome.
Retired Pastor Stephen Musodza is also into farming. He owns a medium-size farm in Mutoko and this year realized a bumper harvest because of the good rains.
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Most of the retired pastors serve as torchbearers in their districts, mentoring upcoming retirees.
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.newzimbabwe.com/retired-pastors-reap-benefits-of-farming/">NewZimbabwe.com</a></h4>

Retired Methodist Pastors Venture Into Farming

A Harare-based self-styled faith healer (prophet) says he is sick after he was reportedly forced to drink a client’s urine during a healing session.
Madzibaba Tanya is accusing Madzibaba Steven Muchanyu of using him before duping him of US$5 000 which they had agreed on as his payment.
Madzibaba Tanya told H-Metro that Madzibaba Steven “hired” him to help him heal a client suspected to have come from Zambia seeking help. He said:
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Madzibaba Steven looked so desperate when he approached me seeking help. He said he had someone who was coming from Zambia or Botswana not sure who was having problems of pulse beating uncontrollably when driving.
He also said he was having dreams in which every time he dreams of his funeral and wakes up feeling very sick.
So he begged me to help him heal the person and I accepted his request to which we agreed that I would get USD$5000 from the USD$15 000 which the client was to pay.
After five days he told me that the person had arrived but I refused to perform the miracles at his church since he would get the credit.
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Madzibaba Tanya added that during the healing session, he was possessed by a strange “foreign” spirit and it was while he was in a trance that he drank the patient’s urine. He said:
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I got possessed during the healing process with a spirit that I don’t even understand.
I was told that the spirit wanted me to drink the client’s urine and it was the same spirit that wanted to kill the client.
So I drank the urine in which the client got healed, hana yake yakabva yangoti zii kurova fast kwayaiita and he (client) confirmed that he was healed and was grateful.
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Madzibaba Tanya said he had been promised US$15 000 but was surprised to be given US$100 instead of the agreed fee.
He said he needed US$5 000 so that he could find faith healers to heal him as he is now sick and also to be delivered from the alien spirit.
Madzibaba Tanya said that each time “I visit other churches I am told they are seeing death ahead of me due to the spirit which came upon me.”
However, Madzibaba Steven disputed the allegations, accusing his erstwhile friend of unspecified action. He said:
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I have issues with this man. We used to pray together before I left him over his conduct of getting drunk whilst at the shrine.
He would also sleep with married women in the bushes, so he is trying to tarnish my image so that my church collapses. He is lying.
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<h4>More: <a href="https://www.hmetro.co.zw/madzibaba-eats-human-waste/">H-Metro</a></h4>

Prophet Drinks Client's Urine During Healing Session

A Nyanga woman suspected to be a witch was Saturday night caught stark naked at a neighbour’s homestead in Sedze Village in Nyanga.
Mavis Nyambuya, who was accompanied by her two-year-old nephew who was also naked, was found wandering the homestead of her would-be victim, Memory Mahowa.
The Weekender learnt that Mahowa sought the assistance of self-confessed Mutare-based spiritual healer, Madzibaba Stephen Nzira to protect her homestead from merchants of the underworld, in a practice loosely known as ‘kuisa munamato’.
Madzibaba Nzira confirmed the incident and told The Weekender that Mahowa sought his services after her children began experiencing weird happenings such as waking up with strange markings on their hands. Madzibaba Nzira said:
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It was a clear case of witchcraft. I did not disclose to them that their neighbour was behind these strange happenings.
I gave her some water to sprinkle around her house among other instructions. This was to act as a ‘fireguard’ from unwelcomed visitors like Nyambuya.
When Nyambuya was trapped, she was in the company of her two-year-old nephew whom I believe was being initiated into the practice. The child also had some marks on her hand.
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The terrified and cornered Nyambuya screamed for help attracting a huge crowd that demanded for instant justice.
The police’s swift reaction saved her.
A recorded video of Nyambuya begging for forgiveness and crying while seated on the ground with the young girl has gone viral on social media platforms. She is heard pleading: 

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People are praying.
This place is holy. I am feeling hot. I am sorry about this. Please forgive me. My other colleagues have escaped. 

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Villagers expressed shock at Nyambuya’s move to recruit a young child into the witchcraft world.
Acting Chief Saunyama, said although he was yet to get finer details of the matter, he would summon Nyambuya to his court.
He said that Nyambuya will have to pay a fine of not less than three beasts if found guilty and she also faces banishment. 
Popular Nyanga exorcist and traditional healer, Shingirai Mukotsanjera on Tuesday said that was pure witchcraft and this child was being initiated into witchcraft. 
More: <a href="https://www.manicapost.co.zw/witch-caught-red-handed-2/">Manica Post</a>

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