Religion
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Israel starts religious war in Jerusalem
The Embassy of the State of Palestine in Harare condemns in the strongest terms the Israeli police’s illegal invasion of Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem’s Old City to brutally attack using tear gases and rubber-coated bullets on hundreds of peaceful Palestinian worshippers who were holding an all-night Ramadan prayer vigil at the Muslim holy compound. Over…
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Budding Kadoma Gospel Artiste Releases Debut Video
By Ronnie Chisamba An upcoming gospel musician from the gold-mining city of Kadoma recently unpacked his debut music video on YouTube and other social media platforms. Nyasha Makavani (26) marked his entry into the gospel music arena when he released Ngatimukudzei Mwari – literally translated means let us praise The Lord – on the 23rd…
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Declaration of Peace and Cessation of War’s 7th annual commemoration held
Under the theme “Institutional Peace: Strengthening Communication to Build Trust,” an international peace NGO, Heavenly Culture, World Peace, Restoration of Light (HWPL), holds its 7th Annual Commemoration of the Declaration of Peace and Cessation of War (DPCW) from March 14th to 19th in 41 countries from Africa, Europe, North America, and Asia. “This declaration, which is made…
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Pan African Parliament’s Chief Charumbira urges a transformative Ramadan
HE Hon Chief Fortune Charumbira, the President of the Pan African Parliament (PAP) conveyed the continental legislative body’s wishes as from Thursday 23rd March 2023 (today) as the Muslim world begins observing the holy month of Ramadhan. During Ramadan, Muslims across the world will observe fasting for a whole month. “On this sacred occasion, I,…
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Council for Churches in Africa reaches out to Pan African Parliament
As a Christian organisation with a continental presence, the Council of Churches in Africa (CCA) in Africa has reached out to the Pan Africa Parliament with a view of forging synergies to entrench religious and cultural practices that promote harmony, peace, and unity. Speaking to Spiked Online Media soon after meeting Hon Senator Chief Fortune…
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Chief Risenga gets Council for Churches in Africa Ecumenical Honorary Award
The Council for Churches in Africa (CCA) held the Ecumenical Honorary Awards Ceremony where they honoured African luminaries including Chief Phineas Magezi Risenga of Venda in South Africa. The honour was accorded to several leaders who contributed to the transformation of societies throughout Africa. The awards were presented by Archbishop dr. Rocky Moyo with vast…
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Apostolic Leader warns against child marriages
By Nhau Mangirazi Apostolic Christian Council of Zimbabwe (ACCZ) leader Arch Bishop Tobias Zunguzira has warned other church members against early marriages that tear the social fabric in communities. Addressing scores of church members in the Magunje area at the weekend, Zunguzira called on better morale from leaders. He made the call during the mass…
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Apostolic Women Empowerment Trust key partner in health provision in Shurungwi
The National AIDS Council (NAC) and other stakeholders are in partnership with Apostolic Women Empowerment Trust (AWET) in programming meant to achieve positive health outcomes including reducing HIV in Shurugwi District in the Midlands Province. Addressing journalists on a media tour organised by the National AIDS Council at Chironde Rural Health Centre on Thursday last…
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Zimbabwe deepens solidarity with Palestine’s aspirations for freedom
The Zimbabwe Palestine Solidarity Council (ZPSC) on Friday successfully hosted a conference where various stakeholders reaffirmed their commitment to supporting Palestine against the apartheid Israeli regime that continues to curtail human rights and social justice for Palestinians. In his remarks during the conference, HE Tamer Almassri, the Ambassador of Palestine to Zimbabwe appreciated the immense…
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HWPL Peace Monument unveiled at a Johannesburg primary school
On February 3, 2023, the unveiling ceremony of the HWPL Peace Monument was held at Chief Luthuli Primary in Ekurhuleni, Johannesburg East, South Africa. Around 120 people attended, including Councillor Sarah Mnisi, members of the Ekurhuleni Education District, department heads, students, and community members. The peace monument was inaugurated with joint efforts from Heavenly Culture,…
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Peace transcends religious boundaries: PAP President at OIC Conference
The message of unity that has characterised the Pan-African Parliament (PAP) since the election of the new leadership in June 2022 was taken to the global stage when H.E. Chief Fortune Z. Charumbira addressed the 17th Session of the Parliamentary Union of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Member States Conference (PUIC) as the Guest of Honour.…
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Petronella Mukanganwa: New gospel star shining from the east
By Clayton Masekesa MUTARE – Talented gospel artiste Patronella Mukanganwa has released an album called Murapi Aripano that features gospel music heavyweight, Togarepi Chivaviro whose theme is to win souls through praise and worship. The debut album was released early this month and it carries four calming and heartening songs that are set to…
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Nyamvura launches Spontaneous Worship Sessions
By Ronnie Chisamba Upcoming gospel artiste, Leon Nyamvura – aka Minister Leon Nyamvura – has launched online spontaneous worship sessions in a bid to address the needs of believers from all walks of life. initially, the sessions will be held monthly. The Kadoma-based singer will also attend to Christians through one on one sessions after…
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Mandatory law on corporate social responsibility initiative pertinent: Chief Makumbe
By Wellington Zimbowa There is a pertinent need for a law that forces companies to step up on corporate social responsibility for them to undertake business, Chief Makumbe from Buhera, who also represents Manicaland chiefs in the senate has said. The maverick who wants to take the issue up with the senate revealed this when…
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Benedict XVI, first pope to resign in 600 years, dies at 95
By Nicole Winfield VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, the shy German theologian who tried to reawaken Christianity in a secularized Europe but will forever be remembered as the first pontiff in 600 years to resign from the job, died Saturday. He was 95. Benedict stunned the world on Feb. 11, 2013, when he…
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Pastor Dr. Lovemore Jeremani launches book about marriage
By Chimeno Azriel Harare-based author and pastor, Lovemore Jeremani, is set to launch his new book about marriage which is called Honey in the Hive today Saturday the 26th of November 2022 at Avondale Church of the Nazarene near Belgravia Shops starting at 1200hrs. Speaking to this publication in an interview, Dr. Jeremani said he…
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PAP, church partnership promotes regional integration and stimulates development
The Pan African Parliament (PAP) recognises the important role that the church plays in addressing conflicts in pursuit of promoting peace and development. Addressing a gathering of thousands of Zion Christian Church (ZCC) members led by Bishop Dr. Nehemiah Mutendi in Rayton, Pretoria in South Africa today, Hon Chief Fortune Charumbira, the President of the…
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PAP joins progressive forces denouncing sanctions against Zimbabwe
The Pan-African Parliament (PAP) is among the progressive forces denouncing the illegal sanctions imposed on the Republic of Zimbabwe by some western countries. The 25th of October is now known as the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Anti-Sanctions Day. In a speech read on his behalf today by Vice President Constantino Chiwenga, President Mnangagwa paid…
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HWPL celebrates International Peace Day
On September 22nd, Heavenly Culture, World Peace, Restoration of Light (HWPL) hosted the eighth Anniversary of the September 18th HWPL World Peace Summit at the Table Bay Hotel in Cape Town, South Africa. The event was held under the theme “Building a Culture of Peace as Global Citizens”. Over 500 participants joined the hybrid event…
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Church calls for political tolerance
By Nhau Mangirazi HURUNGWE – United Apostolic Faith Church Arch Bishop Busani Sibanda has called on political party supporters to be tolerant ahead of next year’s general elections. Speaking in an interview during the Women’s Conference at Kasimure Business Centre last weekend, Sibanda called on voters’ rights to be respected. Kasimure is within Hurungwe…
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Let’s fight ‘diabolic’ GBV, drug abuse
By Nhau Mangirazi HURUNGWE – Christians have been challenged to fight gender-based violence (GBV), and drug and substance abuse that is ‘diabolical’ and against uniting families, and communities. United Apostolic Faith Church Archbishop Busani Sibanda made the remarks during a women’s conference at Kasimure business centre, Hurungwe East at the weekend. Sibanda said gender-based violence…
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First Lady rallies the church to promote peace for national development
By Elvis Dumba Domboshava – First Lady Dr. Auxilia Mnangagwa has called upon the church to be at the forefront of peaceful national development programmes. She also called upon the church to join in the fight against drug abuse by young people. In her message to church members of Johane Masowe Wechishanu Church in Domboshava…
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Churches hailed for promoting gender equality and equity
The Minister of Women’s Affairs, Hon Sithembiso Nyoni has commended an interdenominational organisation, Council for Churches in Africa (CCA) for leading various initiatives that promote gender equity and equality. She was the guest speaker at CCA’s National Women’s Conference in Kwekwe on Friday. Addressing hundreds of women drawn from the country’s 10 provinces, Minister Nyoni…
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NetOne launches Rumbidzo-Khulekani platform for Gospel Music
Leading state-owned mobile telephony company NetOne has launched the Rumbidzo-Khulekani platform, an entertainment service that is meant to captivate the mass market with a variety of religious content available to all denominations. NetOne Chief Executive Officer, Mr Raphael Mushanawani, in an announcement during the launch, said the service requires a user to download the APP…
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All set for Saba’s “I am favoured” album launch
By Herzel Mushayabasa Gospel artist, Sabastian Magacha is set to launch his 7th album on the 20th of August this year at the Harare International Conference Centre(HICC). The album titled I am Favored comes at a time when his fans have been complaining of being starved musically by the Bhosvo hitmaker and it seems like…
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National heroes an inspiration to conquer life challenges
By Gerald Chinogara Last week Zimbabwe celebrated the Heroes holiday, a public holiday observed on the second Monday in August each year; a day of remembrance to commemorate the commitment to the struggle for Independence, which got me reflecting that living in a time of unprecedented challenges, overwhelming complexity and unparalleled volatility, our world…
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Musician Chiyedza Chipiro to launch second album this month
By Chimeno Azriel Uprising Kadoma-based gospel diva Chiyedza Chipiro is set to launch her second Gospel album this August in Kadoma. In an interview, the musician said the album launch is set to take place on the 20th of August 2022 at Anglican Church Hall in Kadoma where she will be supported by various other…
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The interplay between the church, HIV and AIDS response
By Rebecca Munetsi ‘Our church is very big. We have around one thousand and five hundred people coming every Sunday to pray and worship, getting healing and miracles, says a Pastor from a local church. I was born in the church, married in the church and now I am a granny. The church is important…
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Bishops express support for ‘Anglican Congress’ meeting in the Global South
Bishops call for the prioritisation of marginalised Anglican voices Watch the Plenary session on Anglican Unity here Full text of Lambeth Calls document here Bishops at the Lambeth Conference have agreed to explore the possibility of holding a worldwide ‘Anglican Congress’ – for the first time in more than 60 years. Such a gathering, which…
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The Archbishop of Canterbury’s first keynote address to the Lambeth Conference
By the Archbishop of Canterbury My prayer for this Conference is very simple. It is that everyone here, whoever you are, wherever you’ve come from, and whatever hopes and fears you may bring with you, may leave with a greater desire for friendship with Jesus Christ. To desire Jesus is to desire God. To…
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Rabat hosts 21st Annual Conference of IASIA
Rabat, Capital of African Culture and Culture in the Islamic World Hosts the 21st Annual Conference of the International Association of Schools and Institutes of Administration (IASIA) Under the High Patronage of HIS MAJESTY KING MOHAMMED VI – May Assist Him The Mohammed V University of Rabat, the Communal Council of the City of…
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New lease of life for known Karoi-based mentally-challenged woman
By Own Correspondent A mentally-challenged woman in Karoi who was a street vagrant has been given new hope in life by a popular prophet. The Bright Light Prophetic Deliverance Ministries founder Prophet Bright Chikomo prayed for one Vimbai Mawoneke who is mentally challenged, homeless, and survives on selling wares on the streets in Karoi. She…
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Turkey commemorates 15th July 2016 Coup Attempt: condemns terrorism
By His Excellency Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye On the evening of July 15, 2016, the “Fethullahist Terrorist Organization” (FETO) launched a bloody coup attempt against the people and the government of my country. Their aim was to establish a radical, fundamentalist regime, loyal only to their ringleader…
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Zimbabwe Council of Churches (ZCC) elects new leadership
The Zimbabwe Council of Churches through the General Assembly has elected Bishop I. Makumbe as the new President and Bishop K. Sibanda as the new Vice President of the Council. The elections were part of the critical governance processes of the ZCC General Assembly which was held from the 6th to the 9th of July…
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Islamic Hilaal TV launches on DStv
DStv has launched a brand-New Islamic channel called, Hilaal TV, is available on channel 347 and on all bouquets . Liz Dziva, Publicity and Public Relations Manager for MultiChoice Zimbabwe said Hilaal TV is set to deliver the highest quality of Islamic content to DStv subscribers, packed with spiritual and lifestyle content specifically aimed at uplifting…
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Rising Gospel diva unfazed by music competition
By Tafadzwa Muranganwa Former Mathias Mhere’s backing vocalist, Talent Chigwanha says she is determined to carve a niche in gospel music despite the fierce competition in the genre. Speaking to this publication, Talent Chigwana who is revelling in her new album, Nyasha Ndadziona, said she is ready to fight for her place in the gospel…
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Sungura and Zimdancehall Clash At Prophet Chikomo Birthday Bash
By Arts Correspondent Norton-based prominent cleric, Brighton Chikomo will celebrate his birthday with an ‘unusual’ lineup of Sungura and ZimDancehall musicians. The prophet who grabbed headlines for using honey to heal said preparations for his birthday on the 9th of July are at an advanced stage and this year he has decided to court Sungura…
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Chiyangwa urges churches to complement government initiatives
By Elvis Dumba Manjenjenje, Zvimba – The church has been urged to complement various government efforts set up to improve community livelihoods as the country moves to attain a middle-income economy by the year 2030. The call was made by Zvimba South Member of the House of Assembly, Dr. Philip Chiyangwa. Speaking as the guest…
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Toes and riches saga: Sekuru Banda urges youths to work hard
Zimbabwe’s most trusted traditional healer, Sekuru Banda, touted to be among the richest and most famous traditional healers in the country, has castigated youths for believing that the sale of toes by some individuals brings wealth and urged youths to work hard. Sekuru Banda becomes the first traditional healer in Zimbabwe to rubbish the acts…
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Kadoma Gospel Group on a countrywide musical tour
By Chimeno Azriel The Kadoma Interdenominational Gospel Group has begun the Nation Gospel Musical Tour as they try to preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ through music. The Kadoma-based gospel ensemble is riding high with their album HYMNCHO which is mainly composed of hymns and is going to tour the cities and towns starting with…
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Heart-wrenching play highlights girl child, women’s abuse
By Tafadzwa Muranganwa A local play that premiered on Thursday at Jasen Mphepo Little Theatre details the complexity of girls’ and women’s abuse and how it has far-reaching consequences. The 3-day play ‘Maimbodeyi’ was written and directed by Tafadzwa Bob Mutumbi and ends this Saturday (today). The production features a star-studded cast that includes Karen…
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Beer imbibers form own church in Bindura
By Lloyd Rabaya In what might seem an unorthodox development, a group of Bindura imbibers has resorted to forming their own church after other churches gifted them nothing but bigotry. The church, which allows congregants to bring their alcohol to worship centres but to consume it after the service, has since reached a membership of…
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Indigenous churches wrangles: Leaders urged to craft succession plans
By Tafadzwa Muranganwa Most indigenous churches have of late been embroiled in church leadership wrangles and this can only stop if succession policies are put in place, Council for Churches in Africa president believes. According to CCA president, Bishop Dr. Rocky Moyo, the only way to deal with the raging fights for leadership of churches…
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Shincheonji Church: End war and uphold peace
More than 2,345 verified civilian casualties – including 177 innocent children – suffered in Russia’s attack on Ukraine. The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights believes the real death toll may be much higher. This ‘senseless war’ has left many baffled as to why the idea of peace and safety…
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Apostle Ackim Mwanza’s prophetic deliverance and miracles bring life breakthroughs
Popular Chitungwiza-based Apostle Ackim Mwanza is shaking the world with his accurate prophecies accompanied by amazing deliverances and miracles. The young, charismatic Man of God leads the House of Deliverance International Ministries which is just six years old but has taken Chitungwiza and the entire world by storm as the Lord uses him as a…