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 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Chipinge bus disaster: PAZ calls for enhanced safety

Following the accident at Jopa in Chipinge that claimed the lives of 35 members of the Zion Christian Church who were travelling to Mbungo in Bikita for Easter commemorations, the Passenger Association of Zimbabwe (PAZ) is encouraging religious groupings and the nation at large to strengthen safety measurements in the transport sector. “As PAZ, we…

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Pastors Unite as One for the sake of God’s Kingdom

On Saturday morning 2 April 2022 more than 1500 church leaders and pastors from various churches, denominations, languages, and nations who established Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) with Shincheonji Church of Jesus, joined together for a special global conference.   “Conference for Pastors in Partnership with Shincheonji Church” was hosted by Shincheonji chairman, Mr Man-Hee Lee,…

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