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Trouble rains down on Magaya
In a ruling delivered last week, High Court judge Maxwell Takuva castigated Magaya’s conduct, saying it was at odds with the scriptures he professes to uphold as a man of God.
By Staff Reporter
Feb. 22, 2026
Gender Commission interviewed my enemies: Magaya
Magaya told the court, while testifying for his application for referral to the Constitutional Court on Thursday that the said complainants are not vulnerable witnesses.
By Desmond Chingarande
Feb. 21, 2026
Drama unfolds in Magaya rape trial
It has also emerged that the State has been preventing her from seeing her family lawyer, while police reportedly tracked the legal representative over unverified claims.
By Desmond Chingarande
Feb. 17, 2026
Magaya wants open gallery for rape trial
PHD Ministries leader Walter Magaya’s rape trial opened on Friday with his lawyer, Admire Rubaya, opposing the State’s application to have the matter heard in the Victim Friendly Unit (VFU)
By Desmond Chingarande
Feb. 17, 2026
Magaya fights VFU hearing as court backs State in rape trial
Rubaya immediately signalled plans to seek referral to the Constitutional Court, arguing Magaya’s rights were being infringed, and requested time to file a written application.
By Desmond Chingarande
Feb. 16, 2026
Empire 263 returns for 2026 Valentine’s spectacle
This year’s competition features contestants drawn from Harare, Bulawayo, Masvingo, Norton, and Chinhoyi. Organisers say audiences should expect creativity, confidence, and strong stage presence.
By Tendai Sauta
Feb. 13, 2026
Magaya granted US$3,000 bail on latest rape charges
The State alleges that the self-proclaimed prophet forced himself on one of his congregants, who was part of a marketing team promoting his book, Proceeding in Pain.
By Trevor Mutsvairo
Feb. 5, 2026
Magistrate dismisses Magaya’s application
HARARE magistrate Francis Mapfumo has dismissed PHD Ministries leader Walter Magaya’s application for refusal of further remand.
By Staff Reporter
Jan. 28, 2026
Magaya back in remand prison after fresh rape arrest
He was arrested by detectives soon after he made an application for refusal of further remand on rape allegations before Harare magistrate Jessie Kufa.
By Trevor Mutsvairo
Jan. 26, 2026
