Johanne Marange devotees gather amid cholera deaths

The government restricted public gatherings and food vending while monitoring burials in Marange and other parts of the country affected by the diarrhoeal disease.
By Kenneth Nyangani Dec. 24, 2023

News in depth: Apostolic sects under the spotlight as cholera outbreak ravages rural Buhera

According to the report, 41 districts across the country have reported the outbreak, with Buhera and Gutu recording the highest numbers.
By Kennedy Nyavaya Oct. 22, 2023

Church nominates Zanu PF candidate for Mutare West

The candidate is reportedly very close to new church leader Nimrod who replaced St Noah Taguta Momberume.
By Kenneth Nyangani Jul. 26, 2023

Mnangagwa wants to rule forever

Mnangagwa was addressing thousands of Johane Marange apostolic sect members in Marange attending the church’s annual Passover, which started on July 1.
By Kenneth Nyangani and Sydney Kawadza Jul. 16, 2023

ED takes campaign crusade to Marange

The apostolic sect members are gathered in Marange for their annual Passover, which started on July 1 and is expected to end today.
By Kenneth Nyangani Jul. 15, 2023

Measles kills 750 children: Report

Children aged between six months and five years were the worst affected.
By Sharon Buwerimwe Mar. 30, 2023

Rituals rock Johanne Marange sect succession

Divisions in the sect started early this year following the death of Noah Taguta who had succeeded the late founder, Johanne Muchabaya Momberume.
By Kenneth Nyangani Dec. 19, 2022

Marange’s grave tampered with as sect fight rages on

The late sect leader’s family members are fighting to control one of the country’s largest apostolic sects.
By Kenneth Nyangani Dec. 6, 2022