High Court stays Magaya rape trial
The trial which has been stopped involves four complainants and the one which was being heard before Chivasa.
By Desmond Chingarande
Mar. 14, 2026
All eyes on Chahwanda Stadium
That big victory was a 5-0 demolition of Dynamos in last weekend’s Castle Lager Challenge Cup—a result that served as a brutal reminder of Scottland's pedigree.
By Henry Mhara
Mar. 8, 2026
Prophet Magaya’s kingdom crumbles under mounting debt and legal troubles
Magaya had pledged to register a first-ranking mortgage over his Yadah Hotel properties as security but never did so, nor did he repay any portion of the loan .
By Nqobani Ndlovu
Mar. 1, 2026
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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
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
