News & Updates
“LONG LIVE AFRICA UNIVERSITY”
Abigail Mvududu (Zimbabwe East Annual Conference Communicator) Africa University in Mutare was a hive of activity at the weekend when the university celebrated its 25th anniversary. “Long Live Africa University”was the clarion call made by the bishop of the Zimbabwe...
Zimbabwe Ready for two Episcopal Areas by 2020
Taurai Emmanuel Maforo (Rev) – Cabinet Reporter “Zimbabwe is more than ready for two Episcopal Areas by 2020…and I do not anticipate any other way” said Bishop Eben Kanukayi Nhiwatiwa at the recently held Zimbabwe Episcopal Area cabinet meeting held in Mutare, “…and...
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT TB
Tuberculosis (TB) is one of the top 10 causes of death worldwide. According to WHO, in 2015, 10.4 million people fell ill with TB and 1.8 million died from the disease (including 0.4 million among people with HIV). Over 95% of TB deaths occur in low- and middle-income...
Church Propels HIV and AIDS Drive
HARARE (ZIMBABWE) - The group of women listens attentively as the workshop facilitator talks. A gasp, a murmur, and at times, applause, can be heard. For the past five days, the group has learned a lot, and even had the opportunity to discuss issues previously viewed...
Summit addresses technology barriers for African women
By Priscilla Muzerengwa Oct. 5, 2016 | ACCRA, Ghana (UMNS) The United Methodist Church participated in the inaugural African Summit on Women and Girls in Technology, held Sept. 13-14 in Accra, Ghana. The summit drew nearly 150 digital equality advocates from across...
HED Celebrates DS Bonga’s Birthday
By Ranganai Tinashe Dzotizei The Harare East District joined the Bonga family in celebrating the birthday of District Superintendent Rev Joseph Bonga at Tafara circuit on August 30. All the district’s 18 circuits were fully represented at the colourful occasion to...
HATFIELD ARE HARARE EAST MUMC MUSIC CHAMPS
By Ranganai Dzotizei Hosts Hatfield MUMC made territorial advantage count twice as they ensured a clean sweep of top honours at the Harare East District MUMC Music festivals held on Saturday. They will lead the Harare East Choirs to ZEAC MUMC Festivals on Saturday 8...
Disposable diapers create environmental hazard in Zimbabwe
By Taurai Emmanuel Maforo Aug. 26, 2016 | MUREWA, Zimbabwe (UMNS) An item meant to offer convenience to new parents has turned into an environmental headache in Zimbabwe. As people have adopted the use of diapers as an alternative to napkins, or cloth diapers, used...
Zimbabwe churches find cash alternatives for giving
By Priscilla Muzerengwa July 19, 2016 | HARARE, Zimbabwe (UMNS) Churches in Zimbabwe are making an effort to open easy means of giving using technology. Church members can now give offerings, tithes and harvest giving using credit cards and mobile money transfer....