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The Apostolic Faith Mission of Zimbabwe (AFMOZ), which broke away from the Apostolic Faith Mission in Zimbabwe a few years ago, is facing a potential split due to clashes between church elders over its constitution, reported <a href="https://www.hmetro.co.zw/chiangwa-led-afm-church-heads-for-split/">H-Metro</a>.
This comes after the church’s president, Reverend Cossum Chiangwa, allegedly amended the constitution without involving other elders in an attempt to remain in power.
The report said the AFM constitution calls for elections every three years to elect a new president and deputy president from among senior pastors.
Chiangwa has been accused by concerned pastors of not paving the way for elections and not adhering to the constitution.
Reports claim that Chiangwa’s tenure has lapsed and he has exceeded the 65-year age cap for one to preside over the church, under its constitution.
On Saturday, Mid North Province members reportedly clashed at a meeting as they tried to find common ground to avoid a possible split in Kadoma.
The resolutions of a meeting held by the Mid North Province dated 24 October, copied to Rev Chiangwa and Rev Mathe, read in part:
<blockquote>
As concerned pastors, we feel we are being undermined by the chairman, Rev C Chiangwa, Rev Mathe and Pastor Gutura.
We feel we cannot work in harmony with Rev Mathe and Pastor Gutura unless and until you come and resolve our differences.
We feel a fellowship that commenced at 10 AM to 2 PM on October 23 with Rev Chiangwa, Rev Muhamba, Rev Mutikanhi and all pastors, did not address our concerns objectively, hence it left us more divided than before.
Yet we had hope that our concerns would be heard, but this was far from our hope. We pray that as the executive, you shall be able to help us resolve this long overdue problem.
We are sincerely writing this letter with pain because of what we have been going through since 2019.
</blockquote>
More: <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/">Pindula News</a>

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Breakaway AFM Church Faces Potential Split

The <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Apostolic_Faith_Mission_in_Zimbabwe">Apostolic Faith Mission in Zimbabwe (AFM)</a> has resolved to hold all its National Conferences as per the Church’s calendar of events.
Earlier this week, AFM leadership notified congregants that the Youth Conference that was scheduled to be held at Rufaro Conference Centre in Masvingo in April had been postponed due to financial constraints.
But in another notice issued on Wednesday, 01 March 2023, AFM president Amon Madawo said the church will launch fundraising initiatives to ensure that all National Conferences go ahead as scheduled. He said:
<blockquote>
We are glad to advise that… following intensive engagements and arrangements made by the Church Leadership and its departments on the state of the church and… following discussions on sustainable fund-raising initiatives…
The National Executive Board has reconsidered its decision and all National Conferences will go ahead as per the Church’s calendar of events.
Details on how our conferences and fundraising will proceed will be communicated by the National Management Committee and the relevant departments.
All church members are encouraged to participate in the fundraising initiatives and to attend the conferences for our spiritual fellowship.
</blockquote>
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AFM In Zimbabwe Reverses Decision To Postpone Youth Conference

The Apostolic Faith Mission (AFM) in Zimbabwe Domboramwari Assembly Sunday service degenerated into chaos yesterday after congregants blocked the introduction of a new resident pastor.
<a href="https://www.hmetro.co.zw/congregants-disrupt-church-service-force-pastor-to-leave-pulpit/">H-Metro</a> reported that a provincial church leader, identified as Pastor Hungwe, was heckled by church members and told to leave the pulpit while introducing the new pastor.
Irate church members waved placards written, “We want Chazika”, “Leave politics to politicians, kana vafundisi venyu vasina mabasa, ngavatsvage mabasa”.
Pastor Hungwe preached briefly before announcing that he had been sent to introduce a new resident pastor.
He said the incumbent, Pastor Pride Chazika, had been reassigned to the Stoneridge Assembly. Said Pastor Hungwe:
<blockquote>
We serve a God of seasons. Today I have come to announce a message from the provincial headquarters about a new pastor who will take you through this season.
</blockquote>
Some people believed to have been hired to disturb the announcement then disrupted the announcement and confronted Pastor Hungwe and forced him to leave the pulpit.
They waved placards and chanted words of protest, demanding that Pastor Chazika be retained.
The Domboramwari Assembly chairperson called for order to give Pastor Hungwe a chance to respond to the congregants’ demands. He said:
<blockquote>
Thank you for understanding. As children of God, since we are of the same faith and church, I have heard your message and I will take it as it is to the province.
I cannot say it is good or bad, but I will present it to the provincial leadership as it is that you do not want Pastor Chazika to be removed from this assembly.
</blockquote>
The new pastor and his wife, who were awaiting to be presented to the church, walked away as congregants continued to protest.
A senior church member claimed that Pastor Chazika was being persecuted. Said the congregant:
It doesn’t mean that we are against you, but the church leadership failed to address the matter of Pastor Chazika.
<blockquote>
Pastor Chazika has been reassigned to Stoneridge, not as a routine change, but as punishment for reprimanding one of the church board members’ wife for misbehaving at a meeting in Masvingo.
He was humiliated last Tuesday over this and forced to pack his belongings. He cried as he was not even allowed to say goodbye to his flock. That is unacceptable, musatambe nesu muchidaro.
Pastor Chazika has been with us for two years only and another pastor was also removed from here for preaching the true gospel and calling a spade a spade.
If we continue to allow leadership to treat people and junior pastors in this manner, we will also be held accountable for not defending their rights and instead siding with lies.
</blockquote>
Pastor Hungwe told the Assembly that he will return with the provincial leadership’s decision next Sunday.

AFM Congregants Heckle Pastor, Force Him To Leave Pulpit

Harare mayor, His Worship Councillor Jacob Mafume, says the City of Harare needs new water sources to be able to provide adequate water for its residents.
Addressing congregants at the Apostolic Faith Mission (AFM) in Zimbabwe Greater Harare Conference underway at Glamis Arena, Harare, Mafume said Harare City Council has plans to avail refuse collection trucks for every ward to deal with the problem of litter.
Listen to the audio below for more:

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LISTEN: Harare Mayor Addresses Service Delivery Concerns At AFM Church Conference

The president of the Apostolic Faith Mission (AFM) in Zimbabwe, Bishop Amon Dubie Madawo, has demanded the unconditional removal of sanctions imposed on Zimbabwe by the United States and its allies arguing that the economic restrictions are hurting ordinary people.
James O’Brien, the U.S. State Department’s sanctions coordinator, <a href="https://zero.pindula.co.zw/us-official-blames-zimbabwes-economic-decline-on-corruption-not-sanctions/">recently said Zimbabwe’s economic decline was caused by corruption and bad economic policies, and not by sanctions.</a>
He said the U.S.and other Western nations imposed sanctions on Zimbabwe in response to election rigging and human rights abuses.
But speaking during an interview with <a href="https://www.manicapost.co.zw/sanctions-must-go-afm-president/">The Manica Post</a>, Madawo said sanctions are a form of punishment imposed on Zimbabwe after Harare embarked on the land reform programme to redistribute national resources equitably. Madawo said:
<blockquote>
The church, as an agent, can comment on anything. It has its own voice on this sanctions story because they are affecting the generality of Zimbabweans.
They are an albatross around the neck of Christians and the generality of the population.
There is misinformation that the sanctions are targeted at certain individuals, yet their debilitating impact is affecting all of us. They are affecting the whole nation.
Their victims are innocent people whom we preach to every day and these are people who are not in decision-making positions.
These sanctions are not helping but hurting the people of Zimbabwe. Our country and economy could be doing much better without them.
We cannot secure credit lines and foreign direct investments as a result of these sanctions, meaning they are stifling economic growth.
As church leaders, we are saying the sanctions imposed on Zimbabwe must be removed.
It is not wrong for us to demand our liberty in terms of our land, economy and democratic space.
The people of Zimbabwe cannot be subjected to this kind of torture and suffering simply because they took back their land and corrected the racially-induced disproportionate distribution of national resources.
Zimbabwe is an independent nation that should attain its socio-economic self-actualisation. 
Historically, the land belonged to black people and it was taken away from us, so why should we be punished for correcting a historical injustice?
Why should we suffer for claiming back our land? These sanctions must be removed, they are not for any good to anyone.
</blockquote>

Sanctions Are Hurting Christians, Says AFM President

The Apostolic Faith Mission (AFM) in Zimbabwe will hold the Greater Harare Conference this weekend from Friday to Sunday.
Greater Harare is made up of AFM In Zimbabwe congregants from Harare, Chitungwiza and Mashonaland Central, Mashonaland East and Mashonaland West provinces.
Several top gospel artists, among them Mathias Mhere, Dorcas Moyo, Jonah Chivasa, Joyful Praise and the National Praise team, will perform at the event which will be held at Glamis Arena at the Exhibition Park.
AFM in Zimbabwe president Amon Madawo told <a href="https://www.herald.co.zw/top-gospel-acts-for-afm-conference/">The Herald</a> that the main aim of the conference is to bring healing and revival to the members of the church. He said:
<blockquote>
We have so far held Greater Manicaland, Greater Chivhu and Greater Bulawayo conferences.
March 2023 will see us holding Greater Midlands for all the congregants from Gokwe and surrounding areas and Midlands province at large.
The main thrust of these conferences is to bring part and parcel of healing and revival to the members of the AFM.
In addition, preparing the members and refocusing the church on her mission and mandate will be key.
Thus in addition brings the attention of the members to prepare for the second coming of Jesus Christ.
</blockquote>
Madawo said the Bishop of Pentecostal Assemblies who is also in the Evangelical Fellowship of Zimbabwe, Bishop Never Muparutsa, will be the guest speaker.
He said AFM has also invited other church bodies as well as Government officials, the Harare City mayor and captains of industry.
The theme of the conference, “Impacting the World Through the Gospel of the Kingdom” which was derived from Matthew 24 verses 11-14 and Acts 1:8.

Dorcas Moyo To Perform At AFM Greater Harare Conference

Warring Apostolic Faith Mission in Zimbabwe (AFM) factions led by Amon Madawo and Cossam Chiangwa have finally buried the hatchet after the latter received recognition from AFM International.
The two factions have agreed to co-exist but using separate names. The Madawo-led faction retains the name Apostolic Faith Mission in Zimbabwe while the Chiangwa-led church adopted the Apostolic Faith Mission of Zimbabwe name.
The battle to control AFM started in 2018, with the courts later ruling in favour of the Madawo-led faction which allowed it to take control of all church properties.
Speaking during an interview with <a href="https://www.sundaymail.co.zw/afm-factions-smoke-the-peace-pipe">The Sunday Mail</a> on Saturday, Chiangwa said he was happy following his faction’s acceptance by AFM International. He said:
<blockquote>
We are happy to say that we have been legitimised by the international body, as it means that we now have firm legal status.
Yes, we lost all properties and we have been worshipping in tents, but we are happy that we still have a large following.
We might not have buildings but we have had Jesus on our side, and it is the same Jesus who has now given us international recognition.
</blockquote>
He said international endorsement has proved that his faction was right in resisting changes to the AFM constitution. Said Chiangwa:
<blockquote>
Reverend Madawo is not a rival, but we did not agree on the amendment of the church’s constitution.
We felt that their stance did not comply with AFM International’s constitution and we have been vindicated.
</blockquote>
Madawo congratulated the Chiangwa-led Apostolic Faith Mission of Zimbabwe for getting international recognition. He said:
<blockquote>
AFM in Zimbabwe congratulates the other AFM of Zimbabwe for being accepted to the fellowship of AFM International.
Any decision that enhances and promotes the spread of the gospel of reconciliation and peace is accepted by our congregation.
We do not stand in the way of anyone being endorsed by AFM International.
</blockquote>
At the time of the split of the church in 2018, Madawo held the post of general secretary, while Chiangwa was vice president. Aspher Madziyire was the president.

AFM Factions Finally Make Peace As Madawo Congratulates Chiangwa

The Domboshava community is unhappy with an AFM pastor who erected a tent within the premises of a church building, from where he was evicted.
Reverend Alexio Gomani of the Cossam Chiangwa Apostolic Faith Mission of Zimbabwe (AFM) pitched a tent attached to Nyaure Apostolic Faith in Zimbabwe Assembly.
Gomani is protesting the Supreme Court ruling granted last year, in favour of the Amon Madawo-led reformist faction of the AFM church.
A villager from Shumba Village who spoke to H-Metro said they expect men of the cloth to be exemplary. He said:
<blockquote>
We are not happy with what Reverend Gomani is trying to teach our community.
He was evicted, according to law, but he went on to erect a tent attached to the church building, from where he was ordered to vacate sometime last year.
Conducting church services at the premises, where other people will be inside for another service, is wrong.
Whatever he will be teaching, or sharing in the name of God, is discord to us.
We are appealing to Reverend Chiangwa to address or guide Rev Gomani accordingly.
As a community, we expect church members to fight crime, and preach peace and true leadership for community development.
</blockquote>
Meanwhile, another Chiyangwa-linked pastor, Reverend Albert Chabvuta was recently ordered by the High Court to vacate the Tynwald AFM Assembly premises.
Chabvuta allegedly clashed with the assembly caretaker following the ruling. The matter is pending at Harare Magistrates’ Court.
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.hmetro.co.zw/evicted-pastor-digs-in/">H-Metro</a></h4>

Evicted AFM Pastor Pitches Tent Attached To Church Building

An Apostolic Faith Mission in Zimbabwe (AFM) pastor was on Sunday assaulted and stripped naked during a church service for allegedly sleeping with two blood sisters.
Pastor Grayton Sixpence (33) of AFM Sunningdale in Harare, had to be rushed into a vehicle naked after he was attacked by two women; Lebani Ncube and her unidentified sister.
Sixpence allegedly uses his Warren Park-rented room for bedding several female congregants.
Lebani told H-Metro that she decided to attack the pastor after she discovered that he was sleeping with her two daughters – Shylet (20), and Tatenda (18). She said:
<blockquote>
Akajaidzwa Pastor Sixpence. He has a record of bedding female congregants and has now done it to the wrong family.
He has been dating Tatenda and he went on to seduce her sister Shylet and the two admitted to being sexually abused by him.
Ndamuendera pachurch ipapo ndikamurova chaizvo ndikabvarura nguwo dzake dzose akazotiziswa nasenior pastor vakanomuisa kumba kwavo.
I could not let him continue to sexually abuse my daughters using the word of God, never.
He is free to lodge a police report against me if he so wishes.
The senior pastor took us for counselling and promised to deal with Sixpence.
</blockquote>
Sixpence refused to entertain H-Metro for his side of the story while Pastor Bhosha promised to give more details after consulting other church elders.
Sixpence was yet to be given an assembly to lead after graduating from the AFM-run Living Waters Bible College.
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.hmetro.co.zw/pastor-bashed-stripped-for-bedding-sisters/">H-Metro</a></h4>

AFM Pastor Assaulted During Church Service For Bedding Sisters

The president of the Apostolic Faith Mission (AFM) in Zimbabwe, Bishop Amon Madawo, says CCC leader Nelson Chamisa is not an ordained pastor of the church.
Madawo said Chamisa attended the Living Waters Theological Seminary, an AFM in Zimbabwe college, but did not seek ordination.
This comes after a purported AFM poster advertised Chamisa as one of the preachers at the church’s youth conference to run from 9 to 10 April.
It later emerged that the poster was photoshopped and the actual preacher on the original poster was one Reverend Musvubi. Said Madawo:
<blockquote>
AFM in Zimbabwe has nothing to do with what he (Chamisa) is doing. Nelson Chamisa is not an AFM In Zimbabwe pastor. He was never ordained as an AFM In Zimbabwe pastor.
He never sought ordination after he went to Living Waters Theological Seminary, an AFM in Zimbabwe college which trains all those who seek training regardless of their denominational affiliation.
Our AFM IN Zimbabwe National Youth Conference advertising poster was doctored by our erstwhile brothers to tarnish the good image of the church.
If you observe it very objectively you can see that it is photoshopped.
</blockquote>
Meanwhile, Madawo rejected claims that he told Chamisa to leave church issues alone and focus on politics.
He said Chamisa has even called him apologising for the photoshopped poster and expressed surprise that people were using his image to tarnish the good name of the church. Added Madawo:
<blockquote>
AFM is not an appendage of any political party.
</blockquote>
AFM has experienced factionalism over the years and the divisions culminated in the split of one of Zimbabwe’s largest and oldest Pentecostal churches in 2018 with one faction led by Madawo and the other by Cossam Chiangwa.
On 28 May 2021, the Supreme Court ruled that Madawo, and not Chiangwa, was the legitimate leader of AFM.
Chiangwa grudgingly accepted the judgment and went on to form a splinter organisation he named the AFM of Zimbabwe but the two factions have been fighting over the church’s properties dotted across the country ever since.
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.newzimbabwe.com/chamisa-sucked-into-afm-factional-fights/">New Zimbabwe</a></h4>

Chamisa Not An Ordained AFM Pastor - Bishop Madawo

The Apostolic Faith Mission in Zimbabwe (AFM) has implored church members and assemblies to desist from using the church logo to brand their merchandise.
In a circular addressed to all church members and copied to provincial secretaries/treasurers and the treasurer-general, the church’s secretariat said members and assemblies are not allowed to sell AFM branded merchandise without authorisation. Part of the memo reads:
<blockquote>
USAGE OF AFM IN ZIMBABWE LOGO AND PRODUCTION AND SALE OF AFM IN ZIMBABWE BRANDED MERCHANDISE
Greetings
The above subject refers
We are concerned with the unauthorized use of the church’s logo and the production of AFM in Zimbabwe branded merchandise for resale by members and assemblies in our provinces.
We are also concerned by the unauthorized use of AFM in Zimbabwe name and logo on social media especially on private and personal pages on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and other social media platforms.
In most of these instances, the users are accruing personal gains by the use of the church’s name and logo. We appreciate the love for our church. Sadly we have to kindly advise that the practise should stop forthwith.
Authorization should be sought and obtained for the use of the church’s name and logo through provincial secretaries and treasurers.
The production of any material will be allowed only if the Ladies Department and the Youth Department are unable to make and provide the merchandise required.
These are the only departments that are permitted to produce and sell church regalia and other merchandise and such items as hymn books.
We direct and instruct all our members, assemblies and provinces to contact these departments for all AFM in Zimbabwe merchandise that you may require. The contact persons are:
Pastor T. Muroyiwa 0719329277 Youth Department 
Elder L. Ndlovu 0772101342 Youth Department 
Mrs P. Katakwa 0777991543 Ladies Department 
Mrs F. Musasa 0772274051 Ladies Department
</blockquote>
<h4>More: <a href="https://news.pindula.co.zw/">Pindula News</a></h4>

AFM Bans Unauthorised Use Of Church Logo On Merchandise

The <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Apostolic_Faith_Mission_in_Zimbabwe">Apostolic Faith Mission in Zimbabwe</a> (AFM) led by Bishop <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Amon_Madawo">Amon Madawo</a> has been granted its application for services of the Sheriff of the High Court to evict the church’s former deputy president <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Cossam_Chiangwa">Cossam Chiangwa</a>, who now leads a rival church, Apostolic Faith Mission of Zimbabwe (AFM), from a property in Westgate, Harare.
The AFM’s lawyers, <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Mtetwa_and_Nyambirai_Legal_Practitioners">Mtetwa and Nyambirai Legal Practitioners</a> sought the services of the Sheriff of the High Court to implement the eviction of Chiangwa, and those claiming possession through him, from 696 New Ardlyn, Westgate.
On 10 November 2021, the High Court ordered Chiangwa to vacate the premises but he had stayed put, prompting AFM to seek the services of the Sheriff of the High Court. The order, dated 19 January 2022, read:
<blockquote>
WHEREAS Apostolic Faith Mission in Zimbabwe obtained an order in the High Court of Zimbabwe on 10 November 2021 against Cossam Chiangwa of No. 6 Kremio Drive, Marlborough, Harare ordering him and those claiming possession through him to be ejected from and out of 696 New Ardlyn, Westgate, Harare at present occupied by the said Cossam Chiangwa and those claiming possession through him.
NOW therefore you are required and directed to eject the said Cossam Chiangwa and all persons claiming through him, his goods and possessions from and out of all occupation and possession whatsoever of the said ground and/ or premises, and to leave the same, to the end that the said may peacefully enter into and possess the same, and for so doing this shall be your warrant.
And return you this writ with what you have done thereupon.
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</blockquote>
<h4>More: <a href="https://news.pindula.co.zw/">Pindula News</a></h4>

Chiangwa Faces Eviction From AFM Church Property In Westgate

The Apostolic Faith Mission (AFM) in Zimbabwe has accused some police officers from Marlborough police station in Harare of siding with a breakaway faction led by Reverend Cossam Chiyangwa.
This comes after the police allegedly sat on a docket of one of Chiangwa’s supporters, Thomas Gwatidzo, who fired shots at AFM Faith Alive Assembly in Westgate last month.
Chiangwa reportedly sent Gwatidzo, who is a deacon, and other men to try and wrestle the church from his rival, Reverend Amon Madawo and his followers.
Gwatidzo reportedly fired shots at a guard from a local company, who had been contracted by the legitimate leadership of the AFM led by Madawo to guard the church.
The Madawo camp is alleging that some police officers, especially the officer-in-charge at Marlborough, are unwilling to act on the matter.
But Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) national spokesperson, Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi, said both factions reported each other and the cases are in the hands of the National Prosecution Authority (NPA). Said Nyathi:
<blockquote>
You remember that there were two dockets as the factions counter reported each other.
One of the dockets is coming to court on 26 January next year, and the parties will be summoned.
However, the other one is still in the hands of the prosecution for further handling. It’s untrue that the police are sitting on the cases.
We want to appeal to the AFM people to do whatever they are doing lawfully. This is our message to the warring factions.
Police will not hesitate to arrest them if they do their things unlawfully.
</blockquote>
Madawo told The Sunday Mail that they are yet to receive an update from the police on the case since the day they reported the matter. He said:
<blockquote>
You can inquire about that from the officer-in-charge at Malborough police station. We made a report and there’s nothing we have heard since then.
</blockquote>
Chiangwa said he has nothing to do with the work of the police and was relaxed about the whole issue. He said:
<blockquote>
I have nothing to do with the police. I don’t work for the police. I only wait to be called since they are the ones who made a report to the police.
The church belongs to God. Why should I fight? God fights for himself.
I am relaxed at home and I have nothing to say to the police about their work.
</blockquote>
The shooting incident allegedly took place on 12 November around 1.46 AM, a few hours after Chiyangwa and his faction had lost another legal battle to the Madawo faction.
The High Court had ruled the previous day that the Chiangwa faction had to vacate the church’s Westgate property that they had forcibly taken over in October.
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.sundaymail.co.zw/afm-wrangle-sucks-in-police">The Sunday Mail</a></h4>

Police Sucked Into AFM Church Dispute

Apostolic Faith Mission (AFM) in Zimbabwe president Reverend Amon Dubie Madawo has approached the High Court seeking to evict eight pastors from properties owned by the church.
The pastors are Hosmani Manyame, Epworth Assembly, Alphonce Gonah (Glaudina Assembly), Abraham Mapfumo (Tsimerenyasha Assembly, Hurungwe), Simon Nyahwema (Chizinga Assembly, Mhondoro), Tawanda Chikwanda (Dondoshava, Mhondoro), Samson Saranavo (Beatrice Assembly), Mutambika Jack Mumba (Mbudzirume Assembly, Mhondoro) and Abraham Masamba (Southlea Park, Harare)
According to separate applications at the High Court, AFM claims the eight pastors were all dismissed in 2018 hence all ties with them must be cut.
Madawo’s application in respect of Manyame, the former pastor of AFM Epworth Assembly reads in part:
<blockquote>
I, the undersigned Amon Dubie Madawo do hereby make oath and state that I am the AFM in Zimbabwe’s president and in my capacity as such, I am authorized to depose to this founding affidavit.
This is an application to this Honourable Court for eviction of Hosmani Manyame and all those claiming occupation through him from AFM church’s premises being described as Stand 5194 Cornerstone, Epworth, Harare which premises the respondent is in unlawful occupation and possession of.
At all material times, the church was the owner and remains the owner of a mission house and church building at Stand 5194 Cornerstone, Epworth, Harare.
Manyame was once employed by the church as a pastor for the said assembly.
His occupation of the said premises was a result of him being an AFM pastor though he was subsequently dismissed as such in the year 2018.
</blockquote>
Madawo argued that Manyame and the other seven pastors are aligned to the church’s former vice president Cossam Chiangwa’s faction that lost in a recent Supreme Court battle that declared him a winner.
He claims the eight pastors have no basis to continue benefiting from the church’s properties.
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.hmetro.co.zw/madawo-targets-8-pastors/">H-Metro</a></h4>

AFM President, Amon Madawo, Targets 8 "Rebel" Pastors

An Apostolic Faith Mission (AFM) in Zimbabwe pastor aligned to the <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Cossam_Chiangwa">Cossam Chiangwa</a> faction, Panganai Makarichi, has won a High Court case where he was being sued by the Amon Madawo-led group for refusing to surrender a church vehicle.
Makarichi was expelled from the church following accusations of plotting a coup against Madawo, who was declared the legitimate leader of the church recently by the Supreme Court following an acrimonious split of one of Zimbabwe’s largest and oldest pentecostal churches.
In his application, Madawo had also sought to evict Makarichi from the church premises.
On Tuesday, High Court judge Justice Jacob Mafusire ruled in favour of Makarichi following a default judgment after Madawo’s faction failed to oppose his application for a declarator on time.
Justice Mafusire said Makarichi had been declared the legal owner of an Isuzu KB 330 double-cab vehicle.
However, the Madawo camp, through its elder Freddie Kabungaidze of Living Word Tabernacle Assembly, said it would appeal the High Court judgment.
Kabungaidze said the order was granted due to a technicality in favour of Makarichi. Said Kabungaidze:
<blockquote>
Respondent is not entitled to the declarator that he seeks in his application.
</blockquote>
Makarichi argued that he had sold his personal car to secure a deposit for the Isuzu truck.
He also argued that AFM Zimbabwe owed him outstanding salaries, adding that there was a standing resolution to give him the vehicle.
The battle to control AFM started in 2018 and has played out in the public for the past three years.
It resulted in the emergence of two rival camps, one led by Madawo and the other by Chiangwa.
The dispute between the two camps spilt into the Supreme Court after a group led by Chiangwa filed an appeal against a High Court order which gave Madawo’s faction blessings to lead the church.
The row over control of the church and its assets was sparked by the church’s council meeting held at Rufaro, Masvingo in 2018.
The meeting, as part of its resolutions, passed a vote of no confidence on the president of the church Reverend Aspher Madziyire.
The results of the council meeting saw leaders of both factions taking the matter to court.
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.newsday.co.zw/2021/11/afm-fights-chiangwa-pastor-wins-court-case/">NewsDay</a></h4>

AFM Fights: Expelled Chiangwa Pastor Wins Court Case

Gunshots rang at the <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Apostolic_Faith_Mission_in_Zimbabwe">Apostolic Faith Mission (AFM)</a> church in Marlborough on Thursday night as security guards hired by a group led by Reverend Cossam Chiangwa attempted to forcibly take control of the premises from the Reverend Amon Madawo-led group.
Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) spokesperson, Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi confirmed the incident, saying investigations are underway.
He said representatives of both church factions later made counter-reports to the police.
The Supreme Court recently upheld a High Court judgement which ruled against Chiangwa, in favour of Madawo, whom the courts recognise as the legitimate leader of the church.
Giving his church’s side of the story, board member in charge of security for Reverend Madawo’s camp, Reggies Nyandoro said:
<blockquote>
I received a call from one of the security details at church advising me that there were armed men outside the gate.
They wanted him to open the gate so they could guard the church because Pastor Chiangwa had engaged them to do so.
I advised the guard to alert his Control Office and to call ZRP Marlborough.
</blockquote>
He said after about 10 minutes the guard called him, advising that the armed men were now agitated and threatening to shoot him. Said Nyandoro:
<blockquote>
I asked him to put me on speakerphone and spoke to one of the gun-wielding men. I asked him his name and he refused to divulge it.
He shouted that they had been engaged by Reverend Chiangwa to guard his church and that I should ask the guard to open the gate.
He continued to insist on getting the gate opened and I asked our guard to terminate the call. I later heard that they fired gunshots.
</blockquote>
Contacted to give his side of the story on Saturday, Chiangwa referred questions to his deacon Thomas Gwatidzo who was at the scene of the incident. Gwatidzo said:
<blockquote>
The matter is currently under police investigation, so I do not want to give too much information that could jeopardise investigations or give ammunition to the other party (Reverend Madawo’s group).
I think it is best to leave the matter in the hands of the police for now. All I can say is that this is a small matter.
No one was harmed. I think you also understand that it is legal to fire warning shots if one is under attack.
</blockquote>
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.sundaymail.co.zw/shooting-at-afm">The Sunday Mail</a></h4>

AFM Factions Speak On The Shooting Incident At Marlborough Church

Divisions in the Apostolic Faith Mission (AFM) in Zimbabwe church took an ugly twist on Thursday night when security guards hired by one of the factions fired gunshots at the church’s premises in Marlborough.
Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi confirmed the incident, saying investigations are underway.
He said security guards hired by the church’s splinter group led by <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Cossam_Chiangwa">Reverend Cossam Chiangwa</a> fired gunshots at the <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Amon_Madawo">Reverend Amon Dubie Madawo</a>-led group in a bid to take over the house of worship by force.
This was despite a Supreme Court judgement which ruled against Reverend Chiangwa, in favour of Reverend Madawo, whom the courts recognise as the legitimate leader of the church.
An attempt by Chiangwa’s security men to take over control of the premises in the dead-of-night were thwarted by security guards aligned to Madawo, resulting in the shooting.
Asst Comm Nyathi said representatives of both church factions had made counter-reports to the police. He said:
<blockquote>
Police are investigating the matter. The problem started when the Chiangwa faction hired a security company (name supplied) to guard the premises in Marlborough and they found that there was another security company (name supplied) hired by the Madawo faction.
The Chiangwa security guards tried to enter the premises and they were dispersed by dogs.
After that, the Chiangwa faction’s security guards phoned their command section which deployed reinforcements. One of these reinforcements fired the shots.
The case of assault was reported to Marlborough Police Station by the Chiangwa guards and the Madawo faction’s security guards also made a counter-report of the shooting.
This is the case the police are investigating and all is emanating from the church fights.
</blockquote>
The battle to control AFM started in 2018 and has played out in the public for the past three years.
It resulted in the emergence of two rival camps, one led by Madawo and the other by Chiangwa.
The dispute between the two camps spilt into the Supreme Court after a group led by Chiangwa filed an appeal against a High Court order which gave Madawo’s faction blessings to lead the church.
The row over control of the church and its assets was sparked by the church’s council meeting held at Rufaro, Masvingo in 2018.
The meeting, as part of its resolutions, passed a vote of no confidence on the president of the church Reverend Aspher Madziyire.
The results of the council meeting saw leaders of both factions taking the matter to court.
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.sundaymail.co.zw/shooting-at-afm">The Sunday Mail</a></h4>

Shots Fired As AFM Faction Attempts Seizure Of Church Premises

One of the pioneer leaders of the Apostolic Faith Mission (AFM) of Southern and Central Africa, Elizabeth Sibanda has died, aged 79.
Sibanda succumbed to diabetes at a private clinic in Bulawayo on Thursday last week and will be buried on Wednesday at Lady Stanley Cemetery in Bulawayo.
The AFM of Southern and Central Africa was founded by Reverend <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Morgan_Sengwayo">Morgan Sengwayo</a> in 1955.
Sibanda’s daughter, Ordinance M’ckarm, described her late mother as a visionary church leader. She said:
<blockquote>
She was a dedicated church elder and leader who played a crucial role both in church and in our family.
My mother was a pillar of strength, a humble person full compassionate and a defender of the faith, who showed selfless dedication to the old-time religion.
She was a visionary church leader who had a spiritual calling to assist vulnerable groups.
She also advocated for the inclusion of youths and women and in church decision making processes.
</blockquote>
Sibanda together with her husband, Reverend Richard Sibanda were one of the pioneers who worked with Rev Sengwayo during the church’s formative years.
She was actively involved in the missionary trips dating back to the mid-1950s, which saw the church spreading its wings to the SADC region.
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.chronicle.co.zw/afm-pioneer-mrs-elizabeth-sibanda-has-died/">Chronicle</a></h4>

AFM Pioneer, Elizabeth Sibanda, Succumbs To Diabetes

The Apostolic Faith Mission (AFM) has warned its adherents to be wary of members who left the church who are reportedly planning to disrupt the church’s services across the country.
At one point the church was split into two rival camps, one led by Reverend Amon Dubie Madawo and the other by Reverend Cossam Chiangwa who was the church’s former deputy president.
The dispute was eventually settled by the courts. The Supreme Court upheld a High Court ruling that declared Madawo the legitimate president of the AFM in Zimbabwe.
A communique sent to congregants on Saturday by AFM Harare north province overseer Reverend Charukwa who is under Madawo’s leadership read:
<blockquote>
From the overseer’s Desk
Calvary greetings to you all.
Grace and peace be unto you.
As you are aware that our erstwhile brothers have shown an arrogant move to come back to our churches to hold their services disrupting our services against the Supreme Court and High Court rulings which rules to our favour.
Following the message from President A D Madawo on defending and guarding our churches, I want to emphasise the following:
1. Let us all be present at our church premises all the time. Be at the church way before your usual starting time or have people at the church who will stop our erstwhile brothers when they try to enter the premises.
2. Make sure all doors and gates are locked and secure only to be opened when we start church. This ensures maximum security on our part.
3. In the event that they force their way into the church, take videos, pictures and report immediately to your nearest police station.
5. You must have copies of the Supreme and High court ruling with you when you report at the police station showing the police that we are the winning side.
6. The court order sought to evict completely is being sought out through the court and you know the wheels of justice turn slowly.
7. Meanwhile, let us be praying for our church and I assure you that it will be over. I stand as Moses saying to you today see the salvation of the Lord, “The Lord will fight for you and you shall hold your peace.” Gen. 14:14
God bless you and have a blessed and peaceful Sunday service.
Rev P M Charukwa 
Overseer AFM Harare North Province
</blockquote>
<h4>More: <a href="https://news.pindula.co.zw/">Pindula News</a></h4>

AFM Congregants Urged To Guard Church Premises 24/7 | FULL TEXT

Some former members of the Apostolic Faith Mission (AFM) in Zimbabwe attempted to invade the Glaudina Assembly on Sunday and were thwarted by the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP).
Former church members aligned to former president Reverend Cossum Chiangwa reportedly besieged the church premises before the Sunday service and clashed with congregants loyal to Reverend Amon Madawo.
Police attended the scene and dispersed Chiangwa’s loyalists leaving resident Pastor Kunaka to conduct the service.
One of the church security officers told H-Metro that no one was injured during the clash. He said:
<blockquote>
We found the losing faction members already by the premises and we had a misunderstanding until police detail came.
They wanted to disturb our church service but the coming in of police officers helped much in resolving the differences.
They left and no one was injured or arrested and we carried on with our service.
</blockquote>
Meanwhile, police officers manned Dzivaresekwa AFM Assembly and no service was conducted as leaders were urging people to return home and come next Sunday.
This comes after the AFM secretariat sent a circular message signed by the Overseer to various assemblies on Saturday urging people to tighten security ahead of Sunday church service expecting the losing faction to disturb their services.
According to <a href="https://www.sundaymail.co.zw/fresh-dispute-rocks-afm-church">The Sunday Mail</a>, the battle to control AFM started in 2018 and has played out in the public for the past three years.
It resulted in the emergence of two rival camps, one led by Madawo and the other by Chiangwa.
The dispute between the two camps spilt into the Supreme Court after a group led by Chiangwa filed an appeal against a High Court order which gave Madawo’s faction blessings to lead the church.
The row over control of the church and its assets was sparked by the church’s council meeting held at Rufaro, Masvingo in 2018.
The meeting, as part of its resolutions, passed a vote of no confidence on the president of the church Reverend Aspher Madziyire.
The results of the council meeting saw leaders of both factions taking the matter to court.
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.hmetro.co.zw/chiangwa-faction-disrupts-services/">H-Metro</a></h4>

Former AFM Members Disrupt Church Services

The battle for the control of one of Zimbabwe’s oldest and largest pentecostal churches, the Apostolic Faith Mission (AFM), has taken a new twist amid claims that followers of a splinter group led by <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Cossam_Chiangwa">Reverend Cossam Chiangwa</a> are planning to besiege church premises countrywide and disrupt services this Sunday.
The battle to control AFM came out in the open in 2018 and has played out in the public for the past three years.
It resulted in the emergence of two rival camps, one led by <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Amon_Madawo">Reverend Amon Dubie Madawo</a> and the other by Rev Chiangwa who was the church’s former deputy president.
AFM Harare north province overseer Reverend Charukwa who is under Reverend Madawo, the legitimate leader of the church, has since sent a communique to congregants, urging them to “defend and guard the church”.
This follows reports that congregants loyal to Chiangwa, who recently lost a court ruling to control the church’s property, are planning to cause anarchy today. The statement by Chirukwa read:
<blockquote>
Be at the church way before your usual starting time or have people at the church who will stop our erstwhile brothers when they try to enter the premises.
Make sure all doors and gates are locked and secure only to be opened when we start church. This ensures maximum security on our part.
</blockquote>
In another statement dated 16 October, the interim secretary-general of AFM, Elder Chiwaridzo alleges that there have been recent cases of contempt of court, unlawful entry and trespassing at a number of the church’s assemblies around the country. He wrote:
<blockquote>
Relevant reports on the transgression were lodged to the police with the intention of allowing the law to deal with the offenders. Charges were duly preferred to the offenders.
</blockquote>
Elder Chiwaridzo also said they were pushed to respond in view of threats of violence and lawlessness from the rival faction.
Meanwhile, Chiangwa on Saturday night denied that his group had plans to disrupt AFM services today. He said:
<blockquote>
We are not aware of any plot to besiege a church congregation, we remain a peaceful people no matter what.
</blockquote>
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.sundaymail.co.zw/fresh-dispute-rocks-afm-church">The Sunday Mail</a></h4>

AFM Faction Plans To Disrupt Church Services

The Apostolic Faith Mission (AFM) in Zimbabwe’s founding president, Enos Manyika has lost his legal battle in which he sought an order barring the current president Reverend Amon Madawo from using the church’s registered name.
Manyika, through his lawyers Mathonsi Ncube Law Chambers, recently filed an urgent chamber application at the Bulawayo High Court seeking an order interdicting the Rev Madawo faction from using the registered name of the church.
Manyika argued that it has caused the creation of a parallel constitution, which is separate from the one registered and filed with the Registrar of Deeds.
However, Bulawayo High Court judge, Justice Christopher Dube-Banda dismissed Manyika’s application, saying it was not urgent. He ruled:
<blockquote>In the result, the point in limine on urgency is upheld. This application is not urgent and is removed from the roll of urgent matters.</blockquote>
Justice Dube-Banda ordered Manyika to pay the legal costs incurred by the respondents. He said:
<blockquote>The applicant is the person behind the litigation. This is one of the cases where this court will not hesitate to exercise its discretion in awarding costs on a legal practitioner and client scale.
The costs of this application to be borne by the applicant in his personal capacity on a legal practitioner and client scale.</blockquote>
The judge ruled that Manyika was merely trying to hoodwink the court and challenge the decision of the Supreme Court hiding under the name of the church. Said Justice Dube-Banda:
<blockquote>In casu, it is clear that the applicant (Dr Manyika) is conducting his own litigation masquerading as the church. He has no authority from the church to institute these proceedings.
In fact, he is aware of the High Court and Supreme Court judgments in respect of this dispute, which has since been resolved by the courts.
A litigant cannot be permitted to recycle the same dispute before the court. This court cannot countenance such conduct because once the Supreme Court has spoken, a litigant cannot be permitted to bring the same issue, in whatever name, before this court.</blockquote>
The battle to control AFM started in 2018, resulting in the emergence of two rival camps.
One faction was led by Rev Madawo, the church’s former secretary and the other by Rev Cossam Chiangwa who was the church’s former deputy president.
The dispute between the two camps spilled into the Supreme Court after a group led by Rev Chiangwa filed an appeal against a High Court order which gave Rev Madawo’s faction blessings to lead the church.
The Supreme Court handed Rev Madawo’s camp victory recently after it upheld a previous High Court decision and agreed that a 2018 meeting that purported to change the leadership was void.
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.chronicle.co.zw/afm-founding-president-loses-case-against-rivals/">Chronicle</a></h4>

AFM Founding President Loses Case Against Rivals

Cossam Chiangwa, the losing candidate in the protracted Apostolic Faith Mission in Zimbabwe (AFM) leadership dispute, has challenged a lawsuit by the church’s legitimate leader, Amon Madawo.
Madawo is suing Chiangwa, who rebranded the church he now leads, Apostolic Faith Mission of Zimbabwe (AFM), over the use of the church’s trademark.
In response to the lawsuit, Chiangwa argues Madawo has no right to claim rights over the church name because he is not a founder of the organisation.
Chiangwa reminded Madawo that he was also being sued by the founding president of the church over the use of the AFM name. He said:
<blockquote>The applicant (Madawo) is not the registered owner of the trademark registration 1584/2012 as he was not in existence at that time.
Applicant cannot claim to be in any way associated with AFM as the two entities have two fundamental different constitutions.</blockquote>
Chiangwa also said Madawo has no right to make an application for an interdict against him. He said:
<blockquote>The matter is not urgent at all. Applicant conceded from the court the fact that it is being sued by the founding president of the AFM for unauthorised use of the name.</blockquote>
Chiangwa went on to accuse Madawo of abusing court processes before accusing him of violating the church’s constitution resulting in the creation of the current factions.
Madawo had dragged Chiangwa to court complaining that he stole his church’s trademark in a bid to mislead congregants and divert church funds. Said Madawo:
<blockquote>The offending logo being used by the respondents nearly resembles the applicant’s registered trademark as to cause confusion. It has a crown, a cross and a shining sun.
All these symbols are inside a circle. The only difference is that the circle used by the respondents has a white background colour while that used by the applicant is blue in colour.</blockquote>
Madawo said the subtle differences were immaterial and, in the circumstances, it was reasonable for the applicant to remain concerned that congregants and the public could be misled into believing there was no difference between the two churches.
Earlier this month, Enos Manyika, the founding president of AFM approached the High Court <a href="https://news.pindula.co.zw/2021/06/05/afm-saga-new-twist-as-manyika-claims-ownership-of-church/">seeking an order to bar Madawo and his followers from</a> using the AFM name without his consent.
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.newzimbabwe.com/chiangwa-files-fresh-challenge-on-use-of-afm-name/">NewZimbabwe.com</a></h4>

Chiangwa Challenges Madawo On Use Of AFM Name

The leadership crisis in the Apostolic Faith Mission in Zimbabwe (AFM) has taken a new twist after its former president, Enos Manyika has approached the courts claiming ownership of the church.
His move comes after the Supreme Court had ruled that Reverend Amon Madawo was the legitimate leader of the church prompting rival group led by Reverend Cossam Chiangwa to form a separate church – Apostolic Faith Mission of Zimbabwe.
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Manyika seeks a court order to bar Madawo and his followers from using the AFM name without his consent. Pindula News present below Manyika’s application.
IN THE HIGH COURT OF ZIMBABWE CASE NO. HC 453/20 APPLICANT
HELD AT BULAWAYO In the matter between: 
APOSTOLIC FAITH MISSION IN ZIMBABWE (Registration CF 221/01) APPLICANT
AND 
AMON DUBIE MADAWO 1ST RESPONDENT
CLEVER MUPAKAIDZA 2ND RESPONDENT
BRIAN TEMBO 3RD RESPONDENT
CHRISTOPHER CHEMHURU 4TH RESPONDENT 
APOSTOLIC FAITH MISSION IN ZIMBABWE 5TH RESPONDENT 
THE REGISTRAR OF DEEDS, N.0 6TH RESPONDENT
URGENT CHAMBER APPLICATION
TAKE NOTICE an Urgent Chamber application is hereby made for an order in terms of the draft order annexed to this application on the grounds that the application is urgent as contemplated in Order 32 rules 226 (2) (a) and 242 of the Rules of the High Court.
FOUNDING AFFIDAVIT OF ENOS MANYIKA
I, the undersigned ENOS MANYIKA, do hereby make oath and state that all the facts stated hereunder are to the best of my knowledge, true and correct, and that;-
1. I am the founder and representative of the Applicant, and I am also the founding president who caused the registration of the Applicant in the year 2001, underregistration number CF 221/01. I am duly authorised to depose to this affidavit in that capacity. I attach hereto a copy of the constitution as Annexure A.
2. The address for service of Applicant is care of our undersigned legal practitioners of record.
3. The 1st Respondent is AMON DUBIE MADAWO, a male adult of full capacity to sue and be sued in his own name. His address for service is Suite 4, Cheznous Building, 4th Avenue/J. Moyo Street, Bulawayo.
4. The 2nd Respondent is CLEVER MUPAKAIDZWA, a male adult of full capacity to sue and be sued in his own name. His address for service is Suite 4, Cheznous Building, 4th Avenue/J. Moyo Street, Bulawayo
5. The 3rd Respondent is BRIGHTON TEMBO, a male adult of full capacity to sue and be sued in his own name. His address for service is Suite 4, Cheznous Building, 4th Avenue/J. Moyo Street, Bulawayo.
6. The 4th Respondent is CHRISTOPHER CHEMHURU a male adult of full capacity to sue and be sued in his own name. His address for service is Suite 4, Cheznous Building, 4th Avenue/J. Moyo Street, Bulawayo.
7. The 5th Respondent is APOSTOLIC FAITH MISSION IN ZIMBABWE whose further and better particulars are unknown to Applicant, whose address for service is Suite 4, Cheznous Building, 4th Avenue/J.Moyo Street, Bulawayo.
26. Firstly, a name is an identity. It is that which identifies an individual and or an entity. There are values and norms that attach to a name. For example, the Applicant associates with what is called a confession of faith. The confession of faith is the same and is embodied in every apostolic faith mission worldwide. The 5th Respondent does not subscribe to that confession of faith. It is submitted that difference on the subject of confession of faith tarnishes the image of the Applicant herein as the world at large will think that the Applicant is party to worldwide. Put forcefully, even the mother body of the Apostolic faith missions, the Apostolic Faith Mission International has told the 5th Respondent as much (See Annexure F). The letter from Apostolic Faith Mission International goes further to state that “The AFM international office bearers have also noted that you have adopted a new constitution with a Confession of Faith which is different from that of AFM International. Your action is tantamount to legally defining yourself outside the AFM International parameters.” It is for this reason that the Applicant must be granted the interdict that it seeks especially in the wake of the Supreme Court ruling that has been wrongly interpreted nationwide to suggest that the 1st – 5th Respondents were legitimate office bearers of the Applicant yet they do not subscribe to the Applicant and even have their own confession of faith different from the Applicant and all Apostolic Missions worldwide. The name of the Applicant is its identity and is unique. Once trashed, Applicant may not be able to repair the damage that would have been done to its name.
27. Secondly, the purpose of a church is to preach the gospel of God. To that end, congregants subscribe to a church doctrine. The current state of confusion does not augur well with the ecclesiastical functions of the church and the church may lose its purpose in these skirmishes. Applicant may be small in size as compared to the 5th Respondent but stature does not entitle one to use the name of another. Applicant has a right to the protection of its registered name.
28. There is no other remedy that can afford the Applicant relief instanter in the premises. Applicant has already filed a court application and awaits a court date. Whilst applicant has been complying and following due process of the law, Respondents have continued to damage the name and image of the Applicant. Urgent relief is more important now considering that by using the Applicant’s name, some people may be misled to believe they are dealing with the Applicant yet they are not. Debts and obligations may be created as against the applicant further exposing the applicant to litigation and law suits.
29. In the premises, I pray for an order temporary directing that the Respondents be directed to cease using Applicant’s name, without the express written consent of the Applicant.
In the premises, I submit that I have made a good case for the relief sought and I pray for an order in terms of the draft annexed hereto.
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AFM Saga: New Twist As Manyika Claims Ownership Of Church

The Supreme Court of Zimbabwe has upheld the <a href="https://news.pindula.co.zw/2019/09/05/high-court-rules-in-favour-of-reformers-in-afm-church-dispute/">ruling given by the High Court</a> in the <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Apostolic_Faith_Mission_in_Zimbabwe">Apostolic Faith Mission in Zimbabwe (AFM)</a> church leadership crisis case, Pindula News Report.
The High Court had ruled in favour of the faction led by Reverend Amon Madawo prompting the rival faction led by Reverend <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Cossam_Chiangwa">Cossam Chiangwa</a> to appeal to the higher court.
The Supreme Court dismissed the appeal and ordered the appellant to pay the cost of the suit. Pindula News presents below part of the ruling:
<blockquote>IT IS ORDERED THAT: 
1. The application for a declaratory order be and is hereby granted. 
2. The to 46 applicants be and arc hereby declared to be the duly and properly elected officials of the fifth applicant. 
3. The respondents are hereby barred from using the name of the fifth applicant in the conduct of their activities without the authorisation of the applicants. 
4. The respondents are hereby barred from accessing or using any assets or property of any kind belonging to the fifth applicant. 
5. The respondents and their followers or agents or assignees be and are hereby directed to relinquish to the fifth applicant all and any property belonging to the fifth applicant (AFM) is in possession or under control of the respondents.
 6. Failure of 5 above, the Sheriff of Zimbabwe or his lawful deputy be and is hereby authorised to take all and any property and assets belonging to the applicant from the control and possession of the respondents and handover same to applicants. 
7. The respondents shall pay applicant’s costs of suits. (My underlining for emphasis). 
I agree with Mr Magwaliba that the appellants did seek a declarator conjoined with prohibitory interdicts in para 3 to 4 and vindication in para 5 and 6. The finding of the court aquo, though obiter, was therefore incorrect. It, however, did not constitute the rationale on which it based its judgment. 
The ratio decidendi was that the appellants did not have the requisite locus uli to institute HC 179/19 because they were not office-bearers of the Church. This how the court a quo expressed itself on the question of locus standi at p. 22 of the judgment:
“The question which begs the answer is did Chiangwa act in terms of the constitution and its regulations when he convened the meetings of 22 September 2018? The answer to the same is in the negative. 
The second question which flows from the first and its answer is was the meeting of 22 September 2018 which was called in violation of the constitution valid? The answer is in the negative. 
The third and final question is does any act which resulted from the invalid meeting carry any semblance of validity. The answer is, once again, in the negative. 
On the strength of the above mentioned three questions and their respective answers, therefore, it cannot be said that Chiangwa has any locus standi to apply as he did under HC 179/19. His conduct which emanated from the meeting of 22 September 2018 is a complete nullity. 
All the activities which he undertook on the basis of that meeting were a nullity” Madziyire, and not Chiangwa, has locus standi to sue as he did. He has substantial interest in the affairs of the Church. Chiangwa does not have such.”</blockquote>

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Supreme Court Upholds High Court Ruling In AFM Saga

Anti-riot police details besieged the funeral of the late popular Apostolic Faith Mission (AFM) cleric Tabeth Chiweshe Saturday night in Chitungwiza, ordered mourners to disperse in a bid to block Nelson Chamisa from attending.
Chamisa who is MDC Alliance President is also a pastor in AFM and was scheduled to attend the funeral wake held at the Mount Carmel Assembly in Chitungwiza to pay his last respects.
Sources at the church told NewZimbabwe.com Sunday:
<blockquote>
The hearse ferrying the deceased and the funeral convoy were driving to AFM in Zimbabwe Mount Carmel Assembly in Chitungwiza from a funeral parlour in Harare and a number of bystanders were waiting by the roadside to pay their last respects to the revered woman of cloth.
At the church, we were, however, shocked to see baton stick wielding anti-riot police officers disembarking from a truck and ordering mourners to immediately go indoors. No explanation was given to justify these actions.
</blockquote>
It is reported that the Chiweshe family then decided to cancel the church service in Chitungwiza and headed for Bluffhill in Harare where one of the deceased’s sons resides. The source said:
<blockquote>
Despite all these arrangements, the police details pursued us all the way from Chitungwiza to Bluffhill and when we arrived there, they stood at the gate and monitored everyone entering the residence. We strongly suspect the move was aimed at frustrating Chamisa’s visit.
</blockquote>
Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) national spokesperson, Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi dismissed allegations as “mere suspicions”. He said:
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The issue is that the deceased passed away in Concession but the family members decided to hold the funeral in Chitungwiza where over 800 mourners converged to pay their last respects. Such bumper crowds are in violation of Covid-19 regulations and this attracted the police’s attention.
After the confrontation by police officers, the family members decided to change the venue and headed for Bluffhill where another bumper crowd turned up. This left the police with no option except to enforce compliance.
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Nyathi said members of the public must comply with COVID-19 regulations to prevent the transmission and spread of the coronavirus that can trigger the third wave.
More: <a href="https://www.newzimbabwe.com/police-harass-mourners-to-block-chamisa-from-attending-funeral/">NewZimbabwe</a>

Police Disrupt Pastor Chiweshe's Funeral To Block Chamisa From Attending

Pastor Cassum Chiangwa who leads the breakaway faction of the AFM in Zimbabwe church was reportedly turned away at Robert Gabriel Mugabe Aiport for attempting to board a plane to Dubai using fake COVID-19 free certificates, ZimMorning post reports.
The Pastor was reportedly intending to travel with his wife to Dubai in December when the incident occurred. A source reportedly told the publication that the couple missed their flight and the scene was embarrassing:
<blockquote>Oveeseer Chiangwa and his wife were denied exit at RGM airport after security and immigration officials questioned the authenticity of their Covid-19 certificates.
They had to miss the flight and the scene was so embarrassing considering their social standing.</blockquote>
When contacted for comment Reverend Chiangwa reportedly denied that they had fake COVID-19 documents but said his wife’s VISA had issues:
<blockquote>I do agree that we were turned away at the airport and missed our flight. What transpired is that my wife’s visa failed to read on the scanners and immigration said as a matter of protocol we can’t go through. We ran around trying to rectify but with no joy.
We later learnt that in Dubai they don’t work on Fridays hence the delay in sorting out the visa challenge but we eventually flew out Saturday afternoon
I am not aware of any suspicion on our Covid-19 certificates, we followed proper testing channels and went to Lancet (laboratories)</blockquote>
Chiangwa has a fallout with then AFM President Madzivire which resulted in him breaking away from the mother church and becoming the leader of the faction he now leads.
More: <a href="https://zimmorningpost.com/dubai-bound-afm-leader-chiangwa-wife-turned-away-from-rgm-airport-in-suspected-fake-covid-19-certificates-storm/">ZimMorning Post </a>

AFM Pastor Chiangwa Turned Away At RGM Airport Over Suspected COVID-19 Certificates

The Bulawayo Magistrates’ Court has ruled that nineteen <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Apostolic_Faith_Mission_in_Zimbabwe" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Apostolic Faith Mission (AFM)</a> in Zimbabwe pastors who belong to the faction led by rival president Cossam Chiangwa should vacate the church’s properties they have been occupying.
The eviction follows an application filed before the Bulawayo Magistrates’ Court by AFM faction led by Reverend Amon Madawo, with Louis Donga and 18 others cited as respondents.
In her ruling, Bulawayo provincial magistrate Adelaide Mbeure noted:
<blockquote>In respect of the interdict it is sought that each respondent is interdicted from using or accessing the AFM Assembly they were using or any AFM in Zimbabwe church premises wherever situate without applicant’s consent or valid court order.
It is noted in this matter that the dispute which has been brought to court emanates from the factions that have now bedevilled AFM in Zimbabwe as there are now two factions.
The faction which is in control of the church is the one which has brought the present application while all the respondents for which an interdict is sought belong to the Chiangwa faction.</blockquote>
Donga and the other 18 pastors had their contracts of employment terminated in October 2018 when the church split.
They had continued to use the church premises that they presided over as well as houses belonging to the church even after the termination of their contracts.
<h4>More: <a href="https://dailynews.co.zw/nineteen-ex-afm-pastors-evicted/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Daily News</a></h4>

19 AFM Pastors Aligned To Chiangwa Faction Evicted

High Court judge Justice Christopher Dube-Banda has ruled that <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Apostolic_Faith_Mission_in_Zimbabwe" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Apostolic Faith Mission (AFM)</a> Church pastors should continue solemnising marriages.
The ruling follows an urgent application by the AFM Church early this year, seeking an order declaring that the decision that was taken by Registrar-General (RG), <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Clemence_Masango" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Clemence Masango</a> to deny its pastors marriage registers and stationery was a legal nullity. Justice Dube-Banda ruled:
<blockquote>…I find that the applicant (AFM) has an arguable case, on the point that the noting of an appeal did not suspend its pastor’s right to solemnise marriages, therefore its pastors must continue performing that function pending the confirmation or discharge of this provisional order…the respondent (Registrar General) shall provide or make available for the applicant’s pastors all marriage registers and stationery required from time to time to execute their duties as marriage officers.</blockquote>
Masango had taken his position on the basis that the leadership tiff between Bishop <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Aspher_Madziyire" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Aspher Madziyire</a> and Reverend Cossam Chiangwa has not yet been resolved since the latter had appealed Madziyire’s victory to the Supreme Court.
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.newsday.co.zw/2020/02/afm-pastors-retain-marriage-officers-role/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">NewsDay</a></h4>

AFM Pastors Authorised To Solemnise Marriages

The <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Apostolic_Faith_Mission_in_Zimbabwe" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Apostolic Faith Mission in Zimbabwe’s (AFM)</a> most senior retired president, Dr Enos Manyika, who is aligned to the faction led by president Reverend Cossam Chiangwa, has approached the High Court seeking an order interdicting the faction led by president Reverend Amon Dubie Madawo from using the registered name of the church.
Through his lawyers Mathonsi Ncube Law Chambers, Dr Manyika filed an application at the Bulawayo High Court citing Reverends Madawo, Clever Mupakaidza, Brian Tembo, Christopher Chemhuru and the AFM in Zimbabwe as respondents. In his founding affidavit, Dr Manyika said:
<blockquote>I am a representative of the church and also its founding president who caused the registration of the AFM in 2001. It has come to my understanding and knowledge that the respondents are using the registered name of the church and causing the creation of a parallel constitution, which is separate and alien to the one registered and filed with the Registrar of Companies.
The respondents have neither the blessings nor authority of the church to use its name or any of its symbols. They have already indicated on oath that they do not associate or align themselves with the registered constitution of the church.
… The process of registration is done so as to protect a registered entity from having its name used unlawfully just like in this case. Registration is meant to preserve one’s name, status and identity and it is on this basis that we seek an order directing the respondents to stop using our name to further their agenda.</blockquote>
AFM split into two factions in 2018 with the church’s former general-secretary, Madawo leading one, while the other faction is being led by Chiangwa, the church’s former deputy president.
The Madawo faction, with the support of former president Dr <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Aspher_Madziyire" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Aspher Madziyire</a> – who reigned for 15 years – changed the church’s Constitution while the Chiangwa faction has been pushing for fresh polls.
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.chronicle.co.zw/battle-for-control-of-afm-church-intensifies/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Chronicle</a></h4>

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