Zim's prophets of boom promise a change of fortune
"Prophets" in Zimbabwe are coining it - literally
"Prophets" in Zimbabwe are coining it - literally. Attracted by glossy posters and catchy phrases promising an end to economic misery, thousands of Zimbabweans flocked to churches on New Year's Eve, hoping that a word from the "prophet" would turn their fortunes around in what promises to be a tough new year. The prophets did not disappoint, telling their followers there would be turmoil in four Southern African countries and the death of an unnamed prominent personality. But above all, 2017 would be "your year". "Prophet" Emmanuel Makandiwa, founder of United Family International Church, said this would be "the year of the greater life". Congregants were urged to sacrifice and sow seed, costing $77, $770, $7700 or $77000 (about R1050 to R1.05-million), before midnight on New Year's Day."Prophet" Walter Magaya, founder of Prophetic Healing and Deliverance Ministries, told followers that this would be "the year of shifting levels and maintaining them". The popularity of prophets in Z...
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