Man Escapes Death

By Irvine Matikiti

TERRENCE Nyamupinda, who works at Husslers bottle store at Arcadia Shops survived death by a whisker after he mugged and left for dead by unknown assailants yesterday evening.

According to Nyaminda, he left work at around 10:30 PM and was going home, two men  approached him close to Com Oil service station and one held a knife to his throat and they told him to jump into a car.

“They drove me to Culverwell Road and turned onto St Helena and parked the car and told him to take off his shoes and took the cash he had in him and held a knife to his eyes threatening to take his eyes out.

“They asked for my Ecocash PIN number and to remove my PIN number. There were five guys. A silver Trail Blazer or Ralf 4 with a spare wheel on the back. The one guy had blood on his trousers and was saying he was thirsting for blood. They said they are Illuminati. He is traumatised. He was then let go and walked to our house. He is shaken,” ,” said Nyamupinda.

Arcadia Neighborhood watch team has made a police report and have intensified its street patrols.

Our neighbourhood is not safe, said one of the neighbourhood representatives

Chief Executive Officer Zimpraise

ZimPraise CEO

By Irvine Matikiti

MANY might be synonymous with one of Zimbabwe’s high flying gospel music outfits, ZimPraise which has by no doubt conquered the world. Behind this household brand is non other than Joseph Madziyire  a prolific musician, songwriter, producer, recording artist and ZimPraise group CEO.

His music ministry has contributed significantly to the Zimbabwe gospel music arena. Joseph is the recipient of over 10 awards both locally and internationally.

Joseph started his music at the age of six “I am a PK (pastor’s Kid) he laughs”. He was born in the city  Bulawayo in 1988 . After church he would  always sit by the church’s grand piano and teach himself how to play. This was the beginning a very exciting journey in his music carrier.

Joseph was born in a family of five, three girls two boys and he is the second from last born. His father Dr Aspher Madziyire is a former president of the AFM church in Zimbabwe.

“My family has always been musical, my dad thinks he can sing, he laughs.”

Joseph was inspired into music by his brother. “I would see my brother play drums or keyboards in church, he made me fall in love with music.” Joseph’s three sisters and his mother also sing very well.

Zimpraise was formed from a desire to see the expansion of gospel music in Zimbabwe.” I core founded with Macdonald Chidavaenzi  who had a passion to see the gospel music industry grow.

The first project started with established and upcoming gospel musicians who then recorded the first ZimPraise season one and season two which were CD projects. ZimPraise aim was to bring different worshipers from different denominations to expand the Zimbabwean gospel industry.

Every year Zimpraise holds auditions to recruit new members. The judges are usually reputable musicians in the gospel music industry.

“Our judges look at presentation, talent and the desire to lead Praise and worship. We have also become a hub of music training. ZimPraise has empowered a lot of praise and worshipers on how to lead at their respective churches.”

Zimpraise works with people from different church background and culture as long as a person is born again and knows Jesus it is good enough.

ZimPraise has managed to tour a number of nations regionally and internationally. Meeting different musicians and churches has contributed to raising the level of music within the group.

“It’s been amazing we get to learn a lot in the different churches we get to minister around the globe”.

“It’s a privilege getting recognition from preachers like Potters house Bishop TD Jakes, Bishop John Frances and Joyous Celebration Jabu Shongwani.” These relations have managed to open many doors for the group and have helped them grow.

Joseph is inspired by a lot of people musically Kirk Franklin is his inspiration. Bishop John Francis is also hi inspiration how he has built his ministry  is such an inspiration for Joseph.