Justice Gibson Mandaza of the Harare High Court authorized a $3,000 bail arrangement for Walter Magaya, head of Prophetic Healing and Deliverance Ministries, following his detention on rape and financial misconduct allegations. Authorities arrested the religious leader during a November 11 operation at church headquarters, where investigators claim he and his spouse collected payments through Planet Africa and Yadah Connect for residential plots in Chishawasha, Norton, Westgate, Ruwa and Mutare between 2016 and this year.
Prosecutor Clement Chimbare stated Magaya falsely identified himself as the proprietor of New Donnington Farm in Norton, a property actually belonging to former Reserve Bank Governor Gideon Gono. Court documents indicate congregants and investors suffered combined losses approximating $49,000 and 195,000 rand from the housing initiative that failed to materialize. The defendant contests all charges and must maintain his registered residence while complying with reporting requirements as proceedings advance.
Prosecutor Clement Chimbare stated Magaya falsely identified himself as the proprietor of New Donnington Farm in Norton, a property actually belonging to former Reserve Bank Governor Gideon Gono. Court documents indicate congregants and investors suffered combined losses approximating $49,000 and 195,000 rand from the housing initiative that failed to materialize. The defendant contests all charges and must maintain his registered residence while complying with reporting requirements as proceedings advance.
