Self-styled faith healer Madzibaba Gathry Chirodzero and his wife, Diana Chauke, on Monday took the witness stand to deny harrowing allegations of rape and accomplice involvement in a high-profile trial that has exposed the dark underbelly of spiritual exploitation disguised as traditional healing. Chirodzero is facing formal charges of raping a minor, while Chauke (37) and the complainant’s 45-year-old biological mother stand co-accused as accomplices in enabling the alleged

The Government of Zimbabwe has issued a stern directive to all broadcasters to immediately cease airing advertisements for unverified healing services and products. This major crackdown targets unlicensed medical practitioners, herbalists, and "rogue" spiritual healers who have been using airwaves to deceive the public with unsubstantiated claims.