Zimbabwe: Magaya Arrested At Harare Court After Rape and Fraud Hearing

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Prophetic Healing and Deliverance leader Walter Magaya.
26 January 2026
263Chat (Harare)

The founder of Prophetic Healing and Deliverance (PHD) Ministries, Walter Magaya has been arrested at the Harare Magistrates Court escalating a legal case that has drawn intense public attention.

Magaya was arrested by detectives from the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) this morning shortly after attending a court session related to rape and fraud charges he is facing.

The arrest took place within the court precincts moments after proceedings had concluded.

Magaya, one of Zimbabwe's most high-profile religious figures has been appearing before the courts in connection with allegations that he has consistently denied.

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