Prophet Bushiri files defamation lawsuit against Malawi24 news site: Seeks K1.1billion damages
South Africa-based leader of the Enlightened Christian Gathering Church (ECGC) Prophet Shepherd Bushiri has filed a lawsuit against Malawi24 an online news site for defamation over a “malaicious and reckless” article it published against the Man of God.
Bushiri is also suing the publication’s owner Dr Pearson Nkhoma for the same article which was posted online on April 2 2019.
Through private practice lawyers Lusungu Gondwe, the ECG Church leader is demanding K500 million for libel, a full retraction of the article and an exemplary claim for punitive damages of K600 million.
The High Court has since directed the defendant to, within 28 days after service f the summons, either satisfy the claim or file with the court a defence and list of documents.
ECG Church’s communications director and Bushiri’s spokesperson Ephraim Nyondo said it is not the wish of the prophet to fight news organisations but he is exercising his rights as a citizen to “protect himself, his ministry, his business and his family” from reckless attacks through false publications and social media abuse.
“Prophet Bushiri has suffered attacks, ridicule and gross misrepresentation online,” said Nyondo, a trained journalist himself.
In his submission to court, Prophet Bushiri states the online publication has damaged his reputation a sa preacher, motivational speaker, author and businessperson, and exposed him to public ridicule.
The online publication said it is “reviewing a copy of the lawsuit” and Nkhoma has not indicated if he is going to mount a vigorous defense in the matter.
Bushiri, popularly known as Major One, trades under Shepherd Bushiri Investments (SBI) with a portfolio ranging from financial services, hospitality, aviation, mining and telecommunications and technology.
He boasts that his investments are in Zambia, South Africa and South Sudan with planned expansion to the Middle East.
Bushiri acquired a hotel in Rustenburg, South Africa and has since acquired three 5-star hotels in the United States of America and a 5-star hotel in Dubai.
SBI also owns a television channel, Rainbow TV, in Malawi apart from Prophetic Channel which broadcasts across Africa.
Bushiri claims to have created a $50 million (about K36.7 billion) real estate portfolio held in the company’s subsidiaries.
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Komatu kwathu kuno umbuliwu ngochita kufuna!! Zoona 2019 kumakhulupilirabe za ma Pulofeti???
Am not bushiri’s fun supporter but this guy of Malawi 24 news must indeed test the water.
News is not about diminishing someone’s life but bringing real issues to the multitude.
AFFRICCI?
what happened to bushiris $100 billion AFRICCI fund scam ?
Kkkkķkk komadi. Asekatu ka online news. Look at the owner, akatenga kuti 1.1 billion. Alibe ndi ya chipeso yomwe. Kkkkkkkkk
Most articles go against Major 1. The main aim is to belittle and humiliate him at the sametime they make money regardless how painful the fake is. It has nothing to do with proper reporting. Its now they changing the gears. I support Major 1 . They must make money in proper way not by assassinating other people characters. In South Africa is different, journalist have special court where they can apologize quickly before being sued. The system cover them quickly. But oneday they will make mistakes
It’s time for the enemy to pay…people of this world are so cruel that they take advantage of the scripture like “Jesus” was also persecuted but He didn’t make them pay, so you exactly know that what you doing to my father is nothing but persecuting him ha? The devil will have to pay for it and agents will have to repent by fire by thunder!!!!!!!!!! #teamMajor1. #iWillStandWithYouMyProphet…
They hate the prophet too much that’s why they write stupid articles every day they find something to write about Major 1 Kodi anakulakwirani chani?leave him alone olo mukagwere uko!! Ife tasakha kuti Major 1 ndi our spiritual father.
Man of God continues maximizing his money laundering profits. Major 1 my foot. The twerp is an adulterer and nothing else.
Twerp means silly and annoying person.
What is the defamation about?
He should sue south African Newspapers – why does he fear them.
People you are not getting tired you don’t have things to do than to be writing with the man of God. Can you ask yourself are you normal.
Who’s writing WITH the so called man of God?
Uh uh mesa the bible clears indicates that you will face persecution even Jesus Christ himself face all those types of persecution but He never took them to court those who damaged His name and what He emphasised is to pray for those who persecute us
Good you are saying Jesus. Do you know Jesus my Prophet he is not Jesus he is Man of God before Man of God they is Man. People they must respect him God is using him so we must not ever ever take advantage of that.
Read Matthew 5:43 – 44 and Luke 6:28.
It says, 43 you have heard it was said, ‘Love those who love you and hate your enemies.’ 44 But i say to you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, 45 that you may be sons of your father in heaven. He causes His sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous.
it does not say take them to court
WE ARE JUST GOIN TO PUNISH THE DEVILS AGENTS , I PUT MY FOOT DOWN ,”THUD ,STUMP STOMP.
LET THE LIARS PAY IN JESUS NAME, FOR TUNISHING THE NAME OF GODS SERVANT.
PUNISHMENT IS HERE ON EARTH NOT ONLY LATER.
THATS ONE WAY OF GODS WRATH AGAINST PERPETRATEERS OF HATERADE AGAINST GODS WAYS,
. I PRAY FOR MY PAPA MAJOR ONE- MAY THE GRACE AND MERCY OF OUR LORD JESUS INCREASE YOU MAN OF GOD.
BUT MAKE SURE THE LIARS PAY INDEED”’
Atsekatu ka news online ka.
Sono bwana ali pa Picture awa 1.1 Billion akayibiba kuti, akulephela ndikupesa sisi komwe?
Mahome please please. Kkkkkkkkkk
I’ve read the whole article but its a shameful to see that you didn’t explain the issue that was published by mw24 publication. Why you like dishing out half cooked story. Why do you like leaving readers with unanswered questions.
Poor journalism and that is why the writer did not specify the so called “publication”. Besides the writer is not neutral as he is a firm supporter of Bushiri so he does not want to amplify the negative publication. Check all his reporting on Bushiri and you will notice that not a single one has been against Bushiri. He will either censor this reply of mine or he will not publish it at all.
Well done my prophet. Ma antChrist journalists akuwonjeza. Men of God are also human and they have rights to their life and well being.
Human rights are not only to journalists.
Ndipo fineyo yachepanso, alipire ma trillion ndi kale anayamba kumonyoza papa. This Dr of fake news must face the tune. If this story is true, I’m very happy and all along the prophet has persevered from these nonsense.
Man of God paja? Kikikikikiiiii
Despite being labelled negatively by his critics we Malawians need to show some respect for Major One. Many prophets surely are here to hustle and that’s their business for we all need to sustain our lives as grace favors a prepared mind; it is high time we need to show some love for our brothers otherwise history repeats itself and how ugly is Jesus story being betrayed in his town to be replayed by us (Malawians)…Forgiveness is a must, major 1 faith is at test; let us pray for him.
He deserve to do this as a person and human too
any link to the article in question?
Yeah! Tiwerenge kaye the article so we can decide if it’s defamatory indeed coz mkosanayu ngwa ma scandal.
Forgiveness is the only solution ,If we are the followers of Jesus Christ.Why did Jesus not took Judas to court for betrayal.