Prophet Bushiri to hold Harvest Mandate Salvation Festival in Lilongwe

Enlightened Christian Gathering (ECG) Church founder and leader Prophet Shepherd Bushiri has announced a major evangelistic outreach, the Harvest Mandate Salvation Festival, to be held on 26 September at the Garden of Peace in Area 43, Lilongwe. Communication from Prophet Bushiri’s office indicates the event will be centred on the theme of salvation, with organisers […]

Gender Minister Kaliati challenges ECG Church Ironmen to be open to their wives

Enlightened Christian Gathering (ECG) Church Ironmen have been challenged to be open to their wives in order to have progressive families. Minister of Gender, Community Development and Social Welfare, Patricia Kaliati made the challenge Saturday during Lilongwe ECG Church Ironmen Conference whose theme was “Men of stability and strength,” held at Cross Hotel in Lilongwe. […]

Bushiri is a Maverick Industry,” Analysts say

“I was thinking about the benefits.” Malawi’s tourist industry is vital to the overall economy of the country and significantly supports huge numbers of local Malawians through employment and community projects, as well as helping conserving the nation’s natural riches. Dubbed the ‘Warm Heart of Africa’ Malawi is a pot of gold, which is relatively […]

Bushiri daughter buried with honour: Chakwera, Chilima consoles with K2.2 million 

President Lazarus Chakwera and his deputy Saulos Chilima joined millions in mourning  the passing of Israella Bushiri, daughter to Prophet Shepherd Bushiri, who was laid to rest in Ntcheu on Thursday as they gave money to assist with the funeral expenses. Israella, 8, died on Monday morning at a hospital in Nairobi, Kenya, where she […]

Prophet Bushiri opens Lilongwe high-tech studios  as international demand for services soars

The allure of   Enlightened Christian Gathering (ECG) church leader Prophet Shepherd Bushiri’s online services continue to be globally irresistible with the recent being the exponential rise of people accessing his services since he opened the high-tech Lilongwe Studios in Malawi. On 31st December 2020 and on January 10th, Bushiri hosted Crossover Night and Grand Entrance […]

Bushiri ‘miracle crossover’ moves to Malawi Square at Umodzi Park: Open for limited members due to Covid-19

The Enlightened Christian Gathering (ECG) Church says it has permission from Umodzi Park in Lilongwe to use their Malawi Square to plant a high-tech outdoor studio which will shoot and broadcast the Miracle Night Crossover on  December 31 2020  by Prophet Shepherd Bushiri. The much publicised Crossover Night Service was initially planned  to  be held […]

Bushiri’s New Year’s Eve  ‘miracle’ service in Malawi: South African worshippers vow to attend at Bingu Stadium

South Africans have vowed to travel to Lilongwe to attend the annual Enlightened Christian Gathering (ECG) church crossover night service on 31 December which will be hosted in Malawi for the first time. The service is usually held at the FNB Stadium in Johannesburg but this time, because of his legal woes, Bushiri has opted […]

State seeks review on Bushiri’s unconditional release: Matter in Malawi High Court Dec 1

The State lawyers have filed to the High Court for a review of the  decision by the Lilongwe Magistrate’s Court to unconditionally release  prophet  Shepherd Bushiri and his wife Mary Bushiri  wanted by South Africa on money laundering, theft and fraud charges  after they jumped bail. Bushiri was unconditionally released by principal resident magistrate Viva […]

Churches in Zomba, Liwonde rally behind Bushiri: ‘Prophet has well-founded fear of South Africa persecution’

Representatives of about 100 church denominations in Zomba and Liwonde have pleaded with Malawi government   to listen to Prophet Shepherd Bushiri and his wife, Mary, on their concerns that their lives are in danger in South Africa and they won’t face a fair, just and impartial trial. The group’s leader Bishop Mtuwa made the position […]

Bushiri publicist hits at Malawi journos over lawyers drop out stories: ‘More interested in breaking opinions than news’

Prophet Shepherd Bushiri’s spokesperson has blamed some journalists for spreading what he said are false stories that a number of lawyers have abandoned the ECG leader in his legal battle. Ephraim Nyondo says on his Facebook wall that the speculation on the matter is as a result of what he called careless packaging of information […]

Pastor Chirwa from Malawi killed in Cape Town as Bushiri claims death threats

Barely four days after Prophet Shepherd Bushiri of the Enlightened Christian Gathering (ECG) Church skipped bail and returned  to his native country, a Christian pastor  from Malawi,  Blessing Mduli Chirwa has been shot dead in South Africa during the night of Saturday, November 14, 2020. Pastor Chirwa, a Malawian national, was killed in Cape Town […]

How South African media, using propaganda, incites its citizen to hate Bushiri

It’s always inherent in us to, unconsciously, conclude that if it’s published in the mainstream media, then it’s true. Sorry to disappoint you because what you get from mass media—newspapers, radios and Television—is not, always, the entire story. What you get, from the media, is a news product sternly filtered by a strict editorial process […]

Bushiri, wife out K10m each bail bond: Magistrate says couple not a flight risk!

Enlightened Christian Gathering (ECG) leader Prophet Shepherd Bushiri, his wife Mary and the other co-accused have been granted bail by the Pretoria Magistrate Court this Wednesday. In her ruling, the magistrate said the couple is not a flight risk as they are having a permanent resident status in South Africa. She further ruled against State’s […]

Bushiri’s to spend another weekend in custody as bail bid rolled over to Monday

Bail hearing involving South Africa-based Malawian prophet Shepherd Bushiri and his wife Mary Bushiri has been postponed to Monday  by the Pretoria Magistrates Court as the couple continue to remain on remand at Kgosi Mampuru prison. The couple got arrested on October 20 and charged with fraud and money laundering. The Magistrate presiding over the case Thandi Theledi said […]

Prophet Hara touts ECG  church exponential growth in Malawi: Pleas for ‘Major 1’ fair trial 

Self-styled senior prophet Justice Hara an associate pastor of Enlightened Christian Gathering (ECG) church led by Prophet Shepherd Bushiri says ECG Church in Malawi has grown tremendously as it now has branches in all the districts. Hara was speaking to the media on Thursday after finalizing his three months tour of all ECG Church branches in the country. “Prophet Bushiri sent me […]

Prophet Bushiri holds Malawi diplomatic passport

South Africa-based prophet Shepherd Bushiri holds a Malawi diplomatic passport, it has emerged as some members of civil society and faith groups have asked government to intervene in the ongoing legal battles of the  Enlightened Christian Gathering (ECG) leader. While  South Africa Home Affairs Minister Aaron Motsoaled has said Bushiri and his wife are in […]

Bushiri risks deportation to Malawi: Minister says prophet in South Africa illegally

South Africa-based  Malawian self-proclaimed prophet Shepherd ‘Major 1’ Bushiri and his wife, Mary, risk being reported  as the Rainbow nation’s Home Affairs Minister, Aaron Motsoaledi has  said they are in the country illegally. The  Enlightened Christian Gathering  (ECG) Church  leader and wife  currently face  charges which include fraud, money laundering and theft, they are also […]

Bushiri and wife to spend weekend in jail: ECG Churchgoers show support for prophet who earns over K25 million a month, charged for money laundering

South Africa-based Malawian prophet Shepherd Bushiri and his co-accused his wife Mary as well as Landiwe Ntlokwana, will spend the weekend in custody at the Kgoshi Mamapuru Correctional Centre after their bail application was postponed to Monday at the Pretoria Magistrates Court. Magistrate Thandi Thelede made the contentious decision to keep the pair locked up in […]