Bushiri splashes MK8m on Prophet Hara’s book

Senior Prophet Dr Justice Hara, famously known as “The Game Changer,” has publicly thanked Major Prophet Dr Shepherd Bushiri and Dr Pastor Khumbo Joram after the two church leaders dug deep into their pockets to back his latest literary venture. The tributes came after Prophet Hara’s high-profile book launch in Lilongwe on October 14, which […]

‘There is a God in heaven!’ Bushiri celebrates court ruling that he cannot be extradited, and attacks police over ‘fake cases’

Preacher says judges agreed there was no evidence, that witnesses remain anonymous and that hearsay was rejected, as he questions why some officers who arrested him were themselves later arrested or dismisse Preacher Shepherd Bushiri says the High Court of Malawi has made its final ruling that he and his wife, Mary, cannot be extradited […]

Bushiri extradition order thrown out as Malawi court delivers final ruling

Prophet Shepherd Bushiri and his wife Mary have won a major legal victory after the High Court in Lilongwe delivered its final ruling crushing efforts to extradite them to South Africa. In a detailed 175-page judgment, the court laid out the reasons behind its earlier decision to throw out an extradition order issued against the […]

Prophet Bushiri’s massive Salvation Crusade set to hit Lilongwe this Saturday

The countdown is well and truly on, with just days to go until famous preacher Prophet Shepherd Bushiri rolls into Lilongwe for his eagerly awaited Harvest Mandate Salvation Festival, set to take over the Garden of Peace in Area 43 on 26 September. Behind-the-scenes preparations are said to be in full swing as “Major 1” […]

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 […]

CTS boss names Prophet Bushiri as her inspiration amid growing business empire

A Malawian business boss has revealed the unlikely source of her drive to succeed — famous prophet Shepherd Bushiri. Jacqueline Bokosi Kilmer, chief executive of CTS Group of Companies, made the striking admission as she unveiled her firm’s third venture: CTS Auto Parts, a new spare parts outlet. Speaking candidly after the launch, Kilmer said […]

Prophet Bushiri pays tribute to Ngoni roots at Umhlangano: ‘Proud to be Malawian’

 ‘Major 1′ pays tribute to his roots, urging Malawians to preserve culture ‘guided by righteousness, wisdom and the fear of God’ Famous preacher Prophet Shepherd Bushiri and his wife Mary put on a striking display of traditional Ngoni attire this week as they attended Umhlangano, a cultural gathering held in his home district of Ntcheu, […]

Prophet Bushiri pays tribute to wife Mary in birthday message shared on social media

Famous prophet Shepherd Bushiri, the leader of the Enlightened Christian Gathering (ECG) church, has taken to Facebook with an emotional tribute to his wife, Mary, describing her as “one of the greatest blessings God has given” him. In a lengthy post shared with his followers, Bushiri praised his wife’s dual role as both his spouse […]

Prophet Bushiri praises Mutharika’s government, urges Malawians to unite behind national challenges

Prophet Shepherd Bushiri has praised President Peter Mutharika and his Cabinet for their efforts to rebuild Malawi’s economy, calling on citizens to set aside political prophecy debates and rally behind the government’s work. In a statement, the leader of Jesus Nation Church, more widely known as the Enlightened Christian Gathering (ECG), said Mutharika’s administration was […]

Bushiri breaks silence on ‘future president’ prophecy, urges pophets to stop dividing Malawi

Prophet Shepherd Bushiri has distanced himself from political prophecies circulating on social media that predict he will become Malawi’s future President, urging Malawians and fellow religious leaders to avoid debates that could deepen political divisions and instead focus on the country’s pressing national challenges. Bushiri’s statement follows the circulation of a prophecy by fellow preacher […]

ANALYSIS | Faith-Based Developmentalism and Socio-Economic Infrastructure: A Critical Analysis of Shepherd Bushiri’s Philanthropic and Macroeconomic Contributions

The landscape of faith-based developmentalism in Sub-Saharan Africa is increasingly defined by the dual role of spiritual leaders as both theological guides and significant socio-economic actors. Within this ecosystem, Shepherd Bushiri, widely known as “Major 1,” has emerged as a prominent figure whose operations encompass global spiritual networks, large-scale philanthropic projects, and substantial infrastructure developments. […]

Bushiri: Wealth Comes From Ideas, Not Charms — Pushing Malawi toward new economic imagination

Prophet Shepherd Bushiri has issued one of his most striking public appeals yet — a call for Malawians, especially the young, to believe not in charms or unorthodox shortcuts, but in their own capacity to build wealth through knowledge, discipline and imagination. Speaking at the Southern Region Press Club, Bushiri framed prosperity not as something […]

Malawi High Court favours Prophet Bushiri: Sustains lower court ruling that the case must proceed with witnesses involved

The High Court  in Lilongwe has sustained a determination by the lower court that the extradition matter involving Prophet Shepherd Bushiri and wife, Prophetess Mary Bushiri, be conducted by way of preliminary enquiry as provided for under Malawi laws. Judge Professor Redson Kapindu made the ruling today following an application by the State last year […]

Prophet Bushiri invites business partners to invest in Malawi

Prophet Shepherd Bushiri, who is currently fighting alleged crimes related to money laundering, has come out in the open and invited his business partners to consider investing in Malawi saying great opportunities have been opened in the country. On Thursday, Bushiri, popularly known as ‘Major 1’, wrote on his official Facebook page saying he has […]

60% of Golden Peacock Hotel business benefiting from Bushiri’s ECG visitors

Prophet Shepherd Bushiri’s mysterious return to his native home in November last year could be a forgotten tale to many Malawians by now. But almost seven months after his arrival from the rainbow nation, something on the ground keeps unfolding but not to the knowledge of all and sundry living in the impoverished nation-with a […]

Bushiri donates K10m to school-feeding programme for the rural poor

“I have a duty as a citizen to support the good works that our government is doing.” Charismatic and benevolent flamboyant preacher, Prophet Shepherd Bushiri has made yet another robust contribution to the education sector in Malawi by donating K10 million to a project aimed at providing free meals to disadvantaged primary school pupils in […]

Govt, Bushiri, MyBucks Bank collaborates to help men access business loans 

“We believe men need to lead by example.” A real good man, they say, protects, respects, love and provide the necessities to his woman, children, family and sometimes friends. That kind of a man, who is mostly, God-fearing is an asset not only to his family and friends but a treasure to the country, and […]

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 […]