On Bushiri’s extradition, has Malawi govt listened to his story before proceeding with processes?

Two weeks ago, Malawi government signed the extradition papers to begin the process of extraditing Prophet Shepherd Bushiri and his wife, Mary, to South Africa. The South African government had earlier written Malawi government requesting the extradition of the two, who—facing fraud and money laundering charges—left the rainbow nation citing security reasons and, also, because […]

HRDC cautions Malawi govt against rushed decisions on Bushiri’s extradition 

Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) has cautioned the Malawi government against rushed decisions in handling the extradition process of Enlightened Christian Gathering (ECG) church leaders Shepherd Bushiri and his wife Mary. HRDC executive member, Rev. Macdonald Sembereka further calls on authorities not to forget that prophet Bushiri is Malawian hence his rights and humanity should […]

Malawi govt signs extradition papers for Prophet Bushiri

Minister of Homeland Security Richard Chimwendo-Banda has signed the extradition papers for Prophet Shepherd Bushiri and his wife Mary after South Africa  asked the Malawi government to send the two to South Africa where they are to answer charges of fraud and money laundering. The two jumped bail in South Africa and the South African […]

Attorney General gives nod to Bushiris extradition process

Attorney General Dr Chikosa Silungwe has told the ministry of Homeland Security to go ahead with the extradition process of prophet  Shepherd Bushiri and his wife, Mary. Chikosa has confirmed that he has written the Minister of Homeland Security to issue the authority to proceed with the extradition process under the extradition Act. This means […]

Malawi paramount chiefs asks govt no to extradite Bushiri to South Africa

Two senior chiefs have asked Malawi government not to extradite Prophet Shepherd Bushiri to South Africa. This follows a letter by the South African government asking the government of Malawi to extradite Prophet Bushiri and his wife Mary. In an interview, Paramount Chief Kyungu said that there is no need for the Bushiris to be […]

Malawi gets formal extradition request for Bushiri couple from South Africa

Pretoria has formally asked Lilongwe to extradite Prophet Shepherd Bushiri and his wife Mary to South Africa for criminal prosecution. The two fled to Malawi in what has been dubbed as the great escape as the were answering fraud, money laundering and theft charges. However, Bushiri said him and his wife fled South Africa to […]

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 […]

Malawi Queens lose all test matches to South Africa

Malawi Queens wrapped their  three-test series in South Africa on Sunday after they registered no win. The Queens lost  in the first match 65-25 on Thursday and 62-29 in the second on Friday before falling 69-28 in the final match. Team missed the services of Australian-based shooter Mwai Kumwenda and England -based shooter Joyce Mvula. […]

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 […]

Institute suspicious with South Africa intense focus on Bushiri: Asks, where are Guptas…

Institute of Foreign Affairs and some revered academicians in South Africa says Cyril Ramaphosa’s government intense focus on Prophet Sephered Bushiri case is somewhat too much and opens the authorities up for errors as witnessed with various conflicting messages from too many officials. In a statement, the Institute chief executive director Mpho Tsedu says many […]

Bushiri says not surprised with fresh arrest warrant over rape claims: ‘South Africa media trial’

Enlightened Christian Gathering (ECG) leader prophet Shepherd Bushiri says he is neither shocked nor surprised with media reported warrants of arrest because they are just part of the larger crusade to try and persecute his name in the media by a team of same white police officers notably from the Hawks. South Africa media is reporting […]

Baying Bushiri blood: South Africa sends mafias to abduct ‘Major 1’ in Malawi 

Disturbing reports have emerged revealing how desperate the South Africa government has become in its attempt to take back Prophet Shepherd Bushiri in the rainbow nation and try him. Unconfirmed reports—collaborated from intelligence systems both from Malawi and South Africa—reveal that, so far,  five Russian trained mafias are in Malawi with a goal to trace […]

Bushiri says he doesn’t care  forfeiting property in South Africa: ‘My life is more important’

Prophet Shepherd Bushiri has reacted to the decision by Pretoria Court to order his multimillion-rand Centurion property be forfeited to the State , saying he doesn’t care because his life is more important than his property. Bushiri and his wife, exited South Africa last week, violating their bail conditions,  while facing charges of money laundering and […]

 Bushiris lose property in South Africa for violating bail conditions

Embattled prophet, Shepherd Bushiri has lost a Centurion property valued at R5.5-million to the state of South Africa. The Bushiris property has been forfeited to the state after the pair violated their bail conditions by leaving South Africa and return to Malawi. According to eNCA, magistrate Thandi Theledi asked for the Bushiris to be called […]

‘Night of prayer’ outside Lumbadzi Police where Bushiris were detained: Couple seek court bail

Hundreds of Malawians held a vigil on Wednesday night at Lumbadzi Police Station in Lilongwe where  head of the Enlightened Christian Gathering (ECG) church Prophet Shepherd Bushiri and his wife Mary Bushiri spent a night in custody. They sang song of worship, praise and they were all in high spirits. In an interview, one of […]

Prophet Bushiri submits himself to Malawi police, takes bold step to seek justice

Prophet Shepherd Bushiri  and his wife Mary Wednesday morning handed themselves over t before law enforcement agencies at Area 30  Malawi Police Headquarters in Lilongwe as part his mission in Malawi to seek justice, spokesperson for Bushiri and Enlightened Christian Gathering Ephraim Nyondo has confirmed to Nyasa Times. Nyondo said  its’ only a normal process […]

South Africa govt twisting facts on Bushiri’s 5 passports: ‘They are old, full ones’

In its attempt to keep damning Prophet Shepherd Bushiri, South Africa government has taken a shocking turn of even making issues where there is none. Speaking in parliament on Tuesday, South Africa’s Home Affairs Minister told the rainbow nation that Bushiri and his wife have dfive different passports all issued in Malawi and none in […]