Bogus king in another daring act
Chiminya has alleged that he was appointed as King Munhumutapa by a spirit medium, giving him authority to install and remove chiefs across the country.
By Nqobani Ndlovu
Jul. 13, 2025
Bogus King Munhumutapa to know his fate
Chiminya was arraigned before Harare magistrate KudzaiMuthombeni but the matter was postponed after the later’s transfer to Bindura.
By Trevor Mutsvairo
Jul. 6, 2025
‘King Munhumutapa’ bailed out
Chiminya returns to court on March 5 this year.
By Nqobizwe Thebe
Feb. 7, 2025
‘King’ in tribal storm, appoints son secretary
As his lobby for the revival of the Munhumutapa monarch gains traction in various parts of Zimbabwe, Chiminya appointed Chief Bekezela Bhekimpilo Nyathi his spokesperson.
By Silas Nkala
Nov. 29, 2024
‘Ndebele kingship revival remains pipedream’
The Ndebele kingship has had several claimants in recent years.
By Silas Nkala
Oct. 6, 2024
Munhumutapa approaches ConCourt to stop govt from appointing, enthroning chiefs
The Local Government and Public Works ministry issued a follow-up statement labelling Chiminya as an impostor.
By Silas Nkala
Oct. 2, 2024
King Munhumutapa seeks to bar govt interference
In a recent High Court affidavit dated July 18, 2024, in which he is a respondent, Chiminya said the 2022 High Court affidavit was still valid.
By Stephen Chadenga
Aug. 16, 2024
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Zanu PF conducts rituals at Matopo, Great Zimbabwe
In response, Parks Authority director-general Fulton Mangwanya granted the chiefs the right to visit the two national monuments for the rituals.
By Desmond Chingarande
Jul. 18, 2024
King Munhumutapa challenges govt.
Chiminya argued that Zanu PF acknowledged him as King Munhumutapa by using him to perform rituals for the ruling party.
By Desmond Chingarande
Jul. 4, 2024
