Zimbabwe woke up to sad news this morning as reports emerged of the passing of Paul Mwazha, the prominent leader of the African Apostolic Church. He was 106 years old.

According to sources close to the family, Mwazha died peacefully in his sleep at his home in Harare.

The religious leader was known for his longevity and influence in Zimbabwe's spiritual community.

Born in 1918, Mwazha founded the African Apostolic Church in the 1950s and led it for over seven decades.

His church grew to have a large following across southern Africa, with branches in several countries.

Mwazha was respected for his teachings that blended Christianity with African traditional beliefs.

Many saw him as a unifying figure who promoted peace and unity among Zimbabweans.

In recent years, Mwazha had become known for his remarkable age, celebrating his 106th birthday in 2024.

His longevity made him a subject of both admiration and speculation in Zimbabwe.

Some viewed his advanced age as a sign of divine blessing, while others questioned if it was truly possible.

Last year, controversial preacher Passion Java had falsely predicted Mwazha would die before 2025.

Mwazha's survival into the new year had been seen as disproving Java's claims.

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