Walter Magaya Targeted As Banda’s Arrested Over Fake O Level Certificates – Eduzim News

By Dorrothy Moyo | Spotlight on Walter Magaya as Gift Banda Arrested Over Forged O-Level Certificate

Harare, Zimbabwe – December 6, 2024

Prominent religious leader Walter Magaya has come under scrutiny over his O-Level qualifications following the arrest of aspiring ZIFA vice president Gift Banda on allegations of forging an Ordinary Level certificate. The developments have raised questions about the integrity of credentials presented by high-profile individuals in Zimbabwe.

Gift Banda, 54, a former Bulawayo councillor and deputy mayor, spent the night at Western Commonage Police Station after being arrested on allegations of forging an O-Level certificate. Banda, a successful businessman known for his love of luxury cars, had intended to file nomination papers for the ZIFA elections slated for early next year. However, candidates for ZIFA positions are required to demonstrate that they hold at least five O-Level passes, a requirement Banda allegedly could not meet.

Police spokesman Commissioner Paul Nyathi confirmed Banda’s arrest and stated that the certificate in question falsely claimed Banda passed O-Level exams administered by the Zimbabwe School Examinations Council (Zimsec) in 1986 at Mpopoma High School. This claim was quickly debunked, as Zimsec was only established in 1996, and schools during Banda’s alleged exam period exclusively offered Cambridge examinations.

Also implicated in the scandal is Anele Zikhali of Bulawayo, who is accused of producing the forged certificate. Commissioner Nyathi assured the public that further details on the case would be released in due course.

Meanwhile, attention has shifted to Walter Magaya, the founder of the Prophetic Healing and Deliverance Ministries. Allegations have surfaced that Magaya, whose real name is Anyway Zuze, does not possess the five O-Level passes his church and supporters claim. Reports suggest that Magaya struggled academically and failed his O-Level examinations, raising doubts about the authenticity of his qualifications.

While Magaya has not yet been charged or arrested, the revelations have cast a shadow over his public image. Critics argue that the narrative surrounding Magaya’s qualifications does not align with his known educational background.

These developments come as Zimbabwe grapples with increasing concerns about fraudulent qualifications among public figures and aspiring leaders. The arrests of Banda and Zikhali and the scrutiny on Magaya are seen as part of a broader push for accountability and transparency, especially in leadership positions.

Banda’s arrest could jeopardize his bid for the ZIFA vice presidency, while Magaya’s situation has fueled further debate about integrity in religious and public spheres. The investigations into both figures are ongoing, and updates are expected in the coming days.

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