The Herald

Prophetic Healing and Deliverance Ministries leader prophet Walter Magaya.

Harare magistrate Marewanazvo Gofa has dismissed an application for immediate release by Prophetic Healing and Deliverance Ministries founder Walter Magaya but granted $500 bail to his wife, Tendai.

Magaya and his wife face fraud charges in connection with a multimillion-dollar church housing project that prosecutors say never materialised. In addition, the PHD leader is also facing an extra charge of rape.

Magaya has been remanded in custody until 13 November.