By Munacho Gwamanda-Controversial preacher Walter Magaya’s Yadah TV, a DStv channel (281), is shutting down today, marking yet another major setback for the self-styled prophet’s troubled empire.

Yadah TV, which has been on DStv since 2018, served as Magaya’s primary platform to promote his so-called miracles and attract followers.

However, its closure follows a series of scandals that have severely damaged his credibility.

Recently, the University of South Africa (UNISA) exposed Magaya for faking diplomas and honorary PhDs, further discrediting his self-proclaimed academic achievements.

His fraudulent credentials came to light shortly after the Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) also revealed that he does not have the five Ordinary Level passes required to contest for its presidency.

Magaya had expressed interest in running in last week’s ZIFA elections but failed to meet the basic qualification criteria.

The founder of the Prophetic Healing and Deliverance (PHD) Ministries in Harare, has been at the center of numerous controversies over the years.

He has faced rape allegations from congregants, though the case has never gone to trial. 

Additionally, he has been accused of exploiting his followers financially through fake healing claims, selling anointed oils and wristbands as supposed miracle cures.

A notice on DStv confirmed Yadah TV’s closure but did not specify the reasons behind the decision:

“DStv regrets to inform you that it will be saying goodbye to the Yadah TV channel from 31st January 2025.”

With the collapse of his television channel and growing public scrutiny, Magaya’s influence appears to be waning, marking a dramatic downfall for one of Zimbabwe’s most controversial religious figures.