A powerful voice in faith, an inspiring leader, and a devoted mother—these are just a few ways to describe Ruth Makandiwa ( Nee Makawa). She is a woman who has dedicated her life to serving God and uplifting her community. Known for her powerful preaching and teachings, she stands as a beacon of hope and strength for countless people.
Beyond the pulpit, Ruth Makandiwa is a true philanthropist and successful businesswoman who leads by example. Through her various initiatives and charitable work, she has touched the lives of many, providing support to the less fortunate and empowering women to pursue their own goals. Her life is a testament to the idea that faith can be a catalyst for incredible change, not just in one’s own life but in the lives of those around them.
A Timeline of Ruth Makandiwa’s Life
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September 4, 1984: Ruth Makawa is born in Manicaland. She grows up in a family of three with her mother and sisters.
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Early Life: Attends school in Sunningdale and briefly considers a career in the police force before dedicating herself to full-time ministry.
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Marriage and Ministry: She meets her future husband, Prophet Emmanuel Makandiwa, at an AFM church youth service. They later marry and have five children: Rejoice, Joyline, Joanna, Victor, and Joshua.
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Present Day: Ruth partners with her husband in ministry, leading the “Victorious Ladies” arm. She holds an annual ladies’ meeting at the church’s Chinhoyi prayer mountain.
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Philanthropy: Through her charity arm, Agape, she provides for widows, orphans, and the needy, paying for their education and providing housing and food. She is currently building a school, “Ruthdale,” in Sunningdale.
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Business: She is a successful entrepreneur with businesses like boutiques, Perceptions and Gladiola Couture, and various farm projects, including chicken, rabbit, and cattle rearing. She actively encourages other women to pursue their own business ventures.
About Ruth Makandiwa
A woman of God
Preacher and teacher of the word.
Philanthropist
Business Woman.
Born Ruth Makawa
Comes from Manicaland
Born on the 4th of September 1984.
Married to Prophet Emmanuel Makandiwa.
Had 5 children (Rejoice, Joyline,Joanna,Victor and Joshua)
Early Life
Born in a family of 3
Grew up with her mother and sisters.
Her mother was laughed at by other women because she has no male child.
Attended school in Sunningdale.
Has made an attemp in the police force before dedicating self to full time Ministry.
Marriage
Met Prophet Makandiwa at the church youth services at AFM
Ruth Makandiwa married Prophet Emmanuel Makandiwa in 2002.
Blessed with 5 children.
Ministry
She Partners with her husband in teaching and sharing the,word of God.
Ministers to women through their Victorious ladies arm.
Holds an annual ladies meeting at the church’s Chinhoyi prayer mountain.
Philanthropist
She is a mother to the motherless.
Shares her love to widows, opharns,the needy and street kids through her charity arm AGAPE.
Pays fees up to tertiary level for the needy.
Feeds and houses widows and orphans.
Is currently building( Ruthdale)a school in sunning dale.
Business
Ruth runs a number of businesses.
Encourages women to work and lead,by example.
Has boutiques, Perceptions and Gladiola Couture to name a few.
Has farm projects such as chicken farming, rabbit and cattle rearing.
