Abstract
The study focuses on the different approaches used by indigenous practitioners, Johane
Masowe church and AFM in the management and treatment of nhova in Zvishavane. It is a
comparative study that seeks to impact and interrogate the convergences and divergences
among the Christian churches and indigenous practitioners. The study was guided by
Afrocentricity particularly Karenga (1993)‟s ideas on multiculturalism. Utilising interviews
questionnaires and focus group discussions, the study established that there are several
approaches used by both Christian churches and indigenous practitioners. These include salt,
cooking oil, soil, indigenous herbs, Maduma (waist and neck strings) and Muteuro (prayer).
The study establishes convergences between indigenous practitioners and Johane Masowe
since both make use of, salt, cooking oil and maduma. AFM presented a different scenario
because they believe in Jesus Christ as a healer, have faith in the power of prayer to heal
every disease and going to hospital. The research therefore presents a case where there is
critical need to respect differences.
GOVERE, N (2021). Approaches To Management And Treatment Of Nhova Among Indigenous Practitioners And Selected Christian Churches. Afribary. Retrieved from https://afribary.com/works/approaches-to-management-and-treatment-of-nhova-among-indigenous-practitioners-and-selected-christian-churches
GOVERE, NOLIA "Approaches To Management And Treatment Of Nhova Among Indigenous Practitioners And Selected Christian Churches" Afribary. Afribary, 01 May. 2021, https://afribary.com/works/approaches-to-management-and-treatment-of-nhova-among-indigenous-practitioners-and-selected-christian-churches. Accessed 05 May. 2024.
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GOVERE, NOLIA . "Approaches To Management And Treatment Of Nhova Among Indigenous Practitioners And Selected Christian Churches" Afribary (2021). Accessed May 05, 2024. https://afribary.com/works/approaches-to-management-and-treatment-of-nhova-among-indigenous-practitioners-and-selected-christian-churches