Zimbabwe pastor condemned against HIV

A so-called prophet who claimed to have found a herbal remedy for HIV and other diseases was found guilty of breaking the law, from Zimbabwe NewsDay website reports.

Walter Magaya, 35, is awaiting sentence on Tuesday for breaking the drug control law, the news website said.

In October, police raided Mr. Magaya's office to take samples of the alleged drug, based on a test called aguma, to test, claiming that the allegations of cure could to be criminal.

The pills would have sold online for $ 1,000 (£ 770, Sh100,080) a package.

Magaya later retracted the treatment claim, saying instead that "intensive clinical trials" would take place, according to the state-owned company. Herald newspaper.

the BBCShingai Nyoka reports that Mr. Magaya is part of a group of young, fearless religious figures who emerged during the economic crisis in Zimbabwe.

They attract dozens of followers with promises of miracle healing and miracle money.

Magaya also recently launched a lipstick that he says can improve blood pressure.