An investigation by UK-based journalist Maynard Manyowa has uncovered that the marketing diploma recently presented by Prophet Walter Magaya at the High Court is allegedly fraudulent.

Magaya submitted the diploma to contest his disqualification from the Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) elections, arguing that he should not have been excluded for failing to meet the O’ Level certificate requirement. He claimed that his three diplomas, including the one now revealed as fake, were equivalent to or exceeded the required qualification.

However, a letter from the University of South Africa (UNISA), dated January 28, 2025, discredited Magaya’s claims. In the letter, which was sent to Manyowa via email, UNISA stated:

“Dear Mr. Maynard Kudakwashe Manyowa, your media inquiry regarding the above has reference. Kindly be advised that, based on the details you provided, our system could not trace either a student number or date of birth for Mr. Magaya. This effectively means that we do not have Mr. Magaya as a student of UNISA.”

The revelation raises serious questions about Magaya’s credentials and his intentions in the ZIFA presidential race.

Meanwhile, Magaya has alleged that he was coerced into supporting Nqobile Magwizi, the eventual winner of the ZIFA presidential election. The founder of PHD Ministries claims he backed Magwizi’s campaign under pressure from “elders” and “powerful people” after his disqualification in December.