ZIMBABWE – BULAWAYO – Former Amazulu Football Club owner, playboy and businessman Delma Lupepe claims that he is no longer interested in Ménage à trois and dirty dealings. Instead he has found happiness in Jesus.
He is one of the richest men in Zimbabwe and “has seen and done it all”, but the now repentant and God fearing Delma Lupepe, revealed that he would rather have God than money and all his riches are vanity.
In an exclusive interview with zimGossip.com, Lupepe who is a devoted Seventh Day Adventist revealed that his money never brought him peace and happiness until he found Jesus.
“I have money! not that I am boasting, I am only stating a fact and through my money I have seen and done it all, there is nothing you can tell me about life.
There is nothing that I have not done but I am not proud of it. I have been all over the world, stayed at the most expensive hotels, some of the suits I have cost me R30 000 to R40 000. I have driven almost every version of the Mercedes Benz.
Right now I have two Porsche models, a Boxster and a 911 – which if I am not mistaken is the only one in Zimbabwe, but its all nothing and it does not give me joy”.
“I have dated numerous beautiful women but I can tell you I never got any peace or satisfaction from that. I want people out there to know that all that glitters is not gold. It is better to live a humble and sinless life than to have riches that will lead you to death,” said Delma.
Lupepe, who owns Maydeep Investments, which incorporates Merspin, Gloweave and Ascot Clothing Company, likened his life to that of the Biblical prodigal son who asked for his inheritance from his father and went away to a far-away country to squander it all.
“Just like the prodigal son, I was a youth with money and I used it wrongly. I was a slave to sin and like many youths of today I believed that life was one big party but its more than that.
So I am saddened by what the youth aspire to be. Frankly they should know that quality life is not in money, money does not bring any peace – peace comes from knowing God. All the other things are vanity, Solomon was one of the richest and best-dressed men but he admitted that the lilies on the ground were better than him.
“Don’t misunderstand me, God wants us to be prosperous and rich, he has plans for us, plans of prosperity not of harm. But we should know that riches come with responsibility, the prodigal son was irresponsible and I was irresponsible but I am glad that like him I found my senses.”
Delma believes that God gave him money not to buy cars and other worldly material but to use it as a vehicle to preach the gospel.
He said: “I used to hire a private jet from South Africa to come and pick me up for a shopping spree in Johannesburg. I had money, my riotous spending meant I was eating with pigs. That was foolish, now that I am back in my father’s house. I use my money to spread the Advent message and to build churches. Not to buy worldly things, which are worthless.
“Whatever we do in life we must put God first. I thank God for knocking sense into my head before it was too late.”
Asked to reveal the event that led him to repent, Delma refused to divulge his life altering experience, but said: “I repented when I found myself in a situation that made me realise that God does exist.”
However, zimGossip understands that life changing incident that made Delma seek God is when he escaped a kidnap and car-jacking attempt by a group of armed robbers in North End in 2002.
He was also involved in a number of car accidents in which he believes Jesus saved him from the jaws of death.
Delma added that God always had good plans for him that hinged on his repentance, revealing that one of the blessings he has received is his wife Abigail Lupepe who is a dentist.
“Some people are unfortunate that when they were wild, diseases such as AIDS and even death caught up with them. But God smiled on me even when I was still in the wilderness and he gave me a beautiful wife who I love dearly. A good wife comes from God and I encourage the youth to wait on the Lord and he will definitely send them the showers of blessings.”
He reiterated that God is always “looking for an excuse to do good things for us but we have to come back home for that to happen. If you want an education or employment it all belongs to you the secret is to accept God. And after accepting God you have to give him his tithe and offering.
People think it’s a form of extortion but in reality it is a way of recognising that everything you get is from God. And if you are faithful with that he will look after you, tithe is only 10 percent of your earnings.”
Delma also took time to urge the youth to respect their parents and elders, unlike the prodigal son who disrespected his father by asking for his share of the inheritance before his father’s death – “failure to respect parents is a sign that you do not respect God,” he added.
Lupepe is famous for his role in turning the Zimbabwe Premier Soccer League (PSL) into a semi-professional league. He introduced incentives for Amazulu Football Club players such as monthly salaries, medical aid, bonuses, training and camping allowances at a time when most clubs just paid winning allowances or salaries based on the number of games played per month. – zimGossip.com
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this is awesome. i am inspired. keep the fire burning….
Comment by Bless — September 13, 2009 @ 8:12 pm
Repent of your sins. Keep the TEN COMMANDMENTS. Do good to God. Pay your TITHES and OFFERINGS, I repeat; TITHES AND OFFERINGS – I tell you, you will never go wrong. But this does not mean you dont experience any problems. Trials and tribulations will continue but our God the Conquerer is always there for us. If you have never seen ISANDLA SIKA THIXO OR MIRACLES FROM GOD, do the above. Please Lupepe, I am looking for ama songs e Messengers’ Quartet like “Why don’t you swing down sweet chariot stop and let me ride” or ingoma zabo Mazabani. Lastly, I want to say to Lupepe – May God Bless you indeed and increase your territory in Jesus Name. You conquered ubu SUMBELUME nge Gama lika Thixo. Take care of your beautiful wife. I thank God ukuthi hatshi bo, wathatha emdeni awulahlekanga. I am not a Seventh Day Adventist but there is one thing I want to comment them for: Girls from Seventh Day Adventist Church abamitha mithi ezikolo and most of them bayatshada and come to Boys, they are just quiet and take their time to get married and marry within church although Delma wasube yinsumbelume kakhulu. For sure you can say it again, those riches are nothing if you dont have GOD. We have orphanage homes, we have poor families all these need assistance. I will definitely get in touch with you. I have a calling from God to look after the orphans. God bless
Comment by Media Studies — September 14, 2009 @ 4:34 am
How did this guy make his money? Did he inherite, work hard, steal or was he part of the zanu pf looting part?
Comment by Mbuzini — September 14, 2009 @ 6:43 am
Blessed be the name of the Lord for ever and ever. From every race, nation, tribe, profession, religion, etc He is calling His own and thank you for saying yes to Jesus. Keep the gospel. Your life is preaching Jesus. You are/have encouraged someone. God will surely bless you abundantly.
Comment by Petros — September 14, 2009 @ 7:00 am
Am I missing something here? The story, while inspiring sounds like Delma became a Christian yesterday, last week or last month. Its has always been testified how strong he is as a Christian and how much work he did and coontinues to do for the Church. Is this a plublicity stunt for renewal and repositioning or what?
Comment by Dean — September 14, 2009 @ 8:28 am
Well, i agree with you Dean,we always that he was a strong advent so does that mean during all this time he was living otherwise?Maybe i am lost help there.
Comment by Gushungo — September 14, 2009 @ 9:40 am
Sure, Dean and Gushungo. You are right. Why did Amazulu disintegrated? Because Delma said “NO” to playing the game on Saturday…. I am inspired by what htis man said and what ever he did bad has been forgiven by the Lord. Dont ask where he got the riches because the context of the Story (The storyline) is giving you the background. Thanks Delma but do us a favour brother. Also go to those whom you know have sinned against and ask for forgiveness. If you did that, then God Bless you. I know if you did then you must have been in prison right now. Remember the HowMine saga of 1989? Some Fawcette Guards died in that shoot-out. I am just reminding you lest you forgot. Ask those people for forgiveness! Sorry to say this but we have to finish all that we started “Repenting”
Comment by Chitova — September 14, 2009 @ 11:16 am
Lupepe has done a lot for the community, besides creating employment he has given out to the society,look at how he trnsformed the Bulawayo Provincial heroes acre in Nkulumane, he made it look respectable though the powers that be have not been able to maintain it to acceptable standards.
Comment by kenny — September 14, 2009 @ 11:32 am
Thus true. he has to come clean on the How Mine saga. A lot of blood was split there.
Comment by C .J — September 14, 2009 @ 12:52 pm
haiwawo tibvire apa. you just want to tell us kuti you are the only one anodriver a pash car in zim. kuoneregwa kwako saanachiyangwa uku mwari haakude.
ko chingochani wakaregedza here. munhu wese muburuwayo anoziva kuti mabasa ako.well yes for charity especially for zanu haa apa unomiramira. doyou think you will earn god a favour by refurbishing heroes acre uku kune nherera namapofu nezvirema zvinoda chekudya ? rumour has it kuti urimwana wamudhara waakaita achafundisa ku empandeni, ndosaka mudhara vachiuya kucampany kwako every time he visit bulawayo. yes dai wagamuchira jesu muzvokwadi
Comment by choga — September 14, 2009 @ 12:55 pm
More so hamba uyexolisa emadodeni abafazi owawuba tshotsha e Matsheumhlophe lema Hatshula. Wonile Lupepe , u can’t just wake up one fine am and tel us that u are now holly. Wonile kakhulu e Ascort , sithule nje , Lo Stella we Gwabalanda , u Topsy elibele.
Comment by C .J — September 14, 2009 @ 1:04 pm
And sadly those who judge Delma are equally sinning for they may be not as holy either. beware of what you say, for God shall judge each action and word you say…Instead of criticising the ills of yesteryear, lets cherish the transformation. The church is for sinners who come and repent for a new life and are not ashamed of it…. as what Delma is saying..read the article well..Holy ones just go to heaven. Iam not adventist nor know Delma, but I know what he said by his mouth is what God wants to hear..and definately the peace and Joy in Christ will make him enjoy his wealth more!!!
Comment by Visla — September 14, 2009 @ 4:14 pm
this man is just creating new ground sof looting, he find it now hard to loot in familiar ground because there are now new players and new ways and he is old. now is is shifting his ground to new teritiries, be very afraid christians
Comment by felix — September 14, 2009 @ 5:00 pm
Let he who has not sinned cast the first stone. Delma = Hawu mine, Mugabe = Genocide.
Comment by Sidza — September 14, 2009 @ 5:59 pm
Until you sell everything and give it to the poor then you will find out that your brogadocio of having sex yields nothing.Yes Brother me thinks this is a half-hearted confession.
We have so many billionaire christians and religious fanatics, today you are nothing home to write home about.But I give you credit you have realised you are a mere mortal despite your ill-gotten wealth.SEE brother we are all but dust,pass this message to Robert Mugabe,Grace,Ignatius Chombo etc.In fact its easier for a camel to pass through an eye of a needle.
Comment by mtonhodza — September 14, 2009 @ 6:22 pm
zvino kudzwa
Comment by tariro rhonzi — September 14, 2009 @ 6:39 pm
Njengani mazezuru stop complaining baout Delam ngoba we dont say much about your ex Rhodesian spy come billionaire…and ZANU PF chairman…If DELMA loots and builds a school in the govt neglected Bulawayo so be it at least his money is not gukurahundi related like the buying of ZECO and the footwear company you bought to destroy Bulawayo and employment ….zinja…..
Comment by sobohla manyosi — September 14, 2009 @ 7:27 pm
Amen
Comment by football — September 14, 2009 @ 8:02 pm
This is by far the wisest piece of text I have read this yr – so far. Imagine if our politicians could follow suite
Comment by Murombo — September 14, 2009 @ 9:50 pm
Do something productive with that money to show that you love God with your riches. Teach the young about HIV free life styles and introduce programmes that are going to save souls for the kingdom and lives fro the pandemic.Talk also to the elite group with loaded wallets about your smart move. If our nation was being run by wise men who know God we would be in a favourable spot with God. You have a lot to do in the kingdom mate, you aint started yet.
Comment by Tarisai Muzondo — September 15, 2009 @ 8:52 am
isn’t this the man who wouldn’t let his Amazulu team play football on Saturdays? I thought he knew Jesus then coz he claimed the team couldn’t play on Sabbath! Just another hypocrite with a fat bank account due to his selfishness. With Jesus is exactly where such scum belong
Comment by Chigocha mazizi — September 15, 2009 @ 9:45 am
Congratulations are in order! And to those like CJ; mtonhodza;felix;choga AND Chitova, beware the wrath of the Lord. Do not be the mouth-piece of the GREAT ACCUSER lest you partake in HIS iniquity and inevitable JUDGEMENT!
Comment by Onski — September 15, 2009 @ 11:17 am
another escape……
Comment by tpaaz — September 15, 2009 @ 11:17 am
we know you were involved in How Mine saga.Many will want to know -Delma was involved stealling gold ,armed,ambushed a security company car ferrying gold from the mine,used a helicopter to fly the loot to SA.All movie like. You are a thief.
Comment by cj — September 15, 2009 @ 11:44 am
Halleluya Jehovah ngavakudzwe
Comment by yes — September 15, 2009 @ 11:53 am
delma hauna zvaunoti nyepera, yu want 2 blind fold the pple and snatch pple’s wife. uri mbavha. ndiwe waipa mari kuZanu ichiuraya vanhu nhasi wakutaura zvisina basa. stop making noise
Comment by anti mugabe — September 15, 2009 @ 12:44 pm
Anamutyambizi. Siirayi vanogona. Ndakalezaaa.
Comment by Kevin Mazadza — September 15, 2009 @ 5:25 pm
You might be a christian for years without Jesus,Thank God Delma admits he has repented and found Jesus he admits that he was a sinner,this is exactly what God wants and everything becomes new when you get born again the old sins are forgotten.So ukuthi u Delma imali yakhe wayizuza njani its not important now.The challenge is for him to show true repentance and live a Christ like life full of love and righteousness.God bless you Lupepe for being so bold by telling the world the truth.
Comment by Grace — September 15, 2009 @ 6:29 pm
Chimbotarisa hupenyu hwako usati waita judge wa Delma
IWE wakanaka here kana kuti unofunga kuti urinane kupinda Lupepe.After all haana duty rekuudza vanhu kuti atendeuka because vanhu havaregereri zvivi
Comment by Pardon Mavuto — September 16, 2009 @ 9:40 am
Hapana munhu mutsvene pasi pano that is why the bible say`s tinotendeuka zuvanezuva.Like for u Delma vakatovana nguva yekutendeuka ndokana zvichibva mukati kati memwoyo vako rega vano shora vashore inguva yavo
Comment by Saruchera Abisha — September 16, 2009 @ 10:31 am
iwe wakafara wakuda kufurira vamwe uzvibate
Comment by hove — September 16, 2009 @ 12:54 pm
I wish gono could also repent and know God.
Comment by no nonsense — September 16, 2009 @ 1:14 pm
yes no one is perfect. yes every one is asinner and we will only be saved by god s grace through faith and believibng and accepting christ. not to do it so that nyika izvione, because you will only gain praise from men.no one said he is more perfect than the other here…….
.and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth.jn4 vs 24
Comment by choga — September 16, 2009 @ 1:43 pm
The story of Delma is a true story of those who truely seek and find the face of Jesus, Well done brother, I was once like you and thanks for taking this bold discission. Am celebrating 4 years of good christian values and works and my wish is for my name and yours to be in the book of life,
You have really encouraged someone and biblically it is written that those who are ashamed of me in front of man, I shall be ashamed of them in front of my father—that was Jesus saying.
Comment by Bornagain — September 16, 2009 @ 3:28 pm
Leave the judgement to God as He sees the inside appearence not the outside appearence.
Comment by barbara — September 16, 2009 @ 4:46 pm
Delma was always a gentleman eMpopoma sisakhula, you have made us proud, I just picture you driving your Dad’s Peugot 404 in the 70s, do not worry about all these nasty things that these people who do not know you are saying, thina empopoma we proud of you and your brother Themba, you Go Lupeps the Sky is the limit, the promise is we shall inherit the Earth, come on lets get boys.
Cheers
Mzi
Comment by Mzimkulu — September 16, 2009 @ 8:08 pm
Lepepe you are right, God loves you and your family continue worshiping and seeking God with your whole heart.The devil is not happy that you left him so he will continue to pursue after you but resist him and he will flee.You are a born again person do not let people bring you down by reminding you of your past,the devil is a liar.The devil is angry because even this testimony will bring many to Christ.
Comment by A siriya — September 17, 2009 @ 1:31 am
I am encouraged that Delma realises that God did not give him money to buy worldly things but to use it to spread God’s love. My advice to him is that he should start of by getting rid of the flashy cars and other worldly possessions he does not need and use the money for good causes. The flashy cars and other things he mentions are but symbols of worldly pleasures which are not consistent with being a born again christian. I am not suggesting that you sell everything overnight but ask God to give you wisdom as you dismantle the empire the devil helped you build.
Comment by Mac Torino — September 17, 2009 @ 8:35 am
What Delma was saying is just a Preaching itself, if only thosde unrepented critics could take it as a Serman then you can get sence out of it.
Comment by Mzi — September 17, 2009 @ 9:32 am
you better first compensate on Stella , then pple can reconsider , may be with your 9/11
Comment by cj — September 18, 2009 @ 12:39 am
Mr Delma, forgive me for asking. I have met people who profess to know you, your background, your history etc. What I need to know is is it true that your Sirname should be MATEREKE from Gutu??? Just out of interest but those that spoke about it seem to speak from good authority. If so, whats wrong with the world knowing who you really are….as a Christian, that would not be a sin hey????
Comment by CHIPO CHASHE — September 18, 2009 @ 9:59 am
Is he just becoming a christian? I thot he was a devout sda, even amazulu never used to play on Saturday. Glory be to God all the same
Comment by Ojay — September 18, 2009 @ 11:54 am
Delma yourself and your god. God is going to judge you and me. I am not to judge you and you not to judge me. Fulstop. Praise the LORD aleluya.
Comment by Mama — September 18, 2009 @ 1:48 pm
Praise be to God almighty for a inspiring testimony, its not easy to unravel an ugly past. One thing for sure is that each man must find their God & ask for forgiveness for their own sins (we dont know of).
CJ, sounds like you are hurting, u’ve commented too many times.Just go & ask for money from Dee.
Lupepe dont listen to the devil ( reincarnated as commentaries) reminding you of the past, Christ cast those inequities as far as east is from west.
Celebrate you new life with the Dr & may the Lord bless the produce of thine hand!
Comment by RGM — September 21, 2009 @ 9:37 pm
Hawu C.J why ushishinika so? Kumbe nguwe UStella wakhona? Delma is now married get a life?
Comment by Nkabinde — September 29, 2009 @ 12:05 am
Mandebele why are you so tribalist? Zimbabwe is for us all Shona, ndebele, shangani, tonga etc. We don’t want no tribal war in Zimbabwe, so wize up. Every rationale Zimbabwean knows Delma and Naran masterminded How mine robbery, get used to it.
Comment by Dzviti — November 11, 2009 @ 10:10 pm
ITS AMAZING HW GOD TOUCHES PEOPLE”S LIVES, MAY YOUR LIFE REFLECTS GOD”S GLORY ALWAYS ,DELMA!
Comment by liny — November 12, 2009 @ 12:32 pm
God is good.Zvikwambo zvanga zvokunetsaka.
Comment by zvina — November 12, 2009 @ 3:51 pm