*📰High Court Bars United Methodist Church From Holding Services In Borrowdale* https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaDbHKp3GJOtlMM4PA39 https://wa.me/263718497005?text=advert High Court Judge Justice Munangati Manongwa has issued an interim order barring the United Methodist Church from holding services and events at its Borrowdale property in Harare, following a 15-year dispute with residents. Residents of Doveton Avenue argued that the church’s activities, which began in 2006 without the required permits, caused noise pollution and traffic congestion. Despite obtaining a town planning permit in 2017, the court found it did not authorise the property’s use as a worship venue. The church claimed to have a change-of-use permit, but the court ruled this did not constitute an operating licence. Justice Manongwa said that residents’ rights to peaceful enjoyment were being violated and that the church’s operations lacked a legal basis. The court ordered the church to cease all activities at the site until it secures proper authorisation and to cover legal costs. --NewsDay