Hundreds of Johane Masowe EChishanu congregants, led by Madzibaba Terbnage, are expected to converge at the Trabablas Interchange for a clean-up exercise this Friday.
This marks the first such initiative at the busy interchange, which was officially commissioned by President Emmerson Mnangagwa in May of this year.
In an interview, Madzibaba Terbnage stated that the clean-up exercise, the first of its kind, serves as a precursor to the upcoming Masowe 4ED launch scheduled for November 29, at their Glen Norah shrine.
“The government, through our President, has played its part. Now it is our turn as a community to do our part through regular clean-ups,” he said.
“This effort will go a long way in preserving the interchange’s beauty and purpose.”
Born Onwell Vengesa in Chivhu on April 3, 1980, Madzibaba Terbnage leads the Johane Masowe Graspa sect.
He is well-known for his ‘anointed fire,’ referred to by followers as Zoto or Zambara, which has become a remarkable spiritual spectacle in its own right.
“We prepare the fire on Thursday evening, and it burns through to Friday.
“Everyone who attends receives divine intervention — whether it’s healing from illness, restoration of broken marriages, or breakthroughs in life’s challenges.
“Even the ashes carry healing power. It’s God’s work, not mine,” he explained.
Madzibaba Terbnage’s spiritual journey began in 2001 under the Vateeri VaJesu Ministry, where he experienced a vision that defined his calling.
“I saw three camels drinking water until it was finished, and then they vomited it back, making the water flow endlessly. God told me His power would never run dry,” he recalled.
By 2013, he had founded his own ministry between Glen Norah A and B. From humble beginnings, Johane Masowe Graspa has grown into a continental movement with nearly 400 branches across Zimbabwe, Kenya, Botswana, Zambia, Mozambique, and Namibia.
Expansion plans are already underway in Europe, starting with the United Kingdom.
Despite the ministry’s rapid growth, Madzibaba Terbnage insists that his focus remains on prayer and service.
“Part of my divine assignment is to pray for our country and its leaders. I always intercede for peace and stability in Zimbabwe,” he stated.
What distinguishes Madzibaba Terbnage’s sect from many others is its embrace of modernity. “We believe in cleanliness and have installed a solar-powered borehole and modern toilets at our shrine,” he noted.
“We also embrace technology — mobile phones, cameras, and social media are all part of how we communicate with our followers worldwide.”
Far from being confined to Zimbabwe, the globe-trotting preacher has ministered in Madagascar, Israel, Ethiopia, Ghana, and other nations.
