Online Reporter
Mkhululi Ncube, [email protected]
IT was a joyous occasion yesterday as popular Bulawayo-based prophet, Dr Thabiso Ngwenya, celebrated his 50th birthday in grand style, momentarily bringing Pumula South suburb to a standstill.
A convoy of luxury vehicles, accompanied by the Zimbabwe Prisons and Correctional Services band, drum majorettes, and the Premier High School brass band, drew residents out of their homes, many capturing the spectacle on their phones.
Scores of people gathered at the church’s headquarters in Pumula South to join in the celebrations, which were held under the theme: Supporting Government’s Freedom of Worship Policy.
Dr Ngwenya, who was awarded two honorary degrees last year, recently earned an academic doctorate after graduating with a Doctor of Philosophy in Christian Leadership from the United States-based Logos University — one of the institutions that honoured his work in June last year.
In 2023, Dr Ngwenya was recognised for his contributions to the religious sphere by two other US-based universities. Maxilass University conferred upon him an Honorary Doctor of Divinity, while Logos University also awarded him an Honorary Doctorate in Social and Leadership Management.
His most recent academic achievement was celebrated at a graduation ceremony held in South Africa.
Speaking at his birthday celebration, Dr Ngwenya expressed gratitude and a renewed sense of purpose.
“They say life begins at 40 — I feel like a 10-year-old today. I thank God for the gift of life and for helping me achieve academically while also serving people,” he said.
During the event, congregants — including some who had travelled from China and Botswana — shared heartfelt testimonials about how the prophet had positively impacted their lives.
Despite his growing popularity both locally and internationally, Prophet Ngwenya remains a humble figure. He is well known for his unique “bombing” method of spiritual intervention, conducted at his site in Pumula South, where he continues to operate.
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kunzima ngempela , grand parade for umfundisi? and state bands in parade/display. wqhat does it say about zimpapers? publicising such grandeur, God doesn’t need all that,but where there is state involvement get worried about subject person