SYDNEY MUBAIWA
BIKITA- President Emmerson Mnangagwa was the chief mourner at his niece Shamiso Mnangagwa’s burial, where she was remembered as a steadfast and principled woman whose unwavering commitment to uniting the family left a lasting legacy.
Addressing thousands of mourners gathered to bid farewell to Shamiso, President Mnangagwa described the late as a humble woman.
“Zuva ranhasi taunganidzwa pano nemwanasikana uyu.
“Kuti uite President munyika, unovhotegwa kuti uite MP unovhotegwa, uite councillor unovhotegwa.
“Rufu ndoo rusina vote. Chokwadi umwe aitovhotera umwe kuti aende.
“Musikana uyu atiunganidza nhasi, she has been taken so young so promising at a tender age.
“We were expecting her to flourish in her life
“She was a very talented young lady anga akanyorova respectful and hardworking.
“She had good education, we educated her. Like whoever. Hatina watakasiya pakuendesa kuchikoro
“Anga ari mwanasikana who was ever- smiling
“Handina kumboona akatsamwa
“Isu vapenyu tinoziva patinovata, but hapana anoziva panorara mweya kana watorwa naJehovha.
“Saka tirikuti isu Jehovha matora ndimi munoziva kwaari asi tinoshuvira kuti ikoko kwamuri muve naye.
“She was very, very talented, with good academic qualifications.
“Only the Lord above knew her date of birth and date of death. Only God knows the date of death of everyone of us.
“None in the family ever expected this sudden death.
“It was so sudden and so shocking, but God is the giver and the taker,” he said.
The President thanked members of the community for their support to give Shamiso a befitting sendoff.
“I want to thank you for coming and mourning together with us, we are strengthened by your presence. We feel we have friends.
“This reflects that we are a good family which is known for doing good.
“Kuuya kwamaita uku kwatifadza. Hapana atumirwa bhazi or kupiwa bus fare.
“On behalf of the Mnangagwa family I want to thank you all.
“This beautiful flower has been plugged from us, we are left with only memories.
“Her name and her good works are left behind.
“Yes, it’s painful to learn about death, but let’s accept. We only pray that God may add more days to us.
“Rufu haruna mazero dai rwaiva nezera dai wati ah mauya sei kwandiri sekuru vachipo.
“Mwari ndivo vanotipa nguva.
“Imi masara chatinofanirwa kuita kukumbira kuna Jehovha kuti vamutambire.
“Saka ndakamirira mhuri nemi mose vakaungana pano ndinokumbira kuna Mwari kuti vamutambire,” he added.
In her remarks, First Lady Auxillia Mnangagwa described the death as shocking.
“Ndakauya pano last week, I was expecting to see her coming to greet us. I asked for her whereabouts and I was told she was not feeling well. Ndakaona achirwara, akati ndirikunzwa gumbo, haana a week or two weeks but afa nemakumbo,” she said
She urged parents to raise their children well as they will represent their respective families wherever they go.
“Vabereki ngatiraireyi vana vedu zvakanaka. Mwana akatadza kunonzi ndewekwaani.
“Uyu mwana anga ane hunyoro
“Vana vedu ngativachengete zvakanaka madzimai hero basa,” she said.
Defence Minister Oppah Muchinguri-Kashiri, Masvingo Province State Minister, Ezra Chadzamira, Zanu PF Information and Publicity Secretary Christopher Mutsvangwa, Youth Minister Tino Machakaire, Presidential advisor Paul Tungwarara, Police Commissioner General Steven Mutamba and other senior government and ruling party officials.
The Midlands Province State Minister Owen Ncube, Masvingo Provincial Permanent Secretary Dr. Addmore Pazvakavambwa, Commissioner Stern Kondongwe, and Zanu PF Midlands Provincial Chair Edson Chakanyuka Chiherenge were also in attendance.
Shamiso is survived by five children.
