Rutenga Primary’s Lady K calls it a day
Cuthbert Mashoko
Scores of people gathered at Rutenga Primary on 9 October to bid farewell to Komborerai Shumba Chidembo who retired from government after 19 years of illustrious service.
Chidembo served the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education from 2005-2024.
Komborerai affectionately known as Lady K or Kombo , whose love for the teaching profession was cut short on medical grounds waved goodbye to the educational fraternity at an emotional yet colourful retirement party held at Rutenga Primary where she served as a teacher for 15 years.
Mwenezi District Public Service Human Resources Director, Last Gondo who was the guest of honor described Lady K as a great teacher who performed her duties wholeheartedly.
“Everything happens on time , there is time for work and time to rest ….Her time to rest has come , l wish this champion teacher a good rest from teaching as l challenge her to venture into other lighter tasks which will make her more money . ” said Gondo .
Mwenezi District schools inspector Strike Ncube who was head at Rutenga Primary when Komborerai joined the school after transferring from Bubi Primary took the audience down memory lane as he gave an account of his days at the institution.
“l was head of this school when Kombo joined us in 2009 , She is one of those teachers who timeously completed given tasks . She was a self starter, innovative and eager to learn as demonstrated by several certificates which she earned in sport through in service training . Once a teacher always a teacher, l wish to see her making use of her teaching skills as she exploits new horizons,” challenged Ncube .
Rutenga Primary head, Tensen Mukapa showered praises on Kombo and narrated how she contributed to the transformation of the school through the fund raising club.
“I am pained to part ways with this creative teacher who had zeal for success and would always ensure that her insights see the day light . Through the fund raising club , which she was administrating, the school among other things managed to purchase a television set, public address system, a four plate stove and curtains for our state of the art administration block,” weighed in Mukapa .
Speaking on behalf of the Shumba family, Mai Ishe thanked all the people who gathered for the event and praised Kombo for flying the family flag high given the positive testimonies shared by several guests.
“As a family, we feel honored by this event . We appreciate you Kombo for being a good ambassador for the family,” acknowledged Mai Ishe .
The retirement party was punctuated by captivating presentations from Rutenga Primary learners which left the audience asking for more.
In life people meet to part and part to meet. As Lady K takes a rest, Rutenga Primary staff, learners and community wishes, the ever smiling Diva well!