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Dr Bimha

From Mirriam Mangwaya in Chikomba
Families that are united can ensure that society functions smoothly for the development of the whole nation, Chikomba West legislator Dr Mike Bimha has said. Addressing mourners at the burial of Mr Nhau Marufu at the Marufu homestead in Ndwere Village in Chivhu, Cde Bimha said every member of the society had a role to play in the development of their societies.

The late Mr Marufu (87) was First Lady Amai Mugabe’s uncle.
“Divided families do not yield any developmental progress in a community, so each family must live in harmony and peace will prevail throughout the country,” Dr Bimha said. Dr Bimha, who is also the Industry and Commerce Minister, described the late Mr Marufu as a hardworking man, who was inspired to change society for the better.

“He was part of the Assisi-Madondo Development Association, which was formed in the early 2000s to oversee the utilisation of donations from Amai Mugabe’s wedding gifts towards infrastructural development at Madondo Primary and St Francis of Asisi High Schools,” he said.

“He worked hard as a committee member until the completion of the renovation of Madondo Primary School and construction of a computer lab and library at St Francis of Assisi High School.” The late Mr Marufu’s eldest son, Mr Judah Marufu, said the family had lost a father who loved peace and unity.

“He lived for 87 years and for the time we had him as a father, he taught us to love one another as a family,” he said. “He always encouraged us to be self-reliant.

“The large number of people who have come for his burial is a clear indication that our father related well with other members of the community.” The late Mr Marufu succumbed to a heart disease on Monday. He is survived by two children, 11 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.