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PRIME Minister Morgan Tsvangirai will in May launch a new charity foundation to carry on the legacy of his wife, Susan who died in a car crash in March last year.
Speaking at a memorial service to commemorate one year since the passing on of his wife, Tsvangirai said the new foundation would seek to empower ordinary people at the grassroots to make a difference in their lives.
President Robert Mugabe attended the memorial.
“After a year of self-searching and consultation, I am proud to announce that in May this year we will launch the Susan Nyaradzo Tsvangirai Foundation,” said the Prime Minister.
The foundation, said Tsvangirai, would be driven by Susan’s philosophy that “one person can make a difference”.
“If we all share this belief, all of us can make a positive difference in someone’s life,” said Tsvangirai.
“We celebrate Susan’s life for reminding us of the importance of service and caring. She was a very generous person. Sometimes we forget that we are people in need.”
Hundreds of people gathered at the Glamis Arena in Harare to celebrate the life of the PM’s late wife.
Speaker after speaker paid tribute to the woman who was a pillar of strength to Tsvangirai from the labour union days to the formation of MDC and the government.
Supporters in party regalia would break into song and dance every time Susan’s good deeds were being chronicled.
The supporters painted the stadium red and white in one of the most colourful memorials ever.
Artistes that spiced up the event included Tongai Moyo, Fungisai Zvakavapano-Mashavave, Raymond Majongwe, Vabvuwi and Vabati veVhangeri.
Speaking at a church service as part of the memorial, Mugabe stressed the need to sideline political differences and work together.
“I know the pain of losing a partner, we can all wear political jackets, but we are all Zimbabweans let us work together. Even if I was not invited, I was going to attend” Mugabe said.
MDC-T officials Lovemore Moyo, Tendai Biti, Thokozani Khupe, Theresa Makone, and a number of civil society representatives gave testimonies of how unique a mother Susan was.
By Our Staff
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