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Father’s Day yesterday was marked by many Zimbabwean families with companies and organisations such as Traffic Safety Council of Zimbabwe (TSCZ), Padare Men’s Forum, PPC Zimbabwe and Dairibord Zimbabwe, also joining in.
The day is set aside to honour fatherhood, paternal bonds and the influence fathers have in society.
Zanu PF acting secretary for Youth Affairs Cde Tendai Chirau yesterday thanked President Mnangagwa for his efforts in leading the country and spearheading economic transformation.
Cde Chirau tweeted: “Happy Father’s Day HE@EDMNANGAGWA, our Father in the revolution, a leader of note. Your care, unparalleled work ethic, high organisational acumen and focus, is transforming the face of our motherland, brick upon brick.
“Indeed, Vision 2030 under your able leadership will be achieved. #TrustED.”
Padare also tweeted: “Men are allies and agents of change towards gender justice. We are happy to be running this #fathersday2021 competition on our Facebook page.”
Apostle Rodney Chipoyera of Kingdom Prosperity Ministries praised fathers for their tenacity in taking care of families even in challenging times.
“Today we celebrate all our fathers, biological, spiritual and national father figures. We appreciate their input in our lives as they have continued to fend for families, financially support in difficult times, provide accommodation, food, good education, spiritual guidance, wisdom for life, encouragement during adversity, stood and defended us and set a foundation for us to build a future on.
“Fathers must be respected, honoured and appreciated. We celebrate all fathers in our lives today. May God give them long life, more wisdom and strength for this difficult season.”
Mr Crispen Nyahokwe from Westwood, Harare, spent his Father’s Day putting flowers on his father’s grave at Warren Hills Cemetery.
He said that was the only way to show his father that he is still loved even though he passed away in 2010.
Mr Denford Bare said he wanted to spend Father’s Day with his father who lives in Chinhoyi, but was prevented by the localised lockdown implemented in the Mashonaland West provincial capital to reduce spread Covid-19.
Ms Lucy Nhari said she was going to spend Father’s Day with both her family and that of her husband.
“Today (yesterday) my husband and I are visiting my parents to have lunch with my father celebrating Father’s Day then we are also going to have dinner at his parents’ place.
“As for him, I have surprised him with breakfast in bed, but I still have another surprise gift which I have not yet given him just to thank him for being the father of my children,” she said.
Ms Tatenda Nyamadzawo said she had prepared a special gift for her father, and recognised her husband for “being a good and loving husband and always being my pillar of strength”.
Ms Tinotenda Chari said: “My father is an amazing man and I would like to say happy Father’s Day to him. Currently, I am looking for a present for him but words can express how much he means to me.
“I cherish all the time has been by my side and all his love and affection.”
In Beitbridge, some men spent the day with their families while others commemorated the day with friends.
Mr Samuel Ndlovu said: “This day reminds us of our responsibility as the heads of family and also we celebrate the gift of being able to have a family, which one must cherish at all times.”
Mrs Eve Kuzwa said it was a blessing for women and children to have father figures they look up to.
“We are very thankful to the role played by fathers in families and societies.
“These are the men who work hard to ensure their families are well fed and are sheltered.
“As women at times, we may find the going tough, but most fathers don’t give up, they make sure they take care of all the necessities of the family institution.”
Mr Benson Mutemba said he spent the day with his family.
“This is a special day to us as fathers. It is very important for communities to appreciate the role we play in keeping the family institution alive and shaping society and the economy of our country through the various jobs we do individually and collectively as men,” he said.
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