Online Reporter
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa has expressed his deepest condolences to the Guvamatanga family following the death of Sekuru Guvamatanga, father to Mr George Guvamatanga, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Finance.
Posting on his X handle after visiting the family in Kambuzuma, Harare, the President described the late Sekuru Guvamatanga as a devoted Christian and a pillar of strength who groomed his family with exceptional values.
“Sekuru Guvamatanga was a devoted Christian and a pillar of strength who groomed his family with exceptional values,” the President said.
“The immense outpouring of love and the large gathering of mourners today is a true reflection of the honorable character he possessed.”
The family, President Mnangagwa added, should find comfort in the knowledge that death is a path destined for all, adding that scripture reminds believers that only the best are called home to meet the Creator.
“While this is an incredibly painful and difficult time for the family, we must find comfort in knowing that death is a path destined for all of us. As the scripture reminds us, only the best are called home to meet the Creator,” he said.
The President said his thoughts and prayers were with the entire Guvamatanga family during their hour of grief.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Guvamatanga family during this hour of grief. May his dear soul rest in eternal peace.”
Sekuru Thomas Guvamatanga died on Wednesday this week.
He was 91.
His wife, Maria, died in 1997.
He is survived by four children — George, Priscilla, John and Charles — 16 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
He is set to be buried today at Warren Hills Cemetery.
