adminArron Nyamayaro
FOR many of them, this was the holiday of their lifetime – sleeping in a houseboat at Lake Kariba.
The trip was organised by Star FC radio personality Tilda Moyo.
It was part of a Mother’s Day special treat.
A 67-year-old Glen View woman, who was part of the touring party, is encouraging women to prioritise the education for their children, saying it is a powerful tool against poverty.
Gogo Monica Pikado was among some lucky elderly women who spent a night in a Kariba house boat.
“Zimbabwe is beautiful and I got to visit Kariba Dam for the first time in my life because of my children,” said Gogo Pikado.
“I wish I could have been blessed with so many children. “One of my children is a doctor and she, together with others, paid for my trip.
“Education is power as it pushes away poverty.
“I want to encourage parents to ensure that their children get a good education.
“We sow in tears but reap in joy, and today I thank my children for taking me to such wonderful places.
“Ndakarara mu boat, hamuna kana madzikirira, mosquito kana nhunzi. I want to encourage young women not to abort,” she said.
Another woman, Anxious Caroline Gwanyanya, 62, was gifted a car by her children upon returning from the trip.
“My children have spoiled me so much that I wish to acquire a driver’s licence like now.
“I do not know how best to thank my children for this,” she said.
Gogo Cecilia Mudiwa, 71, said:
“I was hesitant to sleep in a boat thinking that it would sink.
“Ndakazorara koyedza nekutya asi takazovanenguva yakanaka zvekuti vamwe vakakanganwa kumwa mapiritsi eBP nekufara.
“Children are a gift from God and are as precious as gold.”
Despite initial hesitation, the women reported having a wonderful time, with Acqueline Mukondwa, 65, from Chitungwiza and Lati Mangena, 75, from Glen Norah being voted Mothers’ Day 2023 queen and first runner-up, respectively.
Mathew Masinge
Online Reporter