by Christopher Makaza

President Emmerson Mnangagwa has sent a message of condolence to the Matiza family following the death of Mbuya Joyce Matiza, mother to Minister of Transport and Infrastructural Development, and Zanu PF Chairman for Mashonaland East Province, Engineer Joel Biggie Matiza.

In a press statement yesterday, the President said, "I learnt with a deep sense of shock and sadness of the passing on of your beloved mother, Ambuya Joyce Matiza on Sunday night. The loss of a mother, no matter at what age leaves  a deep void that remains etched deep down in our hearts and creating an overwhelming sense of sadness and loss in all of us and to you in particular.

"Mothers make a lasting imprint on our lives from cradle to grave for which we should ever be grateful. Thus, as you mourn your special mother, I urge you to remain strong and focused cherishing all the precious times you shared with her."

"On behalf of Zanu-PF, Government, Cabinet, my family and myself, please accept my heartfelt condolences to you and to the rest of the Matiza family on the loss of a beloved mother and great matriarch.

“We join hands with you to say goodbye to a wonderful woman so very loved and admired by everyone who knew her," said President Mnangagwa.