Mugabe gives advice to youths

President Robert Mugabe has urged youths to be hardworking, trustworthy and principled, and young couples to persevere in marriage even in the face of challenges so that they build a strong family unity which makes the core of society.

He made the remarks at Warren Hills cemetery today during the burial of his sister, Getrude Mutaisi who died on Monday after a long battle with cancer.

Mrs Mutaisi was one of the pioneers of the Zanu PF Women's League and during the war, she took care of freedom fighters in her home in Mbare.

President Mugabe described Mrs Mutaisi as a principled, trustworthy, hardworking and well mannered woman whose behaviour should be emulated by the youths and young couples.

A friend of Mrs Mutaisi, Mai Fungisai Marere revealed that during the war of liberation, party members used to hold secret planning meetings at Mrs Mutaisi's house in Mbare, adding that the young generation must guard against detractors burnt on destroying the nation.
Brother-in-law to the late Mrs Mutaisi, Mr Elisha Sinyoro said the family has lost a hero, a counsellor and an advisor, who united the family.

The two Vice Presidents; Emmerson Mngangwa and Phelekezela Mphoko, other senior government officials, friends and relatives joined President Mugabe during the burial of Mrs Mutaisi.