Zanu-PF mourns Mnangagwa’s niece

THE ruling Zanu-PF party has conveyed its condolences to President Emmerson Mnangagwa following the death of his niece, Shamiso Mnangagwa.

In a statement issued yesterday, Zanu-PF Secretary-General Advocate Jacob Mudenda said the party stood in solidarity with the President, the First Family and the wider Mnangagwa family during their time of bereavement.

"On behalf of the entire party leadership, membership and structures across the country, Zanu-PF extends its deepest and most heartfelt condolences to His Excellency, the First Family and the entire Mnangagwa family during this period of immense grief and bereavement," said Advocate Mudenda.

He described the passing of a loved one as an indescribably painful experience and said the party shared in the family's sorrow.

"In this difficult hour, the party stands in unwavering solidarity with our President and his family, sharing in their sorrow and praying that they draw strength, comfort and solace from the Almighty God and the outpouring of support from the nation and beyond," he said.

Advocate Mudenda said the party's values of solidarity, compassion and family compelled it to stand with the bereaved family during the difficult period.

"As a united party founded on the enduring values of solidarity, compassion and family, we join the President and the bereaved family in mourning the loss of a cherished daughter, niece and member of our national family."

He concluded the message by offering prayers for the deceased and the bereaved family.

"May the soul of Shamiso Mnangagwa rest in eternal peace, and may the Almighty grant His Excellency and the entire bereaved family the fortitude to bear this profound loss," he said.