President Emmerson Mnangagwa has described the death of opposition leader Linda Tsungirirai Masarira as \u201ca great loss to her family, to the women of Zimbabwe, and to the nation at large\u201d.<\/p>\n
In a condolence message issued on Monday, 25 May 2026, the President extended \u201cheartfelt condolences\u201d to the Masarira family on behalf of ZANU PF, the Government, the people of Zimbabwe, and his own family.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt is with a heavy heart that I learnt of the passing on of Ms Linda Tsungirirai Masarira, the leader of the opposition Labour, Economists and African Democrats (LEAD) Party,\u201d President Mnangagwa said.<\/p>\n
\u201cMay they find strength in the knowledge that their daughter, sister, mother and compatriot served her country with conviction and courage.\u201d<\/p>\n
The President described Masarira as \u201ca bold and outspoken voice in Zimbabwe\u2019s political and civic space\u201d who consistently advocated for dialogue, constitutionalism and national unity.<\/p>\n
\u201cShe was particularly fearless in defending the sovereignty of Zimbabwe,\u201d the statement read.<\/p>\n
President Mnangagwa said Masarira contributed to \u201cprogressive civic engagement\u201d and to shaping a national narrative centred on unity, peace and development through her work in civil society, the media, and political platforms such as the Political Actors Dialogue.<\/p>\n
\u201cThrough her work, she demonstrated that Zimbabweans of diverse political backgrounds can disagree without being enemies, and can work together for the common good,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
The President said he hoped Masarira\u2019s legacy would inspire others, \u201cespecially young women, to participate actively and responsibly in the affairs of their country\u201d.<\/p>\n
He added, \u201cI pray and hope that the Masarira family finds solace and comfort in her great deeds and that the nation shares in their grief. May her soul rest in eternal peace.\u201d<\/p>\n
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President Emmerson Mnangagwa has described the death of opposition leader Linda Tsungirirai Masarira as \u201ca great loss to her family, to the women of Zimbabwe, and to the nation at large\u201d. In a condolence message issued on Monday, 25 May 2026, the President extended \u201cheartfelt condolences\u201d to the Masarira family on behalf of ZANU PF, […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":84,"featured_media":116903,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3,8,12],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-116904","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-all-news","category-head-lines","category-policy"],"yoast_head":"\n