EDITOR – DR VIMBAI Gukwe Chivaura is no more.
I have seen one or two disturbing comments on social media from people whom I personally think need to be decolonised; silly comments from misguided individuals who have become nonentities of their identities.
Of course, I don’t expect everyone to agree on everything about Dr Chivaura, but the bottom line is he was one of a kind, a pan-Africanist indeed.
Being the face of Zvavanhu, African Pride and National Ethos on ZTV, Dr Chivaura was simply a patriotic man. He was consistent in emphasising the sovereignty of Zimbabwe.
The best lessons learnt from his works are that as Zimbabweans and Africans, our land is a priceless heritage which we must always fight for and defend
He sought answers on the origins of the different African tribes and exposed the different atrocities by the European settlers.
African culture, beliefs and politics were among his areas of focus. His conduct and beliefs were consistent.
There was no difference between the writer, television anchor and the real man.
Dr Chivaura never got tired of defending the rights of the African child and he even soldiered on when he was not feeling well.
We hoped he would get better, but as fate would have it, Gukwe vatisiya.
As an avid reader of The Patriot, I remember in his very last article, Dr Chivaura had promised to explain who Murenga was and how he led his children to our present land.
Sadly, the angel of death struck in the early hours of Tuesday November 24 2015.
However, one thing for certain is, Gukwe was a hero and heroes never die, they fade away and their works and principles will forever be entrenched in Zimbabwean minds.
Thank you Dr Vimbai Gukwe Chivaura for all you did for us as black people.
Indeed you were one of a kind. RIP.

Vimbai Malinganisa
Harare