Condolences for the late Mr I M SHUMBA

Hie friends, cdes, brethren and relatives. 

As condolences continue to pour in from around the world for the late Mr IM SHUMBA, I feel they need to be recorded and later be properly compiled and produce a biography, so feel free to write on this blog whatever this man contributed in your life...... Elias Mambo

Wikimedia Foundation, Inc Mr I. M Shumba took over as headmaster at chegato high school between 1981 and 2000 when he resigned from the post to join politics. During this period Mr Shumba modernised the school by successfully mobilising funds to build several new hostels, a new complex housing biology, physics and chemistry laboratories, and several staff houses

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Published by the government of Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe: Veteran Educationist Shumba Dies

7 December 2011

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FORMER Deputy Minister of Education, Sport and Culture and Mwenezi legislator Cde Isaiah Masvayamwando Shumba, who died on Sunday in Masvingo, was yesterday buried at his farm in Rutenga.
The veteran educationist, who died at the age of 62, was declared a provincial liberation hero.

Zanu-PF Masvingo provincial chairman, Cde Lovemore Matuke, described the late Cde Shumba as a hardworking party cadre who tirelessly worked to ensure that Zanu-PF remained a formidable force in the entire Mwenezi district.

Cde Matuke also said the late Cde Shumba was a very consistent party cadre and leader having started the fight against colonial rule in the early 1960s.

Cde Shumba was born on January 3, 1949 in Mwenezi district and attended Rushumbe Primary School and later on Musume Boarding Primary School in 1965.
He later went to Chegato High School from 1966 to 1969 before enrolling at Gweru Teachers' College for a Diploma in Education in 1970.
From 1977 to 1979, Cde Shumba studied for a Bachelor of Arts Degree at the University of Zimbabwe then Rhodesia.
He taught at Musume Secondary school and Chegato High School.
Cde Shumba entered active politics in the 1960s as a member of the Zapu Youth wing and worked with the likes of the late Zipra military supremo Alfred Nikita Mangena.
Cde Shumba later joined Zanu when it was formed in 1963 and helped in the recruitment of people to join the armed struggle in the Musume area.

He also actively took part in mobilising people to reject the 1971 Peace Commission.

After independence Cde Shumba continued to support Zanu PF and was elected as the Zanu PF provincial secretary for security in the 1990s.
He also served as the Acting Zanu PF Masvingo provincial chairman six years ago. Cde Shumba, who had served as the legislator for Mwenezi for two terms, stepped down in 2008 when Zanu-PF designated Mwenezi West for a female candidate.
He was provincial secretary for security in the main wing at the time of his death.

Newturn Maidza At Musume High School(I was a student there when he was on study leave) the students called him Accuracy.This was because of his insistence on accuracy in science exercises.At Chegato High(1981) he was known as Mutumwapavi after he read his poem of the same title on a certain prize giving day.From a humble background,he went on to become headboy at Musume Primary School and at Chegato High.He was headmaster,MP and Deputy Minister of Education. I.M.Shumba was a soft-spoken but very determined character.He was also an astute observer of human character.His legacy will continue to inspire all of us who have had the honour to interact with him in a variety of situations.May his soul rest in eternal peace!

Sibanengi Dube I met Isaiah Maswaya Mashayamwando Shumba is 1987 at Chegato High School when I enrolled for my secondary education. He came across to me as a strict headmaster with a passion for academic excellence. But I was however scared of him. I would hardly pass through the court-yard to avoid any encounter with him. I would not hesitate to change direction whenever I stumble upon him. I was convinced that he did not know my name, but was surprised when I accidentally met him at the entrance of Dorm four in 1989 a few days towards the closing date. He greeted me by my first name and surname. To my surprise he even remarked that my Academic Report shows improvement that semester. This is how close the man was to his students. Shumba gave us the impetus that is still keeping us afloat up to this day. He made us to believe that we are the best and nothing will stop anyone from Chagato to be on top of any situation. He led by example. He continued studying acquiring ‘chains of degrees.’ Typical of his I can do it attitude, he went on to snatch the parliamentary position on Mwenezi. As if that was not enough of an achievement, he became a deputy minister of education, a position he used to help hundreds of former Chegato Students to pursue their targets. Chegato High School produced the best ‘O’ level result in Zimbabwe when Osborne Vhevha scooped distinctions in all subjects he sat for. He was equally up for the task as well in sports. From the humble, dusty and rural environment of Chief Mposi area, Chegato High Soccer Team of 1987 bagged the prestigious National Chibhuku trophy at the back of the Prikisi.

Zhou Takavafira I knew him as a no nonsense man and even avoided him by going to Masase for my form 1 to 4. At 'A' Level' I still wanted to avoid Chegato because of him but accidentally I went to the school and for two years (1985-86) came face to face with him. My third day at Chegato I already found my self in his office after initial announcement at assemble that he found us drinking at Danga from an unusual big pot. Sure we had done it with Taurai Shumba and Afarashe Gambiza. When we were dead drunk Gambiza in school uniform had gone to look for transport and becoz he did not know the head had gone to Maswayamwando and indicated the trio wanted transport to Chegato. He then came to call me and Taurai only to come face to face with our head. Of course he gave us transport and on the morrow punishment. Shumba protected me from myself moreso because of the family where I came from. By the time I completed my 'A' I was better of at Chegato. I have no regrets for gong to Chegato and in my later years I even visited Mr Shumba at Chegato and at the Ministry of Education to thank him for molding me into what I am. Like it or not Isaiah Shumba is a national hero and I have conferred the hero status on him never mind what Zanu pf may think. Many passed through his hands and he enriched their academic expertise and molded their character. He was a nation builder and a character molder and converted Chegato into a powerful force to reckon with academically

Marx Dambaza This is uttermost shocking news to hear given that we are ALL looking forward to meeting friends and families over the festive season. It is a painful departure of man who made an indelible mark in the lives of many of us. Well, its God's plan. May his Soul Rest in PEACE. It will take decades if not generations to take off his memories from the hearts of MANY. VaMaswayamwando fambai murugare, we will follow u in accordance to God's plan. R.I.P.

Chengetanai Mzezewa He made a great contribution to the social, political and most of all academic climate of Mberengwa and Zimbabwe as a whole. He was a powerful leader. He left a MARK which will never be erased.Mhuri yekwaShumba kana mukarangarira mabasa makuru avakaita wanai kunyaradzwa.

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Tshavani Dhliwayo Sorry to learn about the death of Mr I.M Shumba,he positively influenced my life and many others.We are with the family in this time of mourning.May his soul R.I.P

sahimauricemd: Rest in peace Mr Shumba. You did a lot for us the people of Mberengwa. The history of Chegato High can not be complete with out your name. Chegato High is where it is because of you.

Natsai Charity Hungwe-Moyo SAD SAD SAD NEWS. Out of 6 siblings five passed thru hegato and 4 of us had hin as oyr Hmaster RIP

Herbert Moyo my condolences to the family. Farewell to a man who imbued pple like me with a love for academic achievement...

Tapiwanashe Zhou That's sad news indeed Sam ! We are all poorer without Mr Masvayamwando. I am sure everyone will agree that it was due to this man's unparalleled vision and dedication that a school, that was situated in the most remote parts of the country shot to national prominence in both academics and sport ! May his soul rest in peace.

Sipiweyinkosi Buhlungu Eish my God! Too bad! Too bad! Eish! May his soul rest in eternal peace. Condolences to the family. Oh my God! Wat a true father he was....

Loxion Rasta Kulcia May his soul rest in eternal peace and condolensces to the Shumba family.May the Most High guide him and bless his family through these trying times...Bless.

Sekai Chipendu sad news shuwa but i would like to thank him for the good education he gave me kuti ndive pandiri ndivo shuwa asi kana nguva yamwari yakwana hapana anoramba rest in pesce va shumba

 Tafara Dhlembeu This makes sad reading indeed. May the Good Almighty take him to the highest place. Rest in peace the great one. Words can never explain the pain and sorrow we are in. A dark cloud has enveloped us. Fambai murugare baba Shumba

Lizwe Jamela Lets celebrate his life indeed, he was a great man, my headmaster from 1994-1999,May his soul rest in eternal peace, my condolences to the Shumba family, we are with you in this sad hour

Anywhere Mudimu What a man he was, will always remember him, a father, a teacher, a leader. He showed me the limit is not always with you, but in the horizon. R.I.P Svayaz.

Rusununguko Moyo what a sad day. may your soul rest in peace Mr. I.M.Shumba. i am really saddened and to the family i say find solace in God. lets celebrate his life which he served with distinction. God bless you.

Lee Mangena sorry tinaye sorry tafadzwa this man loved his soccer this one time the school team refused to fufil an away fixture he actually paid the school boys in order to maintain the good name of the school.he caned me twice lol i later interviewed him on radio when he was now a goverment minister.god bless the grave isiah masvayamwando shumba store..r.i.p

Taf Mak Truly sad, he was a great man. He shaped many young people's futures, including my own. Many his soul rest in peace. To his family, some of whom I learnt with and am friends with - my condolences.

Bret Mt May his soul rest in peace and condolences to his family. Masvaya was a gentleman and half and told me of his displeasure when I defected to Dadaya.

Shyleen Shumba Chari RIP mr Masvayamwando, your memory and legacy will always in our hearts.

Tinodashe Shumba he always read psalms 23 pa assembly so as it says “Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I shall dwell in the house of the LORD forever.” May his sole rest in peace and the word be fulfilled in his afterlife. And to his family cry not for the good Lord has done his will.

Tauya Nhedzi Mreza wehondo zvino waenda_... * singing** psalms 23 is stl ma inpiration, th man truely left a legacy mwari vatonga, may hs soul rest in eternal peace.

Eddie Nyamhondoro
You where a great man u pushed us so hard 2e better you taught us right from wrong you will b missed May Your Loving Soul Rest In Peace MR I M SHUMBA

Clemence Mutopa
May Mr I.M Shumba's soul rest n eternal peace. He left a legacy for all who passed thru his hands at Chegato and the world at large. Rest in peace.
 Ruramai Mutsikiwa He was such a hardworking and so forceful a personality, yes we are indeed short, may the family however be consoled by the Almighty taking pride in the tangible results brought forth by the departed. RIP

Rodney Muchine Manzanga
Right, if you don't bend, you will break. IM Shumba

 Herbert Zhou And to imagine that it was one of this group pioneers 'wish to send/take a token of appreciation to the Mr IM.Shumba,Sibanengi's wish is still fresh in my mind,Iam angry but do not know if that anger is directed to anyone in particular or to myself,is it that we failed or what I do not know .This is a big loss guys,no words can explain it.

Danaiishe Flo Tofa may his soul rest in peace,he shall be remembered for all the lives that he transformed.Mwari atinyaradze panguva yakadai

Wallace Chuma Terrible news. For some of us you were not just teacher/head, but family and mentor as well. May God strengthen Mai Ru and family in this difficult moment. RIP.

Brian Hungwe He was short and firm. A deep sense of commitment to school. He dangled his bunch of keys, spoke at length on school closing day, wished the best for everyone and now, he is gone. I loved him! RIP

Farirai B Mpewa Guys yu remember that tym when he said ''...we are going to eat meat like ropes...'' as we prparing fo the skul braai... I rmember the bunch of keys... Eish, funny how little, unsignificant thngs yu did matter in gud memories of those who adored yu in living.

Ruramai Mutsikiwa He was such a hardworking and so forceful a personality, yes we are indeed short, may the family however be consoled by the Almighty taking pride in the tangible results brought forth by the departed. RIP

Lizwe Jamela Lets celebrate his life indeed, he was a great man, my headmaster from 1994-1999,May his soul rest in eternal peace, my condolences to the Shumba family, we are with you in this sad hour

Tinetariro Nyanga
We say THANK YOU to all friends & relatives who stood with us during this difficult time of mourning our father Isaiah Masvayamwando Shumba. Your love, sympathy and heart felt condolences lightened our burden. Conveyed in various ways, to those who sent sms & wrote on FB, we read it all, those who phoned we heard it, those who came we saw it, those who gave we received it, those who prayed we felt it. He served his generation and slept. Lets also serve God while we still have breath, coz we don't know when our time will come. Hell is real and heaven is real, so choose now where you will spend eternity.