President Emmerson Mnangagwa visited the Gata family home on Saturday to honor the late energy chief. The leader brought top government officials to the Borrowdale residence for the special tribute. Cabinet ministers and party members from Manicaland province joined the president at the emotional gathering. Chief Secretary Dr Martin Rushwaya and ZESA Holdings representatives came to pay their respects. The president called Dr Sydney Gata a brilliant man who changed Zimbabwe's power industry forever.
Mnangagwa told mourners that Dr Gata faced harsh criticism throughout his career but never gave up on his mission. The energy expert kept working hard despite people attacking him from all sides. The president said talented people often become targets but Dr Gata stayed focused on his job. He praised the late chairman for combining top-quality work with a humble personality. The leader admitted the government should have rewarded Dr Gata more for his amazing contributions.
Dr Gata built major projects like Hwange Power Station and created the national electrification master plan. He designed transmission systems that brought electricity to cities and rural areas across the country. The energy pioneer also worked with the World Energy Council on global projects. President Mnangagwa urged widow Angeline Gata to stay strong for her children and grandchildren. The 79-year-old died Thursday after battling a brief illness that shocked the nation.
Mnangagwa told mourners that Dr Gata faced harsh criticism throughout his career but never gave up on his mission. The energy expert kept working hard despite people attacking him from all sides. The president said talented people often become targets but Dr Gata stayed focused on his job. He praised the late chairman for combining top-quality work with a humble personality. The leader admitted the government should have rewarded Dr Gata more for his amazing contributions.
Dr Gata built major projects like Hwange Power Station and created the national electrification master plan. He designed transmission systems that brought electricity to cities and rural areas across the country. The energy pioneer also worked with the World Energy Council on global projects. President Mnangagwa urged widow Angeline Gata to stay strong for her children and grandchildren. The 79-year-old died Thursday after battling a brief illness that shocked the nation.
