President Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa has expressed sadness following the death of Linda Tsungirirai Masarira, describing her passing as a major loss to Zimbabwe.
In a condolence message released on 25 May 2026, President Mnangagwa said: “It 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.
Her departure is a great loss to her family, to the women of Zimbabwe, and to the nation at large.”
The President extended condolences on behalf of ZANU PF, Government, the people of Zimbabwe, his family and himself to the Masarira family, relatives, and friends.
He said: “May they find strength in the knowledge that their daughter, sister, mother and compatriot served her country with conviction and courage.”
President Mnangagwa described Ms Masarira as a fearless and outspoken figure in Zimbabwe’s political and civic space.
“Ms Masarira was a bold and outspoken voice in Zimbabwe’s political and civic space. She consistently advocated for dialogue, constitutionalism, and national unity at a time when the country needed sober voices,” he said.
The President also praised her for defending Zimbabwe’s sovereignty and promoting peaceful engagement among people with different political views.
“Through her work in civil society, in the media, and in political platforms such as the Political Actors Dialogue, she demonstrated that Zimbabweans of diverse political backgrounds can disagree without being enemies, and can work together for the common good,” President Mnangagwa added.
He said Ms Masarira’s legacy should inspire young people, especially women, to actively participate in national affairs.
“May the legacy of Cde Masarira inspire others, especially young women, to participate actively and responsibly in the affairs of their country,” he said.