By Blessing Ngoni Tauro
A giant falls, a legacy remains,
Dr. S. Zukuzo Gata, a life of noble gains.
From Mutema’s soil, he rose with might,
A proud Ndau son, with a heart alight.
Dr. Gata’s legacy lives on,
A shining star, forever strong.
With wisdom, love, and heart aflame,
His impact remains, an eternal flame.
With degrees and titles, he shone so bright,
A distinguished engineer, a pan-African light.
ZESA’s helm, he steered with skill and care,
Shaping energy policy, with a vision to share.
Dr. Gata’s legacy lives on,
A shining star, forever strong.
With wisdom, love, and heart aflame,
His impact remains, an eternal flame.
In global forums, his voice was heard,
A trusted advisor, with wisdom unheard.
The World Energy Council, he led with flair,
A deputy chairman, with a legacy to spare.
Dr. Gata’s legacy lives on,
A shining star, forever strong.
With wisdom, love, and heart aflame,
His impact remains, an eternal flame.
Yet, beyond the titles, he remained the same,
Humble, grounded, with a heart that bore no shame.
Ubuntu’s spirit, he embodied with pride,
A champion of education, with a heart full of stride.
Dr. Gata’s legacy lives on,
A shining star, forever strong.
With wisdom, love, and heart aflame,
His impact remains, an eternal flame.
In community gatherings, his words were gold,
Wisdom and love, he shared, young and old.
At his farm, discussions flowed like a stream,
A gathering of minds, with a legacy to beam.
Dr. Gata’s legacy lives on,
A shining star, forever strong.
With wisdom, love, and heart aflame,
His impact remains, an eternal flame.
To Mutema, he was a son, an elder true,
A role model, with a legacy anew.
To Zimbabwe, a national treasure, so rare,
A voice for energy, with a vision to share.
Dr. Gata’s legacy lives on,
A shining star, forever strong.
With wisdom, love, and heart aflame,
His impact remains, an eternal flame.
To the world, a respected voice, so clear,
For African agency, he stood, without fear.
To his family, a pillar of strength and love,
A guiding light, sent from above.
Dr. Gata’s legacy lives on,
A shining star, forever strong.
With wisdom, love, and heart aflame,
His impact remains, an eternal flame.
We mourn his passing, yet celebrate his life,
A legacy of purpose, brilliance, and strife.
Rest easy, Dr. Gata, your legacy remains,
Dzororai, Mugare, Dhodha remuganga, your memory sustains.