By Dorrothy Moyo | 4 August 2025
Manicaland, Zimbabwe – Shock and mourning have gripped the ZANU PF-affiliated Varakashi4ED movement following the untimely death of its Manicaland Provincial Chairman, Cde Nelson “Nelly” Madziwa, in a tragic road traffic accident The announcement was made on Monday afternoon by Jones Musara, who confirmed that Madziwa succumbed to injuries sustained in a motor vehicle crash He described Madziwa as “a loyal and well-mannered cadre” who had been instrumental in strengthening the grassroots and digital presence of the Varakashi4ED initiative since its formation in March 2022 Madziwa was not only a leading figure in the ruling party’s online mobilization arm, Varakashi4ED, but also a celebrated young tobacco farmer
Just days before his death, The Herald featured him in its 25 July 2025 edition as one of the country’s most promising smallholder farmers, praising his success and community upliftment work “We are now leading decent lives due to improved earnings from tobacco,” Madziwa told The Herald “Our lives have changed for the better Most smallholder farmers are now staying in decent homesteads with proper ablution facilities, acquiring livestock, and venturing into other crops.”
Snowball Tongogara, a fellow Varakashi4ED member, mourned him on social media, writing:
“Life is not fair guys
I am still in denial that Cde Nelly Madziwa is no more On 25 July 2025, Herald posted him as one of the successful tobacco farmers… We celebrated his achievements.”
Photos circulating online show Madziwa in a thriving tobacco field and smiling roadside—images now being shared widely in tribute to his legacy 🟥 Public Reactions: Divided and Raw
The news of Madziwa’s death has sparked a wave of online commentary, with reactions ranging from sorrowful tributes to harsh criticism of the government and its infrastructure:
Source: Zimeye
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