By Tendai Chisiri
From left Head IT Tapiwa Paradza, one of the winners Blessing Nyazema, General Manager Financial Services Learnmore Musunda and CEO Engineer Raphael Mushanawani
It was all smiles on NetOne’s Father’s Day Digital Campaign winners as they received hamper presents for their fathers from NetOne on the Father’s Day Braai held in the capital city Sunday
NetOne had a Digital Father’s Day Campaign held on their corporate social media platforms Facebook and Twitter where their customers were asked to write anything with reference to their fathers.
A random pick was conducted after customers had submitted their pieces of writing. Six winners were picked from Facebook whilst Twitter had 3 Winners. More than 100 people entered the campaign on Facebook.
Speaking at the event, NetOne chief executive officer Engineer Raphael Mushananwani said it was an honour to have fathers around on a day like that.
“I would like to take this moment to recognize all the fathers here present, on this special occasion of Father’s Day as we connect with you in a very social and light hearted space. Fathers are the backbone of our families and society, and their contribution cannot be overstated”, he said.
“At NetOne, we understand the importance of family and the role that fathers play in shaping the lives of their children and society as a whole.
“They are our first teachers, our role models, and our pillars of strength. They inspire us to be the best version of ourselves and to strive for greatness in everything we do”.
“As we celebrate Father’s Day, I would like to express my gratitude to all the fathers who endeavour to provide for their families and create a better future for their children”.
” Your love, guidance, and unwavering support are truly invaluable. As you transform the lives of your families, you transform communities too!,” Mushanawani added.
At NetOne, they are committed to supporting their employees by providing flexible and family-friendly conditions of service.
They understand that work demands sometimes make it challenging to balance family commitments, and they seek to ensure that their employees have the support they need to succeed both at work and at home.
It is against this background that they have greater appreciation for the work fathers do in shaping the lives of empowered generations.
In his remarks Head Information Technology Tapiwa Paradza thanked all who made the Father’s Day Braai competition a grand success.
“On behalf of Netone, I would like to extend a heartfelt vote of thanks to all the Executive committee members, staff,participants, and winners who made our father’s day Braai competition a grand success.
“We are grateful for your unwavering support and dedication to making this event a memorable one”.
“Congratulations to all the winners who participated in the competition and showcased their culinary skills”.
“Your hard work, creativity, and dedication have been inspiring, and we are proud of each one of you,” he said.
Dr Olivier Gumbo the author of “Parenting Children of Influence in the Digital Age” was a guest at the event. Her book has a dedicated Chapter on the importance of fathers.
She said fathers play an paramount role in the upbringing of children.
“You are Professor, you excel them all, these are words that my father prophesied over my life. Fathers are special, I love my father, he is a loving man. I, however, would like to acknowledge that there are children who do not have the presence of their biological fathers in their lives due to death or divorce”.
“These children can find Godly father figures such as uncles, grandparents and church pastors to play the fatherly role”, she said giving a testimony about her father.
Peter Nyazema who accompanied his sister who was among the lucky winners gave a statement acknowledging that the disciplinarian role fathers play is so pivotal.
” When my grades were low at school, my father sent me to learn in the rural areas. Walking 8 kilometres going to school made me pull up my socks. I later returns to the capital city after having achieved good grades. I later enrolled at a private school before going to the university “, he revealed.
Winners were so ecstatic about the hampers prizes and some said it was the best present they were going to give to their fathers.
” I am so excited and have something to give to my Father as a present. My father is a man of few words, gentle and kind”, Blessing Nyazema said.
Shepherd Gato and Mavis Nyamushuma who are parents of the winner Alderman Gato were left elated after receiving their hampers.
“Alderman is at Ezekiel Guti University writing his exams”, said the mother Mavis Nyamushuma.
” To be honest, this is a good opportunity. NetOne is saying a crucial role by recognising the head of the family. They should do this every year. Overall, the event was good,” said Shepherd Gato the father.
Fathers are known to play three roles in the lives of their children. They are the protector, provider and disciplinarian.
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