September 2021
Meet Rotarian Gilbert Chiminya
PR: Tell us how you came to know about Rotary and how many years have you been a member.
Rtn: I joined Interact in 2007 and then Rotaract in 2015, which I have served on various committees. I was elected President of Rotaract Club of Harare Central for the 2017-2018 Rotary year. I am currently serving in Rotaract as Assistant District Rotaract Representative. On 14 February 2019 I became a Rotarian meaning I now serve in both Rotaract and Rotary.
PR: Can you tell us briefly about yourself.
Rtn: I am a young entrepreneur who is into mining, infrastructure development and farming. I am serving in the Service Projects and Foundation. These committees give me an opportunity to breathe hope to our communities.
PR: Can you share with us what motivates you.
Rtn: While it is nice to be important, it is more important to be nice.
PR: Which projects have you attended and been involved in and how were you impacted?
Rtn: I have been involved in the wheelchair handover and Larche Children home visits (Rotaract) and when recipients express their joy it gives me self-fulfilment.
PR: Would you recommend Rotary and why?
Rtn: I highly recommend Rotary to any young person who is looking to develop a deeper connection to the community as it provides an opportunity of spreading love to the whole world. Also to mention contacts within the Rotary, everyone needs to network.
Meet Rotarian Tariro Nyakujara
PR: Tell us how you came to know about Rotary and how many years have you been a member.
Rtn: I came to know about Rotary through a colleague and joined on invitation from the Past President Theresa.
PR: Can you tell us briefly about yourself.
Rtn: I am a lawyer by profession and work for an insurance company as an internal counsel and company secretary. In addition I am an upcoming farmer. I started my career with the Attorney General’s office as a prosecutor. I am a mother of one daughter. I am in the Foundation committee. I joined the committee by invitation from the committee chair whom I hope to learn a lot from.
PR: Can you share with us what motivates you.
Rtn: I enjoy helping others be it at work or home that motivates me. I feel good to see the seeds I plant germinate and grow and that drives me to carry on.
PR: Which projects have you attended and been involved in and how were you impacted?
Rtn: I have been involved in the wheelchair distribution mostly and what an overwhelming experience it has been.
PR: Would you recommend Rotary and why?
Rtn: Yes I would recommend Rotary because of its objectives and its traceable works.
Meet Rotarian Juliet Mujuru
PR: Tell us how you came to know about Rotary and how many years have you been a member.
Rtn: I came to know about Rotary through my brother Chorus Nyamakunda who is a Rotarian in Burnham Beeches, UK in District 1090. I was inducted on 27 February 2020 and proud to be a Rotarian at Harare Central Club.
PR: Can you tell us briefly about yourself.
Rtn: I am a mother of two and a Private Secretary at SIRDC. I serve as a Secretary for the Borrowdale Circuit Methodist Church. I have joined Fellowship & Fundraising Committee for I love to fundraise and help the less privileged in our society.
PR: Can you share with us what motivates you.
Rtn: What motivates me is the love that I have been shown by fellow Rotarians and to me this shows that I found another family whom I will work with whole heartedly.
PR: Which projects have you attended and been involved in and how were you impacted?
Rtn: I have attended wheelchair handovers which are always so touching as I see lives change for the better.
PR: Would you recommend Rotary and why?
Rtn: I would recommend and have already started doing so because of the togetherness in the Club. I am excited to learn how we can do more for the under privileged in our society
Meet Past President Sevias Mujere
PR: Tell us how you came to know about Rotary and how many years have you been a member. PR: Can you tell us briefly about yourself.
PP: I was introduced to Rotary by the late DG Eric Marques over breakfast in Nyanga. After one meeting I became hooked-line and sinker to Rotary. I am glad that I am into my 17th year in Rotary and have enjoyed every minute of it.
PR: Can you tell us briefly about yourself.
PP: I am Head of the biggest Trust school in terms of enrolment. 700 learners in all coming from all over Africa-Nigeria, Malawi, Uganda, South Africa, Namibia etc. That diversity of my students has been culturally enriching for me. I also consult for South African book publisher and this involves training of teachers and school administrators in the Sadc region. I am married and we are blessed with two boys and one girl. I currently serve on the New Generations committee but over the years I Dealing with the youth has always been a passion and over the years I have come to realise that the tables have been turned. We have so much to learn from the young people of today as opposed to them learning from us. I am not just a Liverpool supporter but a card carrying member and we are going to set a new record this year on most points in a single season. I also enjoy spending time in my rural home where its peaceful and relaxing.
PR: Can you share with us what motivates you.
PP: I am an avid reader and greatly interested in sports and politics. My models are Nelson Mandela, Barack Obama, Mahatma Gandi and Mother Theresa. The common thread in all these people is service which is what Rotary is all about.
PR: Which projects have you attended and been involved in and how were you impacted?
PP: The highlight of my Rotary life was when RI President Ravi visited Makumbe Hospital during my Presidency. It is not everyday that you get the RI President visiting your country, let alone your club and that was an experience I will take to my grave.
PR: Would you recommend Rotary and why?
PP: I have met some truly wonderful people through Rotary and they have become personal friends. I have had the privilege of travelling around the world and I have been warmly welcomed in each of those clubs I have visited. All because of Rotary. So if you want regional and international contacts and you want to be part of one big family you simply become a Rotarian. When I leave this planet I hope they have a Rotary club in the next world for me to join.