Nation mourns the death of Vimbai Tsvangirai.

A dark cloud has engulfed the country as people pay tribute to Vinbai Tsvangirai who passed away yesterday. She succumbed to injuries sustained during a road accident barely a month ago.

Vimbai was the daughter of the late founder and leader of the MDC Morgan Tsvangirai and his late wife Susan. She was also the legislator for Glen view south. Vimbai had followed in her father’s footsteps and joined politics under the MDC badge. She was also elected the secretary general of the MDC women’s assembly while she was hospitalized.

Vimbai was involved in an accident which claimed two lives,that of her manager and a relative. She was in hospital for nearly a month before passing away. She was admitted at Parirenyatwa hospital.

The 36 year old has left an indelible mark in the political sphere. She was well respected and adored by her most people. She was also seen as the torch bearer of the Tsvangirai family since the passing on of her father. She was commended by most for making it in the political world that is male dominated and in which women are frowned upon.

Celebrities,politicians and ordinary people expressed shock and hurt over the news of her death. The MDC also mourned the loss of one of its female icons