Paurina Mpariwa

"After 23 years as a legislator, I feel it’s time to share what I’ve learned in politics with other women. Through this initiative, my focus won’t be limited to women within my party but will extend to those outside the MDC-T as well. Ive decided to remain available to civil society groups working to mentor other parliamentarians, and I am open about this commitment."

"Its inaccurate to say that I "joined" politics; rather, I transitioned my labor union activism into political action when we formed the MDC in 1999. I am proud to be one of its founders. ZANU (PF) was anti-people, and its arrogance and refusal to address issues affecting workers and the broader nation motivated me to act."

"It essentially functions as a post-mortem committee, as we are still examining audited reports from as far back as 2009. We work closely with the Auditor-General’s Office and aim to detect irregularities early. However, a major challenge is that ministries often fail to submit their financial reports promptly, delaying the auditing process."

"Paurina Mpariwa responded to the question, "When did you join politics, and why?"

"I was born 50 years ago in Karoi into a family of four. I was fortunate that my father, a businessman who owned construction companies, was able to provide us with an education."

"I will continue studying until I die since acquisition of knowledge is meant to be a lifelong commitment. I am proud of my diversified education. Whichever post I am I appointed to, I will never disappoint"