JZU Tembo’s wife dies

January 5, 2015 Nyasa Times Reporter 275 Comments

Former Malawi Congress Party (MCP) president John Tembo has lost his much-respected wife Ruth who has died after a short illness.

Tembo and his deceased wife
Tembo and his deceased wife

Ruth Tembo, originally from Lesotho, died at Medi-Clinic in Lilongwe after a short illness, Nyasa Times understands

Her husband is said to be “very devastated” by her death.

The couple had four children together.

MCP said details of the funeral will come from the family and that the party leader Lazarous Chakwera will rally behind  members to mourn with their former president.

The part officials who spoke to Nyasa Times Monday evening described Ruth Tembo as an “ inspiring person” whom they loved.

“Ruth Tembo was a wonderful woman in every way. Our thoughts and deepest sympathies are with the family at this tragic time,” said an aide to Chakwera.

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275 replies on “JZU Tembo’s wife dies”

  8. What abig loss she was a woman of the people she mixed with every one in the entire community May her Sour Rest in Pea ce

  12. May HSRIP, ndimamukonda nzimai ameneyu, sindinamvepo mbiri iliyonse yoipa paiye, she waz very supportive to her husband in every good or bad sitiuation, sindinamuvepo akulalata. She waz my role model.

  16. Thanks to God for the wonderful time we have had with Madam Tembo.
    Mai osazitukumula. Olo kumveka pawailesi kuti ine! ine! ine! aii.
    God bless Your Spirit.

  17. She was a woman full of principles. Despite her husband being a politician, famous as well as rich, she never showed off. She even never asked her hubby during political rallies to be given an opportunity to address the gathering. A humble woman!! May her soul rest in peace!!

  19. Anthu inu ndakondwa nanu popereka mauthenga azovuta mwaulemu. Mupitilize khalidwe labwino limeneli. Mulungu akuyang’anireni.

  22. She was realy a woman of good behaviour,not like these vocal and misbehaving women we have today.Pepani Tsogoleli mulungu akukuteni nyengo yowawitsayi koma khalani nacho chiyembekezo mwa yesu.May her soul rest in eternal peace.

  25. Chiuta amudangilirani dada, panyengo ya visuzgo ivi. taluza mama wambula kubelebeta. may her soul rest in peace.

  31. Mwafwa tafwa Dada Tembo.

    Tikupempha Yehova kuti amuvikililani pa nyengo yinono iyi.

    Mzimu wawo uwuse mu mtende wa Yehova.

    E Khristu.

  32. A woman who knew her duties and boundaries. Even thou she was a wife to the top politician, she didnt take that as an advantage to become a vocaller. Ruth was a woman of her own character. Other women whose husbands are politicians must learn from Nyatembo. May she rest in the arms of the angels.

  37. @ Clive (Comment #54)

    I have gone through most comments on this story here and yours is the only insensitive comment I have read!! Disgraceful!!

    This woman here might have been married to JZU, but she is a mother and grandmother, she has stayed away from active politics or making political speeches from day one that should be applauded. Two wrongs don’t make a right, you don’t repay a wrong by doing the wrong thing yourself. Its a shame that you utter such words at a time like this. Shame on you.

    As for the rest of the comments ..mwaonetsa u munthu. This woman deserves respect the way she personally carried herself through the political career of her husband.

    Rest in Peace Madam Ruth Tembo, Rest in Peace. Condolences to the Tembo clan!!

  39. Ma the Lord be with the berueved family. There is hope beyond the grave. She was a soer woman.Let her rest in peace until the coming of Jesus

  42. Nyasatimes, please, print these comments and present the document to OBaba JZU. He probably does not know what we all thought of this humble wife and mother. I never knew her, but I do know she carried herself in an exceptional dignified manner. RIP Mama

  45. Am deeply shocked to have learnt about the demise of your wife John. May the good Lord wipe out your tears and strengthen you during these trying moments. How I wish all women married to top politicians had he calibre of your take Malawi should have had women of higher intergrity. Learn from her women.

    May her soul rest in etenal peace.

  47. A sad story.
    Our thoughts and prayers are with Hon JZU Tembo, the family here at home and in Lesotho; and the entire extended MCP family.
    May her soul rest in eternal peace.

  51. @ umbuli why talk of getrude our First Lady like that it’s unfirtunate instead of mourning Mrs Tembo u bring in Getrude delibArately insinuating others we in DPP to react typical of MCP. For my respect I will rest my case

  54. mayi ambuye akusogolereni mayi osalowerela zandale ayi ndipo ine zoti atembo anali ndinkazi ndiuzawa lero muwuse muntendere

  57. Some Top lady Officials should take a good lesson from Mama Ruth Tembo NO VOCAL IN POLITICS, since Her life MHSRIP……..Amen.

  60. RIP Mai Tembo and may the Lord Almighty be with JZU, the children and the entire family during this sad period! Amen

  61. Dignified and exemplary woman. Never heard that she has uttered any nonsense just because of her husband’s position or taken advantage to open useless charities so that she can steal from people. Never heard her call other women Mandasi Women. Calista and Getrude learn from this woman so that you can end well. The end is more important than the beginning.

  70. GREAT WOMAN WAS NOT INVOLVED IN POLITICS, WE NEVER HEARD HER KUTI AKAZI A AUJE. REST IN ENTERNAL PEACE MUM.

  78. If there was a true Malawian woman who knew how to receive guests in Malawi, then Mrs Ruth Tembo was the one. She respected her family very much. She fed visitors regardless of their numbers with sincerity.
    I am saddened by this tragic death honestly. May Her Soul Rest in Peace. I cannot imagine how Hon.Tembo can sleep in their room without seeing somebody who was always somewhere in their bed room. I am very sorry and may God hold the Tembo family firmly during this trying moment.

  82. This was a great woman that Malawi had. Very humble but full of wisdom. I will miss u mama. U did so much to my family to be where we r today! May your soul rest in eternal peace and may God the Almighty comfort the family during this trying period

  85. May her soul rest in eternal peace. and may the good Lord be with Hon JZU Tembo during this trying period.

  93. A JZU Tembo atumikila dziko la Malawi m’maudindo osiyana-siyana modzipeleka ,mpakana pano a Tembo ndi munthu yemwe anakhala RBM zaka zochuluka,nduna ya za chuma zaka zambiri kuposa Ali yense m’Malawi komanso china nkumaenda bwino,akhala m’tsogoleli wotsutsa boma kwa ma president atatu, a Bakili ,a Bingu ndi Mai Banda,ngati munthu wina Ali yense osalephela zolakwika komano kwakukulu amachita bwino,masakaika konse Mai Tembo amawathandiza Bambo kuti achite bwino. Zonvetsa chisoni kuti atisiya,mzimu wawo uwuse muntendere.

  105. She had shown all Malawians that a staunt politician’s wife is capable of staying out of politics and live on.May her Soul rest in eternal peace.

  112. May her soul Rest In Peace. My condolence to the bereaved and May the good lord embrace you during this time of mourning.

  128. Sometimes there are some things that we are used to, sometimes things that we know will happen, sometimes not very much sure if it will happen. But death is a sad thing that pains us a lot even though we know that it will one day come.
    She still remains Mother Malawi as honorable J.Z.U Tembo is still a figure to recon on Malawi soil.
    May Her soul Rest in Peace.

    Manjaaluso Phiri.

  134. She was very unique and we frm Lesotho we r mourning for our dear mme’. Another heroine has been recalled to her eternal home. Ntate Tembo may God com4t u and family. MHSRIP

  151. Koma zinazi, wina akuti gone too soon. Do we really know the meaning of too soon? Tizikhala serious nthawi zina amangwetu..

  157. PEPANI BABA MWAFIKA MUNYENGO ZOWAWA KWAMBIRI KOMA CHAUTA NDIWAMKULU AKUTOTHOZENI .KOMA LIRANI MUKUYANG:ANA MTANDA WAYESU MIZIMU WAWO UUSE MTENDERE

  177. deepest sympathy and condolences to hon Tembo and the entire family on the untimely death of our beloved mother. Mulungu yekha ndi amene adziwa mchifukwa chiyani izi zachitika.

  185. Mulungu anatipatsa ,Mulungu yemweyo watenga.Pumani bwino Mayi.munagwira ntchito yotamandika posamala bambo athu mpaka kukalamba.sorry to the MCP family .MHSRIP!!!

  202. I met some of her village people when I visited Lesotho recently. That is when I learnt a little bit about her, JZU, the son and the Lesotho connections. Rest In Peace, mama!!
    JZU, the Almighty God should console and strengthen you at this time and in your old age. Amen!!

  205. We are saddened by the loss of your long time friend and wife. May the Almighty One in Heaven comfort you and the entire Tembo family at this saddest moment of your life.

  211. Oooooh nooooo!
    A very respected and disciplined mother; a pillar in Hon JZU family.
    May the good Lord of Mercies give JZU and family strength as they go through this very trying and traumatic moment.
    May God wipe your tears.

    May Her Soul Rest In Eternal Peace.

    PEPANI KWAMBIRI BABA; PEPANI!

  212. Most of us who grew up under the MCP rule never knew this woman despite the fact that her husband was very powerful and it means she was a humble woman. Osati za masiku anozi 2 weeks after State House kuchita kutikola. May her soul rest in peace.

  217. Pepani kwambiri baba Tembo ndi ana anu onse, komanso abale onse. Apa tele zinthu sizinakhale bwino. Mulungu akuthandizireni pa chipsinjochi ndipo mzimu wa mayi uwuse mumtendere. Pepani.

  231. Our thoughts and prayers are with you Hon. JZU Tembo & your family during this difficult time. May her soul rest in eternal peace!

  234. So sorry indeed gone too soon a very quite woman through out out her husband’s political career.May the good Lord console and shield the Tembo family.

  238. Dignified woman always graceful and stylish not ziri ku state house . Gertrude looks like w ogulitsa kachaso

  245. Rest in peace. Pepano obaba Tembo. On a positive note, she was a beautiful woman. Kusankha mumadziwadi a Tembo.

  259. So sorry Hon Tembo for the loss of beloved Mayi. May the good Lord touch you with His comforting hand. MHSRIP!

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