Mitupo · Shava
Eland · Vaera Shava · Marange, Nyashanu, Mutekedza, Bocha, Buhera District
The totem unites the clan, reminding bearers that their identity and dignity are tied to both the animal and the shared history of those who carry the name.
The cultural wisdom of the totem Shava Mhizha focuses on strength, endurance, and self-reliance like the eland. It teaches calm firmness, hard work, protection of family and land, respect for elders and ancestors, unity in the clan, and living with dignity.
Mhizha · Mhofu Yomukono · Chihera · Vamangurirambebzu · Ziruvi
Chidawo
Maita Mhizha, Zvaitwa Nhuka. Maita Mukonde wangu yuyu, Vamangurirambezhu vava, Vasingabati mbezhu neshangwa. Maita Mhizha yangu yiyi, Mupaya, waMabweadziva, Vakadzivira Dzimbabwe kwaMwari. Maita vari Bvumbura, Aiwa zvaonekwa Shava yangu yiyi.