Mitupo · Tembo
Zebra · Vaera Tembo · Guruuswa, Eastern Manicaland
The significance lies in its symbolization of the zebra (mbizi), representing balance, harmony, and resilience through its black-and-white stripes. It marks a lineage that honors ancestors and sacred places such as Chivara, Ziki, and Mandedza, and upholds dignity, identity, and unity. Members never harm or eat the zebra, showing deep respect for the totem as a sign of their pride, protection, and connection to both land and spirit.
Speaks of balance, harmony, and resilience through the zebra (mbizi), whose black-and-white stripes remind bearers to live in peace with others and stay strong in hardship.
Samaita · Mazvimbakupa · Tembo · Tembo Wakapiwa · Manjenjenje ganda ravasikana · Chishongo chavakadzi · Mago matema · VaTembo · Mazvimbakupa
Chidawo
Hekani Tembo, VokwaChivara, VokwaMudzinganisagumbo, Vari Machecheche, Machera, Rukono rwaBenhura, VokwaNemhapa, Vari Zimbabwe, Vokwa Tachiona, Nywe dzaZvezve, Maita variMandedza, VokwaKuringambizi huringa makumbo, Kumusoro kunehwara, Zvaitwa variiMandedza, Mwana waWachekwemwoyo, Aiwa zvaonekwa vokwaZiki, Vamambwa matema.