By Mike Dube| Strive Masiyiwa’s wife, Tsitsi has finally apologised after posting a tweet which many people felt is insensitive to the poor working class.

Her earlier tweet had appeared to mock people who work 8 hours per day throughout the week and have weekends off.

Thousands of Zimbabweans said that they feel she is speaking like an insensitive capitalist. She said, “Wondering how a nation with GDP per capita of $1 000 for over 37 yrs life expectancy 34yrs upto 31% children stunted, can insist on the right to work 8hrs plus 1 hr lunch 5 days a week, rest for 2 days watch football for 42 wks straight. Where is the sense of urgency desperation?”

But mid afternoon Monday, Tsitsi poured out an apology. She said, “friends who responded to my tweet. I passionately love Zimbabwe love to express, debate & brutally confront the challenges that hold us back. To those who are angry and livid feeling offended, I apologise wholeheartedly.

“Dialogue is critical to get us moving forward & it gives us a platform to seek solutions. It’s part of the way we fix ourselves and each other. Let’s share solutions as we face hard truths. My work in the community expresses my passion.”