GOKWE – Turnall Holdings, one of the largest manufacturers of building materials has thanked its long-serving employee, Aaron Shonhai in a different way. The company has built a house for the long-serving employee.

It has built Shonhai who served the company for 33 years a beautiful 4-roomed house at his rural home in Gokwe.

As if that is not enough Turnall managing director, Zvidzayi ‘Ziggy’ Bikwa personally turned up at Cheza Village under Chief Njelele on Saturday to hand over the keys and the house to Shonhayi.

Bikwa told those gathered for the ceremony that Shonhayi was being rewarded for his loyal, dedicated work and for his service, which is the longest in the company. He urged Turnall workers to emulate Shonhai as there is always a reward at the end of a long tunnel.

“We built this house in recognition of Shonhai’s determination, dedication, honesty, and hard work when he worked for the company. He was a remarkable worker and all young people must emulate him,” he said.

This is the first time that Turnall has honored its worker in that manner.

Bikwa said that this was not going to be the last time as the company was going to honor all those who have served the company for 33+ years.

Turnall workers’ committee chairman David Chatenga said Bikwa was a gift from God. “I want to thank God for giving us Bikwa. He is a gift to us. He recognizes and rewards workers for their earnest effort. This shows that he empathizes and has workers at heart. “Before his arrival, we had many such workers who went on pension with no recognition at all. Workers are motivated when they get a thank you from the company,” said Chatenga. Shonhai started off as a groundsman in 1988 and was a forklift driver at the time he retired.

Sydney Mubaiwa – Masvingo Mirror