Termite
“Aiwa tafara, Ishwa Dhliwayo, matifadza Maita vari Chimanimani Vakabve Mbire Maita Mutore Makapotera Makoni muchidarika Mutasa Maita basa Aiwa tafarisisa, Beta Mandemwa, zvaonekwa Zvaitwa Chikukwa Saungweme, vanonyuka mumwena wechuru Vakakombwa nemajuru Wanei rangove bishi bishi remasoja enyu Kuwumba imba yenyu Imba yemuchenje unotapira-tapira Kukwikwidzana nehuchi hunotapira Pamainza ndimi vhu Chenyu chipako chiri pasi pevhu Munobuda mumwena parukungurima Bhururukei kwaita rima Muchinyuka muchidzere Mune rufaro rwuzere Maita Ishwa Maita Dhliwayo Kubhururuka ndirwo rwenyu rumbo Makaramba kupiripitika kweshiri yabatwa neurimbo Vemanhenga asingatane kugwishwa kurnusana Maita vanopunyuka mumwena Maneta munogadaira nedumbu Kukwezha nhumbu Beta Maita maita Ishwa maita Matiunzira myura yeMatonjeni Nhasi zvakwati nayei nayei Enyu mapapiro faranukei Bhururukei Bhururukei Ewo Beta, zvaonekwa Ishwa maita Tafara nezvamaita izvi.”
The significance of the totem Beta Ishwa lies in its link to the flying termite (ishwa), symbolising abundance, renewal, and unity in Shona culture. It marks a distinct lineage and calls its bearers to live with humility, resilience, and a strong sense of community and ancestral loyalty.
Termite
Beta