Usaswerera kurwira chitundu chamakakanje, chehove chiripo.

Definitions

chitundu: items packed together

makakanje: crabs

Translation

Do not waste time fighting over a pack of crabs when there is one of fish available.

Application

When faced with competing demands, one should consider where they stand to benefit more. Prioritising less important matters could prove costly.

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