Zimbabwe Republic Police rejected false social media allegations against Dendera musician Sulumani Chimbetu on Tuesday. Online rumors falsely claimed authorities arrested the performer for pursuing former First Lady Grace Mugabe romantically during an encounter in Mazowe. Commissioner Paul Nyathi confirmed police received no such reports and cautioned citizens against spreading misinformation through social platforms. The spokesperson emphasized the dangers of using digital media to circulate unverified claims. Officials stressed the importance of fact verification before sharing content online.
Chimbetu personally refuted the accusations when contacted by media outlets. The musician described the viral posts as deliberate attempts to damage his reputation through fabricated stories. He stated that no romantic pursuit of Robert Mugabe's widow ever occurred and characterized the rumors as malicious content creation. Grace Mugabe recently celebrated her sixtieth birthday with an elaborate private celebration but has not addressed this controversy. The incident reflects growing concerns about false information targeting prominent Zimbabwean personalities across social networks.
Chimbetu personally refuted the accusations when contacted by media outlets. The musician described the viral posts as deliberate attempts to damage his reputation through fabricated stories. He stated that no romantic pursuit of Robert Mugabe's widow ever occurred and characterized the rumors as malicious content creation. Grace Mugabe recently celebrated her sixtieth birthday with an elaborate private celebration but has not addressed this controversy. The incident reflects growing concerns about false information targeting prominent Zimbabwean personalities across social networks.
