“Kana ndimi Manuwero” — Mambo Dhuterere denies link to US$108,000 armed robber

Gospel musician Darlington Mutseta, better known by his stage name Mambo Dhuterere, has distanced himself from a suspected armed robber whom police have identified only by the same moniker, without disclosing his real name.

Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi said on Tuesday, 15 September, that police had launched a manhunt for four suspects — identified as Khule Diva, Mambo Dhuterere, Kasongo and Senior Gama — in connection with a series of armed robberies in Ruwa, Rusape and Harare, one of which netted robbers US$108,000 in cash.

Nyathi said three alleged members of the gang, Tinei Makaripe (47), Pungurayi Mukambachaza and Gabriel Mukambachaza (41), had already been arrested, while the remaining four accomplices were still at large.

“The suspects’ accomplices identified as Khule Diva, Mambo Dhuterere, Kasongo and Senior Gama are on the run,” he said.

The ambiguity over the name has led some social media users to speculate that the “Dare Guru” hitmaker might be among the four suspects being sought.

In response, the musician has firmly distanced himself from the suspected robber, going so far as to suggest he may consider changing his stage name.

“Mmmmm rawandirwa Zita rakuda kuchinjwa iri… kwanana Mambo Dhuterere vehuruweki futi… Kana ndimi Manuwero…” he said, which translates roughly as: “Mmmmm, too many people are now using my name… now there’s a Mambo Dhuterere involved in armed robberies too… just imagine, Emmanuel.”

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