THE Zimbabwe Music Rights Association (Zimura) has responded to the “growing misinformation” surrounding the disposal of its Avondale property, warning that legal action is underway against those spreading falsehoods.
In a public notice dated January 12, 2026, Zimura said it had “noted with great concern the proliferation of misinformation circulating on social media and traditional Press platforms”, adding that the allegations appeared to be “a co-ordinated effort to malign the association’s reputation for ulterior motives”.
The association clarified that it did not own an entire building in Avondale, as had been widely claimed, but rather “just two small flats within the building”.
Zimura said the clarification was necessary to correct what it termed “baseless allegations” being peddled in the public domain .
Explaining the decision to dispose of the flats, Zimura said the premises had become unsuitable for its expanding operations.
“The units had become inadequate for our expanding operations,” the association noted, adding that the premises were “dilapidated and posed significant occupational health risks, with staff members forced to operate from makeshift office spaces, including the kitchen area”.
Zimura said the disposal was undertaken to pave way for the acquisition of a standalone commercial property that would better reflect the organisation’s growth.
According to the notice, the new head office is expected to provide “a professional environment, including a boardroom and adequate office space, to match the growth of association”.
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Addressing concerns raised about governance and consultation, Zimura cited Article 41 of its Articles of Association, which vests decision-making authority in the board of directors between annual general meetings (AGMs).
“We reiterate that there is never a need to call an AGM or an EGM [extraordinary general meeting] to make such decisions,” the association said, adding that “the reason why the board is elected is precisely to make such decisions”.
Zimura further noted that a board resolution was passed to establish a committee to oversee the disposal of the units and that the transaction was formally reported to members at the AGM held on October 22, 2025.
The association said the membership “recognises that these actions were taken in good faith and for the sole benefit of the association”.
The organisation stressed that it remained the lawful owner of the proceeds of the sale, which it said “are being reinvested into the organisation’s future”.
Zimura also confirmed that it has taken action against those it accuses of defamation.
“Legal proceedings have been instituted against persons disseminating defamatory content,” the notice stated, adding that “the
Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) is seized with investigations into these matters”.
As the association ushers in the new year, Zimura reaffirmed its mandate to safeguard creators’ rights, stating that it “remains steadfast in its fiduciary duty to protect the rights of music composers and ensure they are fairly compensated for their creative works”.
