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Harare names road after Mtukudzi
26 Jan 2019 at 09:31hrs | Views
The Mayor of Harare Herbert Gomba has announced that Harare City Council has resolved to rename Willowvale Road to Oliver Mtukudzi Road as recognition of the role that the super star played in the country.
Gomba also revealed that Council will be honouring also Former Dynamos Legend George Shaya and Veteran musician Thomas Mapfumo.
"Vietnam stand (Rufaro stadium) will be named George Shaya stand, Willowvale road to be named Oliver Mtukudzi Road , and Mukanya is going to have Freedom of the City Plus a stand after all due processes has been done." Gomba said.
Gomba earlier during the week had reported that the Council was engaged in debate about the kind of honour to give to the late Mtukudzi and Former Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai.
"Harare city councillors in serious discussions to name Harare gardens to Oliver Mtukudzi gardens and 3rd street to Morgan Tsvangirai street , what are your views as residents?"
Meanwhile funeral of Tuku is currently underway and he will buried at his rural home on Sunday.
Gomba also revealed that Council will be honouring also Former Dynamos Legend George Shaya and Veteran musician Thomas Mapfumo.
"Vietnam stand (Rufaro stadium) will be named George Shaya stand, Willowvale road to be named Oliver Mtukudzi Road , and Mukanya is going to have Freedom of the City Plus a stand after all due processes has been done." Gomba said.
"Harare city councillors in serious discussions to name Harare gardens to Oliver Mtukudzi gardens and 3rd street to Morgan Tsvangirai street , what are your views as residents?"
Meanwhile funeral of Tuku is currently underway and he will buried at his rural home on Sunday.
Source - Byo24News
