By Desire Tshuma
HARARE — The Zimbabwe Council of Copyrights (ZICCO) has terminated the employment of its former Bulawayo Provincial Coordinator, Lucky Dube, with effect from 9 November 2026.
ZICCO said it wishes to formally notify its members, stakeholders, artists, partners and the general public of the decision.
According to the organisation, the decision follows a disciplinary process in which its Disciplinary Committee found the former employee guilty of misappropriation of organisational funds.
In addition to the financial misconduct, the organisation said it had also raised serious concerns regarding the former employee’s conduct and its impact on staff relations and institutional cohesion. These included allegations of creating parallel structures outside the organisation’s established operational framework, promoting division along tribal lines, bullying fellow employees and allegedly impersonating copyright licence inspectors despite serving as a Bulawayo Provincial Coordinator.
ZICCO said such conduct, where established, is contrary to its values, governance structures and commitment to a professional, united and accountable working environment.
In light of the development, ZICCO said the individual is no longer an employee, representative or authorised agent of the organisation.
ZICCO further advised all stakeholders to exercise due diligence and verify any transactions or engagements purportedly conducted on behalf of the organisation through its official communication channels.
The organisation said it remains committed to transparency, accountability, sound corporate governance and the protection of the interests of artists and copyright holders. ZICCO said it will continue strengthening its internal controls and operational procedures to safeguard organisational resources, promote unity among its stakeholders and maintain public confidence in its mandate.
ZICCO said it sincerely appreciates the continued support and cooperation of its members, artists, partners and stakeholders.