| Cry Freedom – Richard Attenborough’s evocative apartheid story of Stephen Biko starring Denzel Washington was shot in Zimbabwe. |
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| Busi Ncube, Keith Farquhuarson, Don Gumbo, Gibson Batishta, Adam Chisvo and Andy Brown formed the band Ilanga changing the of Zimbabwean music scene with its fusion of Shona and Ndebele rhythmic styles, producing popular hits such as 'Silver and Gold' and True Love'. |
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| Zimbabwe held the conference of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) in Harare in September of this year was accompanied by a hit by local group The Real Sounds - 'The Non Aligned Movement'. Mugabe was nominated Chairman of NAM. |
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| Mozambican President Samora Machel died in October in a plane crash in South Africa setting off rioting in Harare. |
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| Post and Telecommunication Corporation (PTC) installed a major exchange of 3000 lines in high-density area of Chitungwiza.
Richard Tsimba made history by becoming the first black national rugby team player. |
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| Several ministers were implicated in what has come to be known as the Willowgate Scandal. The authorities were alleged to have abused a car scheme with Willowvale Motor Industries allowing them to buy the vehicles at a subsidised rate by then selling them those same cars off at exorbitant prices. |
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| Great Zimbabwe became a Unesco World Heritage site this year. |
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We were listening to... |
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Lionel Ritchie |
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Wondering Stranger |
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Devera ngwena |
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Chriedzi |
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Patti Labelle & Narada Michael Walden |
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Gimme Gimme Gimme |
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Master Chivero |
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Advance Kusugar |
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Janet Jackson |
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What have you done for me lately |
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Zhimozhi Jazz band |
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Wakurumidza kugaya |
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King sounds & the Israelites |
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Black & White |
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Zexie Manatsa & the Green Arrows |
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Mwanakomana waMwari |
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Four Brothers |
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Vimba Nechako |
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Baltimore |
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Tarzan Boy | |
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Falco |
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Rock me Amadeus |
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Sheena Easton |
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Sugar Walls |
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Bucks Fizz |
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Making your mind up |
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Madonna |
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Holiday |
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Lionel Richie |
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Wondering Stranger |
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Baltimora |
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Tarzan Boy |
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Denise LaSalle |
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Don’t mess with my Tu tu |
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Janet Jackson |
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What have you done for me lately? |
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Gwen Guthrie |
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Aint nothing going on but the rent. |
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Five Star |
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The slightest touch | |
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and we were watching... |
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Dallas |
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I will Wait (local Drama) |
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Miami Vice | |
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