Her younger sister, Miss Rufaro Butu, confirmed her passing at a local hospital, marking the end of a distinguished broadcasting career that spanned over a decade.
Butu, affectionately known to colleagues as Tino, joined ZBC in 2009 as a sub-editor on the Radio English Desk before transferring to the then Voice of Zimbabwe in Gweru, where she worked as a producer. Her career path reflected her versatility and commitment to public service broadcasting.
She later moved to Montrose Studios in Bulawayo where she worked as a Producer under the News and Current Affairs Department. A year later, she returned to Pockets Hill Studios in Harare, serving with dedication as both sub-editor and presenter until her final days.
Beyond the newsroom, Tino was a mother, leaving behind two daughters, Anesu and Mutsa.
Mourners are gathered at Number 8 Derbyshire, Waterfalls, Harare.
Burial arrangements will be announced in due course.
