UPDATE ON NAMA 24TH EDITION
NAMA UPDATE 27 November 2025 – The National Arts Council of Zimbabwe is pleased to announce a robust national response to the call for entries for the 24th edition of the National Arts Merit Awards. With the submission window still open, a total of 1,117 entries have already been received from artists across all provinces, signalling a vibrant […]
NACZ signs MoA with Bindura University of Science and Technology
SIGNING OF A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT (MoA) BETWEEN THE NATIONAL ARTS COUNCIL OF ZIMBABWE (NACZ) AND BINDURA UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (BUSE) 1 December 2025 HARARE, Zimbabwe – In a significant move towards modernizing the creative sector, the National Arts Council of Zimbabwe (NACZ) has signed a Memorandum of Agreement with Bindura University […]
Africa’s Creative Pulse, A Source of Soft Power.
Written By Napoleon Nyanhi In today’s global economy, influence is no longer defined solely by military strength or trade volumes. It is shaped just as powerfully by culture, the music we dance to, the films we watch, the slang we adopt, and the stories we repeat. This is soft power, and Africa is increasingly exporting […]
From club owner to major promoter: Chipaz narrates his journey
By Tinevimbo Mukarati This Wednesday, the 3rd of September, NACZ reporter caught up with prominent music promoter Mr Patson Chimbodza, widely known as Chipaz and he shared the chronicles of his showbiz journey from inception to prominence giving some detail on ups and downs, during a Creative Economy Program hosted by Star FM in collaboration […]
Zimbabwean Musicians continue to shine on the global stage
On Saturday 31 May, award winning gospel singer, Eleana Makombe hosted the Grateful Concert 3.0 at the international Convention Centre in Birmingham. The event attracted Zimbabwe’s top gospel acts that include Minister Michael Mahendere, Everton Mlalazi, Blessing Jedthun, Sharon & Ellard Cherai. Speaking at the event where he was the guest of honour, NACZ CEO, […]
Chibuku Neshamwari Traditional Dance Festival National Finals to Showcase in Mutare
By Tsitsi Ndabambi The stage is set, the drums are calling, and the excitement is building as the 2025 Chibuku Neshamwari Traditional Dance Festival reaches its grand finale. Since May 10, this extraordinary celebration of Zimbabwe’s culture and heritage has captivated audiences across the provinces, and now, all eyes turn to Mutare Showgrounds for the National Finals […]
The Artistic Bond Between Zimbabwe and Zambia
In the heart of Southern Africa, where the mighty Zambezi River carves a natural border between Zimbabwe and Zambia, a vibrant artistic connection has flourished for generations. This is the story of how two nations, bound by geography and history, have woven a rich tapestry of shared creativity. This has also been strengthened by the […]
