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ZimTrade has officially unveiled Zimbabwe’s preparedness for the 2027 Expo to be held in Belgrade, Serbia. Under the the...
02/10/2026

ZimTrade has officially unveiled Zimbabwe’s preparedness for the 2027 Expo to be held in Belgrade, Serbia. Under the theme “Our Play, Our Heritage,” Zimbabwe is preparing to showcase its industry, mining, culture, creativity and national identity.

It’s the 1st Friday of the month, and we are prioritizing a clean environment! The National Arts Council of Zimbabwe tea...
02/10/2026

It’s the 1st Friday of the month, and we are prioritizing a clean environment!

The National Arts Council of Zimbabwe team was at Blue Lagoon Shops participating in the National Clean-Up. We are committed to doing our part to keep Zimbabwe pristine. Let’s work together to maintain a safe and healthy environment for all.

We are bursting with pride! The Zimbabwean production, Rise swept the Independent Shorts Awards with FIVE major wins!A h...
26/09/2026

We are bursting with pride!

The Zimbabwean production, Rise swept the Independent Shorts Awards with FIVE major wins!

A huge congratulations to the cast and crew:
Best Indie Short of the Year: Rise (Written & Directed by Jessica J. Rowlands)
Best First Time Female Director: Jessica J. Rowlands
Best Supporting Actor: Tongayi Chirisa
Best Young Actor: Sikhanyiso Ngwenya
Best Cinematography: Jacques Naudé

This is a win for Zimbabwean cinema!

The National Arts Council of Zimbabwe is proud to highlight Africa Voices 2026.Almasi Collaborative Arts, presents the 2...
25/09/2026

The National Arts Council of Zimbabwe is proud to highlight Africa Voices 2026.

Almasi Collaborative Arts, presents the 2026 edition of Africa Voices, its annual festival of new African plays, returning to the Jasen Mphepo Little Theatre in Harare from 17 October to 6 November 2026.

This year’s festival will present three brand-new Zimbabwean plays in rotation, offering audiences a first look at original work that will undoubtedly become part of the year’s wider cultural conversation.

The 2026 lineup:
- 30 Acres by 2026 NAMA Award-winning playwright Tatenda Mutyambizi
- Shards by Cynthia Marangwanda
- Quixotic by Tawanda Vombo

Together, these works offer a vivid and wide-ranging portrait of contemporary Zimbabwean life, from land and legacy to existential crisis and youth culture.

NACZ celebrates this important platform for new Zimbabwean voices and encourages all arts lovers to support live theatre.

📍 Jasen Mphepo Little Theatre, Harare
🗓 17 October – 6 November 2026

Follow Almasi Collaborative Arts for ticket and programme updates.

Congratulations to our Responsible Gambling Skit Challenge Winner! We are thrilled to announce Dramatic Miss as the winn...
24/09/2026

Congratulations to our Responsible Gambling Skit Challenge Winner!
We are thrilled to announce Dramatic Miss as the winner of the Responsible Gambling Skit Challenge!

The response from the community was overwhelming. Here are the final stats from the day the challenge closed:
Views: 122,000
Likes: 1,500
Comments: 313
Shares: 13

For her incredible effort in spreading this important message, Dramatic Miss will be walking away with a $1,000 cash prize, courtesy of the Lotteries and Gaming Board in partnership with the National Arts Council of Zimbabwe

Congratulations!!!

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It’s NAMA season
24/09/2026

It’s NAMA season

Attention Creatives! It’s time to shine! Submissions for the National Arts Merit Awards (NAMA) are officially open! Don’...
24/09/2026

Attention Creatives! It’s time to shine!

Submissions for the National Arts Merit Awards (NAMA) are officially open! Don’t miss your chance to be recognized among the best in Zimbabwe.

Eligibility: Works produced between 1 Dec 2025 and 30 Nov 2026.
Head to your nearest NACZ office to submit your work today!

22/09/2026

The NAMA 25th Edition theme has officially been unveiled: “Honouring the Footprint, Sounding the Future.”

Creatives are invited to submit their work for adjudication by 30 November 2026. Event managers have promised an elegant night of celebration as we mark this milestone.

Submit your work. Be part of the legacy.

21/09/2026

GET READY FOR KUZANA!

From 7–11 October 2026, the ZITF Grounds will come alive for the inaugural KUZANA Sport and Creative Economy Expo Zimbabwe (SCEEZ)!

Sport & Creative Industries Conferences | Business | Innovation | Entertainment

Experience the Creative Industries Indaba, Sports Indusry Conference, Kuzana SCEEZ Marathon, exciting exhibitions, Kuzana SCEEZ Musical Festival and a headline football clash between Highlanders and Dynamos as part of the celebrations marking the Highlanders Centenary.

KUZANA is more than an expo it is a platform connecting talent, enterprise, investment and opportunity, advancing Vision 2030 through sport and creative industries.

📍 ZITF Grounds, Bulawayo
📅 7–11 October 2026

Bulawayo is the place to be. Are you ready for KUZANA?

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