Governance First: Why Sanyatwe Focused More on Ethics Than Art

By Jonathan Mbiriyamveka Harare – While international exhibitions and cultural diplomacy dominated headlines from the inaugural meeting of the National Gallery of Zimbabwe Board, a closer reading of Minister Anselem…

Is Zimbabwe’s Art Sector Entering a Golden Era?

By Jonathan Mbiriyamveka Harare – With Zimbabwe set to host a historic global museum conference and mount another showcase at the Venice Biennale in 2026, questions are emerging as to…

Art as Diplomacy: Zim Deploys Culture to Strengthen Global Ties

By Jonathan Mbiriyamveka Harare – Zimbabwe is increasingly leveraging arts and culture as instruments of diplomacy, with two major international engagements in 2026 set to elevate the country’s global cultural…

Arts Sector Positioned as Key Driver of Vision 2030

By Jonathan Mbiriyamveka Harare – The arts and culture sector has been positioned as a strategic pillar in Zimbabwe’s drive towards achieving upper middle-income status by 2030. Speaking at the…

Zim to Host Global Modern Art Conference in Historic First for Africa

By Jonathan Mbiriyamveka Harare – Zimbabwe will host the 58th Annual Conference of the International Committee for Museums and Collections of Modern Art (CIMAM) in 2026, marking the first time…

New Board Appointed for National Arts Council of Zimbabwe

Staff Writer The National Arts Council of Zimbabwe (NACZ) has appointed a new Board of Directors for the 2025–2029 term, following appointments made by the Minister of Sport, Recreation, Arts…

Zimbabwe Names Five Artists for Venice Biennale 2026 Pavilion

By Jonathan Mbiriyamveka Harare — In a moment of national pride and cultural celebration, the Minister of Sport, Recreation, Arts and Culture, Anselem Nhamo Sanyatwe, officially announced the five artists…