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Mthabisi Tshuma, Zimpapers Arts and Entertainment Hub
THE Culture Fund of Zimbabwe Trust has committed to continue supporting the creative sector in the country as it plays a pivotal role in the nation’s economic growth.
In September last year, the Culture Fund of Zimbabwe Trust, in partnership with the European Union (EU) Delegation to Zimbabwe, awarded US$119 200 in grants to six Zimbabwean cultural operators under the CreativeACTIONs 2 initiative.
The grants ranged between US$9 400 and US$35 000.
One of the beneficiaries is Chenhaka Trust, who recently held a National Indaba Policy Dialogue, where the Executive Director for Culture Fund of Zimbabwe Trust Rachel Lioga, represented by Simbarashe Mudhokwani, reaffirmed their support to the creative sector.
“Above all, we commit to the belief that creativity is not a luxury, it is a national asset. When we empower our creative sector, we empower our society. We are building industries that create jobs, shape narratives, foster civic pride, and inspire hope.
“Let this gathering be remembered as the moment we chose unity over fragmentation, action over intention, and vision over limitation.
“The future of Zimbabwe’s creative sector is not something that will simply happen, it is something we will build together, step by step, voice by voice, idea by idea,” reads part of Lioga’s speech.
She further said when the creative sector is united, they can shape a creative landscape that reflects who they are, who they aspire to be and the boundless potential that lies within our people.
“We come from diverse backgrounds, film, visual arts, fashion, music, digital media, theatre, literature, heritage work, and yet we share a common truth.
“Creativity is our nation’s heartbeat. It tells our stories, preserves our histories, and imagines futures that are bold, inclusive, and full of possibility.
“But for this heartbeat to remain strong, it requires more than talent. It requires systems, policies, investments, and partnerships that respect and uplift the people behind the work.
“It requires an industry that not only celebrates artistic excellence but also protects creators, nurtures young voices, and opens doors where they have long been closed,” said Lioga.
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Bongani Ndlovu