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Sukulwenkosi Dube-Matutu [email protected]
THE 2026 Inter-Ministerial Sports and Arts Festival is being officially opened and closed today by Vice-President Kembo Mohadi, who is being represented by the Minister of State for Matabeleland South Provincial Affairs and Devolution Albert Nguluvhe.
The festival, which is being hosted by Gwanda, Matabeleland South, kicked off on 11 September, bringing together hundreds of civil servants from across Zimbabwe.
The ceremony is being held at Phelandaba Stadium in Gwanda.
The festival, which will run until September 18, is far more than a sporting competition. It is a celebration of teamwork, healthy living and cultural diversity, bringing together Government workers from every corner of the country to compete, perform and interact outside their normal working environments.
For Matabeleland South, the event presents an opportunity to showcase its rich heritage, warm hospitality and unique cultural identity.
The annual festival is being hosted under the theme, “Healthy nation, productive workforce”, a message that highlights the importance of physical fitness, mental wellbeing and strong working relationships within the public service.
Participants have competed in a variety of sporting disciplines that cater for different interests and abilities.
These include football, athletics, volleyball, chess, darts and tug of war.
Arts and culture have taken centre stage through a series of competitions designed to celebrate Zimbabwe’s creative talent and cultural diversity. Participants have showcased their abilities in events such as modelling, choir competitions, Nharire Yomusha performances and the National Fabric Fashion Show.
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