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The National Arts Council of Zimbabwe (NACZ) officially unveiled the Zimbabwe Film and Television Strategy 2025–2030 at a launch event held in Harare last week.
The five-year strategy, hailed as a significant milestone by the Ministry of Sport, Recreation, Arts and Culture, offers a comprehensive analysis of Zimbabwe’s film industry’s current state and seeks to address critical challenges to rejuvenate the sector.
In a statement, NACZ communications manager Agga Nyabinde highlighted the industry’s potential for growth, as reflected in contributions from film practitioners nationwide.
“The guest of honour, Acting Minister of Sport, Recreation, Arts and Culture, Honourable Kazembe Kazembe, represented by Deputy Minister Honourable Emily Jesaya, reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to transforming the film industry. The national vision of achieving a prosperous and empowered upper-middle-income society by 2030 includes the film sector as a key contributor,” said Nyabinde.
The strategy focuses on nine key pillars that will guide its implementation:
1. Governance and Regulation
2. Funding and Financing of the Industry
3. Infrastructure and Facilities
4. Copyright Protection
5. Local, Regional, and International Collaborations
6. Markets and Distribution Channels
7. Film Education and Training
8. Inclusivity
9. Research and Development
Nyabinde highlighted the importance of collaboration for the successful implementation of the strategy.
“The Permanent Secretary for Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services, Mr Nick Mangwana, acknowledged his ministry’s critical role in film distribution through television and broadcasting. With concerted efforts from all stakeholders, success is inevitable,” he said.
Prominent filmmaker Joe Njagu applauded the Government for facilitating the development of the strategy, describing it as the first of its kind in Zimbabwe’s history.
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