HARARE – Sports and Arts minister Kirsty Coventry recently announced changes to the National Arts Council of Zimbabwe by appointing eight board members.
The appointed members are Hope Masike, Nozipho Maraire, Marcus Gora, Raphael Jomo, Sabelo Mawuke, Moffat Takadiwa, Herbert Pikela and Alex Majachani.
In a statement, minister Coventry said the appointments are in respect of Public Entities and Corporate Governance Act.
“May you please be advised that in terms of section 5(1) of the National Arts Council Act as read with the provisions of Public Entities and Corporate Governance Act these members have been appointed to the National Arts Council Board,” said Coventry.
Meanwhile, National Arts Council of Zimbabwe (NACZ), Director Mr Nicholas Moyo says planning processes for the Cultural and Creative Sector (CCS) must bear in mind the government expectations of the sector to contribute meaningfully to the economic development of the country.
He made the remarks while officially opening the 2022 Strategic Planning Review Workshop attended by Senior Management, Provincial Arts Managers and Head Office staff in Bulawayo.
Mr Moyo said the NACZ must consider the long term goals of the Arts sector in Zimbabwe by addressing its current and future challenges.
