In a historic step for the arts sectors of Southern Africa, the National Arts Council of Zimbabwe (NACZ) and the National Arts Council of South Africa (NACSA) have formalized their partnership by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).
The agreement, signed by NACZ Executive Director Napoleon Nyanhi and NACSA Interim CEO Julie Diphofa in Johannesburg, aims to boost cultural collaboration and regional integration.
This landmark MoU reflects a shared commitment to advancing growth, sustainability, and innovation within the arts and culture sectors of both countries.
According to NACZ, the partnership will focus on expanding opportunities for artists through strategic collaborations and joint projects.
NACZ highlighted that the agreement will enable cultural and creative exchange programs, arts education initiatives, heritage preservation, institutional exchanges, and research and development in the arts sector.
These efforts align with NACZ’s goal to establish a vibrant and sustainable cultural and creative industry by 2030, as outlined in the National Development Strategy 1.
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Ms. Diphofa emphasized the MoU’s role in fostering mutual learning, enhancing policy frameworks, and supporting funding models that benefit the arts community in both nations.
Established in 1985 under the Ministry of Sport, Recreation, Arts and Culture, NACZ is dedicated to promoting artistic endeavors and regulating Zimbabwe’s arts sector.
Meanwhile, NACSA, founded in 1997, is South Africa’s largest arts and culture funding agency, supporting disciplines such as dance, music, theater, craft, literature, and visual arts.
This collaboration marks a pivotal moment for cultural exchange between Zimbabwe and South Africa, promising to strengthen ties and support the arts community as both nations work towards preserving their rich cultural heritage.
The partnership underscores a commitment to fostering a dynamic and thriving arts sector across Southern Africa.
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