Artists and cultural workers from Zimbabwe's Midlands Province want the government to build creative spaces in rural areas and fix up the busted facilities that already exist, according to stakeholders who met at a consultative forum. Councillor Emmanuel Mhike from Runde RDC says Zvishavane needs culture hubs in every ward, while Noreen Mutera from Phakama Culture and Creative Arts thinks getting kids into arts programs early creates better career paths later.
Dr. Ephraim Vhutuza at Midlands State University mentioned his film department teams up with groups like Savannah Trust to give students real-world training and exposure to how the industry actually works. Florence Mukanga Majachani is running a study through Arterial Network Zimbabwe to figure out what the creative sector actually contributes to the national economy in terms of jobs and social impact.
Dr. Ephraim Vhutuza at Midlands State University mentioned his film department teams up with groups like Savannah Trust to give students real-world training and exposure to how the industry actually works. Florence Mukanga Majachani is running a study through Arterial Network Zimbabwe to figure out what the creative sector actually contributes to the national economy in terms of jobs and social impact.
