
The Minister of Sport, Recreation, Art and Culture, Rtd. Lt. Gen. Sanyatwe, held an inaugural meeting with the newly appointed National Arts Council of Zimbabwe (NACZ) board, chaired by Dr. Nozipo Maraire. The board, appointed in terms of the law, comprises 10 members with diverse expertise, including:
- Mr. Raphael Peter Mhone
- Brg. Gen (Rtd) Richard Matambo
- Mrs. Tariro Washe
- Mrs. Gail Van Jaarsveldt
- Mr. Takawira Maswiswi
- Ms. Sibongile Ncube
- Dr. Lucia Mnkandla
- Mr. Farai Mpfunya
- Lawrence Mkwala
The board’s mandate is to promote, develop, and regulate Zimbabwe’s creative and cultural industries, supporting artists and initiatives that preserve and promote the country’s cultural heritage.

