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All rights reserved. https://news.hericommedia.com/storytelling-initiative-connects-pwd-creatives-across-africa-as-lebrecht-calls-for-self-representation https://news.hericommedia.com/storytelling-initiative-connects-pwd-creatives-across-africa-as-lebrecht-calls-for-self-representation Sat, 26 Sep 2026 04:39:56 +0200 Dumisani Ndlovu disability creatives Zimbabwe, Jim LeBrecht, Show Us Your World 2026, disability storytelling, disability filmmaking, American Corner Gweru, ZIDIAC, FWD-Doc, Signs Media Kenya, Echoes of Ability, Luke Muleka, disability representation, African filmmakers https://news.hericommedia.com/australia-based-16-year-old-zimbabwean-designer-tariro-tk-kanduka-prepares-for-global-runway-conquest-in-new-york https://news.hericommedia.com/australia-based-16-year-old-zimbabwean-designer-tariro-tk-kanduka-prepares-for-global-runway-conquest-in-new-york Sat, 19 Sep 2026 05:11:17 +0200 Harry Taruva Tariro TK Kanduka, Zimbabwean designer, Zimbabwean fashion designer, New York Fashion Week, NYFW, Runway7, Thailand Fashion Week, International Fashion Runway, Zimbabwean fashion, Australian-based Zimbabwean, young designer, African fashion, Zimbabwean creatives, International Kids Fashion Show https://news.hericommedia.com/shalom-makuve-crowned-miss-gweru-2026 https://news.hericommedia.com/shalom-makuve-crowned-miss-gweru-2026 Wed, 16 Sep 2026 05:25:41 +0200 Kwedu News Miss Gweru 2026, Shalom Makuve, Mercy Makusha, Memory Kariwo, Gweru pageant, I Love My Gweru, Pokello Nare, Fletcher High School, Midlands State University, avant-garde fashion, recycled materials, Miss People’s Choice, Best Avant-Garde, Philosophy Zanga, Miss Personality, Sharon Chimalizeni, Talent Segment, Celine Sibanda, Miss Super Model, LeeAnne Mutikane, Image Modelling Consultancy https://news.hericommedia.com/six-australian-books-win-the-2026-prime-ministers-literary-awards https://news.hericommedia.com/six-australian-books-win-the-2026-prime-ministers-literary-awards Sun, 13 Sep 2026 02:09:18 +0200 Panashe Chikonyora https://news.hericommedia.com/navajotonga-cultural-summit-on-the-cards https://news.hericommedia.com/navajotonga-cultural-summit-on-the-cards Thu, 10 Sep 2026 12:09:08 +0200 Kwedu News Navajo Tonga Cultural Summit, Chiyubunuzyo Arts and Culture Association, CACA, Zimbabwe United States relations, cultural diplomacy, cultural exchange, Tonga culture, Navajo communities, indigenous heritage, Zimbabwe cultural heritage, Gokwe North, Brian Kembo, Gordon Bronitsky https://news.hericommedia.com/culture-fund-mourns-eu-ambassador-katrin-hagemann https://news.hericommedia.com/culture-fund-mourns-eu-ambassador-katrin-hagemann Tue, 08 Sep 2026 07:29:37 +0200 Dumisani Ndlovu Katrin Hagemann, Culture Fund Zimbabwe, EU Ambassador Zimbabwe, CreativeACTIONs 2, European Union Zimbabwe, Zimbabwe arts sector, Mary Anibal, mbira, Zimbabwe culture, EU funding Tags: Katrin Hagemann, Culture Fund Zimbabwe, European Union, CreativeACTIONs 2, Arts and Culture, Zimbabwe, Diplomacy https://news.hericommedia.com/miss-gweru-2026-beauty-confidence-and-gweru-pride-take-centre-stage https://news.hericommedia.com/miss-gweru-2026-beauty-confidence-and-gweru-pride-take-centre-stage Wed, 19 Aug 2026 07:04:09 +0200 Dumisani Ndlovu Miss Gweru 2026, Miss Gweru, Gweru pageant, Zimbabwe beauty pageant, Image Modeling Agency, Mavis Koslek, Martin Chivhoko, Village Lodge Gweru, Nyasha David, Moto Moto Family, Gweru models, Zimbabwe pageantry, Gweru events, Gweru entertainment, Zimbabwe modelling. https://news.hericommedia.com/arts-visionary-cont-mhlanga-remembered https://news.hericommedia.com/arts-visionary-cont-mhlanga-remembered Tue, 18 Aug 2026 02:18:32 +0200 Dumisani Ndlovu Cont Mhlanga Zimbabwe theatre Amakhosi Theatre Theatre for development Social commentary Political accountability Cultural pioneer Albert Nyathi The Members play Bulawayo arts Zimbabwe creative industries Township theatre Governance and culture Workshop Negative Stitsha https://news.hericommedia.com/gweru-poet-mbizo-chirasha-takes-zimbabwean-literary-activism-to-the-heart-of-climate-resilience-project https://news.hericommedia.com/gweru-poet-mbizo-chirasha-takes-zimbabwean-literary-activism-to-the-heart-of-climate-resilience-project Fri, 14 Aug 2026 06:15:33 +0200 Dumisani Ndlovu Mbizo Chirasha, Writing Climate Resilience 2026, Gweru poet, Zimbabwean poet, Zimbabwe arts and culture, climate resilience anthology, African literature, Southern African writers, climate change literature, artivism, literary activism, David Johnson, Sylvia Opieba, Nicole Chingosha, Eunice Tayamika Maganga, Zimbabwe arts, Midlands arts and culture, IHRAM https://news.hericommedia.com/midlands-show-2026-four-days-of-non-stop-entertainment-business-and-family-fun https://news.hericommedia.com/midlands-show-2026-four-days-of-non-stop-entertainment-business-and-family-fun Mon, 10 Aug 2026 00:35:55 +0200 Dumisani Ndlovu Midlands Show 2026, Midlands Show, Gweru, Midlands Province, Zimbabwe, entertainment, live music, Takura, Nyasha David, Trevor Dongo, Enzo Ishall, Nashie Zim, Xiddo, Samukoko, Baba Gweru, Makki Wacho, Chimuchengetera Pa Mic, Mahogany Burnouts, fireworks, helicopter displays, horse competitions, Drummies, Mr and Miss Midlands Show, Family Day, business exhibition, agricultural show, exhibitors, value addition, competitiveness, Midlands Show Society https://news.hericommedia.com/house-committee-holds-public-hearing-on-boosting-arts-philanthropy https://news.hericommedia.com/house-committee-holds-public-hearing-on-boosting-arts-philanthropy Mon, 03 Aug 2026 09:34:43 +0200 Harry Taruva Arts philanthropy inquiry, Susan Templeman, House Communications Committee, Productivity Commission, Creative Australia, DGR status arts https://news.hericommedia.com/harare-set-to-host-chibuku-neshamwari-traditional-dance-festival-national-finals https://news.hericommedia.com/harare-set-to-host-chibuku-neshamwari-traditional-dance-festival-national-finals Mon, 13 Jul 2026 00:06:54 +0200 Dumisani Ndlovu Chibuku Neshamwari, Traditional Dance Festival, Harare Gardens, ZNTDA, NACZ, Zimbabwe culture, traditional dances, Ngoma Ngairire Shamwari, Midlands, Chipolopolo Zambia Nyau, arts festival, cultural heritage https://news.hericommedia.com/midlands-content-creators-receive-digital-media-training https://news.hericommedia.com/midlands-content-creators-receive-digital-media-training Sat, 11 Jul 2026 00:00:58 +0200 Dumisani Ndlovu Midlands content creators, Gweru workshop, Patrick Chasaya, American Corner Gweru, content creation training, digital storytelling Zimbabwe, content monetisation, scriptwriting workshop, Midlands Province, Kumbirai Kupfavira, Honour Muvango, Muchineripi Gwarinda, National Arts Council of Zimbabwe, AI in content creation, Zimbabwe creative industry https://news.hericommedia.com/zntda-rubbishes-tansh-disqualification-challenge-in-chibuku-neshamwari-midlands-competition-declares-zero-tolerance-for-cheating https://news.hericommedia.com/zntda-rubbishes-tansh-disqualification-challenge-in-chibuku-neshamwari-midlands-competition-declares-zero-tolerance-for-cheating Thu, 25 Jun 2026 00:00:27 +0200 Dumisani Ndlovu ZNTDA defends the disqualification of Tansh Kwayedza Edutainment from the Chibuku NeShamwari competition, citing strict anti-cheating rules, while the Gweru group disputes the decision. https://news.hericommedia.com/gweru-dance-group-cries-foul-over-chibuku-neshamwari-disqualification https://news.hericommedia.com/gweru-dance-group-cries-foul-over-chibuku-neshamwari-disqualification Mon, 22 Jun 2026 00:00:37 +0200 Dumisani Ndlovu Tansh Kwayedza Edutainment, Anne Homu, Chibuku NeShamwari, Chibuku NeShamwari 2026, ZNTDA, Levison Banda, Midlands dance competition, Kwekwe, Gweru, traditional dance, Delta Beverages, National Arts Council of Zimbabwe, NACZ, Mhukahuru, Mbada Ensemble, Zvigure, Zimbabwe traditional dance, Midlands Province, Patsime Tavern, cultural festival 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Zimbabwe, young dance sensation, Zimbabwe talent discovery, fearless child performer, Zimbabwe creative arts, Mtapa community inspiration, Zimbabwe youth talent, charismatic child dancer, Zimbabwe entertainment future, Dumisani Ndlovu, Kwedu News, Hericommedia https://news.hericommedia.com/category-controversy-at-midlands-2026-skills-fair https://news.hericommedia.com/category-controversy-at-midlands-2026-skills-fair Fri, 08 May 2026 00:00:51 +0200 Dumisani Ndlovu <meta name="keywords" content="Midlands artists protest, Skills Fair Competitions Zimbabwe, Ministry of Skills Audit and Development, musicians vs poets, arts category controversy, Gweru arts sector, Rushinga Mbire Matobo Bulilima districts, rural industrialisation Zimbabwe, Vision 2030 arts development, Pugen Tarirai poet, Arthur Tatenda Mhoswa musician, Brighton Mashazhu poet, Gokwe South creatives, Shurugwi poets, Zimbabwe arts governance, Dumisani Ndlovu reporting, Kwedu News"> 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Among them, Midlands’ Petronella Phiri stands out as a new archetype of self-aware performance—merging clinical psychology with runway artistry. The pageant, now a cultural stage for heritage and tourism diplomacy, prepares its queens as multidimensional ambassadors poised for global representation. https://news.hericommedia.com/zimbabwe-to-celebrate-30-year-legacy-of-sungura-icon-leonard-dembo https://news.hericommedia.com/zimbabwe-to-celebrate-30-year-legacy-of-sungura-icon-leonard-dembo Mon, 06 Apr 2026 15:28:34 +0200 Dumisani Ndlovu Leonard Dembo, Zimbabwe music, Sungura, Barura Express, Chitekete, Chirumhanzu, Midlands Province, 30th anniversary, Zimbabwe cultural heritage, Leonard Dembo commemoration, Shona music, Mitchel Jambo, Zimbabwe arts and entertainment, African music legends, musical homecoming https://news.hericommedia.com/from-mkoba-to-the-spotlight-award-winning-podcaster-tafara-tarusenga-builds-a-digital-movement https://news.hericommedia.com/from-mkoba-to-the-spotlight-award-winning-podcaster-tafara-tarusenga-builds-a-digital-movement Wed, 25 Mar 2026 16:01:25 +0200 Dumisani Ndlovu https://news.hericommedia.com/australian-comedy-horror-bloody-legend-to-begin-production-in-new-south-wales https://news.hericommedia.com/australian-comedy-horror-bloody-legend-to-begin-production-in-new-south-wales Thu, 05 Mar 2026 01:07:37 +0200 Harry Taruva Bloody Legend film, Yaz Haddad, Blue Mountains Panther, Australian horror movie, Western Sydney filming, Thundercat Productions, crybaby productions, Susan Taylor, Catherine Stone, Australian cinema 2026 https://news.hericommedia.com/australian-festival-of-chamber-music-unveils-bold-2026-program-in-cairns https://news.hericommedia.com/australian-festival-of-chamber-music-unveils-bold-2026-program-in-cairns Tue, 03 Mar 2026 03:12:56 +0200 Harry Taruva Australian Festival of Chamber Music, AFCM 2026, Cairns music festival, Jack Liebeck, classical music Australia, chamber music, Great Barrier Reef events, Cairns 150th anniversary, Piers Lane, Stefan Dohr, Christian-Pierre La Marca, Lee Bradshaw, orchestral performances Queensland https://news.hericommedia.com/dlodlo-flies-zimbabwes-flag-at-new-zealand-theatre-festivals https://news.hericommedia.com/dlodlo-flies-zimbabwes-flag-at-new-zealand-theatre-festivals Sun, 01 Mar 2026 05:58:01 +0200 Dumisani Ndlovu https://news.hericommedia.com/dzimbahwe-institute-demands-traditional-music-category-at-nama https://news.hericommedia.com/dzimbahwe-institute-demands-traditional-music-category-at-nama Tue, 24 Feb 2026 00:01:00 +0200 Dumisani Ndlovu https://news.hericommedia.com/maria-sibandas-quiet-rise-in-zimbabwes-literary-space https://news.hericommedia.com/maria-sibandas-quiet-rise-in-zimbabwes-literary-space Sat, 07 Feb 2026 06:27:27 +0200 Dumisani Ndlovu https://news.hericommedia.com/gweru-gospel-musician-moscow-pembere-involved-in-road-traffic-accident-during-school-run https://news.hericommedia.com/gweru-gospel-musician-moscow-pembere-involved-in-road-traffic-accident-during-school-run Wed, 04 Feb 2026 09:45:46 +0200 Dumisani Ndlovu https://news.hericommedia.com/nacz-slashes-registration-fees-to-boost-ease-of-doing-business-in-creative-sector https://news.hericommedia.com/nacz-slashes-registration-fees-to-boost-ease-of-doing-business-in-creative-sector Sat, 31 Jan 2026 06:56:13 +0200 Dumisani Ndlovu