Zimbo Jam
By Zimbo Jam Reporter
19 July 2013
The Minister of Education, Sports, Arts and Culture, Senator David Coltart, this week announced a new board for the National Arts Council which will be chaired by world-renowned eye surgeon-cum-author, Dr Nozipho Maraire.
The high powered board includes personalities from a diverse range of backgrounds, including living legend Oliver Mtukudzi, business leader Chipo Mutasa, Shoko Festival Director Sam ‘Comrade Fatso’ Monro, newspaper executive Raphael Khumalo, Stills Execution Manager for the Central Africa Franchise of Coca-Cola East & Central Africa Nomathemba Halimana, arts administrator Jackie Cahi, Doon Estate property manager Marcellina ‘Mercy’ Mushore, renowned writer Pathisa Nyathi and top fine artist, Misheck Masamvu.
In a statement received by Zimbo Jam , Senator Coltart said; “The new board was appointed after wide consultations with various players in the arts and culture sector, and included relevant Ministry officials.â€
The Board’s tenure commenced on July 8, 2013 and will expire on July 7, 2016.
Senator Coltart said that he was confident that the wide range of expertise represented on the board would see it taking the Zimbabwean arts and culture sector to greater heights and make it globally competitive.