{"id":1455,"date":"2025-12-10T06:15:14","date_gmt":"2025-12-10T06:15:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/matabeletoday.com\/?p=1455"},"modified":"2025-12-10T06:21:30","modified_gmt":"2025-12-10T06:21:30","slug":"hwange-colliery-boosts-tsholotsho-arts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/matabeletoday.com\/?p=1455","title":{"rendered":"Hwange Colliery boosts Tsholotsho arts"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

by MELUSI MHLANGA<\/em>
TSHOLOTSHO \u2013 HWANGE Colliery Company has earned praise for bringing a vibrant live-entertainment festival to Tsholotsho, giving local musicians a rare platform to showcase their talent and boosting the community\u2019s cultural economy.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The district, long celebrated for its energetic, fast-paced dances, hosted a rich line-up of performers including Kwejani Band, Izingonyam, Insimbi ZeZhwane, Zinjaziyamluma, Mxolisi \u201cMr Bones\u201d Ndlovu, Godolude, Amathong\u2019Amahle and The Friendly Brothers, among others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Several rising Tsholotsho groups\u2014among them Tsholotsho Arts Ensemble and Izinyoka ZeRhumba\u2014also took part, describing the event as a \u201cdream stage\u201d that allowed them to perform alongside established regional stars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The festival, fully financed by Hwange Colliery Company as part of its corporate social responsibility programme, drew hundreds of revellers from across Matabeleland North.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The company has been increasing its involvement in arts initiatives following recent shows in Hwange that featured sungura legend Alick Macheso and South African Amapiano sensation Nkosazana Daughter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hwange Colliery Managing Director Eng. William Gambiza said the success of the Tsholotsho event proved the cultural power of Zimbabwe Rhumba.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe talent in this region is remarkable. Hosting this festival strengthens our Social Licence to Operate, and we are considering making it an annual \u2018Zimbabwe Rhumba Day\u2019 to build deeper community relationships,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Local artists expressed gratitude, saying the festival provided much-needed exposure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cMost of us don\u2019t get big stages. This platform helped us grow our fan base and earn income,\u201d said a member of the Tsholotsho Arts Ensemble.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Matabeleland North Minister of State for Provincial Affairs and Devolution, *Richard Moyo, welcomed the initiative.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cBesides entertaining locals, our artists are earning a living, and this puts Tsholotsho on the cultural map,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Community members noted that the influx of visitors boosted local vendors, transport operators and small businesses, proving that arts events can meaningfully uplift rural economies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With such momentum, Matabeleland North is rapidly shaping its own identity within Zimbabwe\u2019s entertainment landscape.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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