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Hon. Christopher Chibuye, Zambia's newly appointed Minister of Culture and Arts. NAMA warmly welcomes his appointment and looks forward to working with him to advance the creative industry, preserve Zambia's cultural heritage and strengthen opportunities for artists nationwide. A New Chapter for Zambia's Creative Industry as NAMA Welcomes the Appointment of a Minister With a Passion for Culture and Heritage By Morgan Mbulo President, National Association of Media Arts (NAMA)2

Why the proposed Ministry of Culture and Arts could mark a turning point for film, cultural preservation, creative entrepreneurship and the future of Zambia's arts sector By Morgan Mbulo | President, National Association of Media Arts (NAMA) For those of us who have spent decades advocating for the recognition, development and proper administration of Zambia's creative industry, the proposed establishment of a standalone Ministry of Culture and Arts is an extremely encouragin

The establishment of the Filmmakers Hub signals a new chapter for Chingola's creative community, with NAMA calling for stronger collaboration, professional film production, corporate partnerships and a sustainable film economy across the Copperbelt. The movement to strengthen Zambia's film and television industry is gathering momentum on the Copperbelt as filmmakers in Chingola take a significant step towards organising themselves into a professional network dedicated to coll

FROM PRESIDENTIAL PRONOUNCEMENTS TO ACTION: KASAMA ANSWERS THE CALL AS CHISANGA FILMS LAUNCHES “MANDALENA” DRAMA SERIES NAMA President Morgan Mbulo applauds Northern Province filmmakers for taking the initiative and calls on creatives across all ten provinces to embrace a culture of work, preparation and production as Zambia moves towards a stronger creative economy. 13 October 2026 | NAMA News Desk The winds of change are beginning to blow across Zambia's creative industry,

His Excellency President Hakainde Hichilema addresses the National Assembly, outlining his vision for a sustainable creative economy that creates jobs, empowers artists and contributes to Zambia’s economic growth. NAMA President Morgan Mbulo welcomes the Head of State’s commitment to creative industry development, commercialisation, monetisation and sustainable careers, while applauding Government’s continued support to artists, the successful inaugural NAMA Awards and opport

Kitwe artists engage Ministry of Youth, Sport and Arts and National Arts Council leadership as Government support, international exposure and renewed creative activity point towards a stronger Copperbelt arts sector The atmosphere at Kitwe Little Theatre carried a strong sense of possibility as artists from Kitwe and surrounding towns gathered for an engagement with senior leadership from the Ministry of Youth, Sport and Arts and the National Arts Council of Zambia. At the ce

Ministry of Youth, Sport and Arts and National Arts Council engage Chingola and Chililabombwe creatives as Copperbelt working visit continues to Kitwe The ongoing Copperbelt arts engagement has continued to build momentum following a highly interactive and meaningful meeting between artists, the Ministry of Youth, Sport and Arts and the National Arts Council of Zambia in Chingola yesterday. The engagement brought together artists from Chingola, Chililabombwe and surrounding a

Artists across the Copperbelt are encouraged to attend, engage and be part of the next chapter of the province’s creative sector The Copperbelt is preparing to receive senior national leadership from the Ministry of Youth, Sport and Arts and the National Arts Council of Zambia for an important working visit that will bring Government, artists, arts institutions and the corporate sector into closer conversation about the development and future of the creative sector. The visit

YouTube’s conversational video editing technology is another reminder that filmmaking is changing, and Zambia’s creative industry must change with it The global creative industry is entering another major technological transition. For Zambian filmmakers, editors, producers, animators, content creators and students, developments that once sounded futuristic are quickly becoming part of everyday production. Artificial intelligence is no longer sitting outside the filmmaking pro

There are moments when attending a film festival should be about more than watching a movie. It should be about learning, networking, discovering another culture, studying another film industry and beginning conversations that could eventually lead to collaboration. The Japan Film Festival 2026, organised through the Embassy of Japan in the Republic of Zambia, presents exactly that kind of opportunity for Zambia's filmmakers, producers, actors, writers, animators, students an

MULTICHOICE GROUP AND FAME WEEK AFRICA OPEN EXCLUSIVE CALL FOR UNSCRIPTED PROJECTS There is another major opportunity emerging for African producers, and Zambian producers need to pay attention. MultiChoice Group, a CANAL+ company, in partnership with FAME Week Africa, has launched an exclusive Unscripted Call for Projects for MIP Africa 2026, inviting African producers to submit bold, premium entertainment and reality formats with the potential to travel across African marke

CEEC OPENS A K50,000 MICROFINANCE WINDOW FOR MEDIA AND CREATIVE ENTERPRISES There is an opportunity sitting in front of Zambian artists and creative entrepreneurs that deserves serious attention. The Citizens Economic Empowerment Commission, CEEC, has announced a sector specific Microfinance Cosmetology Loan Product, which, according to the call for applications, also covers the Media and Creative Arts value chain. The product provides financing of up to K50,000, with a maxim

The television and film business is entering another major period of change, and for African content producers, the message is becoming increasingly clear: it is no longer enough to simply make good content. You must understand the market that will buy it. A recent report by Daily Investor examining the future of DStv and SuperSport in South Africa highlights how Canal+’s investment in MultiChoice could reshape the way content is produced, acquired, packaged and distributed a

Internationally acclaimed actor Hakeem Kae Kazim presents the Best Actor Award at the NAMAs 2026 to the winning recipient, Leo Simukoko. Receiving the award on behalf of Leo Simukoko is Cosmas Ngandwe, marking a memorable moment celebrating excellence and outstanding acting talent in Zambia’s creative industry. When the National Academy Media Awards, NAMAs 2026, opened its historic ceremony on 29 June 2026, it was fitting that one of the first voices to take the stage represe

From Theatre to the Screen, Building Zambia’s Stages Could Be One of the Best Investments in the Future of Film The ongoing renovation of Lusaka Play House, now reported to be approximately 60 percent complete, is more than the rehabilitation of an important cultural building. It is an investment in an entire creative ecosystem. The National Association of Media Arts, NAMA, welcomes the progress being made by the Ministry of Youth, Sport and Arts and believes that the revival

The Ministry’s 100 Fuel Tankers Offer a Powerful Lesson for Zambia’s Creative Industry, Build the Business That Can Finance the Film By the National Association of Media Arts, NAMA The handover of 100 fuel tankers by Kinglong Motors Zambia Limited to the Ministry of Youth, Sport and Arts is more than a story about fuel transportation. For Zambia’s creative industry, it should also be a story about possibility. It should make filmmakers, musicians, actors, producers, digital c

Creative Industry Associations Must Stand Together in Supporting Our Own The National Association of Media Arts, NAMA, stands in solidarity with our colleague and fellow creative, IDC Light, who remains in custody as legal proceedings continue. As an association representing practitioners across Zambia's media and creative arts industry, NAMA believes that our responsibility extends beyond celebrating the achievements of our artists. It also means standing with them during di

From Supporting the Arts to Serving the Nation, NAMA Congratulates Leaders Who Have Carried the Creative Industry With Them The National Association of Media Arts, NAMA, warmly congratulates the distinguished members and friends of Zambia’s creative industry who have emerged victorious in the recent elections and taken on new responsibilities in public leadership. For NAMA, these victories represent more than electoral success. They represent an important moment for Zambia’s

A New Door Has Opened for Zambian Producers, and the Industry Must Walk Through It By National Association of Media Arts, NAMA A new opportunity has opened for African filmmakers, and Zambia's film industry should be paying very close attention. MultiChoice Group, a CANAL+ company, in partnership with FAME Week Africa, has launched an exclusive Drama Commissioning Call for Projects, inviting producers from across Africa to submit original drama series concepts for considerati

National Association of Media Arts Celebrates a New Chapter in Zambia, China Cultural Collaboration LUSAKA, ZAMBIA: A remarkable new chapter in Zambia’s growing creative and cultural relationship with China is taking shape through cinema, as multi award winning Zambian filmmaker Paul S. Wilo prepares to direct When Jacarandas Bloom, a feature film adaptation of the acclaimed Chinese novel The Lucky Man Bar, written by author Yuan Haiting. The ambitious project brings together