<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[NAMA]]></title><description><![CDATA[Connecting Zambia's Creative Future]]></description><link>https://www.namazambia.org/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 20:59:16 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.namazambia.org/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[CreatiKenya Summit &#38; Expo 2026: Why Every Zambian Creative Should Be in Nairobi This April]]></title><description><![CDATA[By iCeMorgan Hello, my fellow Zambian creatives! If you've been feeling like the Zambian creative industry is ready to burst onto the international stage, you are not wrong. But sometimes, we need to step next door to see how it's done—and more importantly, to plug into the right networks. Enter CreatiKenya Summit &#38; Expo 2026. Taking place in Nairobi from the 28th to the 30th of April 2026, this isn't just another local meetup. This is Kenya's bold statement to put its creative economy on the...]]></description><link>https://www.namazambia.org/post/creatikenya-summit-expo-2026-why-every-zambian-creative-should-be-in-nairobi-this-april</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69dbcc26515c02011a11af18</guid><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 16:51:19 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1df22b_18d241894e624c7692130a4a7a3b949d~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Nama Correspondent</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[NAMA Embarks on Data Capture for Digital Film &#38; Media Producers in Zambia]]></title><description><![CDATA[Published by Emmanuel Mwape - Film Magazine | April 2026 The National Association of Media Arts (NAMA)  has officially launched a comprehensive data capture initiative aimed at documenting film producers, digital content creators, and media artists across Zambia. If you have noticed a form circulating in your creative circles, do not ignore it. This is NAMA calling on every producer, filmmaker, animator, and media practitioner to be counted. "One of our biggest challenges remains data...]]></description><link>https://www.namazambia.org/post/nama-embarks-on-data-capture-for-digital-film-media-producers-in-zambia</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69d5571c74eeae096e51b9cc</guid><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 19:21:39 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1df22b_6557babf69064a40a70d26c372900f17~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Nama Correspondent</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Restoring Integrity in the Creative Industry: NAMA Moves to Address Non-Payment and Exploitation]]></title><description><![CDATA[By iCeMorgan | April 2026 The National Association of Media Arts (NAMA) has raised serious concern over the growing cases of non-payment of contractual obligations  by some producers within the creative industry. This troubling trend has begun to undermine not only the livelihoods of creatives, but also the credibility and sustainability of the industry as a whole. A Growing Crisis It has come to the attention of NAMA that many creatives—particularly actors, editors, and other technical...]]></description><link>https://www.namazambia.org/post/restoring-integrity-in-the-creative-industry-nama-moves-to-address-non-payment-and-exploitation</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69d54e3233362686b5d63491</guid><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 18:35:59 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1df22b_63d8d16e651848968c8371a56d924846~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Nama Correspondent</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Global Doors Open: Social Currency Proposes Landmark Partnership to Fuel NAMA's Creative Economy Vision]]></title><description><![CDATA[Published by M'faweli | April 2026 Zambia's creative industries are standing at a threshold. The Africa Creative Market is bringing its flagship event to Lusaka in 2026. The diaspora is watching. And now, a new strategic partnership proposal promises to connect NAMA — the National Association of Media Arts — directly to global sponsors, celebrity networks, and investment dollars. Chansa Kalunga , a Canadian-Zambian entrepreneur and founder of Social Currency, has formally proposed a...]]></description><link>https://www.namazambia.org/post/global-doors-open-social-currency-proposes-landmark-partnership-to-fuel-nama-s-creative-economy-vis</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69d545c4fc74251ed3c38a64</guid><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 18:06:01 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1df22b_9d31d6e0967f4ddea688891e3641bd57~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Nama Correspondent</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lights, Camera, Save Our Power: YAAV Short Film &#38; Animation Competition 2026 is Here!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Published by iCemorgan | April 2026 Zambian storytellers, animators, and changemakers — this is your moment. iCemorgan proudly announces the launch of the YAAV Short Film &#38; Animation Competition 2026 , a bold creative initiative that blends storytelling with social impact. This year, we are calling on visual creatives across Zambia to use their talent to address a pressing national issue: the vandalism of ZESCO installations . ⚡ Why This Competition Matters Across Zambia, vandalism of...]]></description><link>https://www.namazambia.org/post/lights-camera-save-our-power-yaav-short-film-animation-competition-2026-is-here</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69d541ea74eeae096e5185dd</guid><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 17:48:28 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1df22b_c216df03982649cba0f6679ac974b941~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Nama Correspondent</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[NAMA Awards 2026 Set for June at Africa Creative Market During Kwimbo Music Festival]]></title><description><![CDATA[By iCeMorgan (2026) In a bold and strategic move that signals a new era for Zambia’s creative industry, the National Association of Media Arts (NAMA) has announced that the NAMA Awards 2026  will take place this June as part of the Africa Creative Market , on the sidelines of the vibrant Kwimbo Music Festival . This year’s edition is more than just an awards ceremony—it is a deliberate convergence of art, business, and culture , positioning the NAMA Awards as a central platform within a...]]></description><link>https://www.namazambia.org/post/nama-awards-2026-set-for-june-at-africa-creative-market-during-kwimbo-music-festival</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69d53e63fc74251ed3c37877</guid><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 17:29:29 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1df22b_0b813d446ebd4163a7a3e1956a0b84e7~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Nama Correspondent</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>