⁦Lowveld Media Trust⁩ finalizing, 13-episode documentary series - 'Exploration of Shangani Culture'. It’s focus is on culture of the Shangani/Tsonga people in the south-eastern Lowveld of Zimbabwe. Series is being supported by ⁦Culture Fund⁩ funded by ⁦EU Delegation to Zimbabwe 🇪🇺⁩

We are producing the 'Exploration of Shangani Culture', a 13-episode documentary series which focuses on the Tsonga/ Shangani culture in the lowveld. Subscribe to our YouTube channel for more. In partnership with Culture Fund supported by EU Delegation to Zimbabwe 🇪🇺. youtu.be/y4mV4RSAtxs?si…

A morning read! Documentary series explores Shangani/Tsonga culture - herald. The initiative was supported by ⁦Culture Fund⁩ funded by ⁦EU Delegation to Zimbabwe 🇪🇺⁩ heraldonline.co.zw/documentary-se…

🎬 Exploration of Shangani Culture The Lowveld Media Trust has launched a groundbreaking 13-part documentary series — the first of its kind in the Lowveld — dedicated to celebrating the heritage of the Shangani/Tsonga cultural group. Supported through the #EU🇪🇺-funded

The 2nd episode of the 'Exploration of Shangani Culture' documentary series, focuses on the spiritual beliefs & practices of the Tsonga people in the Lowveld of Zimbabwe. Learn more about their Kelekele tradition & other rituals. EU Delegation to Zimbabwe 🇪🇺 Culture Fund youtu.be/jf06aWBETr4?si…

Agriculture has been the main source of income for the Tsonga people over the years. Crop production and animal husbandry were very common. In this episode, we are focusing on the economy and livelihoods of this group. EU Delegation to Zimbabwe 🇪🇺 Culture Fund youtube.com/watch?v=DKov3m…

In case you missed the 4th episode of the Exploration of Shangani Culture where we discussed social systems & kinship structures of the Tsonga/ Shangani people. Please click the link below to watch. Produced in partnership with Culture Fund & EU Delegation to Zimbabwe 🇪🇺 youtube.com/watch?v=IeDheW…

Watch the 6th episode & learn more about the traditions of Hoko/ Ngoma for boys, and Tikhomba for girls. This is the pride of the Tsonga/ Shangani people. Produced in partnership with Culture & Fun & EU Delegation to Zimbabwe 🇪🇺. youtube.com/watch?v=74Arx3…

In this episode, we are focusing on art & craft. The Tsonga art was characterised by traditional forms like basket weaving, beadwork & pottery. In partnership with Culture Fund supported by EU Delegation to Zimbabwe 🇪🇺 youtube.com/watch?v=4bP7TR…

In this episode, we are focusing on the dress and adornment of the Tsonga people. They are well known for their Xibelani attire, beaded bracelets etc. Produced in partnership with Culture Fund supported by EU Delegation to Zimbabwe 🇪🇺. UNESCO 🏛️ #Education #Sciences #Culture 🇺🇳 #Culture #CreativeACTIONs youtu.be/pmd2CmSMTFM?si…

Music & dance play an important role in society as a means of communication. These two emerged together & were used by early humans for communication. We are focusing on music & dance in this episode, supported by EU Delegation to Zimbabwe 🇪🇺 & Culture Fund. UNESCO 🏛️ #Education #Sciences #Culture 🇺🇳 youtube.com/watch?v=LswqFs…

In this episode, we are focusing on gender roles & perspectives in the Tsonga society. Men were generally superior & were the heads of families. Women are now empowered through education etc. Produced in partnership with EU Delegation to Zimbabwe 🇪🇺 & Culture Fund. youtube.com/watch?v=21PKB_…

For the 🇪🇺EU, culture is more than art — it tells our stories, shapes our identities, and is a driver of inclusion, freedom of expression and sustainable growth. Around the world, creative industries are powerful engines of opportunity, employing millions — especially women and

This episode features renowned Zimbabwean artist Lin Barrie, who highlights the importance of valuing our incredible local art here at home — not only when it is showcased and celebrated abroad. Through her latest exhibition, “Caged Culture,” she underscores the power of culture

This episode focuses on storytelling, which played a key role in preserving history, customs & traditions of the Tsonga people. Folktales known as Tikarengano were very common. Produced in partnership with Culture Fund supported by EU Delegation to Zimbabwe 🇪🇺. youtube.com/watch?v=F3FRFA…

This is the penultimate episode which focuses on food. Learn more about how food was prepared in the Tsonga society. They also practised dowsing to search for underground water. Produced in partnership with Culture Fund & EU Delegation to Zimbabwe 🇪🇺. #Culture UNESCO 🏛️ #Education #Sciences #Culture 🇺🇳 youtube.com/watch?v=kRk7yU…

We proudly present the 13th & final episode of the first season of our documentary series. This episode focuses mainly on the effects of globalisation on this culture in the Lowveld of Zimbabwe. Supported by the EU Delegation to Zimbabwe 🇪🇺 & Culture Fund. #Culture UNESCO 🏛️ #Education #Sciences #Culture 🇺🇳 youtu.be/N0m0KcQxfBo?si…

Congratulations Lowveld Media Trust on a successful documentary series of culture in the Lowveld of Zimbabwe🇿🇼! This project was supported by EU Delegation to Zimbabwe 🇪🇺🇪🇺🇿🇼 #CreativeActions2 project in collaboration with Culture Fund! Visit their youtube page to catch previous episodes!

Congratulations to Avuxeni FM for winning 3 awards from the inaugural ZACRAS Community Radio Awards held in Bulawayo. The station won the following categories: 1. Community Radio Station of the Year 2. Environmental Reporting Award 3. Gender Equality Award Congratulations!

We celebrate 92 bold creative projects that were awarded funding under CreativeACTIONs 2, a unique partnership with EU Delegation to Zimbabwe 🇪🇺 🇪🇺. Exciting life changing opportunities were generated for youth, women and persons with disabilities across Zim🇿🇼. Katrin Hagemann