Lowveld Media Trust

08/06/2026

We proudly present to you the Exploration of Shangani Culture - Episode 2 (Spiritual Beliefs & Practices)

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jf06aWBETr4&t=503s

EU Delegation to Zimbabwe Culture Fund Unesco Regional Office for Southern Africa Hippo Valley Estates & Triangle Hlengwe Heritage and Language Research Centre Gonarezhou National Park The Malilangwe Trust Savé Valley Conservancy Shangani Safaris Zimbabwe Chilo Gorge Safari Lodge NACZ Ministry of Sport, Recreation, Arts and Culture Chiredzi Town Council Chiredzi Rural District Council

03/06/2026

#𝘋𝘰𝘤𝘶𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘳𝘺
Exploration of Shangani Culture - Episode 1 (History and Background)

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com//videos

EU Delegation to Zimbabwe Culture Fund Unesco Regional Office for Southern Africa Hippo Valley Estates & Triangle Hlengwe Heritage and Language Research Centre Gonarezhou National Park The Malilangwe Trust Savé Valley Conservancy Shangani Safaris Zimbabwe Chilo Gorge Safari Lodge NACZ Ministry of Sport, Recreation, Arts and Culture

02/06/2026

The Budula Festival is this year being held on the 27th of June at Boli-Muhlanguleni in Chiredzi. The festival producer Hebert Hasani Phikela and his team at Mahlanga Centre are inviting businesses, organisations and innovators to register for exhibitions at this iconic event. Click the link below to the YouTube channel and get some inspiration from Clive Stockil.

The iconic Budula Festival is expanding its cultural and economic r...

30/05/2026

The iconic Budula Festival is expanding its cultural and economic reach by bringing surrounding communities and attracting broader attendance. Clive Stockil is an award-winning conservationist based in the south-eastern Lowveld of Zimbabwe where he lived most of his life with the Tsonga/ Shangani people around the Gonarezhou National Park. He is well known for his contribution in the establishment of the Communal Areas Management Programme for Indigenous Resources commonly known as CAMPFIRE. He believes that this festival is also very instrumental in mobilising young people to appreciate their cultures. The Budula Festival formerly known as the Great Limpopo Cultural Trade Fair, was founded by Hebert Phikela. It is being organised annually by Mahlanga Centre (formerly Centre for Cultural Development Initiative - CCDI).

08/05/2026

Here is an opportunity for journalists and media professionals in Zimbabwe to participate in the Lowveld as Hippo Valley Estates Limited celebrates its 70th anniversary (1956-2026). 'The Untold Story' is a competition for accredited journalists and media professionals to tell unique and original stories about the journey and impact of Hippo Valley Estates Limited in the country. Professionals in radio, print, television and digital media are encouraged to participate and submit their works before 22 May 2026. More details about the prizes, judging criteria, theme, rules, eligibility, guidelines and further enquiries on the flier.
Hippo Valley Estates & Triangle Triangle Country Club Hippo Valley Country Club South Eastern College Mnandi Meats - Chiredzi and Triangle Branches Wisani Hub Avuxeni FM Community Radio Station TihloRale Hlengweni News TellZimbabwe

23/03/2026

Congratulations to Avuxeni FM Community Radio Station for walking away with three awards from the inaugural ZACRAS Community Radio Awards held in Bulawayo and organised by Zimbabwe Association of Community Radio Stations. The station won the following categories:
1. Community Radio Station of the Year
2. Environmental Reporting Award
3. Gender Equality Award
The station was officially opened on 13 February 2022 in Chiredzi, becoming the first community radio station in the country. Community radio stations in Zimbabwe were licensed to enhance access to information by communities while also making sure that their voices are amplified and contribute in shaping the development narrative. Congratulations to all the winners!

15/12/2025

The full playlist for our 13-episode documentary series, Exploration of Shangani Culture is available on our YouTube channel. See the link below. We remain grateful for the incredible and unwavering support since we launched this project. Produced in partnership with Culture Fund supported by the EU Delegation to Zimbabwe. Watch the full episodes here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N0m0KcQxfBo&list=PL2AALiXfjjdXBGm2a01ZDrBNOYuSN--Ym&index=1



Unesco Regional Office for Southern Africa

01/12/2025

We proudly present the 13th and final episode of the first season of our documentary series, Exploration of Shangani Culture. This particular episode focuses mainly on the effects of globalisation on this culture in the south-eastern Lowveld of Zimbabwe. It also discusses issues to do with human-wildlife coexistence and transboundary communities' integration challenges and opportunities etc. Produced in partnership with Culture Fund under the CreativeACTIONs program supported by the EU Delegation to Zimbabwe.


Unesco Regional Office for Southern Africa

With the south-eastern Lowveld of Zimbabwe being cosmopolitan, the Tsonga people in this area have cultural practices adopted from other cultural groups like...

21/11/2025

We proudly present the penultimate episode of our 13-piece documentary series, where we are focusing on food. Watch this particular episode and learn more about how food was prepared in the Tsonga society. Also see how this group practised dowsing or water witching to search for underground water. Produced in partnership with Culture Fund, supported by the EU Delegation to Zimbabwe.

Unesco Regional Office for Southern Africa

Food in many African societies, reflect agricultural activities in a particular area. Agriculture is the backbone of the economy. Subsistence farming in the ...

13/11/2025

Traditionally, cultural preservation in the Tsonga society was also done through storytelling. It played a key role in preserving their history, customs and traditions. Folktales known as Tikarengano were very common. However, dress, adornment, music, dance, hut painting etc, were other forms of storytelling used by this group. In this episode, we are focusing on storytelling by the Tsonga people in the south-eastern Lowveld of Zimbabwe. This documentary series is being produced in partnership with Culture Fund under the CreativeACTIONs program supported by the EU Delegation to Zimbabwe.

Traditionally, cultural preservation in the Tsonga society was also done through storytelling. It played a key role in preserving their history, customs and ...