Harare Gardens will host the 2026 Chibuku NeShamwari Traditional Dance Festival national finals on 1 August, with ten provincial champions battling for the US$15,000 top prize.

The National Arts Council of Zimbabwe (NACZ) has urged local event promoters to consider postponing performances by South African artistes amid growing public anger over the reported harassment of foreign nationals in South Africa. NACZ chief executive officer Napoleon Nyanhi said the appeal is a precautionary measure aimed at safeguarding both performers and audiences, rather than a boycott of South African entertainers.