Zimbabwe Fashion Council

Congratulations you made Zimbabwe proud for making it to Top the Top 10 Voice for change finalists

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Zimbabwe Fashion Council in collaboration with the Ministry of Higher and Tertiary Education, Innovation, Science and Technology Development are pleased to announce the Top Ten Finalists. Their entries in response to the Cresta Lodge Chefs Uniform Challenge Design Brief set them apart.












National Arts Council of Zimbabwe - NACZ
Ministry of Arts and Culture. Zimbabwe
Ministry of Higher and Tertiary Education
Cresta Hotels
British Council Zimbabwe
Culture Fund

Don’t miss out on the first of its kind, the “Sikai-Create Fashion and Textiles Expo”. Be sure to be part of this event as we drive the engine towards development and growth of Zimbabwe’s fashion industry!!!

Registrations are open contact [email protected] or call on the numbers listed on the advert.

We are thrilled to announce the entry finalists for the Zimbabwe Young Designers Competition 2023. The listed students will proceed to the next round of the competition.

The Zimbabwe Fashion Council in collaboration with the Ministry of Higher and Tertiary Education, Innovation, Science and Technology Development would like to thank all the young designers from universities and polytechnic colleges who answered the call to enter the inaugural Zimbabwe Young Designers Competition.

The vetting process for the adjudicators was not an easy task and we are looking forward to the next round!

Dear Family, Friends and Tertiary Education Students across Zimbabwe

The Zimbabwe Young Designers Competition, an initiative that aims to empower ther emerging young fashion and textile Designer to showcase their talent; has kicked off with a deadline for entry ending on the 30th of May 2023.

It is a nationwide competition targeting final year students in Fashion and Design at any Zimbabwean university or college; as well as trainees attached at an established Fashion Designer.

Participants will enter the competition by responding to a design brief published on
https://www.zimfashioncouncil.co.zw and available at all universities and institutions of higher learning.

There will be rounds of elimination where contestants complete predetermined challenges.

Lots of prizes to be won which will include a Business Starter Package!

This is a collaboration by Zimbabwe Fashion Council and the Ministry of Higher and Tertiary Education and soon to be announced corporate partners.

Thank you for your support in our efforts to revive the Fashion and Textile Industry while empowering the emerging young fashion designer.

From
Trustees of Zimbabwe Fashion Council

YOUNG DESIGNER, THIS COULD BE YOUR LIFE CHANGING OPPORTUNITY!!!! DOWNLOAD THE Brief HERE: https://zimfashioncouncil.co.zw/

DOWNLOAD THE BRIEF: https://zimfashioncouncil.co.zw/

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Honourable Minister Dr Sithembiso Nyoni added that Zimbabwe Fashion Council will promote exports and import substitution as well as gender mainstreaming. Here the Minister accepts a token of appreciation from the Zimbabwe Fashion Council, a handbag made out of the National fabric, by one of the Award Winning Fashion Brand, Zarguesia
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The Honourable Minister went on to say that, “It is noteworthy to appreciate that the objectives of the Zimbabwe Fashion Council are very much aligned to the National Development Strategic Plan (NDS1), and the African Union Agenda 2063 guiding policy in the continent, which highlights industrialization and manufacturing.”

Our Guest of Honour, Minister of Women Affairs, Community, Small and Medium Enterprises, Hon. Dr. Sithembiso Nyoni officiating at the Zimbabwe Fashion Council Launch, stated that the fashion industry needs to establish a good balance between exports and imports. The Fashion Industry has huge potential to make a meaningful contribution to the Zimbabwean GDP as is the case with the Fashion Industry regionally.

The Minister of Women Affairs, Community Small and Medium Enterprises, Hon. Dr. Sithembiso Nyoni, who officiated our inaugural launch; photographed with the board members of the Zimbabwe Fashion Council
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The Minister of Women Affairs, Community Small and Medium Enterprises, Hon. Dr. Sithembiso Nyoni, who officiated our inaugural launch; with Mr. Patson Gasura , Chairman of Zimbabwe Fashion Council and Ms. Thelma Ncube , Deputy Chair of Zimbabwe Fashion Council
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The Zimbabwe Fashion Council Official Launch. Trustees, Nomhle Mujakachi and the multiple award winning fashion designers, Yvonne Ndawana Makoni and Ishmael Tsakatsa photographed with the Minister of Women Affairs, Community, Small and Medium Enterprises, Hon. Dr. Sithembiso Nyoni
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Zimbabwe Fashion Council was Officially launched yesterday by the Minister for Women Affairs, Community, Small and Medium Enterprises Honourable Dr Sithembiso Nyoni. Thank you ZBC News Online for the coverage. Be a part of this exciting initiative. Visit www.zimfashioncouncil.co.zw today and

Textile and clothing industry operating below capacity

Story by John Nhandara

THE government has identified retooling and recapitalisation of the local textile industry as key for the sector to improve its contribution to the country's gross domestic product.

The once-flourishing local textile and fashion industry is currently under siege from an influx of imported fabrics and clothing.

However, the launch of the Zimbabwe Fashion Council in Harare this Thursday saw stakeholders sharing ideas on how to turn around the fortunes of the sector.

The Minister of Women Affairs, Community, Small and Medium Enterprises Development, Dr Honourable Sithembiso Nyoni noted the importance of continued retooling and recapitalisation for the sector to reclaim its domestic and international market share.

“Zimbabwe was known for its hand-picked cotton, the production of special Zimbabwean material called lulu and companies such as Julie Whyte were very much well known nationwide, regionally and internationally,” she said.

“These companies were contributing to the national cake in a big way. We would like to regain that name."

Zimbabwe Fashion Council Chairperson, Mr Partson Gatsura noted the need to unlock the full potential of the textile and fashion industry in the entire value chain.

“We must promote the local fashion industry across the entire value chain so it can also contribute to the country's GDP on a sustainable basis. The vision is that the industry be a catalyst for development,” he said.

The government has already shown its commitment to revive the local textile industry after entering into an agreement with a diversified business group, Agro-Value Chain (AVC) to accelerate the revitalisation of David Whitehead Textiles.

The group has already injected US$18 million that will pave the way for the installation of new equipment, which includes ginning and spinning machines.
https://zbcnews.co.zw/2023/05/05/textile-and-clothing-industry-operating-below-capacity/