Mambo Arts Commune revived

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After many years in oblivion, Mambo Arts Commune Trust (MACT) has been revived.

The non-profit entity based in Gaborone struggled to sustain itself and went under. The organisation was formed in 1986 with the aim of developing, understanding, preserving,  protecting and promoting indigenous arts, culture and languages.

The Trust was formed by a collaboration of artists who specialise in poetry, dance, drama and indigenous music. Although its objectives have not changed, MACT will now focus on training, assessing and accreditation of artists and their various crafts. The Trust is now in the process of registering with Botswana Training Authority (BTA) as a training and assessing organisation.

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