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This is an ongoing process- Arts Council

Arts associations have, in previous meetings with the Council, demanded registration of Arts Council members
Arts associations have, in previous meetings with the Council, demanded registration of Arts Council members

The National Arts Council of Botswana (NACB) has denied claims that its Chief Executive Officer developed and launched a strategy for the entity without consulting key stakeholders, including the Botswana Arts Associations. In response to a questionnaire from Arts & Culture,

NACB Marketing and Communications Manager, Kutlwano Monnamoncho said the Council was aware of the statement issued by the Botswana Arts Associations and the concerns raised therein. However, he emphasised that no strategy has been developed or launched yet.

"The NACB has noted the statement issued by arts associations. The NACB held a press conference in March 2026 to introduce the new Board and present its roadmap for commercialising the industry and raising funds to support projects by the creative and cultural sector. Subsequently, on the 1st of April 2026, NACB had an engagement with the various arts associations and informed them of the Council’s plans to develop a new strategy that is aligned to NDP12 and the Botswana Economic Transformation Plan (BETP)," he said.

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