Deepfakes, fake voices and AI: Is Zim’s IP law ready?
For many people, their name, face and voice are more than personal characteristics
By Rachelle Anesu Chaminuka
Aug. 14, 2026
Zicco mourns Barnabas Mandipota
Led by Masembura, a Zicco delegation travelled with Mandipota’s family from Chitungwiza to Kadoma, where the late artiste was laid to rest at Rimuka Annex Cemetery.
By Life & Style Reporter
Apr. 11, 2026
Zicco wins Supreme Court appeal against Zimura
THE Zimbabwe Council of Copyright Owners (Zicco) has won a Supreme Court appeal against the Zimbabwe Music Rights Association (Zimura),
By Life & Style Reporter
Mar. 3, 2026
Zicco board sets 2026 agenda; prioritises governance, artist benefits
The meeting also served as orientation for newly-elected board members who assumed office following the organisation’s annual general meeting held in Bulawayo last year.
By Life & Style Reporter
Feb. 5, 2026
Who really eats from art? A deep look at Zim’s CMOs and the politics of creative survival
When copyright cannot feed families or secure dignity in old age, its promise rings hollow.
By Raymond Millagre Langa
Feb. 1, 2026
Copyright or creative theft? The struggle for Zimbabwe’s artists
Creatives must organise into strong unions and push as one for fair treatment.
By Mthulisi 'khulugatsheni' Ndlovu
Sep. 24, 2025
ZICCO moves to strengthen business, artist relations
THE Zimbabwe Council of Copyrights (ZICCO) has repositioned itself as a partner to both the business community and artists by aligning its licensing policies with government’s broader cost
By Life & Style Reporter
Sep. 18, 2025
Zicco moves in on artistes royalties
“It’s crucial for artistes to finalise their documentation. This allows us to vet the database properly and avoid duplication or errors in payouts.”
By Life & Style Reporter
May. 19, 2025
New era for Zim book industry
It operates under section 97 of the Copyright and Neighbouring Rights Act, which empowers CMOs to license and collect royalties for the use of copyrighted materials.
By Khumbulani Muleya
May. 9, 2025
