Culture represents an important common thread in the relations between Italy and Zimbabwe and constitutes one of the main areas of collaboration.
Among the main cultural initiatives of this year are the following:
- Scholarship programmes funded by the Italian Government to support training and academic exchanges between Italy and Zimbabwe. In 2026, the total funding provided amounted to 64,800 euros;
- Zimbabwe’s participation in the Venice Biennale, with its own national pavilion, a presence that has been renewed since 2011. The 61st edition is currently underway, from 9 May to 22 November 2026;
- The celebration of Republic Day, on the occasion of which the Embassy organized a fashion show with garments made by Italian and Zimbabwean designers;
- The 58th CIMAM Conference (International Committee for Museums and Collections of Modern Art), which will be held at the National Gallery from 20 to 22 November 2026. This is the first edition hosted on the African continent;
- The Week of the Italian Language in the World (SLIM), within which the ninth edition of the Film Festival will be held, from 20 to 22 October 2026, dedicated to the promotion of Italian language and culture through cinema;
- The Week of Italian Cuisine in the World (SCIM);
- Concerts and musical initiatives;
- Collaboration with the University of Gastronomic Sciences of Pollenzo on the themes of food security;