By Own Correspondent| Sport, Arts and Recreation minister, Kirsty Coventry has commended local artists for fighting corruption through their crafts.

Speaking at the press conference in Harare this week, the minister said she was impressed by the amount of talent in Zimbabwe and their works in fighting corruption.

“Through arts, another great passion of mine, there is so much talent being showcased and works being published and produced against corruption. Our artists sing about it and some create shows about it. These are all active and commendable ways we can fight corruption.

My ministry is implementing various programmes, policies and strategies to ensure that young people are given real opportunities to reach their full potential and contribute meaningfully to our economy.

I urge all young people of this nation to desist from all forms of corruption and to be a voice of positive change in our fight against corruption.”

Coventry was however on Thursday in a no show at Youth Day commemorations organised by the Zimbabwe Youth Council at Africa Unity Square in Harare.

The minister, who was expected to give a keynote address did not turn up for the commemorations where “Baba Harare”, a local musician whose real name is Braveman Chizvino ended up as the centre of attraction at the event whose theme was to encourage the fight against corruption.