🎠Bold Comedy. Sharp Commentary. Real Zimbabwe.
Bustop TV is where laughter meets truth. We tell Zimbabwe's stories—uncensored, unscripted, unforgettable.
Our Story
From a single camera to a national movement.
Bustop TV was founded in 2014 by a group of young creatives determined to challenge the status quo through humor. Armed with just a camera and bold ideas, they quickly gained attention through viral street interviews and skits that captured the everyday realities of Zimbabwean life.
Despite facing censorship, skepticism, and the challenges of telling bold stories in a shifting political climate, Bustop TV grew into one of Zimbabwe’s most influential satire platforms. Their early content resonated with audiences both locally and abroad, using laughter to highlight social issues, culture, and politics.
As the platform expanded, it became a space for open dialogue, creative resistance, and storytelling that inspired a new generation of creators. Today, Bustop TV blends satire, documentary, and live performance to deliver content that is fresh, fearless, and impactful—reaching audiences across Africa and beyond.
The journey is far from over. We're committed to pushing boundaries, amplifying new voices, and using comedy to inspire the next generation of Zimbabwean storytellers.
“Comedy is our weapon, truth is our shield.”
2014
Founded
2015
First Viral Skit
2018
100K Followers
2022
Global Recognition
Our Mission & Vision
At Bustop TV, our mission and vision guide every story we tell. We believe in the power of laughter to challenge, connect, and transform society.
Mission
To use satire as a tool for awareness, empowerment, and resistance—amplifying voices and provoking thought through unapologetic creativity.
Vision
A free, expressive Zimbabwe where laughter inspires change and comedy fuels conversation.
These values are the heartbeat of Bustop TV—fueling our creativity and inspiring our audience to see the world differently.
What We Do
We create content that entertains, educates, and provokes thought—using humor to break barriers and spark conversations. Our work blends satire, documentary, and real-life stories to reflect the Zimbabwean experience.
Short Films
Cinematic narratives exploring Zimbabwean identity and social change.
Podcasts
Deep conversations on culture, politics, and society with diverse voices.
Documentaries
Authentic perspectives on the stories that shape our nation.
Web Series
Episodic content exploring contemporary themes with authentic perspectives.
Comedy Skits
Hilarious takes on everyday situations that Zimbabweans can relate to.
The Peoples Bus
Real conversations with everyday Zimbabweans on public transportation.
BustopTV News
Current events with a unique Bustop TV perspective and engaging storytelling.
Traditional Courts Series
Exploring traditional justice systems in modern Zimbabwe.
Photography
Visual storytelling through the lens, capturing the essence of Zimbabwean life.
Whether it's a viral skit or a powerful interview, Bustop TV's content inspires laughter, dialogue, and change across generations.
Our Plan 2022 - 2025
Bustop TV has developed its first comprehensive plan with capacity from International Media Support. The planning process consisted of five virtual workshops with a facilitator, Henrik Keith Hansen.
Over the next three years, Bustop TV will reach new horizons by proactively focusing on staff capacity building, content production, distribution, quality and innovation initiatives.
Bustop TV will identify high impact areas aligned with the overall vision and mission of the organisation. We will establish goals, define objectives and devise actionable plans to achieve them.
Serving as a roadmap charting the course for the next three years, this plan will guide decisions, influence behaviours and inspire confidence in the mission of our organization.
Our Overall Objectives
Define Mission & Values
Define the mission, vision and values of Bustop TV in providing edutainment and alternative media that drives social change and challenges the status quo.
Identify Focus Areas
Identify focus areas and define the commitment to service levels Bustop will provide to its stakeholders.
Set Strategic Goals
Set strategic goals and define clear objectives based on their impact and alignment to take our organization to a significantly higher level of performance over the next three years.
Communicate Path Forward
Communicate a clear path forward that inspires staff to ascend to the next level.
Our Core Values
What We Stand For
01
Freedom of expression
We value free speech and expression on our part and in promoting this as a human right.
02
Creativity
It is important to us to maintain a daily continuous process of creativity.
03
Game changing
Making radical, significant and noticeable changes in content creation and reaching marginalised communities.
04
Humour
Satire enables digestible content. Difficult subjects become approachable when broken down in easy vocabulary.
05
Influential
To have major impact in communities, on policy and the world with our content.
What Makes Us Different
01
Edutainment
Combining education with entertainment for maximum impact.
02
State of the art filming equipment
Professional quality content production capabilities.
03
Marginalised communities reach
Dedicated focus on reaching underserved populations.
04
Content speaks to power
Fearless journalism that challenges authority and status quo.
05
Policy influence
Our content drives real change in policy and governance.
06
Socially conscious
Commitment to social justice and human rights advocacy.
07
Editorial independence
Complete freedom in editorial decisions and content creation.
08
Brand image: fearless
Known for bold, unapologetic content that challenges norms.
Our Audience & Reach
Connecting with Zimbabweans worldwide through compelling content and authentic storytelling
Who We Serve
All Zimbabweans online
Living in the country or in the diaspora.
Youths
The next generation of leaders and change-makers.
Women
Amplifying women's voices and perspectives.
Marginalised groups
People living with disabilities, LGBTQI+ community, rural and remote communities.
Global Impact
1M+
reach
Local and abroad Zimbabweans engaging with our content.
46M+
YouTube views
Accumulated views across our channel to date.
100K+
subscribers
YouTube Creator Awards recipient for reaching this milestone.
5
top countries
South Africa, Botswana, UK, Mozambique, Zimbabwe.
What Our Audience Seeks
Understanding the needs and preferences of our diverse audience helps us create content that truly resonates and makes an impact.
Alternative Media Needs
Voice for the voiceless
Marginalised communities in Zimbabwe are in need of alternative media that captures and expresses their interests. Our audience is seeking comical relief, easy to digest content and freedom to speak from an economic and political frustrating environment.
Comical Relief
Easy to Digest
Freedom to Speak
Quality Content Standards
Truth in the digital age
Our audience likes content that is factual and timely in the face of social media, untrained journalists and disinformation.
Factual Content
Timely Information
Verified Sources
Banking & Partners
Bank Name: Ecobank
Account Name: BustopzimTV
Account Number: 5783600009627
Branch Name: Sam Levy Borrowdale Branch
NGO References
03 Name: Simbiso Marimbe
Org: International Media Support
Mobile number: +263 772719709
Email: [email protected]
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