A Letter from the Death Bed Austin Kaluba’s Sequel to “Dambudzo Writes to Samantha” Dear Samantha, Death bed epistle. Which of you two bastards is death? You, who delayed your reply until longing curdled into resentment, or the thin shadow perched at the foot of this hospital bed counting my breaths like unpaid debts? By…
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Africa, african writing, Fiction, new writing
Nights in Kampala by Owen Mushabe
It’s my first time in Kampala; this city that’s as cacophonous as a hen yard. Traders selling their merchandise by the roadside seem to be in a contest to see who can sing in the loudest tone as they try to arrest the attention of passers-by. Several young men stand in circles, watching and cheering on a fellow who’s inside the circle, dancing to Lingala music from a huge cassette player.
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KASEKE’S DEBUT BOOK CAPTURES THE PLIGHT OF DIASPORANS
There is a badge of shame that seems to haunt Zimbabwean characters in a foreign country, especially when Zimbabwe itself is in the limelight for its economic and political instabilities.
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New Short Story by Nesta Hatendi
Lost Memories Our latest short fiction contribution, “Lost Memories”, is from Nesta Hatendi. We are delighted to introduce Hatendi, as she a lot to offer on the topic of ageing and its effects on family dynamics. This is a story of the distance created migration to far away lands in search of opportunities, what’s sacrificed…
Africa, african writing, Fiction, international, USA
New Fiction by Ewurama Hayford (Ghana/USA)
Originally from Ghana, West Africa, Ewurama Hayford has nurtured her love for African literature and creative writing from childhood, penning her first story at the age of 14. When she is not writing, Ewurama enjoys photography and cooking.She shares a home in Vernon, CT with her husband Isaac and their children, Roman and Zara. Read…
Fiction, India, international
New Fiction by Anu Lal (India)
Anu Lal is the author of five books; four of them short story collections and one novella. He has also written a book of nonfiction that includes philosophical reflections and reviews of contemporary realities. He is also a blogger, educator, and research scholar. His books are: Wall of Colours and Other Stories, You Should Know…
Africa, african writing, Fiction, international
New Short Story by Chika Onyenezi (Nigeria)
Here is a new work of fiction by US-based Nigerian writer, Chika Onyenezi, who is a graduate of Peace and Conflict Studies from European Peace University, Austria. His short stories have appeared online and in print in Story Time, African Roar (2012), literary master Inc., poor mojo, long story short, and elsewhere. He is currently working…
Fiction, writing contests
2013 WIN Short Story Competition Shortlist Out
WIN-Zimbabwe wishes to announce this year’s Short Story Competition shortlist in the Adult and Junior categories. Three winners will be drawn from each of the three sections which are outlined below. We say congratulations to the shortlisted writers! ADULT CATEGORY English Language 1. The Family Wedding by Tatenda Mavungo Alexio 2. The Bundle of Joy by Mercy Dhliwayo 3. Hollow…
Book Reviews, Fiction, Interviews
New Interview with Lawrence Hoba
In 2009, Weaver Press (Zimbabwe) published his collection of short stories, which one awards. He has gone on to publish more stories, and has even been instrumental in the founding of a new journal called The Write Mag, edited by Memory Chirere. We now publish an interview with him, in which he talks about the issues…
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2013 Writivism competition Shortlist Announced
The shortlist for the 2013 Writivism competition has been announced today Friday 02 August 2013. The Chair of judges, writer Zukiswa Wanner said, “using the democratic ‘majority rules’, the shortlist stands as follows (in no certain order): Nassanga Rashidah Sarah, The Sidewalk Anthea Paelo, Picture Frames Kathryn Kazibwe, Together Emmeline Bisiikwa, The Shadow Paul Kisakye, Emotional Roller Coaster“…
