Writers urged to be proactive

NATIONAL Arts Council board member and author Ruby Magosvongwe has encouraged local writers to contribute to the development of policies that deal with the arts and culture industry.

Speaking during the writers’ workshop at the close of the Zimbabwe International Book Fair, Magosvongwe said the National Arts Council Act was currently under review and writers should use that opportunity to make their contributions.

“The National Arts Council Act that was done in 1985 is set to be reviewed and I urge you fellow writers to constructively contribute for the betterment of our profession.

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