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International environmental days in the context of the global calendar overload

As nations observe and commemorate important days and weeks, the playing field is not level and supportive.

By Peter Makwanya Jan. 20, 2025

International environmental days in the context of the global calendar overload

Pressure points

Tradition also plays a huge part in the school but we might note how someone once said, “Tradition is peer pressure from dead people”.

By Tim Middleton Dec. 29, 2024

Poetry winners pledge to ramp up GBV fight

The winners were unveiled at an event held at the Harare City Library on Monday last week.

By Tendai Sauta Dec. 4, 2024

Poetry winners pledge to ramp up GBV fight

Mosi – Oa-Tunya: Three Zim Poets a book review by Memory Chirere

This is a multi-tasking collection of poems by three Zimbabwean poets, Tawanda Chideme, George Kandiero and Tim Maneswa.

By Memory Chirere Dec. 1, 2024

Mosi – Oa-Tunya: Three Zim Poets a book review by Memory Chirere

Artists encouraged to research, create apolitical content

Sox the poet, said that there is a need for artists to do thorough research prior to their projects so that they avoid trouble as the information they publish could be weaponized against them.

By Mpumelelo Moyo and Daniel Moyo Aug. 24, 2024

Artists encouraged to research, create apolitical content

Appreciating the genius of Ferdowsi in world literature

This literary masterpiece includes the mythological, legendary, and, historical past of the Persian Empire from the time of the creation of the world until the advent of Islam in Iran.

By Newsday May. 14, 2024

Appreciating the genius of Ferdowsi in world literature

Inaugural poetry awards on cards

Speaking to NewsDay Life & Style, Gondo said: “We want to do something specifically for poetry. Although poets are recognised in other awards, it is only under a few categories.

By Sharon Zebra Jan. 9, 2024

Chirata-Mukondiwa’s new book takes on corruption

Chirata-Mukondiwa told NewsDay Life & Style that corruption and its repercussions will be experienced by future generations.

By Phillip Chidavaenzi Nov. 7, 2023

Chirata-Mukondiwa’s new book takes on corruption

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Poetry slam champion adds spark to Shoko Fest

The country’s biggest urban culture event, the festival organised by Magamba Network, will be held from September 28 to 30 at venues spread across Harare and Chitungwiza.

By Winstone Antonio Sep. 25, 2023