New poetry book, rich in Shona expressions
LEVERAGE Masvondo has published an anthology of poems in a book titled Handei Kumombe, which is rich in Shona vocabulary and expressions. New poetry book, rich in Shona expressions : NewsDay Zimbabwe.
View ArticleLessing’s memorial library finds home in Zim
THE newly refurbished Harare City Library is set to become the home of part of the 3 000 books from the late literary giant Doris Lessing’s library Lessing’s memorial library finds home in Zim :...
View ArticleMawarire dares men to study, understand their wives
Title: What She Needs Author: Evan Mawarire Publisher: DreamPreneur Publications (2014) ISBN: 978-0-79745824-6 Between the lines with Phillip Chidavaenzi My wife and I recently had the privilege to sit...
View ArticleNyamombe traces historical developments
A young historian, Talent Nyamombe, has just released a massive 328-page history textbook titled History in Progress: An Acronymic Study of International Affairs, which traces historical developments...
View ArticleAnthology captures the hearts, minds of readers
Writing Free is the fifth anthology in a series of short story collections published by Weaver Press that captures the agonies of a travailing nation in transition. Anthology captures the hearts, minds...
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Tapatapa’s practical breakthrough handbook
IN today’s world, which is inundated with generalised motivational and inspirational literature, Maxwell Tapatapa’s book, Highway to Success, stands out for being a succinct and practical wisdom...
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Poet Muzanenhamo shortlisted for international award
LOCAL poet, Togara Muzanenhamo, has made it onto the list of finalists for the 2015 Glenna Luschei Prize for African Poetry, worth $5 000 Poet Muzanenhamo shortlisted for international award : NewsDay...
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CPS to launch Shona book series
CONSULTUS Publishing Services (CPS) will tomorrow launch the country’s first ever controlled Shona reading scheme, CPS Rava ChiShona series, in Harare. CPS to launch Shona book series : NewsDay...
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Writing: Is this about genes or mere skill?
READING the book by Ignatius Mabasa’s son, Paul, titled Tsuro Anobata Zihove, I could not help, but reflect on what used to happen in the past, during the pre-colonial era, when particular gifts and...
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Francis Myles’ book tears apart ‘false’ religion
BEST-SELLING author Francis Myles has released a book titled The Order of Melchizedek, which details issues around fraudulent religion and those surrounding the proliferation of Christian churches...
View ArticleBhero launches new book
A MULTI–GIFTED visionary, author and motivational speaker Nicholas Bhero recently launched his book titled The Sky Is Just The Beginning, adding on to the burgeoning Christian literary pantheon in...
View ArticleHarare International Book Fair opens
THIS year’s Harare International Book Fair kicked off in the capital yesterday with an indaba (workshops) at Crowne Plaza Monomotapa Hotel. By Entertainment Reporter The workshops, which ran under the...
View ArticleAuthors bemoan reading culture decline
WRITERS and organisers of this year’s Zimbabwe International Book Fair (ZIBF) have expressed concern over the disappearance of a reading culture in the country. Nunurai Jena Speaking during the...
View ArticleMutare Book Fair preps gather momentum
PREPARATIONS for the Mutare edition of Zimbabwe International Book Fair (ZIBF) that takes place from October 25 to 26 have gathered momentum. Entertainment Reporter Events for the Mutare Book Fair are...
View ArticleMaduwa poetry collection to be released in book
TENDAI Maduwa’s poetry collection will soon be launched in a book titled The Enchanted World, which also has works by 20 other authors from around the world, during the December sixth International...
View ArticleDivinity questions answered in new book
Title: “A” Level Divinity: The Four Gospels through Questions and Answers ISBN: 9780797454880. Published by: Greatness Clinic Trust The link between the law, motivational speaking and writing academic...
View ArticleLawyer, motivational speaker publishes development toolkit
Personal development is a key aspect for anyone who desires to succeed in life. Conversely, many people fail in many endeavours simply because they would not have taken time to personally develop...
View ArticlePastor publishes ‘sexy’ booklet
A HARARE pastor Evan Mawarire has just published a booklet titled What He Wants, which he believes is going to add a spark into marriages as married women will get an opportunity to understand how...
View ArticleNoViolet Bulawayo wins inaugural Etisalat prize
LAGOS – Zimbabwean NoViolet Bulawayo won the inaugural Etisalat prize for Literature for debut fiction for her novel We Need New Names, it was announced in Lagos, Nigeria on Sunday. BooksLive Having...
View ArticlePoet Maduwa to launch poetry book
LOCAL poet African kid born Tendai Maduwa has written his first poetry book which consists of 30 poems called Marry My Language to be launched soon. WINSTONE ANTONIO The book, which is Maduwa’s...
View ArticleAMH scribe scores big
Alpha Media Holdings scribe Elias Mambo has had one of his stories Home? chosen for the Advanced Level Literature Paper 5. NQOBILE NKIWANE The short story is part of a compilation by seven authors...
View ArticleKwekwe pastor launches book
APOSTLE Chrispen Mahovo of Heal the World Ministries International has published his book titled Unlocking Your Faith. BLESSED MHLANGA A head pastor, Mahovo becomes one of the first clergymen in the...
View ArticleMangwende’s Chaminuka an engrossing read
WRITER Kelvin Mangwende has released a reverting play titled Chaminuka. SILENCE CHARUMBIRA The play has an interesting plot that covers diverse themes ranging from power, corruption, gender, chauvinism...
View ArticleDzamara’s book pulsates with life-giving energy
OVER the past 10 years, there has been tremendous growth in home–grown motivational and inspirational literature, with Milton Kamwendo celebrated as the pathfinder in this genre on the local scene....
View ArticleIntroducing Tsungi Chiwara’s debutant literary offering
A FEW years ago, I was introduced to the writings of Francine Rivers. I found her novels — Redeeming Love, The Scarlet Thread, Lineage of Grace and the Lion Mark series — deeply moving. BETWEEN THE...
View ArticleInterfacing with Memory Chirere in verse
I have always known Memory Chirere as a short story writer, although some of his early Shona poems appeared in a collection titled Tipeiwo Dariro, published by College Press in 1994. BETWEEN THE LINES...
View ArticleMushamba’s novel relays an intriguing love story
I HAVE just been reading a fast–paced action thriller titled Mavanga Orudo (ISBN 978 0 7974 5559 7) written by Stephen Mushamba, who works at the University of Zimbabwe’s Institute of Mining Research....
View ArticleMarara’s book takes students through the examination process
THERE are many students who have failed their final examinations in schools, not because they were not diligent or had neglected to study. BETWEEN THE LINES BY PHILLIP CHIDAVAENZI Their failure could...
View ArticleThe Danger Card intriguing in many respects
THERE is a book that has been sitting in my bookshelf for over a year. Phillip Chidavaenzi I just threw it in there after it was delivered by its author, Patrick Kandawasvika, on my doorstep. Although...
View ArticleTshuma up for to African award
ZIMBABWEAN upcoming author Novuyo Rosa Tshuma’s collection of short stories – Shadows – has been nominated for the 2014 Etilsat Prize for Literature. The prize launched last year is the first...
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