THEME: KNOCK YOURSELF OUTTITLE: PAIN AND PENANCEWritten by Bwalya S Kondwani Dalitso stood atop the tallest building at The University Teaching Hospital, soaked in the most violent storm Lusaka had seen in seasons. His tears blended into the rain like they weren’t even there. Poetic, isn’t it? For his tears to go unnoticed, just asContinue reading “PUBLISH’D AFRIKA MAGAZINE FACEBOOK SHORT STORY COMPETITION – August 2023 Leg/ Bwalya S Kondwani”
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PUBLISH’D AFRIKA MAGAZINE FACEBOOK SHORT STORY COMPETITION – August 2023 Leg/ Nompilo Gumede
THEME: KNOCK YOURSELF OUTTITLE: THE ALLEGORY OF THE AFTERLIFE.Written by Nompilo Gumede “Time of death, 16:07,” the doctor pronounces my death to others. If I am dead, then how is it possible for me to hear what the doctor is saying about me? I want to ask myself many questions about my death, but myContinue reading “PUBLISH’D AFRIKA MAGAZINE FACEBOOK SHORT STORY COMPETITION – August 2023 Leg/ Nompilo Gumede”
R20 000 At Stake In Poetry Slam Contest
2023 Slam Poetry Competition Africa Poets are invited to submit an entry for 2023 Poetry Africa festival theme: Vote4Poetry: More Than Words. The poet is free to interpret the theme as broadly as possible but the poem must express the poet’s ideas related to matters such as human rights, justice and equality. The poem mustContinue reading “R20 000 At Stake In Poetry Slam Contest”
PUBLISH’D AFRIKA MAGAZINE – July 2023 Issue
£18,000 A Month Grant For Fiction Writers
Apply for the 2023 Miles Morland Writing Scholarship The Miles Morland Foundation Writing Scholarship GrantScholars writing fiction will receive a grant of £18,000, paid monthly over the course of twelve months. At the discretion of the Foundation, Scholars writing non-fiction, who require additional research time, could receive an additional grant, paid over a period ofContinue reading “£18,000 A Month Grant For Fiction Writers”
Here’s Something For The Poets and Photographers
Tell A Story Of An African City African urban space anthology The Flute is looking for submissions highlighting the tales of African cities. Please submit your chosen poems or images by September 1 if the theme appeals to you.The Flute is edited by Olajide Salawu and Rasaq Malik. The anthology is looking to publish worksContinue reading “Here’s Something For The Poets and Photographers”
PUBLISH’D AFRIKA Magazine June Edition
PUBLISH’D AFRIKA Magazine Facebook Short Story Competition – June 2023 / Boikanyo Pela
THEME: KNOCK YOURSELF OUTTITLE: THE FEMALE WARRIORWritten by By Boikanyo Pela I’ve heard tales of ferocious African warriors. I’ve read of their fortitude in overcoming fear and protecting their women and children, how fiercely they defended their lands and livestock. I’ve heard about men who are tall, Black and African, with thick muscles, men whoContinue reading “PUBLISH’D AFRIKA Magazine Facebook Short Story Competition – June 2023 / Boikanyo Pela”
PUBLISH’D AFRIKA Magazine Facebook Short Story Competition – June 2023 / Sydney Mulenga
THEME: KNOCK YOURSELF OUTTITLE: GRACE’S CHOICEWritten by Sydney Mulenga In the heart of the bustling capital city of Zambia, Lusaka, lies Mtendere, a vast and sprawling residential compound. Mtendere is home to a diverse community of families. At the centre of Mtendere compound lies Kazimai market, a small and yet vibrant market filled with hawkersContinue reading “PUBLISH’D AFRIKA Magazine Facebook Short Story Competition – June 2023 / Sydney Mulenga”
PUBLISH’D AFRIKA Magazine Facebook Short Story Competition – June 2023 / Simbarashe Zimuto
PUBLISH’D AFRIKA MAGAZINE FACEBOOK SHORT STORY COMPETITION – JUNE 2023 THEME: KNOCK YOURSELF OUTTITLE: TARIRO (HOPE)Written by Simbarashe Zimuto According to the doctors, Tariro was brought into the hospital two weeks ago. Her legs were broken beyond repair. A plaster was holding the last remains of her left minced, butchered hand and her right handContinue reading “PUBLISH’D AFRIKA Magazine Facebook Short Story Competition – June 2023 / Simbarashe Zimuto”
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