The short-list for the 2020 Kalemba Prize has been announced by the Chair of Judges, writer and novelist, Ellen Banda-Aaku.
Banda-Aaku described the six short-listed stories as “poignant, emotive and fresh with unusual twists.”
The winning writer will be announced on September 4, and will receive a USD1,000 prize for their piece of short fiction.
The short-list was decided by a panel of judges, who included Masande Ntshanga, Remey Nagmidje, Mali Kabandu and Ellen Banda-Aaku.
The six final entries are:
A silent cry – Chowa Chikumbi
Junta or Divorce – Samuel Zimba
I’ll keep you safe – Vanessa Nakayange
Daze – Mukuka Nkunde
If it ain’t broke – Rhodasi Mwale
After the storm – Otensia Kapinga
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