Lusaka, Zambia, 27 July – Congratulations to the 14 shortlisted writers.
This has been the most competitive year yet.
It was not easy to pick the top 14 stories, later on, 12, as in previous years.
Thank you to our talented and creative longlisted writers, you might not have made it to the shortlist on this occasion, but keep writing, spread your wings beyond KSSP, otherwise, 2024KSSP is around the corner.
The winner will be announced at a date in August and will receive USD1500, and the two run-ups USD500 each.
Kalemba will publish the top six stories a week before announcing the winner.
Good luck and best wishes.
In no particular order, we present you the 2023 KSSP shortlist;
1. Up the Eucalyptus Tree – Mikha Mweetwa
2. Don’t forget to Remember – Birbal Boniface Musoba
3. The Guest – Glyn Mwiya
4. Squelching Noises – Clarence Chongo
5. The Final Act – Nduluma Mwaba
6. The Family Terminator – Neddy Chimpati
7. A Union of Inconvenience – Jolezya Adeyemo
8. No Strings Attached – Mukandi Siyame
9. Father Forgive me for I have Sineth – Ndanji Nyirenda
10. Dark Motives – Sylvia Mbewe
11. Animals – Mutale Chisulo
12. The Blues – Fisk Nyirongo
13. A Chance at Life – Natasha Mwenda
14. The Papa, the Patient and the Physician – Katenekwa Njekwa
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