LUSAKA, 16 August – The short-list for the 2020 Kalemba Prize has been announced by the Chair of Judges, writer and editor, Austin Kaluba.
Kaluba described the six short-listed stories as “memorable, honest, skillful and unapologetic.”
The winning writer will be announced on September 1, and will receive $1500, while the two run ups will receive $500 each. It will be the first time that the run ups will be awarded.
The short-list was decided by a panel of judges, who included Mbozi Haimbe, Lionel Ntasano, Chobela Ndilila and Austin Kaluba.
The six final entries in no particular order are:
1. The Guest – Glyn Mwiya
2. Animals – Mutale Chisulo
3. Don’t Forget to Remember – Birbal Boniface Musoba
4. Up the Eucalyptus Tree – Mikha Mweetwa
5. Dark Motives – Sylvia Mbewe
6. No Strings Attached – Mukandi Siyame
The top six stories will be published ahead of announcing the winner.
A special mention goes to four other stories which the panel described as “suspenseful, enjoyable, highly engaging, and solid writing.”
The Blues – Fiske Nyirongo
Squelching Noises – Clarence Chongo
The Final Act – Nduluma Mwaba
The Family Terminator – Neddy Chimpati
The winner will receive the prize at a special event in Lusaka later in September. The 2023 prize has been made possible with the support and partnership of Justin Chinyanta.
“I look forward to supporting this important project,” said Chinyanta.
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