My September creative non-fiction piece written in Zanzibar, ‘Looking Is Free: A Stone Town Story’, has just been published on Brittle Paper.
Editorial
The End of Rights: Is Universalism Dead?
For decades, “universal human rights” have been hailed as the moral foundation of global governance. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), born from World War II, promised a world where human dignity would transcend borders. Lately, however, this idea has been under fire. Critics argue that what we call “universal” is just a Western […]
Miles Morland Foundation Creative Writing Workshop in Zanzibar
The 2024 Miles Morland Foundation Creative Writing Workshop in Zanzibar was unforgettable. Led by the brilliant Giles Foden, author of The Last King of Scotland, a few African writers (myself included) gathered to refine our craft. Giles brought out the best in our work, helping us dig deep as we reviewed each other’s stuff. It […]
Shortlisted for the 2023 Morland African Writing Scholarships
I’m thrilled to share some exciting news from my writing journey – I was shortlisted for a 2023 Miles Morland Foundation Writing Scholarship! Out of 600 entries from incredibly talented writers across the African continent, it’s truly an honour to find myself among the 19 writers on this year’s shortlist. Firstly, a massive shout-out to […]
Web Summit 2023 roundup
Web Summit 2023 felt surprisingly alive and engaging, defying the doom-laden forecasts. This year’s event was a vibrant mix of intriguing conversations and captivating showcases, turning out to be much more fun and personal than anyone could have guessed.
Italy’s anti-migrant coronavirus response triggers alarm — and irony
The irony of Europeans spreading Covid-19 to Africa will be lost on bigots like Italy’s Salvini, for whom the migrant spreading disease is a go-to bogeyman.
Zimbabwean Media Are Failing the Coronavirus Test
We need Zimbabwean newspapers to behave professionally in coronavirus coverage. We seem to be out of luck.
Free audiobook giveaway: 8 on the 8th
I am giving away eight free audiobooks, on the 8th of April. Because so many of us are stuck in lockdown, quarantine or other unforeseen circumstances.
Mnangagwa repression proves new Zimbabwe a lie
The Zimbabwe junta is swinging wildly at any hint of dissent, proving that repression under Mnangagwa is no departure from Mugabe’s rule.
This Is Not My New Year’s Resolution
I do not resolve to get more sleep. I do not resolve to use floss instead of toothpicks. I do not resolve to plan my meals around an exercise regime. And I don’t resolve to get up earlier, call my parents more, read more, write more or spend more time outdoors. I just do not […]