Zimbabwe: The Enduring Voices of Women Writers and Poets
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In this episode, Zimbabwean writer and artist, Lingiwe Patience Sifelani talks about her literary journey and the challenges of being a writer and cultural performer in today's Zimbabwe. This interview was conducted by Tipei Lorata Dube in Gweru, Zimbabwe. This episode is part of a new Africanist Press Series on Zimbabwe that examines the impact of economic sanctions on various sectors of the population, and how communities and individuals in the country have developed independent initiatives in response to everyday challenges.
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