Day One
Zimbabwean writers pose for a group photo with Nyamfukudza (sitting) who presented the keynote speech
The 2019 ZIBF Indaba Conference, running under the theme Footprints of the Book: Milestones and Opportunities, started today, July 29, at the Monomotapa Hotel in Harare.
Winzim Online Media brings you snippets and images from the first day of the Indaba. There are important ideas being hatched at the conference through performances, presentations and open discussions.
Winzim Online Media brings you snippets and images from the first day of the Indaba. There are important ideas being hatched at the conference through performances, presentations and open discussions.
In the morning, delegates observed a moment of silence in memory of the late Dr. Charles Mungoshi after performances by well-known author/storyteller Ignatius Mabasa and Keith Roberts a musician. Mabasa this year brought to the Indaba his "new" innovation of storytelling through visual media. He played a short video he produced with the title Chemutengure: Strangers, Intrusion, Displacement and Identity.
The morning session had presenters Roseline Torai Kumvekera and Dr Cheela Chilala from the University of Zambia who shared their experience and knowledge about "Creating Synergies in the Book Industry". The common feeling was that the writer, the reader, and the book, are different entities which however must be bonded if the glory in the book industry is to be regained.
The keynote speaker, writer and publisher Stanley Nyamfukudza spoke and touched on crucial points which were signposts to a revived book industry, particularly book publishing.
He provide personal experience and observations from the period when he became an editor in the early 80s.
Afternoon session came with three presenters, Sir Buma Kor from Cameroon, Tinashe Muchuri and Mcdonald Nhakura, who further looked at "Creating Synergies in the Book Industry". Each of them approached the topic from very different standpoints.
Some more details of the first day of the Indaba will come later but for now, below are a few images.
Keith Roberts performing at the Indaba
Ignatius Mabasa, apart from showing his video, also told an exciting story
Prof Musaemura Zimunya, Deputy Chairperson of the ZIBFA General Council
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Great work and informative presentations they were especially the keynote address by the writer of Nonbelivers Journey and The aftermath, Stanley Nyamupfukudza.
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