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What began as a self-published novel by a Zimbabwean investment analyst writing late into the night has become one of Netflix's biggest African success stories, introducing Sue Nyathi's work to millions worldwide.

Nearly 15 years after the death of General Solomon Mujuru in a mysterious farmhouse fire, questions remain unanswered. This review of Blessing-Miles Tendi's landmark biography explores the political intrigue, succession battles and shadow networks that have shaped modern Zimbabwe.

LONDON - Morgan Tsvangirai's former spokesperson Luke Tamborinyoka, currently based in England, has written a book in which Tsvangirai talks about his years in government, his achievements and his fears and frustrations at working with the late President Robert Mugabe and his ruling Zanu PF party.

LONDON - Conrad Mwanza, a Zimbabwean media entrepreneur, diaspora strategist, and now author, will officially launch his inspiring new book, The Zimbabwean Dream, in two major UK cities this November.

HARARE - Former Botswana President Ian Khama delivered a scathing critique of Zimbabwe's post-independence trajectory on Friday, stating that the nation remains plagued by "persecution, illegal detentions, torture, and killings" despite 45 years of independence.

Rudo Muzondo: "Inside the hotel room, a soft golden light cast a warm glow over the rich wooden accents. The air was filled with an inviting subtle scent, befitting the opulent textures of the room."

"I was upset and got stressed up when my parents divorced in 1983. It was difficult to witness my mother's struggles which were brought on by divorce. My mother’s sister, Mrs. Goto, offered us lodgings at her spacious Westwood home, which she had converted in to a flat. At the age of 13 I used to walk from Westwood to Kambuzuma for school. It was around this period that I truly realised my composing abilities."

President Emmerson Mnangagwa's involvement in the Gukurahundi atrocities, coupled with his realisation that he could not win elections, led him to orchestrate a coup that overthrew his predecessor, the late Robert Mugabe, former Central Intelligence Organisation (CIO) deputy director Lovemore Mukandi has claimed.

Rudo Muzondo: "The airport was filled with unseen faces, people were operating on autopilot, hustling and bustling with their luggage. Drowning in the crowd, being so used to getting attention, Kenny felt invisible, like he was just a shadow in the crowd, noone noticed him."

Rudo Muzondo: "I was frozen for a moment, not breathing just seated still like a tombstone, my mother’s sermons echoing loud in my conscience. Giving my pearls to Tsunami was almost inevitable, a collateral damage to my quest for a brighter future. Though I liked him, I wasn’t ready to fall in love with him, finding love wasn't a priority, that wasn't the reason why I had crossed the border."