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Caine Prize Dispute: Zimbabwean writer Simbarashe Kundizeza has denied using AI to write The Blue Fighter, saying the story drew on his family’s experiences. Prize organisers are reviewing the allegation and say they will take a human-centred approach. Film: Zimbabwean filmmaker Tendaiishe Chitima won an award at the 2026 Durban FilmMart, celebrating African storytellers and new work. Music: Zvinowanda has ended an eight-year hiatus with new song Magindagoriya, while Afro-house DJ Daphfinee is the first woman featured on Dr Feel’s Inner Visions compilation. Live Shows: Dancehall star Beenie Man praised Zimbabwe’s hospitality ahead of his Kadoma festival appearance. Culture: Chinese Wu Opera performers brought their art to Zimbabwe, in a cultural exchange that introduced local audiences to the traditional form.

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Aug. 25, 2026

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Zimbabwean writer denies using AI to write prize-winning story

The South African |

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Owned By	Blue Sky Publications Ltd (Co-founder, Roderick John Phillips)
Year Founded	2003
Website	https://www.thesouthafrican.com/
Domain Registration Year	2002
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Publication Location	South Africa, Cape Town
Owner Country	South Africa

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Zimbabwean writer Kundizeza fights allegation of using AI to write Caine Prize award-winning novel

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Owned By	Samuel Ogundipe through The Peoples Gazette Ltd
Year Founded	2020
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Publication Location	Nigeria, Abuja
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Zimbabwe must stop neglecting its gifted children

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Year Founded	1992
Website	masvingomirror.com
Domain Registration Year	2013
Access Type	open
Publication Location	Zimbabwe, Masvingo
Owner Country	Zimbabwe

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Zimbabwean Caine Prize winner denies using AI to write story

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Owned By	Enayetullah Khan through Cosmos Group
Year Founded	1988
Website	https://unb.com.bd/
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Publication Location	Bangladesh, Dhaka
Owner Country	Bangladesh

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Tutankhamun’s treasures testify to Africa’s timeless, soul-shattering artistry

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Daily Maverick

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Owned By	The Daily Maverick Pty (Styli Charalambous, CEO & Branko Brkic, Editor-in-Chief; Inkululeko South Africa Media, Largest Shareholder)
Year Founded	2009
Website	https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/
Domain Registration Year	2008
Access Type	open
Publication Location	South Africa, Cape Town
Owner Country	South Africa

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Smriti Mandhana’s captaincy era begins as India face Zimbabwe

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The Assam Tribune

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Year Founded	1939
Website	https://assamtribune.com/
Domain Registration Year	1998
Access Type	open
Publication Location	India, Guwahati
Owner Country	India

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Social Media Buzz once again with reports of JJ BANDA being arrested or captured by Zambian Special Forces in Mozambique

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Year Founded	2016
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Domain Registration Year	2015
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Publication Location	Zambia,

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Zimbabwean author who reportedly used AI to write a short story that bagged $13,000 Caine prize rejects allegation

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Economic Times

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Owned By	Sahu Jain Family through Bennett, Coleman & Company Ltd
Year Founded	1961
Website	https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/
Domain Registration Year	1996
Access Type	hybrid
Publication Location	India, Noida
Owner Country	India

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