19 September in African history

The late Zimbabwean author Yvonne Vera was born

On this day in 1964, the late Zimbabwean author Yvonne Vera was born. Her work of art enables most to examine the crucial connections between history and literature. Most of her novels are centered on Zimbabwe’s dificult past. For this reason as a gifted writer, she is appreciated by those studying post colonial African literature.

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The police arrested over 100 members of the National Constitutional Assembly (NCA)

On this day in 2003, the police arrested over 100 members of the National Constitutional Assembly (NCA) including its chairman, Lovemore Madhuku. There were arrested for demonstrating in central Harare against the closure of the Daily News.

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