Congratulations to the WINNERS

The Share Botswana Tourism Fiction Award WINNERS, as judged by Ms Tlotlo Tsaamase, Ms Cheryl Ntumy, Mr Samuel Lephalo,  Mrs Kenanao Phele, Mr Mbizo Chirasha, Ms Neo Bridgette Kitso  are as follows:

Short Stories:

1st Place:

A Late Night Tswii Hunt, Valentine Butale

2nd Place:

Love, Heal, Travel, Phenyo Noxolo Setswe

3rd Place:

The Tusk,  Motlatsi Nomhle Mojela

Short Story Teen Entries:

1st Place:

Blessed Be this Noble Land,  Olefile Jamaal Maganda Ramaphane

2nd Place:

The Amazing Elephant, Tshepo Simon

3rd Place

Tefo’s Day in the Delta, Will Moleta

Poetry:

1st Place:

Blue Train – Mositi  Torontle

2nd Place:

Dry Heart – Teedzani Thapelo

3rd Place:

Delta Lover – Mmakgosi O. Anita Tau

Congrats to all the winners once again!

Remember, this year’s shortlist consists of 13 (eleven) short stories and 13 (eleven) individual poems. All of which will constitute the 2019 anthology.

In commenting on some of the entries the judges said:

“Morbid start to a story, though interesting. The juxtaposition between the scenic place and the villainous character’s is quite a stark beauty. It can be told with moral as a theme. Although it needs a more cathartic ending.”

“The friendship dynamics in this story are well thought out and beautiful.”

“An interesting story coupled with a somewhat distinct voice.”

“Interesting story within a story, and an emotional arc.”

“This poet is raring to go, powerful use of language. Though must choose suiting titles. We have a poet in this entry.”

“Captivating  poetry. I found a  poet  and I discovered  Botswana  in this  collection.”

“Promising. Good language skills. Very original.”

“Hair raising poetry.”

Our 2019 partners: Botswana Tourism Organisation, Poet Passports and Nascali Publishers.