Independence � what does it mean to you?

The Bessie Head Heritage Trust is running a special 50th anniversary independence themed short story contest this year. The sponsor for the prizes as well as the workshop that has already happened is Diamond Educational Publishers.

Below are the submission guidelines from the Trust:

Once again this year, the Bessie Head Heritage Trust is offering a short story competition, open to citizens and residents of Botswana. This year, to honour 50 years of Botswana’s independence, the competition calls for stories that deal with the theme of independence.

Editor's Comment
Congratulations Anicia Gaothuse!

The contest had 10 beautiful young girls as finalists and unfortunately only one could wear the crown.The judges picked Anicia Gaothuse. To all those who feel their contestant should have won ahead of Anicia for whatever reason, hardly; the judges found Anicia to be the best among the best, so desist from disrespecting our newly crowned queen on social media or anywhere else, for that matter! Each of the 10 beautiful young women had supporters...

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