Publishing house, double book launch on the cards
Friday, October 11, 2024 | 160 Views |
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Her two books, Tween Tales - The Mystery of the Missing Sugar and Other Adventures and Silent Echoes, a poetry anthology, address GBV issues and narcissistic encounters. The event is expected to attract a number of authors from Namibia, Zimbabwe and South Africa, as well as local authors and students from schools in Maun. There will be other activities on the day with poets, artists and DJs expected to add vibe to the day's line-up. Mpala is a highly respected educator with over 28 years of experience in teaching. She is an English language and Literature teacher at Nata Senior Secondary School. She began her career as a temporary teacher at Donga CJSS in 1991 and has since become an accomplished figure in the field.
Not only is Mpala an accomplished educator, she is also a renowned author. Her other publication, a novel titled, 'Lea's Secret,' published by PoeticBlood Publishers, has received multiple awards, showcasing her talent and dedication to storytelling. In addition to her novel, Mpala's poetry has been featured in the "Writing Woman Anthology - Poetry and Visual Art: An Anthology of African Asian Writers and Artists - Volume 3 (2023)." This recognition further establishes her as a talented and diverse writer. Furthermore, Mpala is the founder and editor-in-chief of Colourful Chronicles Magazine, an online lifestyle magazine that showcases a wide range of topics and perspectives. Prior to this, she served as the editor-in-chief of Kasapa Inhouse Magazine, a publication based in South Africa. Her expertise and passion for journalism have also led her to become a senior columnist for Image magazine, a prominent publication in South Africa. Mpala's contributions to the literary and media world have not gone unnoticed. She has been featured in various local and international newspapers.
It is not uncommon in this part of the world for parents to actually punish their children when they show signs of depression associating it with issues of indiscipline, and as a result, the poor child will be lashed or given some kind of punishment. We have had many suicide cases in the country and sadly some of the cases included children and young adults. We need to start looking into issues of mental health with the seriousness it...