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Valerie Tendai Chatindo

@tendy_vchatndo

Biochemistry graduate, entrepreneur, published writer, mental health advocate, weird dresser and cat lady

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Today we explore Chiredzi. An underrated gem with wildlife parks and a scenic route to get there: shumbaliterarymagazine.wordpress.com/2025/03/10/unc… #Africa #Travel #TrendingNow

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We all love Satiskin and it's a great product but please don't use it as body wash. Please guys. The bubble bath is meant to be used as a bubble bath and not wash. Incorrect use can lead to this or worse. They do have a dedicated body wash. #Trending #SelfCare #BreakingNews

We all love  Satiskin and it's a great product but please don't use it as body wash. Please guys. The bubble bath is meant to be used as a bubble bath and not wash. Incorrect use can lead to this or worse. They do have a dedicated body wash.
#Trending #SelfCare #BreakingNews
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Today we explore the taboo subject of Vana Vemvura. Is this calling related to the so called 'Manjuzu' movement? shumbaliterarymagazine.wordpress.com/2025/03/15/und… #Africa #spirituality #Trending

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Since its relaunch SA Air has been on an upward trajectory. I'll speak for myself and say I had quite a pleasant experience especially for someone who vowed to never fly with them. #SouthAfrica #Travel #Trending shumbaliterarymagazine.wordpress.com/2025/03/26/my-… SouthAfricanAirways

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Some may say this topic is not important enough to be discussed but proper hygiene should be at the top of anyone's list. shumbaliterarymagazine.wordpress.com/2025/04/14/was… #Trending #hygiene #lifesty

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We have upcoming talent where photography is concerned in Zimbabwe yet the Wildlife Photography field continues to close its doors to Black Creatives. What can be done? Barbara Rwodzi #trending #tourism #Africa shumbaliterarymagazine.wordpress.com/2025/05/05/why…

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Today we explore the Njuzu/Mermaids. Are they real or just a silly myth? shumbaliterarymagazine.wordpress.com/2025/05/09/are… #Africa #TrendingNow #spirituality

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As we get older so do our parents. Is it wrong to send an elderly parent to a home or hire help or should we do for them what they did for us? shumbaliterarymagazine.wordpress.com/2025/05/22/sho… #african #Trending #MentalHealth

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Presenting the shortlist for the 2025 Iskanchi Book Prize! These ten manuscripts take risks with form and theme, reshaping ideas of what African fiction can be. Winner gets $1,000 + publication in Fall 2026! Read more about the shortlist here: iskanchi.com/blog/announcin…

Presenting the shortlist for the 2025 Iskanchi Book Prize! 

These ten manuscripts take risks with form and theme, reshaping ideas of what African fiction can be. Winner gets $1,000 + publication in Fall 2026!

Read more about the shortlist here: iskanchi.com/blog/announcin…
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Being a writer is no easy feat but the wins are worth it. I'm so proud to announce that I've been shortlisted as the only Zimbabwean for the Iskanchi Book prize. Please like their post and show some love. Iskanchi Press & Mag 🇺🇸 #Zimbabwe #News

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Today we tackle exorcisms. Are they purely spiritual or is there a psychological element there we are unaware of? shumbaliterarymagazine.wordpress.com/2025/05/31/the… #NEWS #Africa #spirituality #church

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VALERIE Tendai Chatindo, an emerging author, has been shortlisted for the 2025 Iskanchi Book Prize, for her upcoming fantasy manuscript, Mono: Tales of the Tapa Kingdom. heraldonline.co.zw/author-valerie…

VALERIE Tendai Chatindo, an emerging author, has been shortlisted for the 2025 Iskanchi Book Prize, for her upcoming fantasy manuscript, Mono: Tales of the Tapa Kingdom.
heraldonline.co.zw/author-valerie…
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Should women have to go to work during their Period? Are we taking this issue too lightly and not doing enough for women? shumbaliterarymagazine.wordpress.com/2025/06/11/man… #menstruation #periodfriendlyworld #trending Girl Up

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Menopause. When you're a young woman you hardly think about it but suddenly the years are gone and it hits you. How should we deal with such a rapid change? And do women have enough options? shumbaliterarymagazine.wordpress.com/2025/06/11/dea… #Menopause #Trending

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What's your first instinct when you dream of a snake? For most of us who grew up in African Christian households the snake is a terrible omen but what if that's wrong? #Africa #trending #spirituality shumbaliterarymagazine.wordpress.com/category/our-e…

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Hair is so important in a black woman's life. Ours doesn't grow as quick so what you do to it matters. Today I share my Microloc Journey. Who knows? It may be the hairstyle for you. #Trending #Hair #blackwomenmatter shumbaliterarymagazine.wordpress.com/2025/07/02/my-…

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When a woman visits a doctor she gets a pill. The Healthcare System isn't too kind too women, particularly black women and if icons such as Serena Williams suffer from that incompetence what hope is there for the rest of us? shumbaliterarymagazine.wordpress.com/2025/07/05/the… #NEWS #HealthcareForAll

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The small wins do matter and today we are celebrating Shumba Literary Magazine's First Successful Schools' Storytelling Competition. #EducationForAll #Trending #WritingCommunity shumbaliterarymagazine.wordpress.com/2025/07/09/shu…

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Why is everyone in Zimbabwe suffering from high blood pressure? Can we stop this epidemic? #Africa #hypertension #Trending #Zimbabwe shumbaliterarymagazine.wordpress.com/2025/07/11/hyp…

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How many of us actually enjoy our jobs? Not many I'm sure. Today on Shumba we share the story of a young woman who's job has transformed her life! #TrendingNow #Zimbabwe #SelfCare shumbaliterarymagazine.wordpress.com/2025/07/15/wei…