Zimbabwean writer wins 2026 Caine Prize for African Writing
Simbarashe Steyn Kundizeza has won the £10,000 prize for his short story "The Blue," the award announced this week.
The Caine Prize for African Writing has named its 2026 winner: Zimbabwean writer Simbarashe Steyn Kundizeza, for his short story "The Blue," according to Literary Hub. The prize, awarded annually to the best short story by an African writer living on the continent or in the diaspora, carries a purse of £10,000.
Literary Hub published the winning story this week, making it available to read in full on its site.
No further details on the story's plot, the shortlist, or the judging panel were included in the announcement.
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