The Zimbabwe International Book Fair (ZIBF) has set the schedule for this year’s event running under the theme (ZIBF@30: Enabling Creativity, Writing, Publishing and reading for Africa’s Growth.”

“Most crucially, we remain committed to our enduring objectives and to ensure that the events continue to celebrate our thirty years of providing a truly Zimbabwean and African Book Fair with the same revamped programmes and activities as promised,” reads part of the press statement.

It added: “More information regarding these events will be made available to the public from hereon. We look forward to your continued support.”

The following is a schedule of the new dates for our outstanding activities:

ZIBF 2013 BOOK FAIR DATES: 30 September – 5 October

Indaba 2013 Dates                 30 September – 1 October

Young Person’s Indaba          2 October

Setting-up Day                       1 October – 1430 hours to 1630 hours

Traders’ Day                           2 October

Exhibitions                              3 – 5 October

Writers’ Workshop                5 October

MUTARE BOOK FAIR DATES: 18 – 19 October

Setting-up Day                       17 October – 1430 hours to 1630 hours

Exhibitions                              18 – 19 October

Writers’ Workshop                18 October