Ihram Writivism Lauarete Mbizo Chirasha in a Candid Conversation with Zimbabwean Prominent Writer and Artist Angeline Dimingo
MC: Who is Angeline Dimingo, and what are you doing currently?
Angeline Dimingo: is an emerging writer, freelance journalist, and filmmaker whose work is rooted in storytelling, social impact, and cultural preservation. She crafts uplifting narratives that celebrate Africa’s richness, resilience, and stories that challenge stereotypes and inspire positive social behaviour. Angeline also has a passion for climate action with an emphasis on interfaith stewardship. She explores how traditions across Christianity, Islam, African spirituality, and other faiths can serve as powerful frameworks for environmental responsibility and sustainable living.
Currently, Angeline works as a freelance journalist, documenting women-centred development and climate-change initiatives around Zimbabwe.
MC: How long have you been writing?
Angeline Dimingo: I have been consistently writing for the past two (2) years.
MC: Where are your writings published? List the publications.
Angeline Dimingo:
Thinking Beyond: Journal of Alternatives for a Democratic Zimbabwe, Vol 1, Issue 19
The Diplomat: Diplomatic and development magazine: https://thediplomat.co.zw
Sisters across borders: Iran Africa Cultural Exchange, Women Writers Support Network
Zimba wave: https://zimbanews.co.zw
XAVIER Media: https://www.instagram.com/p/DK-KJtxpKRd/
MC: How are writers, poets, and artists treated in your country?
Angeline Dimingo: Artists in Zimbabwe are celebrated custodians of national identity, yet they continually adapt to a volatile environment. Though their value is not subject to dispute, they are treated indifferently regarding issues of policy, working conditions, and remuneration.
MC: How many writers' organisations are currently operating in Zimbabwe?
Angeline Dimingo: I do not have accurate statistics on the number of Writers' organizations currently operating in Zimbabwe, but my observations and interactions in the art spaces and platforms reveal that they exceed a minimum of 10 organizations.
MC: How many books have you written so far?
Angeline Dimingo: None.
MC: Have you won any writers, poetry, and book prizes?
Angeline Dimingo: Yes, I have two accolades:
University of Bedfordshire/Zimbabwe Film Festival Trust: Runner-up prize for the screenplay, Venom of A Bitter Woman
Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran/ Women Writers Support Network
Cultural Exchange Through Art Expressions: Best Short Story: Sisters Across Borders
MC: Are your writings are touching on gender and social justice?
Angeline Dimingo: My writings are consistent in highlighting and tackling gender and social justice.
MC: How do you respect freedom of speech or expression in your country?
Angeline Dimingo: I recognize my limits through ethical practice and cultural consideration, and I prevent harm whenever possible. I avoid content that incites violence or spreads hatred, while prioritizing narratives and expressions that uplift rather than undermine social cohesion.
Angeline Dimingo is an emerging writer, freelance journalist and whose work is rooted in storytelling, social impact, and cultural preservation. She crafts uplifting narratives that celebrate Africa’s richness, resilience, challenge stereotypes, and inspire positive social behaviour. With a background in essays, reports, and screenplays, she documents women-centred initiatives. Her writing has appeared in Thinking Beyond Journal and The Diplomat: Diplomacy and Development Magazine, among others. She has received international accolades for two of her works for Cultural Exchange Through Art Expressions. In addition to her literary and journalistic pursuits, Angeline is deeply engaged in climate action with an emphasis on interfaith stewardship. She explores how traditions across Christianity, Islam, African spirituality, and other faiths can serve as powerful frameworks for environmental responsibility and sustainable living. Whether she is tracing ancestral histories, reporting on development projects, or penning essays that spark dialogue, Angeline Dimingo is a storyteller on a mission: to illuminate, empower, and inspire positive change.
