Weaver Press, one of the biggest independent publishing houses in Zimbabwe, is shutting down after 25 years. The founders - Irene Staunton and Murray McCartney (husband and wife duo) – announced the closure in December 2023. The publisher of fiction and non-fiction books is behind some of Zimbabwe’s most notable academic works. Speaking to University World News, Staunton … [Read more...] about Weaver Press Closes Doors After 25 Years
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Closure of Zimbabwe’s Popular Weaver Press
Image credit: Twitter Established by Zimbabwean couple Irene Staunton and Murray McCartney, the country’s popular publisher – Weaver Press – announced its closure on its 25th anniversary last December. The closure has been attributed to various factors, including piracy, self-publishing, lack of funding, and social media. Weaver Press is based in Emerald Hills and has … [Read more...] about Closure of Zimbabwe’s Popular Weaver Press