Performance Experience

International Readings

November 2003 – Zambia

Mbizo was Invited by Zambian female writers to perform his poetry for Zambian women, writers, poets, lecturers, students, journalists, artists and school teachers.

September-October 2003 – Sweden

At the invitation of the Swedish International Development Agency (Sida) and the Zimbabwe International Book Fair, Mbizo performed with other well-known international poets at a variety of venues, including a book fair in Gothenburg, the Nordic African Institute in Uppsala, Sida’s heqdquarters, the Sweden Writers’ Union and the Rinkeby Library. He both performed and led a discussion at a seminar of the Swedish International Library Association.

National Readings

Annual Readings

1999 – 2005 - Book Café Cultural Centre

2002 – 2005 - Zimbabwe International Book Fair

2001– 2004 - Cultural Sections at Palestinian and Iranian Embassies

2001– 2003 - Budding Writers Association

2004

July – Commemoration of the 10th anniversary of World Population Day, held by the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA).

2003

May – MISA Zimbabwe – Performed "Testimony of the Scribe" at the 2003 World Press Day.

July – National Organization of Non-Governmental Organizations (NANGO), for a program held in Zimbabwe to promote HIV/AIDS awareness campaigns and children's rights.

October – Alliance Francaise, United Nations Day.

2001

May – National AIDS Council of Zimbabwe

June – World Health Organization, for launch of Oliver Mtukudzi's anti-malaria CD.

September –AFRICA Speaks, a youth program on culture and youth empowerment.