Rangisse Sculptures

A story by Doug Dicker Kuwadzana is a satellite township situated just south of Harare. In 2005, the township was severely disrupted by the government’s clean-up campaign, as with all the townships, which left many without accommodation and sheltered work places. In, what used to be called a “home industry” area of Kuwadzana, lives a family of carvers. The Rangisse family. Born in Mozambique in 1959, Venassa Rangisse, fled the civil war in his homeland…

Odias Chawatama – Determination in the face of adversity

A story by Doug Dicker Odias Chawatama is a young man who has an inspirational story to tell. A modest personality with an easy smile, he is instantly like because of his determination and drive coupled with the quiet manner in which he applies himself to the task ahead. Odias was born with spinal bifida which has confined him to a wheel chair for mobility. But this has not dampened his spirit to become a…