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Charles P. Arufandika

Born on the thirteenth August 1968 at Mutare Provincial Hospital. First grade at Kaswa Primary school, Mutare)(1975), Second grade at Muromo Primary school, Mutare(1976), Grade three to grade seven at Sheni Government Primary school, Dangamvura, Mutare (1978-1982), Form one to form four, Dangamvura High school, Mutare, (1983-1986). I started writing short stories and poetry when I was in book two at Dangamvura High school. In 1987 was a freshman at Mutare Polytechnic studying electrical engineering. Had a break down in 1988. Got incarcerated after relapsing and rehabilitated from 1993 to 2004.Worked as a rank controller from 2004 to 2020. I also teach karate lessons. Read psychology at Zimbabwe Open University (2017-2022). I'm married with seven children and five grandchildren. When it comes to religion, I remain an omnist.

Writing Experiences (1) Published Works: Echoes in the box, poetry ( Dorrance Publications, (2012) and Writing from the Heart, Short stories ( Beyond today publications, (2025) (2) Skills: Non fiction, Biography, Memoir and Historical, descriptive and narrative, Mental health issues and social commentaries. (3) Current Project: I'm working on a collection of poetry highlighting the plight of criminal and detained mental prisoners.