Founder & Editor-in-Chief
A student literary journal
A place for
every student
voice.
Welcome to The Mzizima Inkpress, the student literary journal of Aga Khan Mzizima Secondary School. We are dedicated to amplifying youth perspectives on contemporary issues through creative writing, poetry and visual arts.
01 / Our purpose
Different voices.
One creative community.
To provide a network for local student voices and cultivate a strongly knit society based on literary culture by showcasing diversity, creativity, and student unity.
The story behind the inkThe next chapter starts with you
Something to say?
Put it on the page.
Poetry, stories, art or photography — share something of your own.
Next window: 1–30 November 2026
Submission guidelinesThe reading room
The archive.
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Our collection
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The people behind the pages
A little ink.
A shared ambition.
Our story
From a school club,
to a community.
The Mzizima Inkpress was first introduced as a project of the InkQuiry Society, our school’s literature and drama club. Initially led by a small group of students with ambitious dreams (and greater hopes!), we published our first issue in April 2025.
Today, we have expanded to an interschool initiative, serving as a space for creative expression and student-led editorial excellence.
“A space for creative expression and student-led editorial excellence.”
The masthead
Current leadership
Abdullah
Head of Social Media
MuhammadMahdi Dharamsi
Designers-in-Chief
Safiya Rashid & Shraddha Bhimji
Outreach Heads
Afreen Shariff & Zaigham Bhanji
Our founding editorial board
With appreciation for the people who helped us begin.
An invitation to create
Your voice belongs
on these pages.
Read the guidelines, prepare your work, and help write our next chapter.
01 / Who can submit
Eligibility
- Open to students aged 11–17, or in Grades 7–13 (or the equivalent).
- Contributors may be from any nationality or background, but must reside in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, and attend a high school there at the time of submission.
- Submissions are currently open to students from the participating schools listed below.
Participating schoolsAga Khan Mzizima Secondary School
Additional schools to be confirmed.
02 / What we welcome
Accepted formats
Please scan traditional artwork when submitting it.
03 / Keep it your own
Originality
All work must be original and created entirely by the submitting student. AI-generated work will not be tolerated and will be immediately declined.
04 / Prepare your piece
Format & presentation
Submit written work in .doc, .docx, or PDF format. Ensure the font and typography are legible and clear. Times New Roman, 12 pt is preferred.
A note from the editors
If your piece is intentionally formatted in an unconventional way, please let us know in your cover letter.
05 / Send it our way
How to submit
- Check your eligibility and choose an accepted format.
- Prepare your original work and include a cover letter if you need to explain its formatting.
- Between 1 and 30 November 2026, submit through your school’s responsible department or student representatives, or directly through the Google Form once its link is available.