By Chisomo Phiri
BLANTYRE-(MaraviPost)-The Malawi’s renowned academic and author Professor Malango Chinthenga has signed an agreement with East Africa’s leading publisher, Mkuki na Nyota, for the translation of his book titled ‘Africa Magufuli and Change,’ from English into Swahili.
Chinthenga, a lecturer at Hebron University, said in an interview with Maravi Post that the 90-day contract with the Tanzanian publisher will see the printing of 500 copies of the translated book for sale within and outside Tanzania.
He explained that the agreement follows considerable interest in the book, which highlights the challenges facing Africa and proposes solutions inspired by the late Tanzanian President John Pombe Magufuli’s policies, which contributed to Tanzania’s achievement of middle-income status.
The academic noted that this is a significant achievement not only for him but also for Malawi, demonstrating international recognition of Malawian scholarship.
He added that the deal will also contribute to foreign exchange earnings, as payments will be made in US dollars.
‘Africa Magufuli and Change,’ book was launched in Tanzania earlier this year.
