Sotrane Publishers

15/01/2025

𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐃𝐫. 𝐀𝐧𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐧𝐲 𝐖𝐚𝐦𝐛𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐨!

We are proud to celebrate a remarkable milestone achieved by one of our esteemed authors, Dr. Anthony Wambongo, the brilliant mind behind the captivating novel 'Yearning for Dawn'.

Dr. Wambongo was recently conferred with an Honorary Doctorate Degree in Naturopathic Medicine by the Open Christian University of California during a prestigious ceremony held at the Sarova Imperial Hotel in Kisumu City, Kenya.
This recognition is a testament to Dr. Wambongo's dedication to serving society and his exceptional contributions to the field of Naturopathy.

Join us in celebrating our author's incredible achievement and wishing him continued success as he inspires and uplifts communities with his work.

𝘚𝘖𝘛𝘙𝘈𝘕𝘌 𝘗𝘶𝘣𝘭𝘪𝘴𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘴 - 𝘠𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘚𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘺𝘵𝘦𝘭𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘗𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘯𝘦𝘳 𝘰𝘧 𝘊𝘩𝘰𝘪𝘤𝘦!

11/01/2025

Happy Birthday, Professor. Dickson Mwansa! 🎉

Today, we celebrate not only your special day but also your remarkable journey as an educator, artist, scholarly leader and Sub-Chief Musangu. Your resilience and dedication inspire us all!

In honour of your contributions, we are proud to announce the release of 𝑬𝒙𝒕𝒓𝒂𝒐𝒓𝒅𝒊𝒏𝒂𝒓𝒚 𝑺𝒆𝒓𝒗𝒊𝒄𝒆: 𝑨 𝑴𝒆𝒎𝒐𝒊𝒓 𝒐𝒇 𝑫𝒊𝒄𝒌𝒔𝒐𝒏 𝑴𝒘𝒊𝒌𝒂 𝑴𝒘𝒂𝒏𝒔𝒂, penned by our CEO, Dr. Sydney Muponda.
This memoir captures your incredible story of triumph over adversity and your commitment to service.

May this year bring you joy, good health and continued success! 🎂📚

𝑆𝑂𝑇𝑅𝐴𝑁𝐸 𝑃𝑢𝑏𝑙𝑖𝑠ℎ𝑒𝑟𝑠 - 𝑌𝑜𝑢𝑟 𝑆𝑡𝑜𝑟𝑦𝑡𝑒𝑙𝑙𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑃𝑎𝑟𝑡𝑛𝑒𝑟 𝑜𝑓 𝐶ℎ𝑜𝑖𝑐𝑒

02/01/2025

𝑪𝒐𝒏𝒈𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒖𝒍𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒔 𝒕𝒐 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑪𝒐𝒏𝒕𝒓𝒊𝒃𝒖𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒔 𝒐𝒇 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑻𝒓𝒊𝑺𝒕𝒂𝒕𝒆 𝑪𝒐𝒍𝒍𝒂𝒃𝒐𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒗𝒆 𝑨𝒏𝒕𝒉𝒐𝒍𝒐𝒈𝒚!

We are happy to celebrate the incredible voices featured in our anthology titled "Reflections on Political, Economic and Cultural Independence in Post-Colonial Rhodesia and Nyasaland."

Here are our talented contributors and their entries:

1. Chifu Matope (Malawian)
- From Dusk to Dawn to Dusk?

2. Clement Mumba (Zambian)
- Bravery in Rhodesia and Nyasaland

3. Diverson Nguluwe (Malawian)
- Free-Dome

4. Elijah Chambiwa (Zimbabwean)
- Zimbabwe's Dilemma in the Struggle for Independence
- Social, Cultural and Political Conflicts in Zimbabwe and Underdevelopment

5. Friday Hanene (Zambian)
- A Self-Rule Struggle Staged

6. Immaculate Regina Sikanyika (Zambian)
- Mother-Land

7. Jive Lubbungu (Zambian)
- Echoes of Liberation

8. Kondwani Bwalya (Zambian)
- Dzuwa

9. Doreen Mwenda (Zambian)
- Silenced

10. Lonjezo Idrissa (Malawian)
- If You Can Hear Me
- Tears Of the Forest
- Whispers of Poverty

11. Marcus Chibuye Musengule (Zambian)
- O! My Zambia

12. Martin Chrispine Juwa (Malawian)
- Listen

13. Mary Kamwaza (Malawian)
- The Stunted Triplets
- Malawi at 60 (with Janet Chikoja)

14. Mathew Magwarada (Zimbabwean)
- On This Very Ground

15. Micah Kanyenda (Malawian)
- The Great Prize
- The Silent Night

16. Mwansa Agness Chungu (Zambian)
- A Long Way to Go

17. Mwape Chikuma (Zambian)
- Investors Or Invaders?

18. Nelson Mbewe (Zambian)
- Nyasaland and the Rhodesias

19. Rhoda Zulu (Malawian)
- Malawi's Reflections on Political Economic and Cultural Progress in Post-Colonial Nyasaland: The Struggle for Gender Equality
- Malawi's Game Changer
- Search for my Destiny

20. Rodrick Kasuzumira Banda (Malawian)
- Dependence Inf Independence

21. Kalinde Partia / Sophie Mtonga (Malawian)
- Mother Malawi

22. Thandiwe Chibale (Zambian)
- The Sands Of Time

23. Thomas Chisengantambu (Zambian)
- Cry, My Beloved Motherland!
- The Despised Armoury

24. Trycent Milimo (Zambian)
- Holiday At My Grandpa
- We Are One

25. Wezi Glory Msukwa-Panje (Malawian)
- The Eternal One

26. Niza Simwanza (Zambian)
- Unshackle

SOTRANE Publishers is open for partnerships that promote intergenerational dialogue and advance the Agenda for the Africa We Want.

Thank you for your dedication and creativity in honouring our continent's history.

𝑆𝑂𝑇𝑅𝐴𝑁𝐸 𝑃𝑢𝑏𝑙𝑖𝑠ℎ𝑒𝑟𝑠 - 𝑌𝑜𝑢𝑟 𝑆𝑡𝑜𝑟𝑦𝑡𝑒𝑙𝑙𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑃𝑎𝑟𝑡𝑛𝑒𝑟 𝑜𝑓 𝐶ℎ𝑜𝑖𝑐𝑒!

31/12/2024

Happy 2025 from all of us at Sotrane Publishers!

27/12/2024

Exciting Update from SOTRANE Publishers! 🌟

We are proud to share the comprehensive report on the KK@100 Anthology, celebrating the remarkable life and legacy of Zambia's founding president, Dr. Kenneth Kaunda. This anthology is a testament to the diverse voices and creative expressions that honor his enduring impact on our nation.

📖 Inside the Report:
• A detailed overview of the call for contributions and the creative process.
• Insights into the successful launch event held on 28th June 2024.
• Financial overview and future prospects for the anthology.
• A heartfelt thank you to all contributors who enriched this collection.

Join us as we reflect on this collaborative journey and look ahead to promoting unity, shared values and national pride through literature.

👉 Click the link below to read the full report and discover how you can support this important initiative!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1O-rBemZYgPQgiFxe-bNwkSU4UKeC-CTg/view?usp=sharing

24/12/2024

What's Christmas without Rice, Chicken and a good Book? 😉😅

Merry Christmas SOTRANE community! 🎄

𝑆𝑂𝑇𝑅𝐴𝑁𝐸 𝑃𝑢𝑏𝑙𝑖𝑠ℎ𝑒𝑟𝑠 - 𝑌𝑜𝑢𝑟 𝑆𝑡𝑜𝑟𝑦𝑡𝑒𝑙𝑙𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑃𝑎𝑟𝑡𝑛𝑒𝑟 𝑜𝑓 𝐶ℎ𝑜𝑖𝑐𝑒

21/12/2024

Book Distribution Workshop with Sydney Muponda

21/12/2024

Book distribution workshop with Sydney Muponda Sydney Muponda Kanjipondele

21/12/2024

Book Distribution Workshop Sydney Muponda Sydney Muponda Kanjipondele

21/12/2024

Book Distribution Workshop with Sydney Muponda Sydney Muponda Kanjipondele

21/12/2024

21/12/2024

Today is the day!
Be sure not to miss this FREE Book Distribution Workshop.

Google meet link: https://meet.google.com/nkq-txnc-ahx?hs=224

See you there!

𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐤'𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡!

Looking to get your book into local shops, sell online and impact readers worldwide?
Do not miss this FREE Book Distribution Workshop, organised by Anna Zgambo and facilitated by publishing expert Dr. Sydney Muponda!

Learn how to:
- Put your publications in local bookshops
- Reach readers across the country
- Sell your books online
- Impact readers globally

🗓️ Date: Saturday, 21st December 2024
⏰ Time: 16:00 to 18:00 hours
📍 Venue: Google Meet
🎟️ Entry: FREE

For queries, contact 0977954869.
To get the meeting link, send your email address to 0955065455.

Do not miss this opportunity to take your book to the next level!

𝑆𝑜𝑡𝑟𝑎𝑛𝑒 𝑃𝑢𝑏𝑙𝑖𝑠ℎ𝑒𝑟𝑠 - 𝑌𝑜𝑢𝑟 𝑆𝑡𝑜𝑟𝑦𝑡𝑒𝑙𝑙𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑃𝑎𝑟𝑡𝑛𝑒𝑟 𝑜𝑓 𝐶ℎ𝑜𝑖𝑐𝑒

11/12/2024

𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐤'𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡!

Looking to get your book into local shops, sell online and impact readers worldwide?
Do not miss this FREE Book Distribution Workshop, organised by Anna Zgambo and facilitated by publishing expert Dr. Sydney Muponda!

Learn how to:
- Put your publications in local bookshops
- Reach readers across the country
- Sell your books online
- Impact readers globally

🗓️ Date: Saturday, 21st December 2024
⏰ Time: 16:00 to 18:00 hours
📍 Venue: Google Meet
🎟️ Entry: FREE

For queries, contact 0977954869.
To get the meeting link, send your email address to 0955065455.

Do not miss this opportunity to take your book to the next level!

𝑆𝑜𝑡𝑟𝑎𝑛𝑒 𝑃𝑢𝑏𝑙𝑖𝑠ℎ𝑒𝑟𝑠 - 𝑌𝑜𝑢𝑟 𝑆𝑡𝑜𝑟𝑦𝑡𝑒𝑙𝑙𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑃𝑎𝑟𝑡𝑛𝑒𝑟 𝑜𝑓 𝐶ℎ𝑜𝑖𝑐𝑒

11/12/2024

Join us in celebrating the amazing Tomaida Phiri, author of 'Women in Sport: Their Stories Told.' 🎉
Her dedication to amplifying women’s voices in sports is truly inspiring!
Let us make her day special with your warm wishes in the comments!

09/12/2024

It is another beautiful day to celebrate the birthday of our Operations Assistant Intern, Immaculate Sikanyika! 🎉
May your journey in storytelling continue to shine brightly.✨

Join us in making her day extra special by leaving your birthday wishes in the comments below! 💬

20/11/2024

𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐞𝐠𝐚 𝐋𝐚𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐡 𝐨𝐟 𝟏𝟐 𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐬!

Yesterday, 19th November 2024, we had the honour of attending the Mega Book Launch of Rachel Banda, the amazing author of 𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑫𝒆𝒗𝒊𝒍 𝑰𝒏𝒔𝒊𝒅𝒆, a book we proudly published.

Graced by Minister of Tourism, Hon. Rodney Malindi Sikumba, as Guest of Honour, the event celebrated not just one book but 12 captivating books written at various stages of Ms. Banda’s journey. This launch was a tribute to her dedication and passion for storytelling—a true milestone in her literary career!
The event radiated inspiration, igniting a passion for Zambian stories and celebrating the beauty of our local literary talent.

Congratulations, Ms. Rachel Banda, on this remarkable achievement! Thank you for allowing us to celebrate this journey with you.

At Sotrane Publishers, we remain committed to being - 𝑌𝑜𝑢𝑟 𝑆𝑡𝑜𝑟𝑦𝑡𝑒𝑙𝑙𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑃𝑎𝑟𝑡𝑛𝑒𝑟 𝑜𝑓 𝐶ℎ𝑜𝑖𝑐𝑒!

📸 Check out some of the highlights from the event!

17/11/2024

Please join us in wishing a Happy Birthday to our author, Ignatius Dedani Ncube! 🎉

Your invaluable contribution to education through 𝑯𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒚 𝑻𝒆𝒂𝒄𝒉𝒊𝒏𝒈: 𝑨 𝑻𝒆𝒂𝒄𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒔' 𝑴𝒂𝒏𝒖𝒂𝒍 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑺𝒕𝒖𝒅𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒔' 𝑪𝒐𝒎𝒑𝒂𝒏𝒊𝒐𝒏 is a testament to your passion and expertise.
Wishing you a wonderful year ahead filled with greater storytelling achievements.
From all of us at Sotrane Publishers, we celebrate you!