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Discussing futures for Mombera Kingdom

The three science-fiction stories in this anthology paint a vivid picture of a future Malawi, offering new perspectives on what's possible for nature, people and society. Inspired by ideas that emerged from collaborative discussions with the Ngoni community of Northern Malawi, Mombera Rising explores how traditional knowledge might be carried into a resilient future based firmly in Ngoni culture. The results are complex, compelling, and a great resource for everyone from practitioners in decolonial futures to readers encountering African eco-fiction for the first time.

Find more info about the book at the Future Ecosystems for Africa website.

Authors: Muthi Nhlema and Ekari Mbvundula Chirombo

Editors: Laura Pereira, Liam Carpenter-Urquhart, and Maganizo Kruger Nyasulu

Art by: Simon Banda II

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Discussing the Nature Futures Framework, its contributions to the writing process, and finding balance between science and storytelling

Download the book on the FEfA project page! Find Ekari on facebook or on her website. Find Muthi on Twitter @MuthiNhlema or on LinkedIn

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Discussing the Nature Futures Framework, its contributions to the writing process, and finding balance between science and storytelling

Download the book on the FEfA project page! Find Ekari on facebook or on her website. Find Muthi on Twitter @MuthiNhlema or on LinkedIn

Episode 4: Balancing Science and Story

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