Grace Sufficient
David J Randall
A woman of profound humility, Elizabeth would instinctively shun the limelight. This is one good reason why her story has to be told. Selr-effacing as she was, she made a deep impression on may people.
ISBN 978-99908-87-59-4, Kachere Books no. 43, Kachere Series,  87 pp., 2009

Service above Self
Edward Mwasi
Edward Mwasi, born in 1926, was one of the first Malawians who achieved, through sheer effort, a higher education. This he put to good use - as long as he was allowed to do so by the authorities - in the field of education (Biology).
ISBN 978-99908-87-61-7, Kachere Books no. 42, Kachere Series,  167 pp., 2009

KAMANGA ZULA!
Stop Gender Based Violence
Story Workshop
Story Workshop is a Malawian NGO, trying to bridge the gap between "what people know" and "what people do". Kamanga Zula comprises of twenty-three stories from every day life about gender based violence. The stories shall help to open the eyes of Malawian families, finding ways to cope with the problems of gender based violence in Malawi.
ISBN 978-99908-87-25-9, Kachere Books no. 38, 124 pp, 2008

DISPOSSESSING THE WIDOW
White, Kamanga, Kachika, Chiweza and Chidyaonga
This book is a tale of the experiences of Malawian widows who encounter dispossession of her matrimonial property once the husband dies. It demonstrates that the dispossession of widows, commonly termed 'property grabbing' is a practice that has its own particular processes, forms, causes and effects.
ISBN 9908-16-55-7, Kachere Text no. 14, 112 pp., 2003

NKHANZA:
Listening To People's Voices
M. Saur, L. Semu and N.S. Hauya
In all cultures where men dominate there is (too) often violence against women. Much has been said about it in general, but this book has the advantage that it has the details, if not for all of Malawi, but at least for three districts, one in each of the three regions. Some of it may not be pleasant reading, but it may be necessary reading.
ISBN: 9990876428, 90pp. Kachere Texts no. 21, 2005

IN SEARCH OF JUSTICE:
Women And The Administration Of Justice In Malawi
Women and Law in Southern Africa Research Trust
This book is the first of its kind in Malawi. It represents the findings of a study on Problems and Constraints of Accessing the Justice Delivery System as experienced by women in Malawi.
ISBN 99908-17-69-3, 124 pp., Dzuka Publishing, 2000

CONSENSUS:
Combating Gender Based Violence Through Islam, Tradition And Law
Marion Baumgart dos Santos
Malawi Law, Islam and Tradition agree on a common way forward regarding gender based violence issues. At first sight this seems strange as many people attribute to traditional beliefs the main responsibility for many injustices and even crimes committed mainly against women, but also against children and sometimes men. Islam too is often judged falsely as contrary to human rights, people see only veiled women and don’t think further.
ISBN 99908-76-72-X, Kachere Text no. 27, 114 pp., 2005

COMING OF AGE
Rachel Nyagondwe Fiedler
In every society efforts are made to help the children to grow up and so to master the transition to adulthood through initiation rites. This book is a record and interpretation of one such set of initiation rites with all the teachings, songs and drama produced in traditional form in a Baptist church in matrilineal Southern Malawi.
ISBN 99908-76-02-9, Kachere Texts no. 25, 91 pp., 2005 (reprint 2007)

IN THE BEGINNING GOD CREATED THEM EQUAL
Janet Y. Kholowa, Klaus Fiedler
Recently in Malawi, there has been much discussion concerning the equality of men and women. This little book explains carefully the relationship of men and women in the first three chapters of the Bible, and comes to a conclusion quite different from what many people think: In the beginning God created them equal.
ISBN 9908-16-22-5, Mvunguti Book no. 4, 27 pp., 2000

PA CHIYAMBI ANAWALENGA CHIMODZIMODZI
Janet Y. Kholowa ndi Klaus Fiedler
Recently in Malawi, there has been much discussion concerning the equality of men and women. This little book explains carefully the relationship of men and women in the first three chapters of the Bible, and comes to a conclusion quite different from what many people think: In the beginning God created them equal.
ISBN 9908-16-22-5, Mvunguti Book no. 2, 28 pp., 1999

MTUMWI PAULO NDI UDINDO WA AMAYI MUMPINGO
Janet Y. Kholowa ndi Klaus Fiedler
People often think that St Paul was an enemy of women. This book shows that to be wrong, they were his fellow missionaries and he gave them full authority in the church.
ISBN 9908-16-31-X, Mvunguti Book no. 3, 52 pp., 2000

Utumiki wa Amai Mumpingo:
M’bindikiro wa Amai
Angakhale sali mu gulu la odzozedwa, amai – mu Mpingo wa Katolika - ndi okhudzidwa kwambiri mu utumiki, pakati pa amai okha okha, komanso angakhale mu mpingo wonse. Kabuku aka kakuwunikira zimene amai ena akuchita mu udindo wawo monga alangizi ku m’badwo wotsatira.
ISBN 99908-76-22-3, Sources for the Study of Religion in Malawi no. 20, 28 pp., 2005

HIV/AIDS

Time to Talk
James Tengatenga&Anne Bayley
The Called to Care toolkit consists of practical, action orientated booklets and mini-manuals on issues related to HIV and AIDS, designed for use by church leaders, especially in sub-Saharan Africa. The purpose of the materials is to enable pastors, priests, religious sisters and brothers, lay church leaders and their congregations and communities to:
Reflect implications of HIV and the Christian respond
Overcome the stigma to address HIV related issues effectively
Guide through the process of learning and change
ISBN 978-99908-87-19-8, Called to Care no. 3, 44 pp., 2006

AIDS IN AFRICA:
How Did It Ever Happen?
Frank Ham
This is a book written with deep concert by an Englishman who was among the first to test HIV positive and, though he now uses the antiretroviral drugs, lived for 18 years without drugs while most of his friends died.
ISBN 9908-76-24-X, Kachere Books no.19, 229 pp., 2004.

SPIRITUALITY, SEXUALITY, AND HIV/AIDS IN MALAWI
Augustine Musopole
Since HIV/Aids came to the fore, it has devastated no country or society more than those of Eastern and Southern Africa, and in the fight against it all resources need to be marshalled. Here is a voice from Malawi, arguing that Theology has an important role to play in the response to the pandemic.
ISBN 99908-81-02-2, Kachere Studies no. 7, 60 pp., 2006

TLAMELO:
The Church Against Aids
John Dubbey
Botswana, famous for having refused to squander its natural wealth, is also famous for having the highest HIV infection rate in the world. What does a church do when confronted with such a situation? This book not only describes how one congregation, the Open Baptist Church in Gaborone, reacted to it, but it also reflects on how the Christian faith can deal with HIV/Aids. The situation is desperate, but there is hope (Tlamelo), too.
ISBN: 99908-76-46-0, Kachere Books no. 20, 120 pp., 2006

A Silent Battle
Kudzai Nhamo
This book is about HIV/AIDS. The battle is between the human race and the virus. No military ware of noises of bombings and gunshots are heard but casualties are many and burials take place on a daily basis. The book encourages every one to take responsibility, with the help of the Almighty God as our hope, to try and win this battle
ISBN: 99908-76-61-4, Kachere Books no. 26, 2006

THE HYENA WEARS DARKNESS
Steve Chimombo
The impact of the HIV/AIDS pandemic on African societies steeped in risky cultural customs
ISBN 99908-48-15-7, WASI Publications, 67 pp., 2007

TREASURING THE GIFT
Lusaka Interfaith Group
How to handle God's gift of sex. Sexual health learning activities for religious youth groups and individuals.
ISBN 99908-76-207, Mvunguti Books no. 8, 141 pp. (A4), many illustr., 2004 (repr. 2006)

BE CAREFUL! AIDS IS REAL
Rachel NyaGondwe Fiedler
These days so many people are sick. Many people die far too young, leaving their children as orphans. All this because of the terrible illness of HIV/AIDS, for which there is no cure. Therefore be careful!
ISBN 99908-923-6-9, Lydia Print no. 7, 24 pp., 2006

CHENJERANI! NTHENDA YA EDZI ILIKODI
Rachel NyaGondwe Fiedler
"Be Careful. Aids is Real" in the original Chichewa.
ISBN 99908-923-3-4, Lydia Print no. 4, 24 pp., 2006

TICHENJERE! EDZI YIRIKO NADI
Rachel NyaGondwe Fiedler
"Be Careful. Aids is Real" translated into ChiTumbuka.
ISBN 99908-923-9-7, Lydia Print no. 9, 24 pp., 2006

LET'S BUILD THE BRIDGE
Klaus Fiedler
For the past twenty years or so Malawians have been suffering and dying of AIDS. Now there is relief, not in mchape or in chambe, but real helpful medication is there in the name of ARVs (Antiretroviral Drugs). These medicines are available free in many hospitals, but some people do not seek them in good time. Let's help to build the bridge to get them.
ISBN 99908-923-5-0, Lydia Print no. 6, 12 pp., 2006

TIMANGE ULALO
Klaus Fiedler
"Let's build the bridge" in the original Chichewa.
ISBN 99908-923-4-2, Lydia Print no. 5, 13 pp. 2006 (repr. 2007)

TIZENGE ULALO
Klaus Fiedler
"Let's build the bridge" translated into ChiTumbuka by Caroline Chihana
ISBN 99908-923-7-7, Lydia Print no. 8, 10 pp., 2006

TUZENGE UBULALO
Klaus Fiedler
"Let's build the bridge" translated into ChiLambya (Northern Malawi/Southern Tanzania) by Katoto Mtambo.
ISBN 99908-923-121, Lydia Print no. 12, 12 pp., 2007

GOD OF LOVE AND COMPASSION
A Christian Meditation on AIDS
HIV/AIDS is not only a social and medical problem. for Christians it is a challenge to their faith. To help in feeling, thinking and action, a group of twelve from very different churches in Malawi contributes those reflections.
12 pp., 2001 (reprinted)

MULUNGU WA CHIKONDI NDI WA CHIFUNDO
Malingaliro a Chikhristu pa Edzi
"God of Love and Compassion" in Chichewa.
10 pp., 2001 (reprinted)

CHIUTA WA CHITEMWA NA WA CHISUNGUSUNGU
Maghanaghano gha Chikristu pa Matenga gha Ezi
"God of Love and Compassion" in ChiTumbuka
12 pp., (reprinted 2005)

FACE TO FACE WITH AIDS
Isaac Wilson Jambo
A true life story
48 pp., Montfort Media, 1994 (reprinted 2006)

EDZI MASO NDI MASO
Isaac Wilson Jambo
"Face to Face" in Chichewa
48 pp., Montfort Media, 1994 (reprinted 2006)

FOLLOWING JESUS AND FIGHTING HIV/AIDS:
A Call To Discipleship
Kenneth R. Ross
HIV/AIDS is the most serious epidemic ever faced by humanity. We are challenged by the millions who are dying, by the breakdown of families, communities and nations. What does it mean to follow Jesus in this situation? this book offers reflection on biblical texts, pictures, stories, prayers and discussion questions to help individuals and groups wrestle with this great question.
ISBN 0- 86153- 339- 9, Saint Andrew Press, Edinburgh, 75 pp., 2002

DEVELOPMENT
 

BETTER  DAYS AROUND THE CORNER:
Restoration Of Hope, Self-Confidence And The Desire To Succeed
Andy G.. Khumbanyiwa,.
This book aims to provide some advice on the restoration of hope and how to bring about new initiatives and approaches for Malawians. Are you ready to take on new challenges, be open minded and willing to take decisive steps to improve your life? This book will help you to improve your life without first waiting for the donor funding.
ISBN: 99908-76-05-3, Kachere Texts no.17, 102 pp., 2004

KUFA NDI LUDZU MWENDO ULI M'MADZI
A.G. Khumbanyiwa
"Better Days around the Corner" in Chichewa
ISBN 99908-76-05-3, Mvunguti Books no. 15, 114 pp., 2004

WHEN MAIZE AND TOBACCO ARE NOT ENOUGH:
A Church Study Of Malawi's Agro-Economy
Peggy Owen (ed.)
It is the first attempt we have seen by a church group to analyze in depth the economic problems besetting Malawi and impoverishing the great majority of her people.
ISBN 99908-16-01-8, Kachere Text no. 3, 66 pp., 1998

POLITICS
 

GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS IN MALAWI
Nandini Patel and Lars Svåsand
This textbook provides a comprehensive coverage of the main concepts, institutions and mechanisms of Government and Politics, with particular reference to Malawi. It is especially made for university students, but it will be also of interest to anyone interested in Politics in Malawi.
ISBN 978-99908-87-08-2, Kachere Books no. 33, 420 pp, 2007

PRISONERS OF FREEDOM
Harri Englund
"This is an exceptionally interesting and well-researched book on a topic of enormous importance. It brings careful ethnographic fieldwork to bear on the new 'culture of rights' that has developed in democratized postcolonial African states such as Malawi, and by doing so develops a powerful and consequential critique."
                                     James Ferguson, Stanford University
ISBN 978-0-520-24924-0, University of California Press, Berkeley,  247 pp., 2006

A DEMOCRACY OF CHAMELEONS
Harri Englund (ed.), Afterword by Jack Mapanje
After thirty years of autocratic rule under "Life President" Kamuzu Banda, Malawians experienced a transition to multiparty democracy in 1994. A new constitution and several democratic institutions promised a new dawn in a country ravaged by poverty and injustice. This book presents original research on the economic, social, political and cultural consequences of the new era.
ISBN 99908-16-49-2, Kachere Book no. 14, 208 pp., 2002

THE POWER OF THE VOTE:
Malawi's 2004 Parliamentary And Presidential Elections
O. Martin, B. Immink, B. Mhango and C.P. Berries, (eds.)
On 20th May 2004 Malawians went to the polls to elect their President and their Members of Parliament. These 3rd general elections after the end of the Kamuzu Banda era in 1994 marked an important milestone in Malawi’s democratization process. This publication brings together essays which look at various aspects of the 2004 elections: the electoral process, the political parties, the management of the elections, the participation of civil society and the faith communities, the role of the judiciary, the media and the donors, the management of conflicts and the perspective of domestic and international observers, key recommendations as suggested immediately after the elections by a cross-section of stakeholders map out crucial areas for future improvements.
ISBN:99908-76-58-4, Kachere Books no. 14, 332 pp., 2005

FROM FREEDOM TO EMPOWERMENT
B.. Immink, S.  Lembani, M. Ott, and C.P. Barries (eds.)
This book is about the historic conference which took place from 4th to 6th June, 2003 to mark the ten years’ anniversary of Malawi’s transition to democracy. It was attended by individuals and organizations from Malawi and abroad including academicians, ministers, and politicians, representatives of civil society, donors, the judiciary and the police. The publication brings together papers which were delivered at the conference and which provided reflection, discussion and debate on a variety of themes relevant to the development of the multiparty and democratic dispensation in the new Malawi.
ISBN: 99908-58-26-8, Forum for Dialogue and Peace, 252 pp., 2003

DEMOCRATIZATION IN MALAWI:
A Stocktaking
Kings M. Phiri, Kenneth R. Ross (eds.)
This book is an indispensable guide to anyone seeking to understand the social and political situation in Malawi in the early years of the Second Republic. A multi-disciplinary approach has been employed to examine both the progress and the pitfalls of the domocratization process.
ISBN 99908-16-12-X, Kachere Books no. 4, 400 pp., 1998

MALAWI'S SECOND DEMOCRATIC ELECTIONS: Process, Problems And Prospects
Martin Ott, Kings M. Phiri, Nandini Patel
This book provides a critical evaluation of the crucial aspects of Malawi's Second Democratic Elections. The different chapters take the elections as a litmus test for the state of democracy evaluating not only the electoral process as such, but also the performance of the political parties, the civil society, the media, the churches, and the use of political language. 
ISBN 99908-16-15-8, Kachere Book no. 10, 227 pp., 2000

GOD, PEOPLE AND POWER IN MALAWI: Democratization In Theological Perspective
Kenneth R. Ross
The period of profound change between 1992-94 in Malawi, raised many issues of power and accountability. In this book some of the key questions are explained and addressed from a theological perspective.
ISBN 99908-16-04-2, Kachere Monograph no. 3, 272 pp., 1996/1999 (reprinted)

CHURCH, LAW AND POLITICAL TRANSITION IN MALAWI 1992-94
Matembo S. Nzunda, Kenneth R. Ross (eds.)
This first Kachere Series book has kept its attraction, since it describes the process that led to the democratic revolution in Malawi, an event that is constitutive even after the second democratic elections in the country.
ISBN 0-86922-602-9, Kachere Books no. 1, 170 pp., 1995/97 (reprinted)

NATURE
 

THE HISTORY AND CONSERVATION OF MAMMALS IN MALAWI
Brian Morris
Written by a social anthropologist, this book examines the relationship between humans and mammals from the time of the first inhabitant of Malawi through to the present day. It is not only the poachers to blame for the mammals' decline.   .
ISBN:99908-76-69-X, Kachere Monographs no. 21, 199 pp., 2006

PHOTOGRAPHIC GUIDE TO WILDFLOWERS OF MALAWI
Günter Baumann
All the wildflowers of Malawi in all their beauty, and beautifully reproduced.
ISBN 99908-31-04-1, Wildlife and Environmental Society of Malawi,  368 illustr., 259 pp., 2005

LAW
 

LEGAL PLURALISM IN MALAWI:
Historical Developments 1858-1970 And Emerging Issues
Franz von Benda-Beckmann
A pioneering study on how various systems of law coexist and interface in a developing country. With the systems and institutions of the formal legal system in place, the vast majority of Malawians continue to use non-formal systems of conflict resolution, so this book can help to understand the somewhat complicated situation.
ISBN 99908-81-11-6, Kachere Monographs no. 24, 199 pp., 2007

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