LEMBA: The Africana Authors Space

Makheni Zonneveld is the Coolest Granny in Town. Originally from South Africa, she is an energetic 70-year-young granny. Makheni is the founder of Real Solutions Training (1999) and the Free Health Club (2021) and the authour of Healthier and Slimmer. She was is more known for being a speaker, trainer, coach and storyteller in the corporate sector. She became a wellness speaker and coach since pro...

Introducing Linda Ndungane, a creative strategist, employer brand specialist by day and a children's book author, podcaster and radio host by passion. Her debut book, 'We Pray Together, We Play Together', is a faith-filled children's book aimed at teaching children about the power of prayer. With a touch of Ubuntu and inclusivity, Linda shares the importance of cultivating a relationship with God...

Introducing Mwangala Lethbridge, an Entrepreneur, Architect, Family Woman, Politician in the making and Trauma Survivor. A Christian by faith and raised Catholic, her belief system rests on four pillars as the cornerstones that guide her purpose in life: taking ownership, reliability, commitment and resilience. She hopes to inspire change in the lives of those she is blessed to encounter. Mwangala...

Introducing Jane Mazimba,  an ambitious financial sector professional with over ten years of experience in banking and insurance. In addition, she is an award-winning personal finance educator. Jane has found a unique way to blend her extensive financial sector experience, passion for financial literacy and significant social media influence, to curate meaningful messages around personal fina...

Introducing Boitumelo Motsoeneng, a writer, a child of God, and storyteller, she believes in the transformative power of art and the enduring strength of integrity, service, and competence. Boitumelo strives to create stories that touch hearts inspire creativity and make a difference in the world. This is a story of tragedy and catastrophe. Rape, betrayal, homelessness, identity crisis, and fear....

Introducing Linda Kasonde, a legal practitioner and civil rights activist based in Lusaka, Zambia. Ms. Kasonde was admitted to the Zambian Bar in 2001. Linda is the current Vice-President for Africa of the Commonwealth Lawyers' Association. In April 2016 she was elected the first ever female President of the Law Association of Zambia, a position that she held until April 2018. Linda obtained an LL...

Introducing Tokozile, an avid author with a passion for creating enchanting children's books inspired by the natural wonders of Zambia's national parks in Southern Africa. Her writing is a delightful blend of heartwarming narratives and engaging tales, carefully designed to impart invaluable life lessons to young readers. Through her stories, Tokozile gently guides children on a journey of discove...