It’s now official! Andyford Mayele Banda’s book, Economic Systems Dismantling – Why Zambia Can Be a Model for African Transformation, is now available for purchase in bookstores across Lusaka, with plans to expand availability to the Copperbelt and other selected stores throughout Zambia. This thought-provoking work provides a deep dive into Zambia’s economic and political landscape, drawing connections to Africa’s colonial past and exploring ways to dismantle outdated systems for the benefit of the continent’s future.
The book takes readers on a historical journey, starting with the Berlin Conference of 1884, which led to the arbitrary demarcation of Africa’s borders. Banda examines how the colonial economic and political systems were imposed on the continent, with a lasting impact that continues to affect African nations today. His analysis highlights the urgent need to disentangle from these colonial legacies, arguing that African nations must move away from inherited systems that stifle growth and development.
With the younger generation of Africans in mind, Economic Systems Dismantling serves as an essential educational tool, filling gaps in historical and economic knowledge that are often overlooked in formal education. Banda aims to equip readers with insights into economic and political systems that dominate the discourse but are rarely explained in schools. By shedding light on these issues, he hopes to inspire a shift in the mindset of Zambians and Africans at large, contributing to a collective vision for transformation across the continent.
The book shifts focus to Zambia and discusses key sectors that require transformation, including governance, the mining industry, agriculture, banking, energy, manufacturing, and tourism. Banda makes the case for dismantling outdated systems in these areas to help reverse the country’s escalating poverty and create a more sustainable and prosperous future.
Economic Systems Dismantling is available at prominent bookstores such as Bookworld at Eastpark and Mandahill, BM Gospel Sounds at Levy Mall, and Eastpark Stand. It can also be found online through platforms like Amazon and Draft2Digital, including the Apple Bookstore.
For those in Zambia who wish to receive their copy with customized delivery, orders can be placed through: https://www.boldambitionbooks.com/product-page/economic-systems-dismantling-by-andyford-mayele-banda.
This book is a timely and essential read for anyone interested in Zambia’s future and Africa’s transformation.
