Tendai Shaba Releases New Book on Financial Literacy in Africa

Tendai M. Shaba is releasing a new book titled “How to Make Money Grow on Trees” on July 28, 2025. The book focuses on financial literacy with an African perspective, using storytelling to simplify complex financial topics. It also highlights issues of financial inclusion and cultural influences on financial behavior, making it particularly relevant for farmers, women, and small business owners in Malawi. The book will initially be priced at MK 20,000, reduced from MK 80,000.

Tendai M. Shaba is launching his new book, “How to Make Money Grow on Trees,” set for release on July 28, 2025. This book promises to provide invaluable insights into financial literacy specifically tailored to the African context, covering essential topics such as budgeting, saving, investing, and debt management. Shaba employs storytelling to make these complex ideas more accessible, intending to equip readers with practical tools to navigate their financial journeys effectively.

Uniquely framed within the postcolonial landscape of Malawi in 1995, the novel uses culturally relatable analogies to illustrate various financial concepts. This approach aims to resonate with readers by connecting personal finance to their everyday experiences and local realities. The focus on emotional and cultural influences on financial habits aims to help readers re-evaluate and change limiting patterns that can hinder financial success.

“We have only a third of Malawian adults using formal financial services,” Shaba highlights the challenge. The book advocates for better access to financial tools, mobile banking, and community empowerment, particularly for marginalized groups such as farmers, women, and small business owners. Shaba’s call for financial inclusion is a central theme, as he emphasizes the importance of collective financial responsibility and shared prosperity.

In addition to personal finance strategies, Shaba delves into sustainable agriculture and entrepreneurship as pathways to improving financial outcomes for individuals and communities alike. His insights offer hope and practical solutions for envisioning a financially inclusive future.

“How to Make Money Grow on Trees” will have a modest price tag of MK 20,000 during a promotional period, significantly reduced from its regular price of MK 80,000. Spanning 156 pages, the book is poised to become a useful resource for many seeking to improve their financial literacy.

Tendai M. Shaba’s upcoming book, “How to Make Money Grow on Trees,” addresses vital financial literacy themes within the African context. With storytelling as a central approach, it demystifies various personal finance topics while advocating for financial inclusion and collective empowerment. Emphasizing emotional and cultural influences on financial habits, the book aims to provide readers practical strategies for achieving sustainable financial practices. It will be available worldwide, enabling a broad audience to access its invaluable lessons.

Original Source: malawi24.com