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  chichewa proverbs: Meaning and Truth in African Philosophy Grivas Muchineripi Kayange, 2018-11-23 This book offers a new way of doing African philosophy by building on an analysis of the way people talk. The author bases his investigation on the belief that traditional African philosophy is hidden in expressions used in ordinary language. As a result, he argues that people are engaging in a philosophical activity when they use expressions such as taboos, proverbs, idioms, riddles, and metaphors. The analysis investigates proverbs using the ordinary language approach and Speech Act theory. Next, the author looks at taboos using counterfactual logic, which studies the meaning of taboo expressions by departing from a consideration of their structure and use. He argues that the study of these figurative expressions using the counterfactual framework offers a particular understanding of African philosophy and belief systems. The study also investigates issues of meaning and rationality departing from a study on riddles, explores conceptual metaphors used in conceptualizing the notion of politics in modern African political thought, and examines language and marginalization of women and people with disabilities. The book differs from other works in African philosophy in the sense that it does not claim that Africans have a philosophy as is commonly done in most studies. Rather, it reflects and unfolds philosophical elements in ordinary language use. The book also builds African Conception of beauty and truth through the study of language.
  chichewa proverbs: Wisdom of the Tumbuka People William Mumba, 2022-01-04 Proverbs in Africa are capsules of the wisdom of the people. Luviri Press is happy to present another collection of such proverbs this time focussing on the Tumbuka people who live in Northern Malawi and Eastern Zambia. The people of Central Africa are a mixed people with mixed cultures due to a mixed history. Citumbuka, the language as it is known today, is a result of a complex process of interactions of the different languages of ethnic groups knitted together by historical events. A study of the Tumbuka proverbs and expressions reveal this cultural interaction.
  chichewa proverbs: Wisdom of the People J. C. Chakanza, 2000 There are few published collections of Chinyanja proverbs, many of which are in danger of being lost forever. This collection of proverbs and figurative expressions is an important contribution to the preservation of traditional wisdom from this Malawian language group. Chinyanja is becoming a principal lingua franca in Central Africa and the preservation of an integral part of its culture is preserved through recording the wisdom of the ages. English translations and explanations of proverbs are given.
  chichewa proverbs: Troubled Minds Arne S. Steinforth, 2009 Every society has its own definition of a normal and an abnormal human condition. For persons living with mental disorders, these concepts have a tremendous impact. This study investigates how the abnormal mind is culturally defined in Malaŵi, South-Eastern Africa. Based on anthropological techniques such as interviews, participant observation, and archive research, it explores the different social dimensions of mental disorder - e.g. its reflection in traditional dance rituals, in behavioural rules during pregnancy, or in the healing ministry of independent churches. It demonstrates how local explanations of mental disorder - be it witchcraft, an angry ancestor, or the will of God - determine the social acceptance of an affected person's condition. Recent processes of cultural change, however, strengthen the pluralism of Malaŵian religious landscape, opening the local debate to an ever wider range of interpretations.
  chichewa proverbs: The Warm Heart Kenneth Ross, 2024-09-17 Kenneth R. Ross is Professor of Theology and Dean of Postgraduate Studies at Zomba Theological University. He is also Extraordinary Professor at the University of Pretoria, Honorary Fellow at the Edinburgh University School of Divinity, Senior Research Associate at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, Boston, USA, Series Editor of the Edinburgh Companions to Global Christianity (Edinburgh University Press), and Associate Minister at Bernvu CCAP. He is the author of many books and articles on World Christianity, including the forthcoming co-authored volume Hope in Times of Crisis: Reimagining Ecumenical Mission. He has been researching and writing about Malawi church history and theology since he first arrived in Zomba in 1988. This book brings together a collection of essays written during the early 2020s in which Ross characteristically brings theological questions to the study of history while often adopting an historical approach to the study of theology. All ten essays are grounded in the Malawi context while their themes also have relevance far beyond it. ..a very valuable addition to Malawianist scholarship.- Dr Markku Hokkanen, University of Oulu
  chichewa proverbs: African Legal Theory and Contemporary Problems Oche Onazi, 2013-11-26 The book is a collection of essays, which aim to situate African legal theory in the context of the myriad of contemporary global challenges; from the prevalence of war to the misery of poverty and disease to the crises of the environment. Apart from being problems that have an indelible African mark on them, a common theme that runs throughout the essays in this book is that African legal theory has been excluded, under-explored or under-theorised in the search for solutions to such contemporary problems. The essays make a modest attempt to reverse this trend. The contributors investigate and introduce readers to the key issues, questions, concepts, impulses and problems that underpin the idea of African legal theory. They outline the potential offered by African legal theory and open up its key concepts and impulses for critical scrutiny. This is done in order to develop a better understanding of the extent to which African legal theory can contribute to discourses seeking to address some of the challenges that confront African and non-African societies alike.
  chichewa proverbs: The Question of Being in Western and African Analytic Metaphysics Grivas Muchineripi Kayange, 2021-05-04 The main aim of this book is to discuss fundamental developments on the question of being in Western and African philosophy using analytic metaphysics as a framework. It starts with the two orthodox responses to the question of being, namely, the subject-verb-object language view and the rheomodic language view. In the first view, being is conceived through the analysis of language structure, where it is represented by subjects (particulars), objects, and relations (often universals). In the second view, there are different variations; however, the common idea is that the world's structure is revealed in the root verb of terms. This suggests a holistic and dynamic conception of being, where everything is in a continuous process of action. The book builds on analytic philosophy and explores metaphysical concepts such as space-time, modality, causation, indeterminism versus determinism, and mind and body. The book shows that in both Western and African thought, (i) similarities in different studies confirm that philosophy is a universal activity, (ii) differences within a context and beyond confirm the perspectival nature of human knowledge as individuals attempt to interpret reality, and (iii) language influences the conceptualization of being in a particular area. One of the novel aspects is the development of visual and mathematical African models of space and time.
  chichewa proverbs: Oral Tradition in Southern Africa Ngwabi Bhebe, 2002
  chichewa proverbs: Malawi Mailings Schofield, Rodney, Schofield, Sarah, 2014-01-16 Malawi is full of surprises for the first time visitor. Theologian Rodney Schofield and his wife Sarah Schofield in this book document their experiences of missionary life in Malawi.
  chichewa proverbs: Capitalism and Freedom in African Political Philosophy Grivas Muchineripi Kayange, 2020-05-05 This book investigates ‘capitalism and freedom’—the guiding forces of many political systems—in African philosophy. It builds on classical and neoliberal capitalism rooted in private property and freedom, and argues for the presence of these elements in the traditional and modern African political systems. The author argues that while these elements are partly imported from Western capitalists, they are equally traceable in African traditional political systems. Kayange argues that African politics is marred by a conflict between embracing capitalism and freedom (individualism), on the one hand, and socialism founded on African communitarianism and communist ideas, on the other. This conflict has affected policy development and implementation, and has significantly contributed towards the socio-economic and ethical crises that are recurrent in most of the African countries.
  chichewa proverbs: Resources in Education , 1990-04
  chichewa proverbs: Pula , 1983
  chichewa proverbs: Promises, Power, Politics and Poverty , 2024-05-03 Dr. Banda's thirty-year rule was the subject of Lwanda's earlier book Kamuzu Banda of Malawi: a Study in Promise, Power and Paralysis, the first edition of which was in 1993. Now the small Southern African nation of Malawi has been a multiparty democracy since the first multiparty elections on 17 May 1994. The first multiparty dispensation, under the United Democratic Front's President Bakili Muluzi, experienced both startling successes and fantastic failures. Since then, the paralysing poverty has persisted, yet the once silent land is resonating with freedom of speech, free universal primary school education, an independent judiciary... The first incarnation of this book was written in 1996, three years before the elections of 1999. At the time, some of the critical political questions then were: Could the UDF begin delivering on their pledges on poverty alleviation and development? Was the MCP capable of genuinely reforming itself? Could AFORD survive? Could democracy itself survive in Malawi? Could a new cadre of leadership emerge; one that was both unencumbered by the Banda legacy and which spoke for both rich and poor, rural and urban? These are some of the issues discussed in Promises, Power, Politics and Poverty the Democratic Transition in Malawi. This book is still, by far, the most detailed account of the political transition of 1991 to 1994, containing details of the origins of the UDF and AFORD, and charting the rise and fall of the Diaspora-based political parties. It also critically examined the performance of the new government up to 1996. It is an essential comprehensive reading for all those interested in the turbulent politics of Malawi, from 1961 to the present. It has dozens of illuminative pictures and anecdotes. Lwanda is the kind of writer who wants to put everything in... Landeg White, (Emeritus Director, Centre for Southern African Studies, York University). He writes with deep knowledge, commendable compassion, and often remarkable analytical insight. This analysis of a complex political situation in Malawi since the defeat of Dr. Banda deserves to be considered very carefully by anyone who has the future of Africa, especially central Africa, at questions at heart (Professor George Shepperson).
  chichewa proverbs: Africa Study Bible, NLT John Jusu, 2017 The Africa Study Bible brings together 350 contributors from over 50 countries, providing a unique African perspective. It's an all-in-one course in biblical content, theology, history, and culture, with special attention to the African context. Each feature was planned by African leaders to help readers grow strong in Jesus Christ by providing understanding and instruction on how to live a good and righteous life--Publisher.
  chichewa proverbs: Music Traditions, Change and Creativity in Africa Giorgio Adamo, Alessandro Cosentino, 2019 In February 2014 an international seminar on musical dynamics and creativity in Africa was held at Tor Vergata University of Rome. The topic and the approach were strongly influenced by issues that Gerhard Kubik believed should have been addressed for a long time, such as the attention to cultural and social dynamics, with a specific emphasis on the creativity of individuals. Beside his keynote address, Music Traditions, Change and Creativity in Africa includes the contributions presented by scholars from different countries, particularly active in the East African area and in dialogue with Italian researchers who have field experience in the same region. Music Traditions, Change and Creativity in Africa is the first monograph of a series of volumes connected and inspired to the journal Etnografie Sonore / Sound Ethnographies (www.soundethnographies.it), which Giorgio Adamo and his colleagues recently founded. Along with the papers multimedia contents are also available online.
  chichewa proverbs: A Malawi Church History 1860 – 2020 Kenneth R. Ross, Klaus Fiedler, 2025-02-15 This is the first attempt to comprehend the whole of Malawi's church history in a single volume. It aims to unfold this history from beginning to end, considering every expression of Christianity and taking account of its every dimension. This revised edition includes additional material to take account of developments in Malawi church historiography between 2020 and 2025. A great achievement, offering a comprehensive analysis of the history of Christianity in Malawi... a must-have book for institutional and personal libraries in Malawi and for all those interested in the impact of Christianity in Africa. Isabel Apawo Phiri, Vice-Chancellor University of Blantyre Synod The significance of this book cannot be over-emphasised... a one-stop account for understanding Malawi's church history... captivating and refreshingly informative. Wapulumuka O. Mulwafu, Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Mzuzu University
  chichewa proverbs: Malawian Oral Literature Steve Bernard Miles Chimombo, 1988
  chichewa proverbs: WASI Writer , 1990
  chichewa proverbs: An African Worldview Ian D. Dicks, 2012 In this book Ian Dicks informs the reader about the ways in which the Yawo of Malawi view the world. The Yawo are predominantly Muslim, yet many maintain strong links with their traditional religion. They are a largely oral society, teaching and reinforcing their beliefs and practices using oral literature, which includes myths, proverbs, proverbial stories, songs of advice and prayers at various stages of the life cycle, particularly during initiation events. Ian Dicks describes in detail the Yawo's material world, customs, beliefs and rituals, and juxtaposes these with Yawo oral literature. He then examines them under six worldview categories, the result being a rich description of the way in which the Yawo see the world. This book is not an armchair study but has the feel of being written by an eyewitness, by someone who has had first-hand experience of the subject and who seeks to describe this in a manner which is sensitive to the Yawo and their culture.
  chichewa proverbs: Meaning of Justice in African Philosophy Grivas Muchineripi Kayange, 2023-11-27 The book examines the meaning of justice in African political philosophy, building on the use-theoretical approach. Currently, most of the philosophical works in this context advocate for a communal interpretation of the meaning of justice, such as the 'relational theory of justice' and 'Ubuntu justice as fairness.' The author argues that this foundation of justice in the community undermines the self, which is a major problem with these theories. As an attempt to go beyond communitarianism in African thought, the book recognizes other philosophical frameworks for elaborating the meaning of justice in ordinary people's experience, such as vitalism, theism, ubuntuism, and semantic framework. The author opts for a reconstructed ubuntu-based theory of the meaning of justice that reflects the traditional African experience and recuperates 'valuing self-existence' and 'valuing other-existence' as its foundations. The book further identifies the centrality of rights in defining justice intraditional African communities.
  chichewa proverbs: African Theology in Images Martin Ott, 2007 This is a revised and updated edition of the comprehensive study of the role of art in the process of inculturation in Africa, first issued in 2000. The study is a substantial contribution toward a theology of inculcation in Africa, and enriches the debate on indigenous African and Christian artistic traditions. It represents the first systematic theology constructed in and from Malawi that establishes a theology of symbolic expression in Africa.
  chichewa proverbs: Philosophie Et Culture Venant Cauchy, 1988
  chichewa proverbs: Ubuntu Virtue Theory and Moral Character Formation Grivas Muchineripi Kayange, 2023-12-01 This book investigates the ubuntu theory-based conception of virtue and moral character formation in the northern, western, and eastern regions of Africa, suggesting a critical reconstruction of ubuntu by conceptualising the four different forms of practices in moral character formation. Arguing for the critical reconstruction of ubuntu virtue theory as more nuanced than simply the standard ubuntu normative virtue theories (which give priority to the community as the sole locus for understanding virtues and character formation in Africa), the book builds a comprehensive model of virtue and moral character formation that draws insights from the reconstructed notion of ubuntu and other theories within and beyond the African thought. Chapters feature experience from across Africa including Malawi, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Uganda, Kenya, and South Africa, and centre on topics such as traditional cultural views and practices, political systems in various nations, neoliberalist thought, and primary, secondary and tertiary education systems in Africa and further afield. This is a valuable resource for scholars, academics, and postgraduate students, working in the fields of moral and values education, philosophy of education, and the theory of education more broadly. Those also interested in educational psychology may also find the volume of interest.
  chichewa proverbs: Religion in Malawi , 1987
  chichewa proverbs: Proceedings of the Third Linguistics Association for SADC Universities Conference/Workshop Armando Jorge Lopes, 1992
  chichewa proverbs: Bwalo , 1998
  chichewa proverbs: Changing Relations Between Churches in Europe and Africa Katharina Kunter, Jens Holger Schøjrring, 2008 Proceedings from the conference Changing relationships between churches in Africa and Europe in the 20th century: Christian identity in the times of political crises, which took place October 8-12, 2005 at Makumira University College of Tumaini University in Tanzania.
  chichewa proverbs: Local Languages in Education, Science and Technology Joachim Friedrich Pfaffe, 2000
  chichewa proverbs: Africanus , 2001
  chichewa proverbs: Malawi Trevor Cullen, 1994
  chichewa proverbs: Logos , 1994
  chichewa proverbs: Newsletter International Union of Anthropological and Ethnological Sciences. Commission on Urgent Anthropological Research, 2000
  chichewa proverbs: Rap Music and the Youth in Malawi Ken Lipenga Jr., 2022-11-29 Rap Music and the Youth in Malawi is one of the first book-length studies of Malawian hip hop. It studies the language and content of contemporary Malawian hip hop as a window onto the country's youth culture as Malawian young people negotiate what scholar Alcinda Honwana calls 'waithood,' or the condition, common among Malawian youth, of lacking opportunities to advance from a situation of dependence and being stuck in a state of relative childhood. The book argues that rap music made by Malawian youth music speaks of – and represents, through its very agency – their need to break out of this stagnant state. After situating Malawian hip hop with respect to both other musical genres in the country and to the nation's language in culture, Rap Music and the Youth in Malawi shows how Malawian youth use rap music to create a sense of community, which then becomes a foothold from which they can do activities that get them out of waithood and into the adult world, such as getting involved in the music industry, realizing electoral power, or participating in activism about issues such as violence against people with albinism and the COVID-19 pandemic. Hip hop has been a crucial tool for Malawian youth to build the skills, identity, and agency necessary to exercise their economic, cultural, and civic independence.
  chichewa proverbs: Understanding Ubuntu for Enhancing Intercultural Communications Mukuni, Joseph, Tlou, Josiah, 2021-05-28 Given the importance of cross-cultural competence, it is important that scholars from different parts of the world describe the conceptual frameworks underlying their cultures to provide people with knowledge helpful for understanding and navigating cultural barriers and promoting harmony and productivity in places of work. The literature is replete with reference points for understanding Eurocentric worldviews. Little has been written about non-Eurocentric worldviews with respect to the subject of socio-cultural harmony and interpersonal relations such as Ubuntu, Africa’s indigenous philosophy and its relevancy. This philosophy teaches the importance of maintaining good human relations and sensitivity to the wellbeing of other people both as individuals and collectively. In the teachings of this African conceptual framework, the wellbeing of others is more important than that of self. Another important distinguishing feature of Ubuntu is that it places great value on communalism as opposed to individualism. The tenets of Ubuntu include human-centeredness, teamwork, collaboration, cooperation, respect for diversity of opinion, and joint consideration of problems. These tenets can be applied for intercultural competence and communications. Understanding Ubuntu for Enhancing Intercultural Communications sheds some light on Ubuntu, Africa’s unique philosophy, and explores how the knowledge of Ubuntu can help minimize cross-cultural communication barriers. Within this context, the chapters work to make readers aware of the existence of an African worldview, specifically Ubuntu, and its possible contribution to interpersonal communication. This book also shares the lived experiences of being born and raised in sub-Saharan Africa where Ubuntu is a way of life. This book is essential for businesses seeking to expand internationally and managers overseeing diverse workforces as well as business executives, government officials, public relations officers, academicians, researchers, and students including those studying African studies, world religions, international business, international relations, management, communication, and more.
  chichewa proverbs: The Bible and the Public Square Hermann Mvula, 2024-02-18 For too long Africa has presented a conundrum as its profound reception of the Bible is juxtaposed with a public life that often seems devoid of biblical values. In this highly original analysis Mzee Hermann Mvula boldly seeks to bridge this ugly chasm by showing what biblical teaching can mean for many different aspects of social and political life. —Kenneth R. Ross,Professor of Theology and Dean of Postgraduate Studies, Zomba Theological University
  chichewa proverbs: Promoting Language and STEAM as Human Rights in Education Zehlia Babaci-Wilhite, 2018-12-13 This book argues that integrating artistic contributions – with an emphasis on culture and language – can make Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) subjects more accessible, and therefore promote creativity and innovation in teaching and learning at all levels of education. It provides tools and strategies for managing interdisciplinary learning and teaching based on successful collaborations between researchers, practitioners and artists in the fields of the Arts and STEM subjects. Based on contributions by educators, scientists, scholars, linguists and artists from around the globe, the book highlights how we can demonstrate teamwork and collaboration for innovation and creativity in STEAM subjects in the classroom and beyond. The book reflects the core of human rights education, using local languages and local knowledge through art as a tool for teaching human rights at school, and bringing to light questions on diversity, ecology, climate change, environmental issues, health and the future of human beings, as well as power relations between non-dominant (minorities) and dominant (the majority) groups in society.
  chichewa proverbs: Using Industrial-Organizational Psychology for the Greater Good Julie B. Olson-Buchanan, Laura L. Koppes Bryan, Lori Foster Thompson, 2013-03-05 This SIOP Organizational Frontiers volume will be one of the first to show how the field of Industrial Organizational psychology can help address societal concerns, and help focus research on the greater good of society. Contributions from worldwide experts showcase the power the IO community has to foster, promote and encourage pro social efforts. Also included will be commentary from an eminent group of IO psychologists who give invaluable insights into the history and the future of IO psychology . By presenting the prosocial contributions, from personal satisfaction and career commitment to organizational effectiveness to societal development, the imperative and easibility of using I-O psychology for the greater good becomes increasingly compelling.
  chichewa proverbs: Malaŵi National Bibliography Library of the National Archives (Malawi), National Archives of Malawi, 1997
  chichewa proverbs: Journal of Social Science , 1983
  chichewa proverbs: Malawi in Pictures Sarah De Capua, 2009-01-01 Describes the geography, history, people, culture, and political issues of Malawi.
Chewa language - Wikipedia
Chewa ( / ˈtʃeɪwə /; also known as Nyanja / ˈnjændʒə /) is a Bantu language spoken in Malawi and a recognised minority in Zambia and Mozambique. The noun class prefix chi- is used for …

Basic Chichewa Words and Phrases - Crafted Africa
Oct 8, 2019 · Whether you’re heading off on one of our Malawi safari tours or relaxing by the shores of Lake Malawi, learning a few basic Chichewa phrases will help you connect with …

Online Chichewa Dictionary - welcome!
Online Chichewa English and English Chichewa Dictionary with more than 45.000 comprehensive translations. Free usage!

Chichewa alphabet, prounciation and language - Omniglot
Chichewa is a Bantu language spoken by about 9.6. million people in Malawi, Zambia, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Eswatini and Bostwana.

The History and Origins of the Chichewa Language
Aug 29, 2024 · Chichewa, also known as Chewa or Nyanja, is a prominent Bantu language with a rich history and cultural significance. Spoken by over 16 million people across Malawi, Zambia, …

Chichewa 101 - Chichewa
Chichewa or simply Chewa is a Bantu language spoken primarily in Malawi as well as parts of Zambia, Mozambique, Tanzania and Zimbabwe. Chichewa is very similar to Nyanja spoken in …

Learn Chichewa Online - World Language Library
Chichewa, also known as Chewa or Nyanja, is interesting and unique because of its widespread use as a Bantu language across multiple countries in southern Africa. It is the official language …

Chichewa
Chichewa, also known as Chewa or Nyanja, is an official language of Malawi and is spoken in Zambia. It is also spoken in Mozambique and Zimbabwe as a minority language. This website …

Chichewa Language (NYA) – L1 & L2 Speakers, Status, Map, …
Chichewa is a language of wider communication that originated in Malawi, Mozambique, and Zambia. It belongs to the Niger-Congo language family. Direct evidence is lacking, but the …

Chewa,Chinyanja,Nyanja,Chichewa language dictionary
Jun 14, 2024 · Chichewa also known as Chewa or Chinyanja or Nyanja is a language spoken in Central and Southern regions of Malawi, Tete and Niassa provinces of Mozambique, Central …

Chewa language - Wikipedia
Chewa ( / ˈtʃeɪwə /; also known as Nyanja / ˈnjændʒə /) is a Bantu language spoken in Malawi and a recognised minority in Zambia and Mozambique. The noun class prefix chi- is used for …

Basic Chichewa Words and Phrases - Crafted Africa
Oct 8, 2019 · Whether you’re heading off on one of our Malawi safari tours or relaxing by the shores of Lake Malawi, learning a few basic Chichewa phrases will help you connect with …

Online Chichewa Dictionary - welcome!
Online Chichewa English and English Chichewa Dictionary with more than 45.000 comprehensive translations. Free usage!

Chichewa alphabet, prounciation and language - Omniglot
Chichewa is a Bantu language spoken by about 9.6. million people in Malawi, Zambia, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Eswatini and Bostwana.

The History and Origins of the Chichewa Language
Aug 29, 2024 · Chichewa, also known as Chewa or Nyanja, is a prominent Bantu language with a rich history and cultural significance. Spoken by over 16 million people across Malawi, Zambia, …

Chichewa 101 - Chichewa
Chichewa or simply Chewa is a Bantu language spoken primarily in Malawi as well as parts of Zambia, Mozambique, Tanzania and Zimbabwe. Chichewa is very similar to Nyanja spoken in …

Learn Chichewa Online - World Language Library
Chichewa, also known as Chewa or Nyanja, is interesting and unique because of its widespread use as a Bantu language across multiple countries in southern Africa. It is the official language …

Chichewa
Chichewa, also known as Chewa or Nyanja, is an official language of Malawi and is spoken in Zambia. It is also spoken in Mozambique and Zimbabwe as a minority language. This website …

Chichewa Language (NYA) – L1 & L2 Speakers, Status, Map, …
Chichewa is a language of wider communication that originated in Malawi, Mozambique, and Zambia. It belongs to the Niger-Congo language family. Direct evidence is lacking, but the …

Chewa,Chinyanja,Nyanja,Chichewa language dictionary
Jun 14, 2024 · Chichewa also known as Chewa or Chinyanja or Nyanja is a language spoken in Central and Southern regions of Malawi, Tete and Niassa provinces of Mozambique, Central …