With over 170 titles published in seven years, we embody an innovative and customer-oriented spirit. Our commitment extends beyond publishing; we aim to empower readers by providing impactful literature that enhances social, professional and commercial prospects.

SOTRANE Publishers is making an important contribution, with potential for enormous growth, to the development of Zambia and of Africa in general. The firm has been named  Best Publishing Company in Africa by Bostwana’s Mulher Forte African Literature Awards 2025 and a number publications including KOKO Grows Food, which received an award from the UN SDG Book Club Africa Chapter on World Book and Copyright Day, 23 April, 2021.

At SOTRANE Publishers, we believe we fully understand the need of the time and the terrain of the literary industry and appreciate the unique challenges and opportunities that exist. The SOTRANE team of experts collaborates with authors, librarians, book distributors, partners and other stakeholders in the chain to provide quality services one is unlikely to find elsewhere in the region.

SOTRANE’s target is to create, develop and manage a reputable book publishing institution that would offer both upcoming and established writers easy and professional access to the

publishing process. It is the aim of SOTRANE publishers to churn out quality works promoting positive values and preserving history for posterity and contribution to national development. Ultimately this will contribute towards improving viability and sustainability of the Zambian publishing industry.