Leonardo Scavino, Ph.D. (2020), University of Genoa, is postdoctoral fellow at the same institution. He has worked in the framework of the ERC project SeaLiT and conducts research on nineteenth century maritime history, focusing on Mediterranean and Atlantic shipping, global routes, maritime labor and the transition from sail to steam.

• ForewordBernard SpolskyList of Figures and MapsNotes on ContributorsIntroductionMichael M. Kretzer and Russell H. Kaschula1 A Comparative Analysis of Language Policy and Planning in the SADC-RegionRussell H. Kaschula and Michael M. Kretzer2 Language Education Policy and Portuguese Dominant Ideology in Angola: Historical Processes, Discourses and ImpactsNicolau Nkiawete Manuel3 Language in Education Policy in Botswana: Some Critical IssuesAndy Monthusi Chebanne4 ShiKomori, the Bantu Language of the Comoros: Status and PerspectivesMohamed Ahmed Chamanga5 Native Languages of the Democratic Republic of CongoHelena Lopez Palma6 Language Policy in Eswatini: Challenges in a Globalised WorldOwen G. Mordaunt and Paul Williams7 Language as a Kennel and Husk of the African Philosophy: The Case of LesothoMosisili Sebotsa and Khahliso Mahula8 Language and Education in Madagascar: Ideological Conflicts and Implementation ChallengesPenelope Howe9 The Prevailing Sociolinguistic and Socio-political Realities in Malawi and Their Implications on Language PolicyJoshua Kumwenda and Michael M. Kretzer10 Pluralism without Inclusion: The Case of Mauritius, a Linguistically Diverse Diasporic Small Island Developing State (SID)Nita Rughoonundun-Chellapermal11 Shifting from ‘Uncivilized’ People’s Languages to Ordinary People’s Languages: An Overview of Past and Current Practices in Mozambique’s Language-in-Education PolicyEliseu Mabasso12 Multilingual Education Policy for Namibia: A Case for Endangered Indigenous LanguagesSarala Krishnamurthy13 Using, ‘Kreol Seselwa’, the Seychellois Creole Language to Strengthen Connections between the Government, Public Entities, Educational Institutions and BeyondMarie Flora Ben David and Michael M. Kretzer14 Legal Regulations, Obstacles and Current Developments in the Language Policy of the Republic of South AfricaMichael M. Kretzer and Russell H. Kaschula15 The Ambivalent Language-in-Education Policy of Tanzania with Specific Reference to KiswahiliBirgit Brock-Utne and Mwajuma Vuzo16 No English but English: The Case of Language Policy and Planning in ZambiaSande Ngalande and Bandana Sinha Kumar17 Ergonyms as Material Complementing Language Policy for Education outside the Classroom in ZimbabweLiketso DubeIndex

Leonardo Scavino, Ph.D. (2020), University of Genoa, is postdoctoral fellow at the same institution. He has worked in the framework of the ERC project SeaLiT and conducts research on nineteenth century maritime history, focusing on Mediterranean and Atlantic shipping, global routes, maritime labor and the transition from sail to steam.

• ForewordBernard SpolskyList of Figures and MapsNotes on ContributorsIntroductionMichael M. Kretzer and Russell H. Kaschula1 A Comparative Analysis of Language Policy and Planning in the SADC-RegionRussell H. Kaschula and Michael M. Kretzer2 Language Education Policy and Portuguese Dominant Ideology in Angola: Historical Processes, Discourses and ImpactsNicolau Nkiawete Manuel3 Language in Education Policy in Botswana: Some Critical IssuesAndy Monthusi Chebanne4 ShiKomori, the Bantu Language of the Comoros: Status and PerspectivesMohamed Ahmed Chamanga5 Native Languages of the Democratic Republic of CongoHelena Lopez Palma6 Language Policy in Eswatini: Challenges in a Globalised WorldOwen G. Mordaunt and Paul Williams7 Language as a Kennel and Husk of the African Philosophy: The Case of LesothoMosisili Sebotsa and Khahliso Mahula8 Language and Education in Madagascar: Ideological Conflicts and Implementation ChallengesPenelope Howe9 The Prevailing Sociolinguistic and Socio-political Realities in Malawi and Their Implications on Language PolicyJoshua Kumwenda and Michael M. Kretzer10 Pluralism without Inclusion: The Case of Mauritius, a Linguistically Diverse Diasporic Small Island Developing State (SID)Nita Rughoonundun-Chellapermal11 Shifting from ‘Uncivilized’ People’s Languages to Ordinary People’s Languages: An Overview of Past and Current Practices in Mozambique’s Language-in-Education PolicyEliseu Mabasso12 Multilingual Education Policy for Namibia: A Case for Endangered Indigenous LanguagesSarala Krishnamurthy13 Using, ‘Kreol Seselwa’, the Seychellois Creole Language to Strengthen Connections between the Government, Public Entities, Educational Institutions and BeyondMarie Flora Ben David and Michael M. Kretzer14 Legal Regulations, Obstacles and Current Developments in the Language Policy of the Republic of South AfricaMichael M. Kretzer and Russell H. Kaschula15 The Ambivalent Language-in-Education Policy of Tanzania with Specific Reference to KiswahiliBirgit Brock-Utne and Mwajuma Vuzo16 No English but English: The Case of Language Policy and Planning in ZambiaSande Ngalande and Bandana Sinha Kumar17 Ergonyms as Material Complementing Language Policy for Education outside the Classroom in ZimbabweLiketso DubeIndex

Leonardo Scavino, Ph.D. (2020), University of Genoa, is postdoctoral fellow at the same institution. He has worked in the framework of the ERC project SeaLiT and conducts research on nineteenth century maritime history, focusing on Mediterranean and Atlantic shipping, global routes, maritime labor and the transition from sail to steam.

• ForewordBernard SpolskyList of Figures and MapsNotes on ContributorsIntroductionMichael M. Kretzer and Russell H. Kaschula1 A Comparative Analysis of Language Policy and Planning in the SADC-RegionRussell H. Kaschula and Michael M. Kretzer2 Language Education Policy and Portuguese Dominant Ideology in Angola: Historical Processes, Discourses and ImpactsNicolau Nkiawete Manuel3 Language in Education Policy in Botswana: Some Critical IssuesAndy Monthusi Chebanne4 ShiKomori, the Bantu Language of the Comoros: Status and PerspectivesMohamed Ahmed Chamanga5 Native Languages of the Democratic Republic of CongoHelena Lopez Palma6 Language Policy in Eswatini: Challenges in a Globalised WorldOwen G. Mordaunt and Paul Williams7 Language as a Kennel and Husk of the African Philosophy: The Case of LesothoMosisili Sebotsa and Khahliso Mahula8 Language and Education in Madagascar: Ideological Conflicts and Implementation ChallengesPenelope Howe9 The Prevailing Sociolinguistic and Socio-political Realities in Malawi and Their Implications on Language PolicyJoshua Kumwenda and Michael M. Kretzer10 Pluralism without Inclusion: The Case of Mauritius, a Linguistically Diverse Diasporic Small Island Developing State (SID)Nita Rughoonundun-Chellapermal11 Shifting from ‘Uncivilized’ People’s Languages to Ordinary People’s Languages: An Overview of Past and Current Practices in Mozambique’s Language-in-Education PolicyEliseu Mabasso12 Multilingual Education Policy for Namibia: A Case for Endangered Indigenous LanguagesSarala Krishnamurthy13 Using, ‘Kreol Seselwa’, the Seychellois Creole Language to Strengthen Connections between the Government, Public Entities, Educational Institutions and BeyondMarie Flora Ben David and Michael M. Kretzer14 Legal Regulations, Obstacles and Current Developments in the Language Policy of the Republic of South AfricaMichael M. Kretzer and Russell H. Kaschula15 The Ambivalent Language-in-Education Policy of Tanzania with Specific Reference to KiswahiliBirgit Brock-Utne and Mwajuma Vuzo16 No English but English: The Case of Language Policy and Planning in ZambiaSande Ngalande and Bandana Sinha Kumar17 Ergonyms as Material Complementing Language Policy for Education outside the Classroom in ZimbabweLiketso DubeIndex