The Adventures of Manyanga A Sci-Fi Story by C. Baradze When three curious schoolboys—Nyasha, Tatenda, and James—climb the sacred Manyanga Mountain in rural Zimbabwe, they unknowingly awaken an ancient force that hurls them back in time. Trapped in a precolonial era, they must navigate rival kingdoms, ancestral spirits, and sacred sites to help unite a divided people—and find a way back home. But this is more than just a thrilling tale of time travel. The Adventures of Manyanga draws from Zimbabwe's rich cultural history to explore urgent modern themes: leadership that forgets its people, education systems that reward competition over collaboration, and a continent still learning to reconcile its past with its future. Although deeply rooted in Zimbabwean soil, the story offers lessons for the whole world—especially today's Africa. It challenges modern societies to reflect on their values, honor their heritage, and recognize that true progress begins with unity and understanding. Can the past guide the future? And when the boys return, will the world be ready to listen?