The launch of the facsimile edition of the first edition of "Nós matámos o cão tinhoso" by Luís Bernardo Honwana took place yesterday at the Business Lounge by Nedbank, as part of the celebration of the author's 80th birthday, celebrated on November 12th.

The launch of this book is a tribute of incomparable value. It brought together testimonies from many of those who crossed paths with him during his 80 years of life. The event was attended by clients of Vodacom and Nedbank, renowned writers, friends and family of the author, who were able to pay tribute to this magnificent work.

Because of the importance of his career for society, but also for future generations, Nedbank and Vodacom have joined forces to support the launch of this edition. Both organizations aim to promote Mozambican culture and literature.

Luís Bernardo Honwana's "Nós matámos o cão tinhoso", originally published in 1964, is today one of the founding and fundamental milestones of modern Mozambican narrative fiction.

The book Nós Matamos o cão Tinhoso is made up of seven short stories: "Nós Matamos o Cão Tinhoso", "Inventário de Imóveis e Jacentes", "Dina", "A Velhota", "Papa, Cobra e Eu", "As Mãos dos Pretos" and "Nhinguitimo".

A controversial work, published in Mozambique in 1964, it was criticized by those who defended Portuguese colonialism, and acclaimed by those who defended Mozambique's freedom and autonomy.

Honwana greatly influenced the post-colonial generation of younger prose writers and contributed to the development of Mozambican literary prose style.

Manuel Gameiro, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Nedbank Moçambique, said: "Honoring one of Mozambique's most renowned writers in our Business Lounge is a source of great pride for us.

The lines that his hands drew are unbelievable. Congratulations and thanks to everyone who contributed to this tribute to one of the greatest references of Mozambican culture and literature."