Overview

Mafoko Manuscript Services is a Botswana-based editing and translation company. It was founded and is run by two academics with advanced degrees and extensive editorial experience. The business focuses on supporting writers, researchers, and organizations that need professional editing, proofreading, or translation.

Services

Editing: Includes content editing, copyediting, and proofreading. They work with a variety of documents, such as novels, dissertations, academic papers, and reports.

Translation: They translate between English, Afrikaans, German, Setswana, and Sesotho.

Workshops & Guidance: They offer training and workshops for writers and editors, as well as personalized advice on preparing manuscripts.

Ghostwriting & Other Support: They also provide ghostwriting and smaller administrative writing services.

Approach

Mafoko emphasizes preserving the writer’s unique voice. Instead of forcing standardization, their editing seeks clarity and flow while maintaining originality. They pay close attention to grammar, style, and readability, often making adjustments that bring out the author’s intent without losing authenticity. Their work is especially mindful of local literary styles and cultural context.

Location & Credentials

Based in Gaborone, Botswana.

Operated by highly qualified academics.

Members of professional editorial associations, which ensures adherence to industry standards.

Pricing

Copyediting: Approximately P200–250 per hour.

Proofreading: Around P150 per hour.

A 50% deposit is generally required before work begins.

Student discounts may be available.

Strengths

Strong academic expertise, which is valuable for research and scholarly work.

Multilingual services, supporting both regional and European languages.

Commitment to preserving the writer’s style and voice.

Competitive pricing in the regional market.