Your neighbour’s child… March 29, 2023 By Fred | Delete User Proverb in the local language Mwana wa munyako ngwako. Proverb's direct translationThe child of your neighbour is your own. Proverb's meaningTreat your neighbour's child as if it was your own. From: Tumbuka General comments The Tumbuka are found in Malawi, Zambia and Tanzania.