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PROF. EDGE KANYONGOLO AND THE UNDERGROUND MOVEMENT FOR DEMOCRACY IN MALAWI (1991–1992).

Between 1991 and 1992, a quiet but determined resistance was growing within Malawi’s intellectual and activist circles. This resistance was marked by the clandestine circulation of pro-democracy literature, which reached its peak in two months following the historic Pastoral Letter issued by Malawi’s Catholic Bishops on 8 March 1992. Among other players, at the heart […]

FREEDOM FIGHTERS SERIES – SESSION 5– PROF. EDGE KANYONGOLO

We are pleased to announce Series No. 5 in the ongoing *FreedomFighters Series, a platform dedicated to honouring and reflecting onthe contributions of courageous individuals who helped shape Malawi’sdemocratic journey. 🗓 Date: Sunday, 8 June 2025 🕖 Time: 7:00 PM (CAT) 📍 Platform: Virtual 🎙 Speaker: Prof. Edge KanyongoloTopic: Guardians of the Constitution: Legal Education, […]

THE BIRTH OF LOST HISTORY FOUNDATION: UNEARTHING MALAWI’S HIDDEN NARRATIVES.

Reflection by Paliani Chinguwo. Part 1 Introduction This article explores the origins of an organization known as the Lost History Foundation (LHF) — examining who initiated its formation, what inspired its establishment, and how it evolved into a think tank dedicated to the excavation and preservation of Malawi’s rich and complex historical narratives. This article […]

THE LOST HISTORY FOUNDATION’S FREEDOM FIGHTERS SERIES LAUNCHES ON 4 MAY 2025.

The Lost History Foundation’s FREEDOM FIGHTERS SERIES begins on 4 May 2025 with a presentation by Dr. Sebastian Pampuch from Humboldt University. He will present on “Exiled in East Germany: Life Stories of Malawian Freedom Fighters during the Cold War.” It is not by accident that this presentation comes in the month of May, which […]

ON THIS DAY 20 MARCH 1992: A TURNING POINT FOR MALAWI’S DEMOCRACY

On this day, 20 March 1992, a three day conference on Prospects for Democracy in Malawi began at the Intercontinental Hotel in Lusaka. At this historic gathering, Chakufwa Chihana delivered a powerful keynote address. However, his bold stance came at a cost. Upon his return to Malawi on April 6, 1992, he was arrested at […]

Letter to Hon. Minister Vitumbiko Mumba

MALAWI’S MINISTER OF LABOUR ENG. VITUMBIKO MUMBA IS VISITING JAMAICA. HE IS ACCOMPANIED BY REGGAE AND DANCEHALL ARTISTS FROM MALAWI NAMELY BORN AFRIKAN AND ANNIE MATUMBI.LOST HISTORY FOUNDATION HAS WRITTEN A LETTER TO THE HON. MINISTER:++++++Dear Honorable Minister, Eng. Vitumbiko Mumba, We hope this note finds you well as you are enjoying your visit to […]

HISTORY OF REGGAE MUSIC IN MALAWI: THE CONTRIBUTION OF PROF. STEPHEN EDWARD BUGGIE.

By Dr Paliani Chinguwo (PhD), Lost History Foundation. As Malawi hosts the legendary reggae artist Burning Spear this week, we delve into the untold history of reggae music in the country. Context From 1966 to 1993, Malawi operated as an authoritarian and one-party state under the Life President Dr. Kamuzu Banda. Among others, this period […]

HERE IS THE SUNDOWN REGGAE SHOW FROM THE ARCHIVES!

As we prepare to welcome Geoffrey Kazembe as the Lost History Foundation (LHF) guest at Burning Spear’s show this Saturday, some have been reminiscing about his Sundown Reggae Show on MBC radio back in the 1990s. For those eager to relive the experience, we’ve dug into the archives to bring you a sample of how […]