WAS JUSTICE ANNABEL NTALIMANJA EVER A LAWYER FOR EVISON MATAFALE?
On 23 September 2025, as the nation awaited the announcement of the presidential election results, a social media post went viral. It featured an image of Justice Annabel Ntalimanja—the Chairperson of the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC)—accompanied by the caption: “Little known facts: At some point, she was the lawyer for Evison Matafale.” This claim prompted […]
MAHOMA MWAUNGULU: THE YOUNG SCHOLAR FROM NYASALAND WHO JOINED DR. KAMUZU BANDA AT THE 1958 ALL-AFRICAN PEOPLES CONFERENCE IN ACCRA.
When Dr. Kamuzu Banda attended the historic All-African Peoples Conference in Accra from 8 to 13 December 1958, he was not the only participant from Nyasaland. Among the many figures drawn from across the African continent and beyond was a lesser-known but intellectually formidable young man from Nyasaland: *Mahoma Mwaungulu*, then aged 26. Mahoma Mwaungulu […]
45 NOTABLE EVENTS THAT HAPPENED IN DECEMBER (1891-2023).
1) Captain Cecil Montgomery Maguire was the Army officer in India who was seconded by the British Government to the newly established Nyasaland Protectorate in 1891 to command one of the first military units organised by the British. Leading a detachment of Indian troops, he took part in early expeditions against Yao chiefs and Arab-Swahili […]
HOW THE INQUIRY REPORT UNDERMINED THE CRITICAL EVIDENCE IN THE CASE OF EVISON MATAFALE.
Will there be justice for Evison Matafale? Compiled by Paliani Chinguwo (PhD). *Introduction* On 4 December 2001, President Bakili Muluzi appointed a Commission of Inquiry to investigate the death of Malawi’s reggae king Evison Matafale, who died in police custody on 27 November 2001. Although the Presidential Commission’s inquiry report is not available in the […]
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 […]