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By Sangwani Chigezero Chibaka   History is often told in words, but sometimes a single picture can teach us more. Journey back in time with these 21 extremely rare historical photographs from the warm heart. 1. FIRST AIRPLANE CRASH IN MALAWI The 1916 air crash at Malindi is the first airplane crash in Nyasaland (Malawi) ever recorded. I couldn’t find further information as to, who was involved or the type of aircraft involved.  2. LEWIS AND GRACE BANDAWE’S WEDDING AT ST. MICHAELS CHURCH Lewis Bandawe weds Grace at the Blantyre mission's St. Michaels church on 31st May, 1913. Lewis is the first Malawian to be honored with the M.B.E (Member of the Order of the British Empire) award, he received the award in 1956. The wedding was officiated by Rev. A. Hetherwick. 3. THE NOTORIOUS SAIDI MWAZUNGU Saidi Mwazungu (L) was chief Makanjira’s lieutenant. He single handedly murdered two Europeans, Dr. Boyce and MacEwan in cold blood during captain Maguire’s ill-fated attack on Makanjira d...

  HIGHBROW FILM REVIEW (By Sangwani Chigezero Chibaka) Highbrow is really epic, a true visualization of the corruption and money laundering 'cashgate' scandal, as portrayed in the motion picture directed by Chawezi 'Chaz' Munthali. With many promising actors, a remarkable storyline and excellent picture quality, I watched the movie with high expectations. The message is powerful, a precise art that refreshes our memories on one of the biggest scandals this country has ever seen on grand theft of public funds. Sergio's role is very well appreciated, a victim of circumstances caught in between a fight bigger than himself. This is seen through the ironical part of his life as he gets carried away by his sudden appointment as Malawi's new budget director, a position he deems the most powerful in the country. However we see him gain confidence and refuse to be a puppet to the senior government officials who only wish to use his position for their personal gain, he...

By Sangwani Chigezero Chibaka Do you wish to know the most mysterious places in Malawi? From mythical mountains and rivers to legendary pillars and trees, the variety of Malawi’s wonders never seem to stop astonishing the world. This list of Malawi’s most mysterious places to visit will surely tickle your spine. Whether you are one dare devil or just another conspiracy theorist, these supernatural tales will send you jumping at your feet. While some of these places are awesome spots to visit, many of these will leave you scared and afraid. Read on if you dare! 1. MWALA WA MPHINI Dating back to the Iron Age Mwala wa mphini is a tattooed geographical site situated along the road to Cape Maclear in Mangochi. The name literally translates to “rock marked with tribal scars” because of its numerous tribal marks. The whole rock is gorged with scars such that the natives believe it is a sanctified rock. Many also believe that it has some healing powers, local healers ma...

By Sangwani Chigezero Chibaka Ages ago, somewhere in the outskirts of Kasungu in Nyasaland (present day Malawi), a drum would sound early in the morning. The sound beckoned students from surrounding villages for lessons under the shade of a huge Kachere tree. Among the many pupils reciting the alphabet under this tree was one young boy, a boy who would one day lead the struggle for independence and become the first President of the republic of Malawi.    The first president of Malawi, late Dr Hastings Kamuzu Banda left behind a great legacy. He was a man of vision and dealt with vast challenges towards building a better Malawi which we proudly call “the warm heart of Africa”. Dr H. Kamuzu Banda ruled this country under autocracy, a reason why most people argue about his rule.  Throughout his thirty-year reign both as prime minister and president, a lot of people loved him, on the other hand others feared him. Nevertheless his efforts to shape a better nation cannot go unn...