King African Rifles Monument

King African Rifles Monument in Zomba, Malawi

An imposing red-brick monument, King African Rifles Monument, stands as a memorial to Malawi’s soldiers who fought during WWI and WWII. Climb the stairs leading to the monument on the small hill and learn more about the battalion’s bravery, which was displayed on battlefronts around the world. The lush vegetation and trees in the surrounding park create a soothing ambiance, making this a great place to sit and contemplate in peace. Take the guesswork out of planning a Zomba vacation by using our trip itinerary maker.

Driving through Zomba, the former capital of Malawi, it is impossible to miss the towering brick monument dedicated to those who served in the King’s African Rifles. Ornate and proud, it celebrates the victories and sacrifices of the many Malawians who served, not just in Africa, but around the world.
In 1902, all British military forces in East and Central Africa were consolidated and renamed the King’s African Rifles. Nyasaland’s battalions, the First and Second, which had already been in service for over fourteen years, became the senior regiments within the newly formed King’s African Rifles.

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QUEEN MOTHER'S TOUR - NO SOUND

G/V. Baraza. L/S. Chiefs await Q.M.'s arrival. M/S. Same with presentation going in F/G. M/S. Q.M. greeted by Governor of Nyasaland crowd. M/S. Q.M. Inspects Police G of H. L/S. Q.M. Receives gong by Chief Somba of Blantyre. C/U. Q.M. L/S. Q.M. shakes hands with chief. Crowd. L/S. Presentation of ivory tusts by another chief. L/S. Q.M.'s car driving round Baraza - crowds cheering. Slip to Q.M.'s car reaching dais at Zomba. L/S. Crowd cheering and waving flags. L/S Q.M. presents new colour to King's African Rifles. L/S. Q.M. bows before colours. L/S. KAR march past. M/S. Same new colours marched past. L/S Q.M. watching from dais. L/S. KAR gives three cheers for Her Majesty. The King George V Memorial Childrens Centre. Queen Mother's car arrives. Crowd. Queen Mother touring the Centre. Looks at disabled child in bath. Meets other disabled children. Children and nurses wave goodbye. Queen Mother out of car, bouquet presented by small girl with calipers. Queen Mother making speech. Unveilling plaque. More shots of her touring centre and meeting children. Another location - Tribal dancers - several shots of them performing. LS Queen Mother shanking hands. Queen Mother inspects Guard of Honour. Queen Mother watching tribal dancers. More shots of dancers. Queen Mother presenting material and decorating with medals. Shots of Queen Mother watching tribal dancers. Queen Mother making speech. Presentations another angle. 2ND SECTION IN 01:15:00:00 - 01:29:00:00


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Nyasaland

Nyasaland, or the Nyasaland Protectorate, was a British protectorate located in Africa, which was established in 1907 when the former British Central Africa Protectorate changed its name. Between 1953 and 1963, Nyasaland was part of the Federation of Rhodesia and Nyasaland. After the Federation was dissolved, Nyasaland became independent from Britain on 6 July 1964 and was renamed Malawi.
Nyasaland's history was marked by the massive loss of African communal lands in the early colonial period. In January 1915, the Reverend John Chilembwe staged an attempt at rebellion in protest at discrimination against Africans, which prompted some re-assessment of their policies by colonial authorities. A growing educated African elite became increasingly vocal and politically active from the 1930s, first through associations, and after 1944, through the Nyasaland African Congress. There was a marked increase in civil agitation when Nyasaland was forced into a Federation with Southern and Northern Rhodesia in 1953. The failure of the NAC to prevent this caused its collapse until it was revived not long afterwards by a younger and more militant generation which, ultimately, invited Hastings Banda to return to the country and lead it to independence.


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