Matthias Mainza Chona
Zambia’s Freedom Fighter, Founding Father, Diplomat, Lawyer, Family Man
1930–2001
A visionary leader, diplomat, and statesman, Mainza Chona was one of Zambia’s founding fathers. He served as the first Zambian lawyer, the architect of the 1973 Chona Constitution, and held roles from Vice President to Ambassador. His dedication to unity, justice, and tradition shaped Zambia’s early identity.
Welcome to the Official Website of Matthias Mainza Chona
This site is a tribute to a man whose life helped shape the destiny of a nation. Matthias Mainza Chona was a freedom fighter, lawyer, politician, diplomat, and devoted family man. Here, we preserve and share his journey, ideas, and enduring legacy.
Biography Summary
Born in Nampeyo village in 1930, Mainza Chona rose to become Zambia’s first Vice President and a key figure in its independence movement. From law practice to party leadership, to diplomatic missions abroad, his life was one of visionary service.
His Enduring Contributions
Political Leadership
Spearheaded Zambia’s transition to self-rule and served as Vice President and Prime Minister.
Legal Contributions
Practiced law in Zambia, and later defended Dr. Kenneth Kaunda against persecution by the Chiluba Government
Diplomatic Service
Represented Zambia as Ambassador to China, France, and the United States of America
Writings & Archives
Authored political essays, speeches, and in his early life a Tonga novel called Kabuca Uleta Tunji.
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“Every situation has advantages. It is up to you to find the advantage and take it.”
— Mainza Chona
“Are you Africans united here in Northern Rhodesia (Zambia)? Remember that you are committing suicide if you never ask yourself this question. Unity is necessary”
— Mainza Chona 1959
“Is it not the time now that we all come together and join hands? It is true that Unity failed to stop Federation in 1953. Maybe there was some wrong somewhere. Maybe our organisation was not yet strong and widespread. Maybe we had not known much about politics then. Now Congress has taught us freedom and if we only united with our brothers who are now outside Congress, we would be as strong ….”
— Mainza Chona 1959
“I feel strongly that without a will-oiled party in power, we cannot have a good government.”
— Mainza Chona June 1967
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