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Birthdate: April 28, 1924
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Chinsali
Died: June 17, 2021
Kenneth Kaunda is a Zambian former politician. He served as the first president of Zambia from 1964 to 1991. A major figure in Zambia’s struggle for independence from British rule, he became the first president of independent Zambia. As the president, he implemented many educational and economic reforms to accelerate the rate of modernization in the country.
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Dambisa Moyo(Economist)
Birthdate: February 2, 1969
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Lusaka
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Denise Chaila(Irish and Zambian Rapper)
Birthplace: Chikankata
Recommended Lists:Birthdate: February 13, 1937
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Gwanda
Former Zambian president Rupiah Banda is known for his efforts to reduce corruption. Born in Southern Rhodesia, present-day Zimbabwe, he was sponsored by a preacher and later studied at the Rusangu University in Zambia. He made headlines when he married his second wife, who was 30 years his junior.
Recommended Lists:Birthdate: September 3, 1948
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Mufulira
Died: August 19, 2008
Levy Mwanawasa was a Zambian politician who served as the third president of Zambia from 2002 until his death in 2008. His presidency was marked by a campaign, which was initiated by him, to eliminate corruption in Zambia. His anti-corruption drive attracted the interest of many foreign investors, which played a major role in improving the economic conditions in Zambia.
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Frederick Chiluba(Second President of Zambia (1991 – 2002))
Birthdate: April 30, 1943
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Kitwe
Died: June 18, 2011
Frederick Chiluba was a Zambian politician best remembered for his service as the President of Zambia from 2 November 1991 to 2 January 2002. After leaving office, he became the subject of an arduous investigation regarding alleged corruption. He even went on trial and was acquitted in 2009.
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Macky 2(Musician)
Birthdate: October 10, 1984
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Luanshya
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Inonge Wina(The First Woman to Serve as the Vice President of Zambia)
Birthdate: April 2, 1941
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Senanga
Inonge Wina is a Zambian politician who became the highest ranking woman in Zambian history in 2015 when she was elected to serve as the Vice President of Zambia, a position which she held until 2021. An important politician, Wina has also served as the Minister of Gender and Child Development and as the Minister of Chiefs and Traditional Affairs.
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Michael Sata(Fifth President of Zambia (2011 – 2014))
Birthdate: July 6, 1937
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Mpika
Died: October 28, 2014
Michael Sata was a Zambian politician best remembered for his service as the fifth President of Zambia from 2011 until his death in 2014. He also served as the leader of a major political party called the Patriotic Front (PF). A social democrat, Michael Sata was praised for his strong values and admirable abilities as a politician.
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Barbra Banda(Zambian Footballer Who Plays as a Forward)
Birthdate: March 20, 2000
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Lusaka
Height: 5'5" (165 cm)
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Paul Ngozi(Singer)
Birthdate: January 10, 1949
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Lusaka
Died: 1989 AD
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Rozalla(Musician)
Birthdate: March 18, 1964
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Ndola
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Lily Tembo(Musician)
Birthdate: November 20, 1981
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Kabwe
Died: September 14, 2009
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Chef 187(Musician)
Birthdate: May 23, 1986
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Chingola
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Mampi(Singer)
Birthdate: August 4, 1986
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Lusaka
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Peter Dickinson(Author)
Birthdate: December 16, 1927
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Livingstone
Died: December 16, 2015
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Victoria Kalima(Zambian Politician)
Birthdate: October 4, 1972
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Kitwe
Died: June 11, 2018
Victoria Kalima was a Zambian politician best remembered for her service as the Minister of Gender from 6 October 2016 until her death on 11 June 2018. During her political career, Victoria Kalima spoke against social evils such as child marriages and was an activist against gender inequality.
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Nkandu Luo(Zambian Politician and Microbiologist Who is Known for Her Extensive Research into HIV/AIDS)
Birthdate: December 21, 1951
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Chinsali
Nkandu Luo is a Zambian politician and microbiologist. She is best known for her extensive research into HIV/AIDS at the University Teaching Hospital, where she was the former Head of Pathology and Microbiology. An important politician, Luo has held various ministerial offices, including the Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries, Ministry of Higher Education, and Ministry of Gender and Child Development.
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Mainza Chona(Former Vice-President & Former Prime Minister of Zambia)
Birthdate: January 21, 1930
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Monze
Died: December 11, 2001
Mainza Chona was a Zambian diplomat and politician. He is remembered for his service as the Vice-President of Zambia from October 1970 to August 1973. Mainza Chona also served as the first Prime Minister of Zambia from 25 August 1973 to 27 May 1975. He then served as the prime minister again from 20 July 1977 to 15 June 1978.
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Betty Kaunda(Kenneth Kaunda's wife)
Birthdate: November 17, 1928
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Chinsali
Died: September 18, 2012
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Thandiwe Banda(Former First Lady of Zambia)
Birthplace: Zambia
Thandiwe Banda is a Zambian educator and political science teacher. She is also known as the widow of former President of Zambia, Rupiah Banda, as she served as Zambia's first lady during Rupiah Banda's presidential term from 19 August 2008 to 23 September 2011. Thandiwe Banda was the youngest First Lady in the history of Zambia.
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Namwali Serpell(Writer)
Birthdate: 1980 AD
Birthplace: Lusaka
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Margaret Mwanakatwe(Zambian Politician & Former Minister of Finance)
Birthdate: November 1, 1961
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Northern Rhodesia
Margaret Mwanakatwe is a Zambian politician best known for her service as the Minister of Finance from February 2018 to July 2019. Prior to holding the office of the finance ministry, Mwanakatwe served as the Minister of Commerce, Trade and Industry from 2015 to 2018. Previously, Margaret Mwanakatwe worked as a bank executive and accountant.
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Amon Simutowe(Chess player)
Birthdate: January 6, 1982
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Mbala
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Charlotte Harland Scott(Former First Lady of Zambia)
Birthdate: November 13, 1963
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Blackheath
Charlotte Harland Scott is a British-born Zambian social development and economic specialist. She is best known for her service as the Acting First Lady of Zambia from 2014 to 2015, during which her husband Guy Scott served as the interim president of Zambia.
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Kabange Mupopo(Zambian Sprinter and Football Midfielder)
Birthdate: September 21, 1992
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Lusaka
Height: 5'7" (170 cm)
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Lewanika(King)
Birthdate: 1842 AD
Birthplace: Nyengo Swamp
Died: 1916 AD
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Christine Kaseba(Former First Lady of Zambia)
Birthdate: 1959 AD
Birthplace: Zambia
Christine Kaseba is a Zambian surgeon, physician, and politician. She is perhaps best known for her service as the First Lady of Zambia from 23 September 2011 until her husband President Michael Sata's demise on October 28, 2014. Christine Kaseba is currently serving as Zambian Ambassador to France. As a physician, she specializes in gynecology and obstetrics.
Birthdate: November 22, 1943
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Serenje
Died: July 22, 1987
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Maureen Mwanawasa(Former First Lady of Zambia)
Birthdate: April 28, 1963
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Kabwe
Maureen Mwanawasa is a Zambian politician best known for her service as the First Lady of Zambia from 2 January 2002 until her husband's demise on 19 August 2008. She has also served as the president of a not-for-profit organization called Organisation of African First Ladies against HIV/AIDS (OAFLA). She is also credited with founding the Maureen Mwanawasa Community Initiative.
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Mizinga Melu(Businesswoman)
Birthdate: March 17, 1968
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Mazabuka
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Sylvia Masebo(Zambian Politician and Former Minister of Health)
Birthdate: March 7, 1963
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Zambia
Sylvia Masebo is a Zambian politician and entrepreneur. She is best known for her service as the Minister of Health from 2005 to 2006. She first came into prominence in the 1990s when she served as the Deputy Mayor of Lusaka. In 2021, Sylvia Masebo was appointed as the Minister of Health, marking her second term in the office.
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Lottie Mwale(Zambian Light Heavyweight-Class Boxer)
Birthdate: April 14, 1952
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Kitwe
Died: October 18, 2005
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Esther Lungu(Former First Lady of Zambia)
Birthdate: June 2, 1961
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Zambia
Esther Lungu is a Zambian public figure best known for her service as the First Lady of Zambia from 2015 to 2021. During her tenure as Zambia's First Lady, Lungu focused on campaigns against child marriage. Esther Lungu is currently serving as the chairman of the Esther Lungu Foundation, which aims at empowering Zambian women and children.
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Brian Mumba Kasoka Bwembya(Media personality)
Birthdate: November 12, 1986
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Kabwe
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Cleo Ice Queen(Musician)
Birthdate: June 14, 1989
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Lusaka
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Sydney Siame(Zambian Sprinter)
Birthdate: October 7, 1997
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Isoka
Height: 5'7" (170 cm)
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Brenda Muntemba(Zambian Diplomat, Author, and Teacher)
Birthdate: July 2, 1970
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Kitwe
Died: March 19, 2019
Brenda Muntemba was a Zambian diplomat who was involved in a fatal accident in 2019 when she was serving as the Zambian High Commissioner to Kenya. A multi-talented personality, she also worked as a teacher at Leopards Hill High School between 1993 and 1995. Brenda Muntemba also authored four motivational books before passing away at the age of 48.
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Petersen Zagaze(Singer)
Birthdate: September 28, 1982
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Lusaka
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Vera Tembo(Former First Lady of Zambia)
Birthdate: July 25, 1953
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Zambia
Vera Tembo is a Zambian politician best known for her service as the First Lady of Zambia from 1991 to 2001. Her separation and eventual divorce from Frederick Chiluba attracted a lot of attention, an experience which she later termed as humiliating. Vera Tembo made a comeback in 2006 when she was elected to the National Assembly from Kasenengwa constituency.
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KB Killa Beats(Record producer)
Birthdate: June 20, 1983
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Lusaka
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PilAto(Recording artist)
Birthdate: April 6, 1984
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Ndola
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Edith Nawakwi(The First Woman to Serve as the Minister of Finance in Zambia)
Birthdate: 1959 AD
Birthplace: Mwenzo
Edith Nawakwi is a Zambian politician and economist. In 1998, she became the first woman to serve as the Minister of Finance in Zambia. In 2005, Edith Nawakwi also became the first Zambian woman to serve as party president when she was elected as the president of the Forum for Democracy and Development.
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Prince Mumba(Zambian Former Track and Field Athlete)
Birthdate: September 28, 1984
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Kitwe
Height: 5'11" (180 cm)
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Chisanda Mutti(Zambian Professional Boxer)
Birthdate: February 14, 1957
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Lusaka
Died: 1990 AD
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Jordan Katembula(Singer)
Birthdate: 1978 AD
Birthplace: Ndola
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Catherine Phiri(Zambian Professional Boxer)
Birthdate: January 1, 1987
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Lusaka
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Felix Bwalya(Zambian Boxer)
Birthdate: October 27, 1970
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Chingola
Died: December 23, 1997
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Tilka Paljk(Slovenian-Born Zambian Swimmer)
Birthdate: February 18, 1997
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Postojna
Tilka Paljk is a Slovenian-born Zambian swimmer who earned a silver medal at the 2018 African Championships in Algiers and a bronze medal at the 2019 African Games in Casablanca. In 2018 and 2019, Tilka Paljk was named Zambia Sportswoman of the Year. In 2021, she was mentioned in Forbes magazine's Forbes Africa 30 under 30 list.
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Monica Musonda(Zambian Businesswoman and Lawyer)
Birthdate: 1976 AD
Birthplace: Zambia
Much famous for its vibrant dance routines and folk songs, it comes as no surprise that the country gave birth to dancers and singers such as B FLOW Zambia, Leo "K'millian" Moyo, Mwesa Isaiah Mapoma, and Paul Ngozi. Other prominent entities who have made their nation proud in diverse fields are artists Henry Tayali and David Fairbaird, authors Binwell Sinyangwe and Wilbur Smith, and chess player Amon Simutowe. This section provides you information about the life and works of famous Zambians.
