Harry Nkumbula | |
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Minister of African Education | |
In office 1962–1964 | |
Preceded by | Edson Mwamba |
Succeeded by | John Mwanakatwe |
Member of the Legislative Council for South-Western | |
In office 1959–1964 | |
Preceded by | Ebden Carlisle |
Succeeded by | Seat abolished |
Member of the National Assembly for Monze | |
In office 1964–1968 | |
Preceded by | Seat created |
Succeeded by | Bennie Hamwemba |
Member of the National Assembly for Monze West | |
In office 1968–1978 | |
Preceded by | Seat created |
Succeeded by | Rex Natala |
Personal details | |
Born | 15 January 1916 Maala, Northern Rhodesia |
Died | 8 October 1983 | (aged 67)
Political party | ZANC (1950–1973) UNIP (1973–1978) |
Profession | Teacher, trade unionist, businessman, farmer |
Harry Mwaanga Nkumbula (15 January 1916 – 8 October 1983)[1][2] was a Zambian nationalist leader involved in the movement for the independence of Northern Rhodesia, as Zambia was known until the end of British rule in 1964. He was born in the village of Maala in the Namwala district of Zambia's southern province. He was the youngest of three children and the only son.[3][page needed]