Salome Kapwepwe | |
|---|---|
 Salome in 2016 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Salome Chilufya Besa 8 August 1926 Chinsali, Northern Rhodesia (now Zambia) |
| Died | 9 May 2017 (aged 90) Lusaka |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 8; including Chileshe Kapwepwe & Mulenga Kapwepwe |
Salome Kapwepwe (August 8, 1926 – May 9, 2017) was a Zambian freedom fighter and educator, known for her pivotal role in the country's struggle for independence.[1] Additionally, she was the wife of Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe, a prominent Zambian nationalist and vice-president of Zambia.[2][3]
- ^ "Zambia : President Lungu mourn freedom fighter mama Salome Kapwepwe". 2017-05-09. Retrieved 2022-11-20.
- ^ "Salome Kapwepwe: Who is she and her role in Independence struggle | Zambian Eye". Retrieved 2022-11-20.
- ^ "Salome Kapwepwe dies at 90 – Zambia Daily Mail". 26 July 2017. Retrieved 2022-11-20.