Zanco Mpundu Mutembo
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Zanco Mpundu Mutembo | |
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| Born | 1936 |
| Occupation | Freedom fighter |
| Known for | Freedom Statue |
Zanco Mpundu Mutembo (born 1936) is a Zambian freedom fighter. He is the man on the Zambian Freedom Statue who broke the chains during the struggle for the country's fight for independence.
History
Mutembo was a National Youth Chairperson. He got involved in the political struggle against the colonialists in Northern Province at the age of 18 in 1954.
Breaking the chains
Mutembo was arrested and interviewed at Force Headquarters for his involvement and influence in the struggle before he was subjected to chain punishment.
Legacy
Mutembo is now a national symbol as his statue has been displayed as a freedom statue along Independence Avenue in Lusaka where the laying of wreaths takes place every Independence Day in memory of the fore-fathers who died during the struggle.
