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'''Mundia Sikatana''' ( | '''Mundia Sikatana''' (6 March 1938 – 14 June 2012) was a Zambian lawyer and politician, known for his leadership in various government positions, including [[Minister of Agriculture]] and [[Minister of Foreign Affairs]]. | ||
== Early Life and Career == | == Early Life and Career == | ||
Mundia Sikatana was born | Mundia Sikatana was born on 6 March 1938 in Zambia, then Northern Rhodesia. He pursued a career in law, becoming a successful lawyer and earning respect in Zambia's legal circles. | ||
== Political Career == | == Political Career == | ||
Sikatana's political career gained prominence in the early 2000s when he was appointed Minister of Agriculture by President [[Levy Mwanawasa]]. His tenure in agriculture was marked by significant reforms aimed at improving food security in Zambia. He promoted diversification away from reliance on maize, encouraging the cultivation of alternative crops like cassava, sorghum, and millet, which were better suited to Zambia’s climate | Sikatana's political career gained prominence in the early 2000s when he was appointed Minister of Agriculture by President [[Levy Mwanawasa]]. His tenure in agriculture was marked by significant reforms aimed at improving food security in Zambia. He promoted diversification away from reliance on maize, encouraging the cultivation of alternative crops like cassava, sorghum, and millet, which were better suited to Zambia’s climate. | ||
=== Minister of Foreign Affairs === | === Minister of Foreign Affairs === | ||
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| Born | 6 March 1938 Northern Rhodesia (now Zambia) |
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| Nationality | Zambian |
| Occupation | Lawyer, Politician, Diplomat |
| Years active | |
| Known for | Minister of Agriculture, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Anti-corruption advocate |
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Mundia Sikatana (6 March 1938 – 14 June 2012) was a Zambian lawyer and politician, known for his leadership in various government positions, including Minister of Agriculture and Minister of Foreign Affairs.
Early Life and Career
Mundia Sikatana was born on 6 March 1938 in Zambia, then Northern Rhodesia. He pursued a career in law, becoming a successful lawyer and earning respect in Zambia's legal circles.
Political Career
Sikatana's political career gained prominence in the early 2000s when he was appointed Minister of Agriculture by President Levy Mwanawasa. His tenure in agriculture was marked by significant reforms aimed at improving food security in Zambia. He promoted diversification away from reliance on maize, encouraging the cultivation of alternative crops like cassava, sorghum, and millet, which were better suited to Zambia’s climate.
Minister of Foreign Affairs
In 2005, Sikatana was appointed as Zambia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs. During his tenure, he was instrumental in strengthening Zambia’s foreign relations, particularly within the Southern African Development Community (SADC) and with international partners. He was known for his diplomatic skills and his strong stance on regional cooperation.
Advocacy and Anti-Corruption
Sikatana was known for his fierce independence and his staunch opposition to corruption. Even before joining government, he was an outspoken critic of corruption in Zambian politics. As a minister, he supported President Mwanawasa’s anti-corruption campaign and was regarded as one of the administration’s most principled members.
Illness and Retirement
In 2007, Mundia Sikatana retired from active politics due to health reasons. He had been battling illness for some time, and his condition eventually led to his resignation from government. He continued to be a respected figure in Zambia until his death on June 14, 2012.
Legacy
Mundia Sikatana is remembered for his commitment to Zambia’s development, particularly in agriculture and governance. His advocacy for transparency and accountability in government, as well as his efforts to strengthen food security in Zambia, left a lasting impact on the country.
| Preceded by ? |
Agriculture, Food and Fisheries Minister of Zambia 2002-2006 |
Succeeded by Ben Kapita |
| Preceded by Ronnie Shikapwasha |
Foreign Minister of Zambia 2006-2007 |
Succeeded by Kabinga Pande |
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Mundia Sikatana (6 March 1938 – 14 June 2012; Lusaka) was a Zambian politician, diplomat and lawyer.[1][2]
Career
In 2002, Siktana was appointed as the agriculture minister. He and his government faced widescale media condemnation for banning genetically modified maize donations during a widescale famine in 2002.[3] Upon the re-election of President Levy Mwanawasa in 2006, Sikatana was appointed foreign minister on 9 August 2006. On 22 August 2007, the former ally of Mwanawasa was fired as foreign minister with Mwanawasa citing Sikatana's declining health.[4] However, on 3 September, Siktana refuted that claim, citing instead his reputation as an anti-Mugabe politician and Mwanawasa's better relationship with Mugabe following his appointment as head of the Southern African Development Community.
He trained as a lawyer and during the one party rule by the first president Kenneth Kaunda, Sikatana championed the cause for justice and the respect of human rights.[1]
