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==Political career== | ==Political career== | ||
In the [[Zambian | In the [[Zambian general election, 2001|presidential election]] held on 27 December 2001, he finished second behind [[Levy Mwanawasa]] of the ruling [[Movement for Multiparty Democracy]] (MMD) party, winning 27.2% of the vote. | ||
==Personal life== | ==Personal life== | ||
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Anderson Mazoka | |
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 Anderson Mazoka. Credit: Judy G. Rolfe | |
| Born | 22 March 1943 |
| Died | 24 May 2006 (aged 63) Johannesburg, South |
| Cause of death | Kidney complications[1] |
| Nationality | Zambian |
| Education |
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| Occupation | Politician |
| Political party | United Party for National Development |
| Spouse(s) | Christine Mutinta |
| Children | Mutinta, Pasina, Anderson Jr, Machenje and Lundu |
Anderson K. Mazoka (22 March 1943 – 24 May 2006) was a Zambian politician and President of the United Party for National Development (UPND).
Early life and education
Mazoka was born in Monze, Zambia (then Northern Rhodesia). He attended Union College, where he graduated in 1969 with a degree in mechanical engineering. For his senior thesis, Mazoka designed and built a wind tunnel in 10 weeks. The tunnel, whose construction attracted attention from the media, filled the basement of the college's Science and Engineering department and would be used for three decades.[2]
Political career
In the presidential election held on 27 December 2001, he finished second behind Levy Mwanawasa of the ruling Movement for Multiparty Democracy (MMD) party, winning 27.2% of the vote.
Personal life
He was married to Christine Mutinta and had three children with her: Mutinta, Pasina and Anderson Jr. Other children include Machenje and Lundu.
Death
On 24 May 2006, Mazoka died from kidney complications in Johannesburg, South Africa. He was 63 years old. He was succeeded as leader of the UPND by Hakainde Hichilema.[3]
References
- ↑ Anderson Mazoka on Zambian.com
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- ↑ Lua error in ...ribunto/includes/engines/LuaCommon/lualib/mwInit.lua at line 23: bad argument #1 to 'old_ipairs' (table expected, got nil).
