Nevers Mumba
Nevers Mumba | |
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Occupation | Politician |
Spouse(s) | Florence Mumba |
Nevers Sekwila Mumba (May 18, 1960) is a Zambian politician and minister. He served as Vice-President of Zambia 2003-04 under Levy Mwanawasa; he has also founded evangelistic campaigns and ministries and once served as pastor of the Victory Bible Church.
Early life
Nevers Mumba was born on 18th May 1960 in the northern part of Zambia. His late father, Sunday Peter Mumba, was a school teacher and his mother Martha, a housewife.
Education
Although born in a remote part of Zambia, Nevers was privileged to attend one of Zambia's prestigious high schools—Hillcrest Technical Secondary School in Livingstone. In primary school he was the troop leader for the boy scouts, in high school he was the commander of the cadet force in the whole Southern Province, and he later started instrumentation at the mining institute in Kitwe.[1]
Political career
He was Zambia's High Commissioner to Canada from 2009 until 2011.
On 25 May 2012, Mumba was elected as President of the Movement for Multiparty Democracy (MMD) political party, which had been in opposition since its defeat in the 2011 presidential election. He defeated rival Felix Mutati along with several other candidates.
Personal life
Mumba is married to Florence Mumba
References
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Preceded by Enoch Kavindele |
Vice President of Zambia 2003-2004 |
Succeeded by Lupando Mwape |
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