Robert Makasa

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Robert Kapasa Makasa (born 1922) was a Zambian freedom fighter, diplomat, Cabinet minister, member of Parliament, political activist and church leader[1] from Chinsali. He was among the 75 members of the National Assembly of Zambia elected in January 1964 until 1968, during which he was member of parliament for Chinsali constituency.

Personal life

Makasa had five children

Death

Makasa died in February 2007 at the age of 85 in Lusaka, where he was evacuated by President Michael Sata from Chinsali District Hospital.[2]

See also

References

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  1. Zambia: Kapasa Makasa's Moments, Memories, Times of Zambia, 6 February 2007
  2. Reminiscing Robert Makasa’s journey and patriotism Zambia Daily Mail, 20 October 2014