Prime Minister of Zambia
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Prime Ministers of Zambia (1964–1991)
(Dates in italics indicate de facto continuation of office)| Tenure | Portrait | Incumbent | Affiliation | Notes |
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| Northern Rhodesia Northern Rhodesia Northern Rhodesia was a territory in south central Africa, formed in 1911. It became independent in 1964 as Zambia.It was initially administered under charter by the British South Africa Company and formed by it in 1911 by amalgamating North-Western Rhodesia and North-Eastern Rhodesia... |
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| 22 January 1964 to 24 October 1964 | Kenneth Kaunda Kenneth Kaunda Kenneth David Kaunda, known as KK, served as the first President of Zambia, from 1964 to 1991.-Early life:Kaunda was the youngest of eight children. He was born at Lubwa Mission in Chinsali, Northern Province of Northern Rhodesia, now Zambia... , Prime Minister |
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| Republic of Zambia Zambia Zambia , officially the Republic of Zambia, is a landlocked country in Southern Africa. The neighbouring countries are the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the north, Tanzania to the north-east, Malawi to the east, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Botswana and Namibia to the south, and Angola to the west.... |
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| 24 October 1964 to 25 August 1973 | Post abolished | |||
| 25 August 1973 to 27 May 1975 | Mainza Chona Mainza Chona Mainza Mathias Chona served as Prime Minister of Zambia on two occasions: 25 August 1973 to 27 May 1975 and 20 July 1977 to 15 June 1978. He also held various government positions, including Justice Minister , Home Affairs Minister and Minister of Legal Affairs and Attorney-General... , Prime Minister |
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| 27 May 1975 to 20 July 1977 | Elijah Mudenda Elijah Mudenda Elijah Mudenda was a Zambian politician. He served as Prime Minister of Zambia from 27 May 1975 to 20 July 1977.... , Prime Minister |
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| 20 July 1977 to 15 June 1978 | Mainza Chona Mainza Chona Mainza Mathias Chona served as Prime Minister of Zambia on two occasions: 25 August 1973 to 27 May 1975 and 20 July 1977 to 15 June 1978. He also held various government positions, including Justice Minister , Home Affairs Minister and Minister of Legal Affairs and Attorney-General... , Prime Minister |
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| 15 June 1978 to 18 February 1981 | Daniel Lisulo Daniel Lisulo Daniel Muchiwa Lisulo was the Prime Minister of Zambia from June 1978 until February 1981. Born in Mongu, Zambia, Lisulo married Mary Mambo in 1967; she died in 1976, leaving Lisulo with two daughters. Lisulo served as the director of the Bank of Zambia from 1964 to 1977 before becoming Prime... , Prime Minister |
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| 18 February 1981 to 24 April 1985 | Nalumino Mundia Nalumino Mundia Nalumino Mundia was a Zambian politician. He served as Prime Minister of the country from 18 February 1981 to 24 April 1985. He went on to serve as Zambia's ambassador to the United States, Brazil, Peru and Venezuela... , Prime Minister |
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| 24 April 1985 to 15 March 1989 | Kebby Musokotwane Kebby Musokotwane Kebby Musokotwane was a politician from Zambia. He was a member of the United National Independence Party and one of the closest allies of former President Kenneth Kaunda. Musokotwane served as Prime Minister of Zambia from 24 April 1985 until 15 March 1989. He then became secretary-general of the... , Prime Minister |
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| 15 March 1989 to 31 August 1991 | Malimba Masheke Malimba Masheke Malimba Masheke is a Zambian politician. He served as the last Prime Minister of the country from 15 March 1989 to 31 August 1991. He had previously been Minister of Defence from 1985 to 1988 and Minister of Home Affairs from 1988 to 1989.... , Prime Minister |
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| 31 August 1991 to Present | Post abolished | |||