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Reuben Chitandika Kamanga (26 August 1929 – 20 September 1996) was a Zambian politician, freedom fighter and a statesman. He was Zambia's first Vice-President when Kenneth Kaunda became the first black President of Zambia. As Zambia's first Vice President, Kamanga worked for three years before Kenneth Kaunda changed him to be a cabinet minister.[1][2]
Reuben Chitandika Kamanga | |
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1st Vice President of Zambia | |
In office 24 October 1964 – October 1967 | |
President | Kenneth Kaunda |
Preceded by | Position made |
Succeeded by | Simon Kapwepwe |
Personal details | |
Born | Reuben Chitandika Kamanga 26 August 1929 Chitandika Village, Chipata district, Northern Rhodesia |
Died | 20 September 1996 67) Makeni home, Lusaka, Zambia | (aged
Nationality | Zambian |
Spouse(s) | Edna Mwansa Kabungo |
Children | 7 |
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