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Mainza Chona

Zambian Prime Minister (1930-2001)

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Mainza Mathias Chona was a Zambian politician and founder of UNIP who served as the third vice-president of Zambia from 1970 to 1973 and Prime Minister on two occasions: from 25 August 1973 to 27 May 1975 and from 20 July 1977 to 15 June 1978.

Quick facts

Born
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Place of birth
Monze wd
Died
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Place of death
Johannesburg wd
Citizenship
Zambia wd
Occupation
diplomat, writer, lawyer, politician, minister wd
Political party
United National Independence Party wd

Positions held wd

  • Prime Minister of Zambia (20 July 1977 – 15 June 1978)
  • Prime Minister of Zambia (25 August 1973 – 27 May 1975)
  • Vice President of Zambia (1970–1973)
  • ambassador
  • Member of the National Assembly of Zambia
  • Justice Minister of Zambia

Questions

When was Mainza Chona born?
Mainza Chona was born on 21 January 1930 in Monze.
What positions has Mainza Chona held?
Positions held by Mainza Chona include: Prime Minister of Zambia (1977–1978); Prime Minister of Zambia (1973–1975); Vice President of Zambia (1970–1973); ambassador; Member of the National Assembly of Zambia.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Mainza Chona · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q262053 · CC0 1.0

Last updated · facts checked 9 November 2026

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