Inonge Wina
Inonge Mutukwa Wina (born April 2, 1941) is a Zambian politician and former Vice President of Zambia from 2015 until 2021. She is the first woman to hold the position in Zambia,[3] making her the highest ranking woman in the history of the Zambian government.[4][5]
Inonge Mutukwa Wina | |
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| 13th Vice President of Zambia | |
| In office 26 January 2015 – 24 August 2021 | |
| President | Edgar Lungu |
| Preceded by | Guy Scott |
| Succeeded by | Mutale Nalumango |
| Minister of Gender and Child Development | |
| In office 8 March 2012 – 25 January 2015 | |
| Preceded by | Post established |
| Succeeded by | Nkandu Luo |
| Minister of Chiefs and Traditional Affairs [1] | |
| In office 29 September 2011 – 8 March 2012 | |
| Preceded by | Post established |
| Succeeded by | Nkandu Luo |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 2 April 1941[2] Senanga, Western Province, Zambia |
| Nationality | Zambian |
| Political party | Patriotic Front |
| Spouse(s) | Arthur Nutuluti Lubinda Wina (deceased) |
| Children | 3 (2 deceased) |
| Alma mater | University of Zambia (B.A) |
| Profession | Sociologist[2] |
Personal life
She was married to Arthur Wina, an independence fighter, former minister and academic who died on 3 September 1995.[6]
References
- LusakaTimes.com
- "Inonge Mutukwa Wina profile". parliament.gov.zm.
- "Zambia Appoints First Female Vice President with Inonge Wina". face2faceafrica.com.
- "Inonge Wina: Persona behind the Vice-Presidency". daily-mail.co.zm. Archived from the original on 2017-10-04. Retrieved 2018-03-29.
- "Inonge Wina's full profile". lusakatimes.com.
- Southern African Political History: A Chronology of Key Political Events from Independence to Mid-1997
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