Harry Nkumbula

Harry Mwaanga Nkumbula (15 January 1916 – 8 October 1983) was a Zambian nationalist leader involved in the movement for the independence of Northern Rhodesia, as Zambia was known until the end of British rule in 1964. He was born in the village of Maala in the Namwala district of Zambia's southern province. He was the youngest of three children and the only son.

Harry Nkumbula
Minister of African Education
In office
1962–1964
Preceded byEdson Mwamba
Succeeded byJohn Mwanakatwe
Member of the Legislative Council for South-Western
In office
1959–1964
Preceded byEbden Carlisle
Succeeded bySeat abolished
Member of the National Assembly for Monze
In office
1964–1968
Preceded bySeat created
Succeeded byBennie Hamwemba
Member of the National Assembly for Monze West
In office
1968–1978
Preceded bySeat created
Succeeded byRex Natala
Personal details
Born15 January 1916
Maala, Northern Rhodesia
Died8 October 1983(1983-10-08) (aged 67)
Political partyZANC (1950–1973)
UNIP (1973–1978)
ProfessionTeacher, trade unionist, businessman, farmer
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