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Mwanakatwe played a central role in the desegregation of Zambia's education system after independence in 1964. As the first Minister of Education in [[Kenneth Kaunda]]’s cabinet, he was tasked with eliminating racial discrimination in schools, integrating white and African students under a single education system. His reforms also expanded educational opportunities for Africans, despite opposition from both white settlers and African parents. | Mwanakatwe played a central role in the desegregation of Zambia's education system after independence in 1964. As the first Minister of Education in [[Kenneth Kaunda]]’s cabinet, he was tasked with eliminating racial discrimination in schools, integrating white and African students under a single education system. His reforms also expanded educational opportunities for Africans, despite opposition from both white settlers and African parents. | ||
[[File:First cabinet - with names.jpg|350px|thumbnail|right|First Cabinet: John Mwanakatwe (far right) with [[Kenneth Kaunda]]'s [[United National Independence Party]].]] | |||
== Political and Legal Career == | == Political and Legal Career == | ||
In 1961, Mwanakatwe was appointed Assistant Commissioner in London to oversee the welfare of African students. He later returned to Zambia to stand for election, becoming the only African to win an Upper Roll seat, which was previously dominated by whites. He served as Parliamentary Secretary for Labour and Mines in the coalition government before being appointed Minister of Education in 1964. | In 1961, Mwanakatwe was appointed Assistant Commissioner in London to oversee the welfare of African students. He later returned to Zambia to stand for election, becoming the only African to win an Upper Roll seat, which was previously dominated by whites. He served as Parliamentary Secretary for Labour and Mines in the coalition government before being appointed Minister of Education in 1964. | ||
