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'''Nevers Sekwila Mumba''' (May 18, 1960) is a [[Zambia]]n politician and minister. He served as [[Vice-President of Zambia]] 2003-04 under [[Levy Mwanawasa]]; he has also founded evangelistic campaigns and ministries and once served as pastor of the Victory Bible Church. | '''Nevers Sekwila Mumba''' (May 18, 1960) is a [[Zambia]]n politician and church minister. He served as [[Vice-President of Zambia]] 2003-04 under [[Levy Mwanawasa]]; he has also founded evangelistic campaigns and ministries and once served as pastor of the Victory Bible Church. | ||
==Early life== | ==Early life== | ||
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==Political career== | ==Political career== | ||
In 2001, Dr. Mumba was a candidate for president. He lost his bid for the presidency but remained active politically. Mwanawasa then appointed him as Vice-President in May 2003. He served in this position till October 2004. | |||
He was Zambia's High Commissioner to Canada from 2009 until 2011. | He was Zambia's High Commissioner to Canada from 2009 until 2011. | ||
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==Personal life== | ==Personal life== | ||
Mumba is married to Florence Mumba | Mumba is married to Florence Mumba with five children and one grand child.<ref name=mmd>[http://mmdzambia.org/about-mmd/current-president/ MMD Official website]</ref> | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
