Who in 1964 became the first president of a fully independent Zambia?
President of Zambia President of Zambia The President of Zambia is the head of state and the head of government of Zambia. The office was first held by Kenneth Kaunda following independence in 1964. Since 1991, when Kaunda left the Presidency, the office has been held by five others: Frederick Chiluba, Levy Mwanawasa, Rupiah Banda, Michael Sata, and current President Edgar Lungu. In addition, Acting President Guy Scott served in an interim capacity after the death of President Michael Sata. Since 31 August 1991 the President is also the head of government, as the position of Prime Minister was abolished in the last
History of the Jews in Zambia before Zambia [became independent in 1964. The Council for Zambia Jewry was created in Lusaka in 1978 "to oversee Jewish communal activities." Previously, Zambian Jewry had come under the aegis of the This council also "provides assistance to political refugees and the poverty-stricken with medical and financial aid." Only about thirty-five Jews currently live in Zambia, with almost all of them living in Lusaka. The Zambian Jewish community did not have a rabbi for several years by this point in time. One of the more notable Zambian Jews is Simon Zukas, "who played a key role in Zambia's struggle for