Information reaching Zambian Eye is that former Minister of Defense Dr. Kalombo Mwansa this morning collapsed and died from his State Lodge home, reports Martha Banda.
And Political Commentator Yona Musukwa has described Dr Mwansa as one of the outstanding Ministers Zambia has ever had.
Dr Mwansa served as Minister in various ministries including Foreign Affairs during President Levy Mwanawasa and President Rupiah Banda MMD Administration.
Dr Mwansa was a law graduate who was conferred with professorship.
Among other positions he served outside politics, he served as Vice-Chancellor of Cavendish University Zambia (CUZ). He rose from Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Dean of Postgraduate Studies and Research.
Dr Mwansa held a Bachelor of Law from The University of Zambia, a Master of Law Degree from the prestigious Harvard University in the USA, a Master of Philosophy in Criminology from UK’s Cambridge University and a PhD. in Criminology from the University of London.
While serving as Defence Minister there were instances he also acted as Republican President.
And Musukwa has described Dr Mwansa as one of the outstanding Ministers Zambia has ever had.
”These were proper Ministers who served the country very well,” stated Yona.
SAD TO LOSE SUCH CREDIBLE GALLANT SON OF ZAMBIA
Sorry to hear. May his soul rest in eternal peace.