Nevers Mumba facts for kids
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Nevers Sekwila Mumba
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| 8th Vice-President of Zambia | |
| In office 29 May 2003 – 4 October 2004 |
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| President | Levy Mwanawasa |
| Preceded by | Enoch Kavindele |
| Succeeded by | Lupando Mwape |
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| Born | 1960 (age 64–65) Serenje Mission (now Chitambo District), Zambia |
| Political party | Movement for Multi-Party Democracy |
Nevers Mumba (born in 1960 in Chitambo, Zambia) is a well-known Zambian politician and a religious leader. He is currently the head of the Movement for Multi-Party Democracy (MMD) political party. He also served as the eighth vice-president of Zambia from 2003 to 2004, working alongside President Levy Mwanawasa.
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Early Life and Education
Nevers Mumba grew up in Chinsali with his parents and 11 brothers and sisters. His home was very religious. His father, Sunday Mumba, was a teacher and also a pastor at the United Church of Zambia (UCZ). Nevers Mumba was baptized as a member of the UCZ.
He went to Chinsali Basic School for his primary education. After getting excellent grades, he was chosen to attend Hilcrest Technical High School. This was one of the top schools in Zambia. While there, he joined the Zambia Combined Cadet Force (ZCCF). He rose to a high rank, becoming the Provincial Commandant for Southern Province.
From Military to Ministry
After high school, Nevers Mumba completed one year of compulsory training with the Zambia National Service. He had thought about joining the military full-time. However, he changed his mind and decided to work in the mines in the Copperbelt province instead.
While working in the mines, he became interested in the Pentecostal Movement. He joined Maranathan Church and became a church elder at just 19 years old. The very next year, in 1980, he started his own church, Victory Bible Church. He also founded Victory Ministries International.
Political Career and Leadership
In 1997, Nevers Mumba started the National Christian Coalition. This was a Christian political movement. It was officially registered as a political party in 1998. The party took part in the 2001 general election in Zambia. In that election, Mumba finished in 5th place out of more than 11 candidates.
Serving as Vice-President
Nevers Mumba served as the eighth vice-president of Zambia from May 2003 to October 2004. He worked under President Levy Mwanawasa during this time. This was a very important role in the Zambian government.
Diplomatic Role
From 2009 to 2011, Nevers Mumba served as Zambia's High Commissioner to Canada. This meant he was Zambia's top diplomat, representing his country in Canada.
Leading the MMD Party
On May 25, 2012, Nevers Mumba was elected as the President of the Movement for Multiparty Democracy (MMD) political party. The MMD had been the ruling party for many years but became an opposition party after the 2011 presidential election. Mumba won the leadership election against several other candidates, including Felix Mutati.
