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Salome Kapwepwe was a Zambian nationalist and politician who was active in the struggle for independence from British colonial rule. She was the first female cabinet minister in Zambia and the first female vice-president of the United Nations General Assembly. Kapwepwe was born in Chinsali, Northern Rhodesia (now Zambia) on 8 August 1926. She was educated at the Chinsali Girls School and the University of London. She was a teacher before entering politics. Kapwepwe was a founding member of the United National Independence Party (UNIP) in 1959 and was elected to the Legislative Council in 1962. She was appointed Minister of Education, Social Welfare and Community Development in 1964, becoming the first female cabinet minister in Zambia. Kapwepwe was elected to the National Assembly in 1968 and was appointed Minister of Foreign Affairs in 1972. She was appointed Vice-President of the United Nations General Assembly in 1975, becoming the first female vice-president of the General Assembly. Kapwepwe was a strong advocate for women's rights and was a founding member of the Zambia National Women's Lobby. She was also a founding member of the African Women's League and the African Women's Research and Documentation Centre. Kapwepwe died on 15 April 2021 at the age of 94. She was survived by her husband, two sons, and two daughters.

Popular As Salome Chilufya Besa
Occupation N/A
Age 91 years old
Zodiac Sign Leo
Born 8 August, 1926
Birthday 8 August
Birthplace Chinsali, Northern Rhodesia (now Zambia)
Date of death (2017-05-08)
Died Place Lusaka
Nationality Zambia

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Salome Kapwepwe Height, Weight & Measurements

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Who Is Salome Kapwepwe's Husband?

Her husband is Simon Kapwepwe (m. 1946)

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Husband Simon Kapwepwe (m. 1946)
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Children 8; including Chileshe Kapwepwe & Mulenga Kapwepwe

Salome Kapwepwe Net Worth

Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Salome Kapwepwe worth at the age of 91 years old? Salome Kapwepwe’s income source is mostly from being a successful fighter. She is from Zambia. We have estimated Salome Kapwepwe's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2023 $1 Million - $5 Million
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2017

Kapwepwe died on 8 May 2017 in her sleep at the age of 90. She was interred on 13 May 2013 at her home in Chinsali.

1926

Salome Kapwepwe (August 8, 1926 – May 8, 2017) was a Zambian freedom fighter, teacher and wife to Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe.

Born Salome Chilufya Besa on 8 August 1926 at Lubwa Mission in Chinsali District in the now Muchinga Province. She started her teaching career in 1946 at Lubwa and later that year met Simon Kapwepwe and married him. After their wedding they were sent to Nkula. In 1948 they moved to the Copperbelt and both were teachers at Wusakile Primary School.