Peter Matoka
Peter Matoka | |
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Matoka in 1977 | |
| Born | 1930 Mwinilunga district |
| Died | September 12, 2024 (age 73 or 74) |
| Burial place | Mwinilunga district |
| Citizenship | Zambia |
| Education | Natal University, University of Warwick |
| Occupations | Lecturer, Politician |
| Known for | First Minister of Information and Postal services |
| Title | Dr |
| Political party | UNIP |
Peter Matoka (1930 – September 12, 2024)was a Zambian politician, freedom fighter and academician who served in the first post independence Cabinet in 1964 as Minister of Information and Postal services.[1][2][3]
Family Life
Matoka was married to Grace Matoka for 57 years. They had children and grandchildren. His first son is called Anthony Matoka.
Education
Matoka earned his undergraduate degree from Natal University in 1954.[4]He pursued a Ph.D. in Sociology at the University of Warwick in the United Kingdom.[1][5]
Career
Matoka served as a minister of Information and Postal services in the UNIP government and also as a Member of the Central Committee before pursuing a diplomatic career in UK. [6]He was a lecturer at the University of Zambia before becoming a Chancellor at Copperstone University a position he held till his death.[1][2][5]
Death
Matoka died on Friday morning around 4:30 am on September 12, 2024, at the University Teaching Hospital, where he was admitted. His funeral was held at his residence Plot 29B Mosi road in Lusaka's Ibex Hill residential area.[1] Finally, he was laid to rest at his home village, Kawiko, in Mwinilunga district of the North Western province.[5]
See also
References
- ^ a b c d "Zambia : Freedon fighter Peter Matoka dies, President Sata sends condolescences". 2014-09-13. Retrieved 2026-02-15.
- ^ a b "Zambia : Veteran politician Matoka buried". 2014-09-17. Retrieved 2026-02-15.
- ^ Editor, Moses Kabaila Jr: Online. "Times of Zambia | KK calls for One Zambia One Nation". Retrieved 2026-02-15.
{{cite web}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ^ "Obituary 2014 - 11 September 2015 - Blog - commerce gazette". commercegazette.ucoz.com. Retrieved 2026-02-15.
- ^ a b c Editor (2014-09-12). "First Information Minister Peter Matoka dies - Zambian Eye". Zambian Eye - Breaking News and Current Affairs. Retrieved 2026-02-15.
{{cite web}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ^ "KAUNDA SELECTS 15 FOR ZAMBIA CABINET". The New York Times. 1964-09-25. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2026-02-15.