Peter Matoka | |
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.png) Matoka in 1977 | |
| Born | 1930 |
| 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
[edit]Matoka was married to Grace Matoka for 57 years. They had children and grandchildren. His first son is called Anthony Matoka.
Education
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ 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.
- ^ Kabaila Jr, Moses. "Times of Zambia | KK calls for One Zambia One Nation". Retrieved 2026-02-15.
- ^ "Obituary 2014 - 11 September 2015 - Blog - commerce gazette". commercegazette.ucoz.com. Retrieved 2026-02-15.
- ^ a b c "First Information Minister Peter Matoka dies - Zambian Eye". Zambian Eye - Breaking News and Current Affairs. 2014-09-12. Retrieved 2026-02-15.
- ^ "KAUNDA SELECTS 15 FOR ZAMBIA CABINET". The New York Times. 1964-09-25. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2026-02-15.
