Edith Nawakwi passed away during her cancer treatment in South Africa. She led the Forum for Democracy and Development party in Zambia until her death. Many remember her as a groundbreaker who made history as the first woman to serve as finance minister across all Southern African nations. Her amazing life journey took her through government service, political leadership, and major economic changes for her country.
She came into this world on June 24, 1959, in the small community of Mwenzo, located in the Northern Province's Nakonde District. Her sharp mind helped her become an excellent economist before she jumped into politics. Back in 1990, she helped create the Movement for Multi-party Democracy, quickly climbing to important...