Nakatindi, Princess (c. 1943–)

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Nakatindi, Princess (c. 1943–)

Zambian politician. Name variations: Princess Nakatindi Wina. Born Nakatindi Miriam Nganda, c. 1943, in Lealui; dau. of Princess Nakatindi (1923–1972); granddau. of Yeta III (1871–1946), litunga of the Lozi and paramount chief of Borotseland; m. Sikota Wina (chair of MMD); children: daughter Mbile Wina; son Wina Wina.

The 1st woman to run in a Zambia general election, was also the 1st to be an MP (1964); served as parliamentary secretary of Labour and Social Development (1964–68), minister of State for Tourism (1992–93), minister of Community Development and Social Welfare (1993–98); unlawfully imprisoned along with 100 others by President Chiluba (early 1998), in connection of the 1997 coup attempt; released for lack of evidence (Dec 1998); was national chair of Women's Affairs Committee of the ruling Movement for Multiparty Democracy (MMD, 1997–2002).

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