Death has been announced of Zambia’s veteran politician Sikota Wina who was also the country’s first Minister of Health.

Mr Sikotwa was a member of the Legislative Council and the National Assembly.

He also held the posts of Minister for Local Government and Minister of Information, Broadcasting and Tourism.

The deceased was born on 31 August 1931 and was originally married to Glenda Puteho McCoo, an African-American, before marrying Nakatindi Wina, a politician and member of the Barotseland royal family, in the 1970s.

More details on funeral program to be announced.