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Rupiah Bwezani Banda (19 February 1937 – 11 March 2022) was a Zambian politician who served as the fourth president of Zambia from 2008 to 2011, taking over from Levy Mwanawasa. Banda was an active participant in politics from early in the presidency of Kenneth Kaunda, during which time he held several diplomatic posts.
Mar 12, 2022 · Former Zambian President Rupiah Bwezani Banda, 85, died at home on Friday after a short battle with colon cancer, his family and the presidency said.
Mar 11, 2022 · Rupiah Banda led Zambia from 2008 to 2011 and faced corruption charges after leaving office. He was a former ambassador, deputy president and a key figure in the 2021 election that ended Lungu's rule.
Mar 14, 2022 · Zambia has declared seven days of national mourning following the death of the country’s fourth president, Rupiah Banda, at the age of 85. Banda, who was president from 2008 until 2011, died Friday, March 11, 2022, after a long battle with colon cancer, his son Andrew Banda has confirmed.
Mar 13, 2022 · Zambia’s fourth president, Rupiah Banda, died at home in Lusaka on Friday after a long battle with colon cancer, according to his family. He was 85.
Mar 11, 2022 · Rupiah Banda, who led Zambia from 2008 to 2011, passed away on Friday after a long battle with colon cancer. He was credited with economic growth but also faced corruption allegations and defeat in the 2011 elections.
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Mar 11, 2022 · Former Zambian President Rupiah Banda, 85, died on Friday after a battle with colon cancer, his son told Reuters. "He died around 1900 hours today," said Andrew, Banda's second eldest child,...
