Rupiah Banda
Former President of Zambia
Rupiah Bwezani Banda 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... Wikipedia
Born: February 19, 1937, Gwanda, Zimbabwe
Died: March 11, 2022 (age 85 years), Lusaka, Zambia
Spouse: Hope Mwansa Banda (m. 1966–2000) and Thandiwe Banda (m. ?–2022)
Previous offices: President of Zambia (2008–2011), Acting President of Zambia (2008–2008), and Vice-President of Zambia (2006–2008)
Presidential terms: November 2, 2008 – September 23, 2011 and June 29, 2008 – November 2, 2008