Former Zambian President Rupiah Bwezani Banda died on Friday 11 March 2022.
President Hakainde Hichilema paid respect to his predecessor in a special broadcast speech to the country.
Banda held prominent diplomatic positions under first President Kenneth Kaunda before being appointed vice president by then-President Levy Mwanawasa in 2006.
He was diagnosed with cancer two years ago and had been undergoing treatment.
His reign was tarnished by bribery charges, and in 2013, Zambia’s parliament stripped Banda of immunity from prosecution, allowing investigators to arrest him for corruption-related offences.
How did Rupiah Banda die?
According to his family and the government, he died at his home after a brief fight with colon cancer.
During his presidency, Banda was accused of abuse of authority, corrupt acquisition of public property, and misuse of public funds totaling more than $11 million.
Is there a video of Rupiah Banda’s death?
There is no video of Rupiah Banda death.
