On March 11, 2022, it was reported that Rupiah Bwezani Banda had died at the age of 83 years. He was born on 19 February 19. 1937. Banda was a Zambian politician who later served as the fourth president of Zambia from 2008 to 2011. His birthplace is Gwanda, Zambia.
He took over office from Levy Mwanawasa who had died serving as the sitting president at that time. In 2006, he was appointed by Mwanawasa to become the vice-president of Zambia.
According to the report, during the 2008 by-election, Banda narrowly won against opposition leader Michael Sata representing the Patriotic Front political party.
However, in September 2011, Banda was defeated in the presidential election. Michael Sata eventually succeeded Banda as president.
Banda became a member of the political arena during the presidency of Kenneth Kaunda where he held several diplomatic positions.
Rupiah Banda net worth at the time of his death
By the time of his death, it is reported Rupiah Banda’s net worth is estimated at $8 billion. It is considered his wealth was earned from his businesses and political career.
