Obituary: Rupiah Banda
The worthy elder statesman followed Kaunda’s example, putting democracy first and conceding defeat if necessary, and was instrumental in brokering peaceful power transfer in 2021
Rupiah Banda
Turncoat Banda upsets Zambian politics
Zambia’s ex-president Rupiah Banda has joined the opposition Patriotic Front party after failing to win his party’s backing.
Zambia police beat opposition party activists
Zambian police have used batons and teargas on a crowd of opposition activists outside a police station where their leader had been summoned.
Banda’s son ‘pocketed R5m’ in Zambia-Nigeria oil deal
The Lusaka Magistrate’s Court has heard that, Henry Banda received US$550 000 from an oil deal, facilitated by his father, with a Nigerian company.
Fugitive Banda accused of siphoning oil millions
Former Zambian president Rupiah Banda’s South Africa-based son, Henry, has been embroiled in yet another scandal.
Zambia’s Banda rearrested for corruption
Zambia’s embattled ex-president has been rearrested and slapped with fresh graft charges linked to nine trucks used for his re-election campaign.
Zambia’s ex-president to go on trial over oil deal
Rupiah Banda is set to go on trial this week after being charged with abusing his power over a Nigerian oil deal that he struck while in office.
Zambia: Gunning for the ex-president creates climate of unease
In Zambia, prosecuting former presidents has become a familiar pattern.
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Former first son ‘cannot go home’
Henry Banda of Zambia is staying put in
South Africa, citing prejudice against him.
Fugitive Banda son in South Africa
Henry Banda, the son of former Zambia president Rupiah Banda, is wanted by Interpol but he has permanent residence and a business in South Africa.
Zambian VIPs choose SA doctors
Leaders flock south for medical care at taxpayers’ expense as country’s healthcare sector founders.
Zambia’s Banda slams dissolution of his party
Zambia’s former leader Rupiah Banda says the dissolution of the former ruling Movement for Multi-Party Democracy has taken away the people’s freedom.
I’m allergic to corruption, says Zambia’s Sata
Zambia’s new president Michael Sata has taken a strong stance on corruption, vowing to prosecute anyone found guilty of embezzlement.
Zambia will follow ’10 Commandments’
Zambia President Michael Sata says his government will follow the tenets of the 10 Biblical Commandments.
Zambia tense as votes are counted
Zambia’s main opposition appeared on course for a convincing victory Thursday, following an election marred by disorganisation and sporadic violence.
‘King Cobra’ Sata wins Zambia presidential race
Zambian opposition leader Michael Sata was declared the winner of Zambia’s presidential election early on Friday.
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Opposition takes the lead in Zambia’s election
Main opposition leader Michael Sata is ahead of President Rupiah Banda in the election race according to results from 85 out of the 150 centres.
Post-election riots erupt in northern Zambia
Rioters took to the streets of the two main towns in Zambia’s Copper Belt amid frustration at a delay in tallying the results of this week’s election.
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Zambia calm after presidential polls close
Scattered violence in impoverished areas of Zambia’s capital marred the country’s general elections, which ended at 6pm on Tuesday.
Vote delays spark unrest in Zambian polls
Stone-throwing mobs smashed cars and blocked roads during voting in Lusaka after the opposition accused President Banda’s party of rigging the ballot.
Zambia’s youth back ‘King Cobra’ for president
Zambians voted on Tuesday in a closely contested election between incumbent Rupiah Banda and opposition leader Michael Sata.
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Old rivals meet again as Zambians elect a president
Ten candidates are on Zambia’s presidential ballot, but only Rupiah Banda and Michael Sata are considered contenders.
Mining boom, corruption take centre stage in Zambia poll
President Rupiah Banda hopes Zambia’s mining boom will propel him to re-election on Tuesday over main opposition leader Michael Sata.
Flying high with His Excellency is enlightening
<b>Sean Christie</b> joined Zambian President Rupiah Banda on his well-funded campaign trail.
Personality trumps policy in Zambia’s election battles
The race for the Zambia’s top office is heating up in Lusaka, reports <b>Louise Redvers</b>.
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Zambian politicians involved in mudslinging contest
After months of speculation, Zambian President Rupiah Banda has finally announced that the country will go to the polls next month.
Miner accused of tax fraud
Accusations of inflated costs at a Zambian mine have been made against Glencore.
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Zuma: Drop Zim sanctions
President Jacob Zuma and his Zambian counterpart Rupiah Banda on Thursday called for sanctions against Zimbabwe to be dropped.
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Zambian president tells party foes to resign
Zambian President Rupiah Banda has told opponents seeking to challenge him for the ruling party’s leadership that they should resign.
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Zambia leader denies influencing Chiluba case
Zambia President Rupiah Banda has denied influencing the decision to acquit former president Frederick Chiluba on corruption charges.
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Zambia’s Sata claims political meddling in Chiluba acquittal
Zambia’s opposition on Tuesday accused President Rupiah Banda of interfering in the courts to secure the acquittal of former leader Frederick Chiluba.
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Zambia editor on trial for ‘obscene’ photos
The trial of a leading Zambian journalist charged with circulating obscene material was due to get under way in Lusaka on Wednesday.
