How Did Rupiah Banda Die? Zambia’s Former President Cause of Death, Passes Away At 85

We are extremely sad and heartbroken sharing this appalling news of former President Rupiah Bwezanii Banda’s passing. The former President was 85 years of age at the time of his death. He was diagnosed with cancer that also claimed the life of the politician. He was diagnosed with colon cancer. The information has been shared by the family members of the notable politician. Entire Zambia is mourning his death and all of the significant personalities of the country are expressing their grief through Social Media. Get more information on Who is Rupiah Banda and the cause of his death.

According to the latest updates, the former president is receiving heartfelt condolence from all over. All of his followers are sending tribute to the legendary personality. The family of the president are still in shock that they lost the patriarch of its family. He was diagnosed with cancer a couple of years ago and receiving treatment for his disease since he learned about his disease. The information has been released and confirmed by the second eldest child. He also said that he died around 7 PM on 11 March.

Rupiah Banda Death Cause

Besides, Banda was considered as the fourth president of Zambia who handle the throne between 2008 to 2011. As we informed all of you earlier that some of the significant personalities paid tribute to the president. The current President of Zambia named Hakainde Hichilema express his grief and condole the family of his predecessor and paid tribute. He said, “We recognise with fondness his long and illustrious career in public service and we appreciate his service to the nation.” The entire capital city Luska engaged with the addressing of the current president.

If we talk more about Banda, he was designated on the senior diplomatic posts under first President Kenneth Kaunda prior to getting the post of vice president in 2006 by Levy Mwanawasa serving as the president at the time.

He then came to the power in 2008 after the tragic incident when Mwanawasa suffered a stroke and Banda won elections held in the month of October on a ruling party ticket. We hope that God will provide strength and courage to the family members to bear this immense loss. May the pure soul will rest in peace. Stay tuned with Social Telecast for more updates.