The Greatest Zambian Presidents

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Kenneth Kaunda

(Teacher)

Birthdate: April 28, 1924

Sun Sign: Taurus

Birthplace: Chinsali, Awemba North, Northern Rhodesia

Died: June 17, 2021

Kenneth Kaunda is a Zambian former politician. He served as the first president of Zambia from 1964 to 1991. A major figure in Zambia’s struggle for independence from British rule, he became the first president of independent Zambia. As the president, he implemented many educational and economic reforms to accelerate the rate of modernization in the country.

Rupiah Banda

(Former President of the Republic of Zambia)

Birthdate: February 13, 1937

Sun Sign: Aquarius

Birthplace: Gwanda

Former Zambian president Rupiah Banda is known for his efforts to reduce corruption. Born in Southern Rhodesia, present-day Zimbabwe, he was sponsored by a preacher and later studied at the Rusangu University in Zambia. He made headlines when he married his second wife, who was 30 years his junior.

Levy Mwanawasa

(Member of Parliament)

Birthdate: September 3, 1948

Sun Sign: Virgo

Birthplace: Mufulira

Died: August 19, 2008

Levy Mwanawasa was a Zambian politician who served as the third president of Zambia from 2002 until his death in 2008. His presidency was marked by a campaign, which was initiated by him, to eliminate corruption in Zambia. His anti-corruption drive attracted the interest of many foreign investors, which played a major role in improving the economic conditions in Zambia.

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Frederick Chiluba

(Second President of Zambia (1991 – 2002))

Birthdate: April 30, 1943

Sun Sign: Taurus

Birthplace: Kitwe, Zambia

Died: June 18, 2011

Frederick Chiluba was a Zambian politician best remembered for his service as the President of Zambia from 2 November 1991 to 2 January 2002. After leaving office, he became the subject of an arduous investigation regarding alleged corruption. He even went on trial and was acquitted in 2009.

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