Andyford Banda
Andyford Banda | |
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Born | Monze, Zambia |
Education | University of Zambia |
Occupation | Politician |
Andyford Banda is a
Background
Early life
Andyford Banda was born on February 12, 1968, in
Education
Banda attended primary school at Monze Central School and secondary school at Monze Secondary School. He then went on to study at the University of Zambia, where he earned a bachelor's degree in political science.[4][7]
Political career
Banda began his political career in 2001, when he was elected as a counselor for the Monze Town Council.[8] He later became the deputy mayor of Monze and then the mayor. In 2011, he was elected as a Member of Parliament for the Monze Central constituency. He served as the Minister of Information and Broadcasting Services from 2015 to 2019.[4][9][10]
Other occupations
Banda has also worked as a teacher and a businessman.
Personal life
Banda is married and has four children. He is a member of the United Church of Zambia.
Allegations
Banda has faced allegations of corruption and abuse of power, which he has denied.[11]
References
- ^ "We're living in a one-term era for non-performing presidents – Andyford". Zambia: News Diggers!. 2024-03-13. Retrieved 2024-06-02.
- ^ "Govt must stop giving mining licences to foreigners – Andyford". Zambia: News Diggers!. 2024-04-05. Retrieved 2024-06-02.
- ^ https://goodcountry.org/global-vote/elections/zambia/candidates/andyford-mayele-banda/
- ^ a b c d "ANDYFORD BANDA WONDERS WHY HH IS TAKING UNNECESSARY TRIPS … when he's telling Zambians to tighten their belts – Daily Revelation News". Retrieved 2024-06-02.
- ^ "PF has no other ideas outside road construction – Andyford". Zambia: News Diggers!. 2018-04-17. Retrieved 2024-06-02.
- ^ "Andyford wonders why govt is failing to release information on IHR". Zambia: News Diggers!. 2024-01-15. Retrieved 2024-06-02.
- ^ "It's wrong for parastatal bodies to purchase vehicles on a regular basis – Andyford". Zambia: News Diggers!. 2022-03-29. Retrieved 2024-06-02.
- ^ "UPND over-promised, the lies will come back to bite them – Andyford". Zambia: News Diggers!. 2021-11-29. Retrieved 2024-06-02.
- ^ "It's almost a year, but there's nothing tangible UPND can point at – Andyford". Zambia: News Diggers!. 2022-04-22. Retrieved 2024-06-02.
- ^ "Opposition Alliance kicks out PAC's Andyford Banda". Zambia: News Diggers!. 2019-02-28. Retrieved 2024-06-02.
- ^ "Businesswoman denies failing to refund Andyford Banda after cancelling house sale deal". Zambia: News Diggers!. 2021-01-04. Retrieved 2024-06-02.