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Former Zambia President Rupiah Banda Dies At 85 Former Zambian President Rupiah Bwezani Banda, 85, died at home on Friday (11 March) after a short battle with colon cancer, his family and the presidency said. Banda, Zambia’s fourth president who was in power from 2008 to 2011, was diagnosed with cancer two years ago and had been receiving medical treatment. “He died around 1900 hours today (11 March 2022),” said Andrew, Banda’s second eldest child who initially confirmed the death to Reuters. Addressing the nation in a special televised address, President Hakainde Hichilema paid tribute to his predecessor. “We recognise…