Andyford Banda

Andyford Banda is a Zambian politician and former Minister of Information and Broadcasting Services.[1][2] He was awarded the Zambia Revenue Authority's "Taxpayer of the Year" award in 2018. He is the member of People's Alliance for Change.[3][4]

Andyford Banda
Born
Monze, Zambia
EducationUniversity of Zambia
OccupationPolitician

Background

Early life

Andyford Banda was born on February 12, 1968, in Monze, Zambia.[5][6] He grew up in a rural area and was raised by his parents, who were farmers.[4]

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
  1. "We're living in a one-term era for non-performing presidents – Andyford". Zambia: News Diggers!. 2024-03-13. Retrieved 2024-06-02.
  2. "Govt must stop giving mining licences to foreigners – Andyford". Zambia: News Diggers!. 2024-04-05. Retrieved 2024-06-02.
  3. https://goodcountry.org/global-vote/elections/zambia/candidates/andyford-mayele-banda/
  4. "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.
  5. "PF has no other ideas outside road construction – Andyford". Zambia: News Diggers!. 2018-04-17. Retrieved 2024-06-02.
  6. "Andyford wonders why govt is failing to release information on IHR". Zambia: News Diggers!. 2024-01-15. Retrieved 2024-06-02.
  7. "It's wrong for parastatal bodies to purchase vehicles on a regular basis – Andyford". Zambia: News Diggers!. 2022-03-29. Retrieved 2024-06-02.
  8. "UPND over-promised, the lies will come back to bite them – Andyford". Zambia: News Diggers!. 2021-11-29. Retrieved 2024-06-02.
  9. "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.
  10. "Opposition Alliance kicks out PAC's Andyford Banda". Zambia: News Diggers!. 2019-02-28. Retrieved 2024-06-02.
  11. "Businesswoman denies failing to refund Andyford Banda after cancelling house sale deal". Zambia: News Diggers!. 2021-01-04. Retrieved 2024-06-02.
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