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]

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]

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