Thandiwe Banda (born 1971/1972) is a Zambian political science teacher who served as the First Lady of Zambia from June 2008 until September 2011. Banda, who was in her 30s when she took over the position in 2008, was the youngest First Lady in Zambia's history. She was the second wife of former President Rupiah Banda until his death in March 2022.

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  • Doctors have cleared me of cancer, though I am expected to go for check-ups every six months.
  • "I am pleased to share that doctors have cleared me of cancer, and I am glad to be back home."


  • I am healthy and well, and I thank my friends and family for their prayers and support throughout my illness.


  • I have reason to believe that no real investigation is underway, and the issuance of restriction notices is an act of harassment and an abuse of authority by the respondent. These notices have deterred potential tenants, putting the entire project in jeopardy.


  • The Commission was fully aware that the project's funding depended on it being leased out and that I committed no crime in its acquisition.
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Biography