Rupiah Bewzani Banda was the President of Zambia in 2010.
Rupiah Banda became the 4th President of Zambia on 2008 June 29. Banda was originally the Vice President of Zambia for President Levy Mwanawasa's second term, starting 2006 October 9. However Mwanwasa suddenly died while in office, making Banda the acting president, with an election having to be held within 90 days. After the election, Banda officially became the president on 2008 November 2.