First Lady of Zambia

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First Lady of Zambia
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Incumbent
Esther Lungu

since 25 January 2015
Inaugural holderBetty Kaunda
Formation24 October 1964

The First Lady of the Republic of Zambia, is an unofficial title and position traditionally held by the wife of the president , concurrent with his term of office. The position of the First Lady is unofficial and carries no official duties. Ladies, besides their private role as spouse, has been as host and organizer in State House. She organizes and attends official ceremonies and functions of state either along with, or in place of, the president.

First Ladies of Zambia

Name Term Begins Term Ends President of Zambia
Betty Kaunda[1] 24 October 1964[1] 2 November 1991[1] Kenneth Kaunda
Vera Tembo 2 November 1991 2000 (Divorced in 2000)[2] Frederick Chiluba
Office vacant 2000 2 January 2002 Frederick Chiluba
Maureen Mwanawasa 2 January 2002 19 August 2008 Levy Mwanawasa
Thandiwe Banda[3] 29 June 2008 23 September 2011 Rupiah Banda
Christine Kaseba 23 September 2011 28 October 2014 Michael Sata
Esther Lungu 26 January 2015 Present Edgar Lungu

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