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The '''President of Zambia''' is the [[head of state]] and the [[head of government]] of [[Zambia]]. The office was first held by [[Kenneth Kaunda]] following [[Zambia Independence Act 1964|independence in 1964]]. Since 1991, when Kaunda left the Presidency, the office has been held by five further people: [[Frederick Chiluba]], [[Levy Mwanawasa]], [[Rupiah Banda]], [[Michael Sata]], and current President [[Edgar Lungu]]. In addition, Acting President [[Guy Scott]] served in an interim capacity after the death of President Michael Sata.
The '''President of Zambia''' is the [[head of state]] and the head of government of [[Zambia]]. The office was first held by [[Kenneth Kaunda]] following [[Zambia Independence Act 1964|independence in 1964]]. Since 1991, when Kaunda left the Presidency, the office has been held by five further people: [[Frederick Chiluba]], [[Levy Mwanawasa]], [[Rupiah Banda]], [[Michael Sata]], and current President [[Edgar Lungu]]. In addition, Acting President [[Guy Scott]] served in an interim capacity after the death of President Michael Sata.


Since 31 August 1991 the President is also the [[head of government]], as the position of [[Prime Minister of Zambia|Prime Minister]] was abolished in the last months of Kaunda's term.
Since 31 August 1991 the President is also the head of government, as the position of [[Prime Minister of Zambia|Prime Minister]] was abolished in the last months of Kaunda's term.


The President of Zambia is elected to a term of 5 years.
The President of Zambia is elected to a term of 5 years.
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