Godfrey Miyanda

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Brigadier General

Godfrey Miyanda

5th Vice-President of Zambia

In office

1994–1997

President Frederick Chiluba

Preceded by Levy Mwanawasa

Succeeded by Christon Tembo

Personal details

Born 1944 (age 73–74)

Political party Heritage Party

Other political Movement for Multi-Party Democracy

affiliations

Brigadier General Godfrey Miyanda (born 1944) is a Zambian politician and former military figure.
In 1993, he became Vice President of Zambia under Frederick Chiluba's administration. General
Godfrey Miyanda professes to be a born-again Christian. He is married to Angela Miyanda. They
have four children.
 Contents

 1Early life
 2Professional career
 3Political career
 4Heritage Party
 5References

Early life[edit]
Brigadier General Godfrey Miyanda begun his early schooling in Kitwe at Kitwe Main School. He
later attended Buseko and Kawama Primary schools in Kitwe. He later attended Katete
and Munali secondary schools up to form five. He also attended a one year part-time course in
Business Management at Evelyn Hone College of Higher Education.