Dr. Hastings Kamuzu Banda (
1898-
1997) was dictator of
Malawi. He became prime minister in
February 1,
1963, and declared himself president for life in
1966. During his rule, Banda accumulated $320 million, creating inflation in Malawi. He was also one of the few African rulers to establish diplomatic ties with
South Africa during the days of
apartheid.
Banda finally let democratic elections come, and he was totally defeated by Bakili Muluzi[?]. He died in 1997. However, his death certificate was never found, and nobody has inherited his massive fortune