Joyce Banda
Joyce Hilda Banda (née Mtila; born 12 April 1950) is a Malawian politician. She was the President of Malawi from 7 April 2012 to 31 May 2014. She is the founder and leader of the People's Party, created in 2011.[2] She was Minister of Foreign Affairs from 2006 to 2009 and Vice-President of Malawi from May 2009 to April 2012.[3]
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| President of Malawi | |
| In office 7 April 2012 – 31 May 2014 | |
| Vice President | Khumbo Kachali |
| Preceded by | Bingu wa Mutharika |
| Succeeded by | Peter Mutharika |
| Vice President of Malawi[1] | |
| In office 29 May 2009 – 7 April 2012 | |
| President | Bingu wa Mutharika |
| Preceded by | Cassim Chilumpha |
| Succeeded by | Khumbo Kachali |
| Minister of Foreign Affairs | |
| In office 1 June 2006 – 29 May 2009 | |
| President | Bingu wa Mutharika |
| Preceded by | George Chaponda |
| Succeeded by | Etta Banda |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Joyce Hilda Ntila 12 April 1950 Malemia, Nyasaland (now Malawi) |
| Political party | United Democratic Front (Before 2004) Democratic Progressive Party (2004–2010) People's Party (2011–present) |
| Spouse(s) | Roy Kachale (Before 1981) Richard Banda |
| Children | 5 |
| Alma mater | Columbus University Atlantic International University Royal Roads University |
References
- "Dr Joyce Banda". Archived from the original on 2018-04-26. Retrieved 2018-07-12.
- Malawi, People's Party. "People's Party". People's Party Malawi. Archived from the original on 15 April 2012. Retrieved 10 April 2012.
- "Joyce Banda sworn in as new Malawi president". The BBC. 7 April 2012. Retrieved 7 April 2012.
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