4th President of Malawi From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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]
Joyce Banda | |
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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 |
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