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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Joyce Banda |
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In office
7 April 2012 – 31 May 2014 |
| Vice President | Khumbo Kachali |
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| Preceded by | Bingu wa Mutharika |
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| Succeeded by | Peter Mutharika |
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In office
29 May 2009 – 7 April 2012 |
| President | Bingu wa Mutharika |
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| Preceded by | Cassim Chilumpha |
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| Succeeded by | Khumbo Kachali |
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In office
1 June 2006 – 29 May 2009 |
| President | Bingu wa Mutharika |
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| Preceded by | George Chaponda |
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| Succeeded by | Etta Banda |
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| Born | Joyce Hilda Ntila
(1950-04-12) 12 April 1950 (age 75)
Malemia, Nyasaland
(now Malawi) |
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| Political party | United Democratic Front (Before 2004)
Democratic Progressive Party (2004–2010)
People's Party (2011–present) |
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| Spouse(s) | Roy Kachale (Before 1981)
Richard Banda |
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| Children | 5 |
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| Alma mater | Columbus University
Atlantic International University
Royal Roads University |
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