Joyce Banda | |
|---|---|
| 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 | |
| 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 |
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. She was Minister of Foreign Affairs from 2006 to 2009 and Vice-President of Malawi from May 2009 to April 2012.