Joyce Banda, Malawi. Photo Credit: Africa on the Blog
Joyce Banda, Malawi
Listed as the 40th most powerful woman in the world by Forbes, Joyce Hilda Ntila Banda was born in April 1950 in Malemia, Malawi. She became the President of Malawi in April 2012 following the sudden death of President Bingu wa Mutharika. At the time of Mutharika’s death, Banda served as the vice-president of Malawi. Banda served as President until May 2014. She also served as a member of parliament and minister for gender, children’s affairs and community services.
