Joyce Banda
MalawipoliticianFemaleb. 19508.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Joyce Banda, a prominent figure in Malawian politics and former president, is contesting for the parliamentary seat in the MCP primary elections in Mchinji South.
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Joyce Banda received two international awards at the UN General Assembly for her work on women’s leadership and access to higher education.
Joyce Banda honoured with two international awards at UN General Assembly in New York - Featured News MalawiMalawi· 2026-09-26
Former Malawian president Joyce Banda has delivered a blistering call to action to African leaders and the international community.
Joyce Banda tells world leaders: stop talking, start acting on women in Congo peace talks - Politics News MalawiMalawi· 2026-09-22Joyce Banda successfully assumed the Presidency as dictated by Section 83(4) following Mutharika’s sudden death in April 2012.
Dassu: Malawi’s vice-presidency is a constitutional office, not a party asset - Featured News MalawiMalawi· 2026-09-20
Former President Joyce Banda first launched the road construction project in 2014, when her government committed US$19.6 million for the work.
Chiefs, residents decry delays in completion of Blantyre–Zomba–Chingale Road project - Featured News MalawiMalawi· 2026-09-15
Dr Mtumbuka praised Joyce Banda for her leadership in driving impressive educational results.
‘Job well done’: MP Mtumbuka’s as entire primary school class earns secondary places - Education News MalawiMalawi· 2026-09-11
Vice-President Joyce Banda was ensured a lawful transfer of power after Bingu wa Mutharika’s death.
Malawi’s crisis Is not a failure of democracy — It is a failure of governance - Featured News MalawiMalawi· 2026-09-10
Former President Dr Joyce Banda allowed local communities to occupy the Nantipwiri land for farming.
Thyolo council authorised to sell Nantipwiri plots - Business News MalawiMalawi· 2026-09-09
Former President Dr Joyce Banda led the emotional tributes, describing Brian Banda as a journalist who had firmly established himself at the top of Malawi’s media industry.
‘The world is so cruel’: Politicians pay emotional tribute to Brian Banda - Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & SportsMalawi· 2026-08-09
The case involved allegations of an attempted unconstitutional transfer of power to Joyce Banda following the death of Bingu wa Mutharika.
ANALYSIS | Treason as a political weapon? Namiwa case revives Malawi’s troubling history - Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & SportsMalawi· 2026-08-03
Joyce Banda called on Malawians to fiercely protect peace and national unity.
62 Years Free, Yet Still Economically Chained? Former Presidents Call for Malawi’s Next Liberation - Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & SportsMalawi· 2026-07-06
Former president Dr Joyce Banda says she will not seek a return to State House in 2030, declaring she has 'done my part' and is now focused on supporting national efforts from outside frontline politics.
No 2030 bid for Joyce Banda: Says Malawi needs new energy, backs youth - Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & SportsMalawi· 2026-07-06Joyce Banda is a former Malawian President who led the SADC Panel of Elders.
SADC sidesteps Afrophobia debate as South Africa report vanishes from summit agenda - Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & SportsMalawi· 2026-06-23
Banda herself dropped Kachali as her running mate ahead of the 2014 election.
Ansah cast adrift as Malawi’s vice‑presidency slips deeper into constitutional limbo - Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & SportsMalawi· 2026-06-22
Malondera recalled his past support for former President Joyce Banda during what he described as a period of victimization.
Malondera Calls for Respect of Vice Presidency, Decries Political Mistreatment Across Administrations - Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & SportsMalawi· 2026-06-19
Former Malawian President Joyce Banda emerged as one of the standout figures at the summit after being honoured with an Award of Excellence for Service to Humanity.
Joyce Banda Recognised at AU Summit - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2026-02-16Joyce Banda was mentioned in relation to a bribery attempt linked to the same bank owner.
OPINION | Finance Bank Ruling: Are We Paying for a Reality That Never Existed? - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2026-02-04From the pure greed of Malawi’s 'Cashgate' scandal under Joyce Banda to the systematic kleptocracies of Bangladesh or South Sudan.
Breaking cycle of foreign aid, corruption – The Mail & Guardian
South Africa· 2026-01-29
Joyce Banda formed the People’s Party while serving as Vice President and later became President after Bingu's death.
The Vice President’s Curse: Why Malawi’s Leaders Keep Destroying Each Other - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2026-01-26
Joyce Banda was sidelined and expelled for refusing to endorse Bingu wa Mutharika’s succession plans.
ANALYSIS | Stripped of Power in 100 days: Who Is Afraid of Jane Ansah? - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2026-01-24
Enock Chihana served as Minister of Sports and Youth Development under President Joyce Banda.
From Father to Son, From Revolution to Revival: The Chihana Legacy Comes Full Circle as Enock is Sworn as 2nd Veep - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2025-10-21
Joyce Banda is a former president of Malawi leading the SADC mission to Madagascar.
SADC envia missão de averiguação ao Madagáscar
Mozambique· 2025-10-16
Former Malawi President Dr. Joyce Banda has described the first-ever Joint Meeting of the SADC and COMESA Panels of Elders as a major step forward in strengthening regional cooperation for peace and stability.
Joyce Banda Hails SADC–COMESA Elders’ Meeting as a Milestone for Regional Peace - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2025-10-15When Dr. Joyce Banda assumed office in 2012, she inherited a country running on fumes.
ANALYSIS | The Nation’s Fuel Chronicles: Vision, Crisis, and Recovery - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2025-10-09
Former president Joyce Banda will be present at the inauguration, marking a rare gathering of Malawi’s past leadership.
Mutharika set for political encore as Malawi prepares for historic inauguration – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-10-03
Joyce Banda is a former president of Malawi confirmed to attend the inauguration.
3 SADC Presidents Jetting In for Mutharika Inauguration - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2025-10-03
Joyce Banda is noted as a leader who was defeated in her quest for a second term.
Boko faces incumbency litmus test :: Mmegi Online
Botswana· 2025-09-30
Joyce Banda was dislodged from power by Mutharika.
Malawi has premiered 'Trump Season Three'
Kenya· 2025-09-27
Former president Joyce Banda, who was also a candidate, also congratulated Mutharika, wishing him well as he sets to grapple with Malawi’s economic crisis.
At 85, Mutharika returns as Malawi president, SADC’s oldest leader – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-09-26
Joyce Banda was a candidate in the 2025 presidential elections, receiving 1.6% of the votes.
Mutharika Declared Winner as MEC Details Historic 2025 Presidential Elections - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2025-09-25
Joyce Banda became Malawi's first female president after a power struggle following the death of Bingu Mutharika.
'Tipp-Ex president' or Malawi's long-awaited saviour?
United Kingdom· 2025-09-24
