When I gave birth to my fourth child, I suffered from post partum hemorrhaging. I almost lost my life. I was lucky to be under the care of trained he…

- Joyce Banda

In 1989, I started the National Association of Business Women. We incorporated microfinance and different job training for women. We did a survey, wi…

- Joyce Banda

My dear husband, Richard, has been the driving force behind my success and rise to whatever level I am now. My story and legacy is incomplete without…

- Joyce Banda

What I have said to my team is that at a point such as this, with 40% adjustment in our currency, it means that Malawians are paying the price. While…

- Joyce Banda

It is only when a woman is economically empowered that she can negotiate at household level with her husband about the number of children that body o…

- Joyce Banda

When I took over, the economy had almost collapsed. I told Malawians we needed to pass through difficult times. Two days ago I even cut my own salary…

- Joyce Banda

I got married at 22 and remained in an abusive marriage for 10 years. I made up my mind that that was never going to happen to me again. I made a bra…

- Joyce Banda

I have chosen to fight against corruption in this country, though I have been advised not to because we are drawing closer to this year’s Tripartite …

- Joyce Banda

The first time I was privileged to meet president Mandela was during his visit to Malawi... shortly after he was released from prison. I was amazed b…

- Joyce Banda