What I am saying every day to Malawians is that time has come for us to move from aid to trade. We have picked several sectors that we think we can focus on immediately in order for us to grow… — Joyce Banda Copy Share Image
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 by 30% to show we are making sacrifices. — Joyce Banda Copy Share Image
What I am saying every day to Malawians is that time has come for us to move from aid to trade. We have picked… — Joyce Banda Copy Share Image
I got married at 22 and remained in an abusive marriage for 10 years. I made up my mind that that was never going… — Joyce Banda Copy Share Image
I want you to know that I don't have any right, Malawi has no right to stop any president from coming to an African… — Joyce Banda Copy Share Image
Overall, I have formed three major organizations: the National Association of Business Women, the Young Women's Leaders Network, and the Joyce Banda Foundation. Under… — Joyce Banda Copy Share Image
In 1989, I started the National Association of Business Women. We incorporated microfinance and different job training for women. We did a survey, with… — Joyce Banda Copy Share Image
When I took over, the economy had almost collapsed. I told Malawians we needed to pass through difficult times. Two days ago I even… — Joyce Banda Copy Share Image
My dear husband, Richard, has been the driving force behind my success and rise to whatever level I am now. My story and legacy… — Joyce Banda Copy Share Image
Leadership is about falling in love with the people you serve and the people falling in love with you. — Joyce Banda Copy Share Image
Most African women are taught to endure abusive marriages. They say endurance means a good wife but most women endure abusive relationship because they… — Joyce Banda Copy Share Image
The first time I was privileged to meet president Mandela was during his visit to Malawi... shortly after he was released from prison. I… — Joyce Banda Copy Share Image
But the fact that we had to devalue by 40% at once means that Malawians are feeling the shock, the impact of that huge… — Joyce Banda Copy Share Image
