Joyce Banda Quotes
Leadership is about falling in love with the people you serve and the people falling in love with you.
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 of hers can have.
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.
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 his mention.
I have always said that I want Malawi to attain growth that should not just be seen in GDP, but in the growth of opportunities for all, protection for all, and equality for all.
I will forever be thankful to the Malawians and international community, and my professional army and army general, who said: 'No, we will follow the constitution.' That's why I'm here.
My mission in life is to assist women in social and political empowerment through business and education.