Lazarus Chakwera - President of Malawi
Sarah Montague speaks to Lazarus Chakwera, president of Malawi. The preacher-turned-politician won power promising to create a million jobs, but can he honour the promises he made to his own country?
It is a year since Lazarus Chakwera became president of Malawi, one of the poorest countries in the world. The preacher-turned-politician won power promising to create a million jobs and clear the rubble of corruption. But a year on, the economy is being hit hard by the effects of Covid-19, his government admits it has no idea how many jobs have been created, and he has been criticised for nepotism. He is about to take on the presidency of the Southern African Development Community, but can Malawi鈥檚 president even honour the promises he made to his own country?
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Role | Contributor |
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Presenter | Sarah Montague |
Broadcasts
- Tue 27 Jul 2021 23:30GMT
- Wed 28 Jul 2021 03:30GMT
- Wed 28 Jul 2021 23:30GMT
- Thu 29 Jul 2021 03:30GMT