Lazarus Chakwera: President of Malawi
Sarah Montague speaks to the President of Malawi Lazarus Chakwera. The preacher turned politician won power last year. Can he keep the promises he made during the election?
Sarah Montague speaks to the President of Malawi, Lazarus Chakwera. The preacher turned politician won power last year pledging 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, his government admits it has no idea how many jobs have been created and he’s been accused of nepotism. Can President Chakwera keep the promises he made during the election?
(Photo: Lazarus Chakwera, President of Malawi in the Hardtalk studio)
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