Download 2024 SONA Speech by President Chakwera in PDF

The State of the Nation Address (SONA) 2024 by President Lazarus Chakwera of Malawi highlights extensive efforts by his administration towards economic recovery, resilience, and development across various sectors.

President Chakwera’s address outlines a comprehensive strategy to address Malawi’s immediate challenges while laying the groundwork for long-term growth and development.

[ Download the 2024 SONA Speech by Chakwera in PDF ]

What did Chakwera say in the 2024 SONA?

Acknowledgement of Malawi’s economic challenges, including impacts from geopolitical factors, past policies, and natural disasters.
Commitment to economic reforms, including fiscal discipline, monetary policy adjustments, and public finance management improvements.
Progress in agriculture, with initiatives like the Affordable Inputs Programme (AIP) and Mega Farms, aiming to boost food security and productivity.
Focus on wealth creation through agriculture commercialization, mining sector reform, and tourism development.
Emphasis on infrastructure improvement, including energy generation and distribution, transport sector upgrades, and digitalization efforts.
International diplomacy aimed at securing new markets and investment, enhancing Malawi’s global standing.
Initiatives in land, housing, and urban development, aiming to improve land security and promote housing projects for wealth creation.
Industry and trade strategies focused on export diversification, value addition, and tapping into regional trade agreements.