Daniel Chapo feels at home in Zimbabwe. He studied here, speaks Shona, and values the close ties between the two nations that go back to liberation days. As his first presidential trip after taking office, Chapo arrived in Bulawayo to open the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair.
Chapo was born in 1977 in Inhaminga, Sofala Province. He completed his law studies at Eduardo Mondlane University in 2000 and earned a Master's degree in Development from the Catholic University of Mozambique in 2014. He worked as a radio announcer before joining the government, first as a district administrator and later as Governor of Inhambane Province. He became the first Frelimo presidential candidate born after independence.
Taking office amid protests, Chapo promised to fight poverty, kidnappings, corruption, and other issues. His "100 Days of Governance Plan" focuses on social stability, health, education, and economic growth. Early changes include repairing roads to facilitate the movement of people and goods, reducing fuel prices, and establishing credit for businesses affected by the protests.
Chapo also removed taxes on sugar, oils, soaps, and machines to make life cheaper for citizens. He pushes for peace through talks, saying, "You don't win an election by being a one-man show." His approach matches President Mnangagwa's "friend to all and enemy to none" policy.
Zimbabwe's Ambassador to Mozambique describes Chapo as a development-focused entity. His visit to ZITF demonstrates his conviction that collaboration benefits both countries. With his education from Zimbabwe and his ability to speak multiple languages—English, Portuguese, Shona, and his native tongue—Chapo brings strong regional connections to his leadership.
Chapo was born in 1977 in Inhaminga, Sofala Province. He completed his law studies at Eduardo Mondlane University in 2000 and earned a Master's degree in Development from the Catholic University of Mozambique in 2014. He worked as a radio announcer before joining the government, first as a district administrator and later as Governor of Inhambane Province. He became the first Frelimo presidential candidate born after independence.
Taking office amid protests, Chapo promised to fight poverty, kidnappings, corruption, and other issues. His "100 Days of Governance Plan" focuses on social stability, health, education, and economic growth. Early changes include repairing roads to facilitate the movement of people and goods, reducing fuel prices, and establishing credit for businesses affected by the protests.
Chapo also removed taxes on sugar, oils, soaps, and machines to make life cheaper for citizens. He pushes for peace through talks, saying, "You don't win an election by being a one-man show." His approach matches President Mnangagwa's "friend to all and enemy to none" policy.
Zimbabwe's Ambassador to Mozambique describes Chapo as a development-focused entity. His visit to ZITF demonstrates his conviction that collaboration benefits both countries. With his education from Zimbabwe and his ability to speak multiple languages—English, Portuguese, Shona, and his native tongue—Chapo brings strong regional connections to his leadership.
