Michael Sata portrait of a populist Ntomba, Reginald creator author. text bibliography biography Biographies. za 2021 monographic eng print vi, 196 pages, 12 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations ; 23 cm Sata was a giant figure in Zambia's political landscape for over thirty years. Reginald Ntomba argues that 'how Sata became president is as thought-provoking a story as what he did with the power he had spent decades fighting for'. He explores the political journey of Michael Sata from councillor to president of Zambia, relating Sata's policies and approaches to theories of populism. In opposition Sata promised the electorate more money in their pockets. In power he tried to improve the lives of the poor and underprivileged, and to develop the country through huge infrastructure projects. But he incurred massive debts, ran a chaotic government and refused others in politics the freedoms he had enjoyed. His term in office was cut short by sickness and finally his death. The age of populism -- Arrival of the conqueror -- Called, but not chosen -- Plotting from Bauleni -- Another time, another beginning -- From conductor to driver -- Gunning for the top -- The man and his act -- A time to govern -- Lunatics and street economists -- On foreign turf -- Sweeping Zambia clean -- Shredding our democracy -- Ubulwele bwa Mfumu -- A place in history. Reginald Ntomba. Includes bibliographical references. Sata, Michael Chilufya Sata, Michael Chilufya Presidents Zambia Biography Zambia Politics and government 1991- Présidents Zambie Biographies Zambie Politique et gouvernement 1991- Politics and government Presidents Zambia Since 1991 fast DT3120 .N76 2021 9789982241243 9982241249 2022323004 pda,print YDX 220224 20250318222507.7 in00004583417 eng