Issue 72: January 2010

Articles
School Partnership: Glenrothes and Namadzi
Some Surprises in Post-Elections Malawi
The Landirani Trust
Politicians Jockeying for Postion
Medal of Glory Award
Renewed Interest in Lhomwe Culture
The Overwhelming Problems of Social Welfare
Good News on Life Expectancy
Educational Shake-Up


The Malawi Update is produced by the Scottish Malawi Network. This issue has been compiled and edited by Kenneth Pattison. The opinions expressed in the Update are not necessarily those of the Network.

Medal of Glory Award

The USA-based Foundation for Democracy in Africa has given its Medal of Glory award to President Bingu wa Mutharika. It is a particularly prestigious award and has been presented, not least, because of the significant improvement in food security in Malawi that has taken place under the President's leadership.