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.

Educational Shake-Up

After government inspections, during which quality of teachers, boarding facilities, teaching materials, and general structure were all considered, 150 private secondary schools have been closed. Private colleges and government run schools are due for inspection next, and there are also plans to regulate the fees that private schools are able to charge.