Features
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Malawi
Massive deforestation threatens food security
Uncontrolled forest clearing is causing a major food security concern in the southern African country.15 February 2005 - Raphael Mweninguwe -
Lilongwe, Malawi
Quality education remains a pipe dream
A combination of poor infrastructure, lack of trained teachers and the HIV/AIDS pandemic is hampering Malawi's quest to achieve quality education.15 January 2005 - Raphael Mweninguwe -
Lusaka, Zambia
Teacher crisis blamed for poor results
The government's failure to employ 9000 trained teachers has led to falling standards in primary schools.15 January 2005 - Singy Hanyona -
Lagos, Nigeria
Lack of resources threaten UBE
Experts argue that the Universal Basic Education [UBE] programme may collapse due to inadequate funding, lack of enough qualified teachers and poor infrastructure.15 January 2005 - Toye Olori