Features
- Nigeria
Textile industry under threat
Second hand clothes and cheap imports from the Far East are threatening Nigeria’s fragile textile industry.15 February 2005 - Toye Olori - Kenya
Fallen giants
The introduction of free primary education has led to the deterioration of performance in public primary schools, formerly considered academic giants.15 February 2005 - Zachary Ochieng - 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