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Power in a hierarchical system

In this edition an attempt is being made to touch on a broad spectrum of vexing issues, which if left unchecked could frustrate any hope of altering positively the performance trajectory of the education system.

There is the issue of power. Power is everything in a hierarchical system. There is a culture of overreliance on a top-down approach - the follow the leader syndrome.

If it is from the top then there are no butts, it must be a good and sound initiative worth the time, energy and resources of the organisation.

Editor's Comment
Rising abortion figures demand urgent action

Instead, they should serve as a warning to health authorities, community leaders, and policymakers that something is not right. According to the Palapye District Development Committee’s latest report, 130 abortion cases were recorded between April and June 2026.On the face of it, the overall figure may represent a decline from the preceding quarter. However, going deeper into the figures, the monthly trend tells a different and more worrying...

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