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Crisis: Malawian President Peter Mutharika’s veto exposes a legislature willing to override judicial authority in order to retain control over billions
of Malawi kwacha in public development funds. Photo: State House Malawi

Malawi’s constitutional standoff

President vetoes attempt by lawmakers to amend the constitution to retain control

Collins Mtika

Visionary: An example of a good leader in the corporate world is Maria Ramos (above), who headed Absa, and in the public sector the former public protector, Thuli Madonsela, stood out. Photo: World Economic Forum

How to find the right leader

All too often known underperformers are recycled or ‘friends’ are selected to lead boards, councils and companies

Helen Grange