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How they see us vs. who we are—Malawian school prefects

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November 14, 2025

We enforce the rules—and often face criticism for it. But what’s it really like being a school prefect? GirlZ Off Mute teen reporter Alerdha Banda sat down for a candid chat with prefects and a teacher at Bwaila Secondary School in Malawi. From pressure and purpose to the passion that motivates them, we hear the real stories behind the role.. #GirlZOffMute #77Percent

Producer/Coordinator: Jane Nyingi

Author: Mirriam Kaliza/Alerdha Banda

Video Editor: Magdalena Kieserg

Jane Nyingi A Kenyan broadcast journalist with vast experience in both radio and TV based in Bonn, Germany@jane_nyingi
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