The new Public Health Act: A different perspective
Friday, October 11, 2013
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Epidemics can and have changed history. Eight hundred years ago, Europe was dominated by the feudal system. Half a century later was the devastation left by The Plague, the black death of 1348 that killed an estimated third of the population, making labour a scarce commodity.
Over the recent past, companies have worked round the clock to come up with policies that emphasise that no employee will be dismissed, retrenched or have their employment terminated merely on the basis of having a life-threatening condition such as HIV/AIDS.
These roads, which are vital conduits for trade and tourism, have long been in dire need of repair. However, while this development is undoubtedly a positive step, it also raises questions about broader issues of infrastructural management and road safety that deserve closer scrutiny.The A3 and A33 roads are not just any roads, they are critical arteries that connect Botswana to its neighbours and facilitate the movement of goods and people...