Will Public Sector Strikes Mean End of Swazi King?
The country has been hit by a wave of protests by teachers and nurses for salary increases, however, it remains to be seen if resistance from the monarchy will lead to pro-democracy demonstrations.
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The government says it will not reinstate teachers, who were fired during strike action that has crippled schools, despite a court ruling that it was illegal and King Mswati's ... Read more »
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Shortages of essential medicines and supplies at public hospitals and clinics are adding strain to an already deteriorating healthcare system in the wake of strike action and the ... Read more »
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I think you may want to correct the obvious error in this piece...
Quote - "Last year, the cash-strapped country took out a 342-billion-dollar loan with neighbour South Africa."
Thankyou for alerting us to this typo - I have confirmed with our Editor that it should of course be $320 million dollars. It has been amended on our website http://www.ipsnews.net/2012/07/teachers-strike-does-not-mean-political-libe ration-for-swaziland/ Regards Jennifer McKellar Project Manager IPS