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<B>More social justice for the 93,200 poor</B>
The poverty analysis published by the Central Statistics Office (CSO) revealed that 23,700 families are living on less than Rs 5,000 per month. Even though Mauritius is in quite a good position compared to other African countries, some regions – including Morne, Rodrigues and Baie-du-Cap - are far poorer than others. 7.7% of Mauritian families are considered as poor by the CSO. The minister of Finance, Rama Sithanen, seized the opportunity of the workshop to recall the measures taken by the government to make sure that the “benefits of a better growth reach the poorest families as well” – especially through the empowerment programme.
Tirvengadum will not attend court sessions</B>
The magistrates have made a first ruling in favour of Sir Harry Tirvengadum. But they made it clear that it has no link whatsoever with his request to stop the trial against him. A few days ago, Sir Harry’s lawyer, Yousuf Mohamed, appeared in court without his client explaining that the latter was suffering from acute heart disease and could no longer face a trial. This was confirmed by reports from three doctors. His trial is thus expected to go on though the magistrates have accepted that he will not appear for the proceedings.
CWA on the road to privatisation </B>
The Central Water Authority (CWA) will probably be managed by a private company within the next few months. This project is being studied by a committee chaired by the ministry of Public utilities at the moment; it will be submitted to the cabinet within a month. As the CWA has been facing a loss of revenue of some Rs 1 billion over the past five years, the privatisation appears as a must. The losses are mainly due to leaks on the network but the CWA does not have the technical skills to tackle the problem. If the cabinet ratifies the report, there will be an invitation to tender to find the right private partner but CWA director, Harry Boolauck, has made it clear that this will not involve job losses or tariff increases.
<B>“Think outside the box”</B>
This is what the chairperson of the Small Enterprises and Handicraft Development Authority (SEHDA) recommended to boost the economy at the convention of the Jeune Chambre Economique. Mauritians should change their passive mentalities and take some risks. According to participants, Mauritians may have the potential but they do not work enough. They prefer to have a safe job in the civil service than to start a new business or step into the private sector.
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