Weekly - 25 July : Headlines of this new edition

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Weekly - 25 July : Headlines of this new edition

COVER STORY

Inside the NTC: Managed chaos

First there was an exchange of accusations at the NTC. Then it was the sacking of the chairman. Then this week the minister for public infrastructure launches a legal offensive against him for criminal defamation. The week also saw fighting within the NTC unions making front page news. With discord at the top as well as the bottom rending the institution and endangering any possibility of resolving the situation. Weekly takes a glimpse into the chaotic world of the NTC right now

INTERVIEW

Eric Ng Ping Cheun: “Mauritius is not really sick.”

Well known in the financial services sector, Weekly chats to Eric Ng Ping Cheun, economist and director of PluriConseil

WHAT’S ON

Mauritian-made porn on Facebook: How to protect your children

The open Facebook group Sex in Mauritius contains pornographic photos and suggestions from Mauritian users who advertise their willingness to have sex with school girls in exchange for money. What can parents do to keep their teenagers safe from harmful internet content in the era of social networks?

ISSUES

Intimate partner violence: The new face of domestic abuse

Constant put downs and belittling at every move. Continued and/or increased isolation from your nearest and dearest. Blackmail and threats. If you thought these could be plots for a new drama series, you’re mistaken because these are but a few of the signs that you could be experiencing another form of domestic violence called domestic emotional abuse or intimate partner violence. Weekly investigates further.

EDUCATION

Careers in hospitality and tourism: How to secure a well-paid job

The perception that remuneration levels are low and that expatriates are favoured over Mauritians for top management positions in hotels has painted a picture of hospitality as a sector young graduates need to stay away from. That picture, however, is unfair and prevents people from seeing its true potential, according to professionals in the field.