Mmegi

An imperial friend

We like to imagine ourselves as upright, self-sufficient creatures, striding boldly through existence on two sturdy legs of reason and resilience. This is, of course, a lie. Most of us are hobbling gently through the day, propped up by a quiet arsenal of crutches.

Some are socially acceptable.

Tea, for instance. A dignified porcelain inhalation of fortitude. “I’m not coping,” we insist, while clutching a steaming mug as though it contains the secret to stability. Coffee drinkers perform the same ritual, just faster and with more eye twitching.

Editor's Comment
Consult, get buy-ins first for 6 to 6 policy, Hon Minister

While the minister is of the view that the proposal would have significant positive economic impact, the entertainment industry players believe otherwise. The issue has over the weeks become a hot potato. But what is of essence right now is that the country needs liberal ideas to move in the right direction While opening up the economy may sound quite interesting to the ear, rolling out extended trading hours through pilot programmes without...

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