Sex workers set to 'hijack' tourism expo?
Wednesday, June 12, 2013

Lately, the Victoria Falls city of Livingstone is said to have become their destination of choice.Its new magnet status has all to do with it being one of the venues. Sex workers apparently see a lot of prospects and want to be well in position before it opens.Up to 1,000 delegates and visitors are expected to attend the conference to be held at Livingstone and Victoria Falls Town in Zimbabwe.Sex workers have apparently been watching developments with keen interest and their plan seems to be to cash in before, during and after the event.
A sex worker who spoke anonymously in the mining city of Kitwe confirmed that the professionals have the upcoming conference on their radar and are eager for the pickings."Most of our friends have gone to Livingstone to look for accommodation as they prepare for the event," she said.Others were reported to be preparing to go and "work" from the Zimbabwean side to take advantage of the goings and comings between the two venues, which are being spruced up and refurbished for the conference scheduled for August 24-29.
With both sides entrenched in legal battles and public spats, the risk to public health, trust in institutions, and the welfare of doctors grows by the day. It's time for cooler heads to prevail. The government and BDU must return to the negotiating table, not with threats, but with a shared commitment to resolve this crisis fairly and urgently.At the heart of this dispute lies a simple truth: doctors aren't just employees but guardians...