And Life Goes on
Once again I am unable to do what I had planned to do as we have a mini self destruct with the access systems between Ghana and SA. Suddenly the JDE system decides that it wants to go via a proxy, which given the fact that my three user names a passwords do not work results in another call to “Helpdesk”
Lunch today was Beef Curry and Rice, which the chef makes nice and hot. All I have to try and make him understand is that if he cooks it for longer the meat will not be as tough as old shoes. But hey, curry for lunch usually means I will have something light for supper, and seen that I have a chicken breast marinating in Peri Peri for two days, that will be perfect for the task.
I am happy that the Daily Graphic reads my blog and today dedicated their comment column to the debacle around the Rawlings doctorate. As the comment ended “We must give honor to those who deserve it”
There is also a wonderful article on the problem facing Africa as regards its medics. Figures quoted in the article state that in Zambia, since independence 600 doctors have qualified. Of the 600 a paltry 50 remain in Zambia. Ghana is faced with a 50% loss and Malawi 25%. Where do they all go? Well apparently a large amount of African qualified medical staff (Both Doctors and Nurses) have joined the UK health system as NHS staff. Statistics are showing that by using the qualified medical staff from Africa, the UK has saved some GBP2.7 billion for which the donated GBP560 million towards healthcare in Africa. Somewhere in the UK, there is a very very astute accountant running their health care.
Ghana apparently has 1500 doctors registered in the entire country.
Malawi hits the top of my pops today with the President moving out of his **300 roomed** house “because it is haunted”. The house built during Banda’s reign took some 20 years to build?? And cost in the region of $100 million. Where does he move to? Well State House of course. The 300 roomed pad was also the houses of Parliament and thus MP’s have to rent a venue when they reconvene next month. Different.
The fuel row still continues, and there is another Wahala march tomorrow in protest of the fuel price hikes. There is also a very clear and concise article in the news paper by Dr. J K Kwakye as to the fuel industry and its deregulation in Ghana. It is interesting to note that Government by subsidizing the fuel price has inherited $400 million of debt from the local state owned oil company. It is also interesting to note that our fuel price remains the cheapest in the region by still a long way, which encourages smuggling of fuel to neighboring countries.
Our first set of guys start rotating back this week and you can already see the jauntiness in their step as Friday approaches. We have 2 guys on the road this week, 2 guys next week, 1 guy the week after and then MEEEEE!!!!!!
My office temp is back up to 28 degrees as the aircon gamely tries to cool the superheated air and my split unit has been put on hold!
Hope you all still having fun!
Lunch today was Beef Curry and Rice, which the chef makes nice and hot. All I have to try and make him understand is that if he cooks it for longer the meat will not be as tough as old shoes. But hey, curry for lunch usually means I will have something light for supper, and seen that I have a chicken breast marinating in Peri Peri for two days, that will be perfect for the task.
I am happy that the Daily Graphic reads my blog and today dedicated their comment column to the debacle around the Rawlings doctorate. As the comment ended “We must give honor to those who deserve it”
There is also a wonderful article on the problem facing Africa as regards its medics. Figures quoted in the article state that in Zambia, since independence 600 doctors have qualified. Of the 600 a paltry 50 remain in Zambia. Ghana is faced with a 50% loss and Malawi 25%. Where do they all go? Well apparently a large amount of African qualified medical staff (Both Doctors and Nurses) have joined the UK health system as NHS staff. Statistics are showing that by using the qualified medical staff from Africa, the UK has saved some GBP2.7 billion for which the donated GBP560 million towards healthcare in Africa. Somewhere in the UK, there is a very very astute accountant running their health care.
Ghana apparently has 1500 doctors registered in the entire country.
Malawi hits the top of my pops today with the President moving out of his **300 roomed** house “because it is haunted”. The house built during Banda’s reign took some 20 years to build?? And cost in the region of $100 million. Where does he move to? Well State House of course. The 300 roomed pad was also the houses of Parliament and thus MP’s have to rent a venue when they reconvene next month. Different.
The fuel row still continues, and there is another Wahala march tomorrow in protest of the fuel price hikes. There is also a very clear and concise article in the news paper by Dr. J K Kwakye as to the fuel industry and its deregulation in Ghana. It is interesting to note that Government by subsidizing the fuel price has inherited $400 million of debt from the local state owned oil company. It is also interesting to note that our fuel price remains the cheapest in the region by still a long way, which encourages smuggling of fuel to neighboring countries.
Our first set of guys start rotating back this week and you can already see the jauntiness in their step as Friday approaches. We have 2 guys on the road this week, 2 guys next week, 1 guy the week after and then MEEEEE!!!!!!
My office temp is back up to 28 degrees as the aircon gamely tries to cool the superheated air and my split unit has been put on hold!
Hope you all still having fun!
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