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Jan 08, 2017 Features / Columnists, The Baccoo Speaks
There will be a mini revolt by a section of the business community over the fact that they are not transacting the level of business to which they were accustomed. This is because of the competition offered by the very people to whom they rented their extended business houses.
The good thing is that the level of competition will force prices down, to the enjoyment of the buying public.
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Another fire is going to strike in the Eastern part of the country, largely because of a faulty electrical connection. There would have been reports but these went unheeded. Fortunately there will be no casualties.
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One would have expected better use of the roads, but there are always people who feel that they are immune to accidents. Sadly, the only things that provide immunity are care and caution.
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