Okay, That's Really Weird!!

I just saw two naked man running down the street.


Better wash my eyes as I just saw their white bum....


I wonder what's the occassion?? They were singing some song while they were running....


Right!!! Now I have to reconsider staying in Belfast.

Zambia Calls For Lifting of Zimbabwe Sanctions

LUSAKA (Xinhua) -- Zambian President Rupiah Banda has called for lifting of sanctions imposed on neighboring Zimbabwe to allow the country to implement its economic recovery program, Zambia Daily Mail reported on Friday.

The Zambian leader said in the Zimbabwean capital of Harare on Tuesday at a state banquet held in his honor by Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe that the lifting of sanctions on Zimbabwe will help facilitate the implementation of the economic recovery program, adding that Zambia is impressed by its neighbor's efforts in trying to improve the well-being of people.

Banda is in Zimbabwe for a four-day state visit.

He said the Zambian government is committed to contributing to deepening of economic relations between the two countries for the mutual benefits of the people.

"Following the Southern African Development Community extraordinary summit, Zambia is urging countries to lift sanctions imposed on Zimbabwe," Banda was quoted as saying.

He further commended Zimbabwe's well articulated economic recovery program, adding that Zambia is committed to contribute to that short-term program.

The Zambian leader also said his administration will support Zimbabwe's efforts bilaterally, regionally and internationally despite negative effects of the global economic crisis, adding that the two countries face common challenges of underdevelopment characterized by high levels of poverty.

He said the two countries should work together to ensure regional integration to enhance economic growth, adding that there is need to reduce poverty, improve infrastructure and increase intra-regional trade to enhance agriculture and food security.

Speaking at the same occasion, Mugabe said the strong bond of friendship that have tied the two countries over the years can best be described in the "context of Siamese twins".

Zuma Mulls New Role For Manuel in Cabinet

Cape Town - Trevor Manuel's time as finance minister will soon be running out and he will be replaced in the Zuma cabinet, by Pravin Gordhan, commissioner of the South African Revenue Service.

This will be one of the interesting changes planned for the new cabinet of the president elect, Jacob Zuma, who will be sworn in next Saturday.


Reliable sources indicate that Manuel will be moved to a new cabinet post, a kind of co-ordinating portfolio, from where he will oversee all economic departments.

This could include the department of trade and industry, finance and public enterprise.
Though it seems impressive, it will take him out of policy making and implementation, an important position within the ANC.

Another possible appointment to cabinet, may be Dr Blade Nzimande, the general secretary of the South African Communist Party.

* Rapport

SA Will Continue to Support Zimbabwe's Recovery

Johannesburg - African National Congress Treasurer General Mathews Phosa said the coalition government in Zimbabwe must be given a chance to succeed, SABC radio news reported on Saturday.

Speaking to international investors in London, Phosa said the new ANC-led government would continue to support Zimbabwe to ensure the success of the multi-party government in that country.

"We will continue to support the Zimbabwean process to ensure that there is normalisation and democratisation in Zimbabwe.

"We need to continue to support the sensitive aspect of life in Zimbabwe as it affects people. For example, health affects the economy of Zimbabwe," Phosa said on Saturday.

On Thursday in London, Phosa told the Royal African Society that the government of ANC president Jacob Zuma had an ambitious delivery plan aimed at addressing challenges in housing, energy, health, education and public infrastructure.

"Our policy will be to create additional revenue to partly fund the programmes aimed at dramatically boosting the infrastructure in the sectors mentioned.

"There are also opportunities for global businesses to bring the best in technology, knowledge and business acumen to our shores," Phosa said at the time.

Earlier, on April 15, Phosa told the Cape Town Press Club that the ANC had made mistakes about public service deployment, black economic empowerment and land reform that must be corrected after the elections.

* SAPA

Tsvangirai Pleads For More Time Over Salaries

HARARE (AFP) — Zimbabwe's unity government is broke and cannot afford to match union demands for higher salaries, Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai told a May Day rally on Friday.

"This government is broke," Tsvangirai told the crowd. "We are only able to pay you allowances. All of us from President Mugabe to government workers are earning a hundred dollars."

Tsvangirai said the state wished to increase the 100 dollar allowance paid to state workers but could not afford to meet growing demands for better wages.

"No-one is paying tax at the moment. If government is not getting taxes, where will the government get the money to pay salaries?," he asked.

"Your demands must be realistic and within the capacity of the government which is the major employer."

Before Tsvangirai addressed the crowd, the Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions threatened to go on strike unless wages were increased to 454 dollars.

Zimbabwe's teachers on Wednesday also vowed mass action when the new school term begins after government reneged on a pledge to increase their salaries.

Tsvangirai, a former trade union leader who took office less than three months ago, urged Zimbabweans to bear with the new government as it seeks ways to address the problems facing the country.

"You supported us during hard times, we will pay you back," he said.

"Give us time. I plead with you. We are conscious of the problems of the workers. I come from a trade union background and I know that 100 dollars is not enough but at least you can buy porridge for your children.

NATO

I'm becoming more of a NATO member!!!


No Action, Talk Only!!!


I always tell myself: Need to lose 4kg weight by eating less and exercise more, Upgrade myself by reading technology books, Find at least 2 jobs for 1 day, Control my anger when fighting with Yoong, Save more money....


Unfortunately, they always failed to be fufilled by their owner!!!


I do need a life, right? Oh dear me...


**googling for "ways to get motivated" and found 9,900,000 websites**


p/s: Went to the Ulster Transport and Folk Museum. It was totally awesome. I am surely a history fanatic, I was so excited throughout the whole visit looking at wonderful sculptures, transports, fashion, artifacts, old houses, ancient furnitures. **squeal in delight** . Yoong was bored though.

This Is What I Call Indulgence

Tearing the seal with much anticipation.

Lo and behold, the royal chocolate magnum ice cream.

I like the chunky bits of white chocolate in the ice cream. If you ask me whether I would spent another fortune on this litte cold devil, I would undoubtly say YES!!!

Its spring time for goodness sake!!! Why is it still 9 degrees celcius?? I wanna wear my singlets!!!