Mayhem at the taxi rank

Terminus Street is the main street that leads to the rank and the chaos that erupts is a true test of any motorist's patience.

The problem occurs everyday before 5pm. Taxis and buses line the street bringing traffic to a halt. Vehicles are backed up from one end to the other allowing no other motorists to enter or leave the area.

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Textile Industry grinds to a halt

Union workers in the textile industry, took to the streets on Tuesday, September 15 to voice their grievances against some factory owners.

Some of the complaints listed were poor working conditions, unfair treatment and low wage. Workers are unhappy with the conditions of the factories alleging that they work in ares with little to no ventilation. Dust is another major complaint , and they also allege that inhalation of these dust particles are causing health complications for them.

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