Money not maid

The industry has experienced contraction as a result of a declining employment number. It must be noted however that a portion of this industry is estimated to be part of the underground economy

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Reports of people dying because of the stigma surrounding them other than the condition itself are not infrequent. One complicated issue is that of chambermaids and their employers. Should chambermaids reveal their status to their employer, especially if they are hired as nannies?

"House-maids should have contracts once they are employed and that contract should have a clause on HIV and stigma," Kraai said. He says that a contract should be a principle. Kraai says that the problem is that the policies are there, but they are shelved.

Kraai added that the government should intervene on issues like these.

"As in the case of illegal immigrants and environment, young people who have just graduated should be hired to go from house to house to see if chambermaids have contracts and do those contract have a clause inHIV," he stated. The activist also called out to HIV and AIDS networks to work together on these issues.

"The important thing is that networks should have more networks with the department of labour and address issues like this one," he said.

He also said that networks should come together and share what they have, the cases, the experiences and how to deal with them.

"We should come together and share valuable information that we have," he added. In the meantime, majority of chambermaids in Botswana are working without contracts.

Mmegi also took to the streets of Francistown to find out what people have to say about this issue and the opinions turned to be very strong and mixed. Thirty four-year-old Bonang Thangwanyane, a resident of Francistown says that it she would prefer to know if someone who is going to spend the whole day with her children is HIV positive.

"I know it is not contagious, but there is also the issue of safety for my kids there," she said. Thangwanyane says that she would never reject any job-seeker simply because they were HIV positive or not.

"In a case where children, especially small babies, are involved, I would like to know what the position would be if she gets a cut and the baby has a cut," she said. She went on to say that the issue has to go both ways for the maid and the employer.

"I think in a case where there is an HIV positive baby the maid should also know," she added. A social worker, who commented on condition of anonymity, said the situation is complex because most chambermaids are hired orally with no written agreement and no third party is involved. She said that the issue of an HIV positive nanny is a challenge to every parent.

"Once an issue like this one is raised, every mother feels like their child will be in danger, we do not want to think beyond that," she said. She said that people have to learn to think beyond the mundane.

She says that when she hires a maid she communicates from the beginning.

"Once the hiring is done, you must talk to them about a lot of things, including hygiene and generally responsible behaviour around the house and around the children. All you have to do is talk," she said. She said Batswana should refrain from isolating HIV and AIDS from other conditions that people live with.

"We should be thinking perceptively on all issues.

I do not think that when you discuss, as openly as possible with your maid about HIV and other issues, there would be a problem," she said.

Olekantse Mokgano, a 28-year-old single mother, says that the issue of hiring a maid who is HIV positive is difficult. She adds that it is a sensitive issue for everyone involved. She adds that if differences arise between the mother and the maid she could harm the child.

"What if one day you have a conflict with the maid, would you be sure that she would not do anything to the child?" she wondered.

Mokgano said it is better when their status is known to the mother for the sake of the child and for the maid to know the status of the child she is taking care of.

"I don't know.

It is a serious issue that I have never even thought about," she said.

For the sun-sea-and-sand enthusiast, Sri Lanka offers unbeatable value. Due to its location along the equatorial zone it has a tropical climate which varies with the regions and the seasons. Summer temperatures range between 24 to 26 degrees Celsius and sunny, blue skies are virtually guaranteed. The island nation offers several public beaches as well as five-star beach hotels and resorts.

"A full range of water sports can be enjoyed in Sri Lanka, including swimming, sailing, windsurfing, scuba diving, water-skiing and deep sea fishing. Equipment for all sports can be hired and professional instruction is available throughout the coastal areas," said SLTPB Managing Director, Dileep Mudadeniya.

Divers in Sri Lanka are treated to some of the most spectacular reefs in the world as also large schools of a variety of colourful fish. The islands coastlines have dozens of famous ship wrecks dating back centuries and also coral reefs, under sea caves & rock formations all around the island.

When even the most avid sun-bather needs a break from the beach, Sri Lanka offers a variety of options to unwind. Comfortable tours of the city are also possible with air-conditioned coaches and multi-lingual guides introducing you to the island's unique culture.

All of the above attractions are combined with the highest standards of luxury and comfort and service with a smile. There are more than five thousand rooms available in graded establishments along the southern coast offering a wide range of options for high spenders as well as budget travellers.

Sri Lanka is especially attractive this summer for families (June 1st to August 31st 2008) as the Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau in conjunction with SriLankan Airlines has announced that prominent hotels and resorts across Sri Lanka will extend a value added benefit for Middle East travellers by offering a free stay for one child free (below the ages of 12 years) per paying adult sharing the parent's room as an industry standard during the summer months commencing June 1st 2008 and ending on August 31st 2008. This includes, airline tickets, hotel stay and ground transportation as well.

As night falls, the partying begins and continues into the wee hours of the morning. The hotels are geared up to provide maids and nannies to look after the children so that the parents can enjoy the holiday.

A visit to Sri Lanka would hardly be complete without sampling the wild natural beauty of the country including the scenic waterfalls, spice and tea plantations, bird and wildlife reserves, tropical jungle excursions and the luxurious yet eco-friendly accommodation.

SriLankan Airlines operates a full Airbus fleet to 41 destinations in 22 countries worldwide. Flights from the Middle East to Colombo connect with onward services to the Maldives, 11 key destinations in India, seven destinations in the Far East including Malaysia, Singapore, China and Thailand.(C) 2008 Al Bawaba (www.albawaba.com)

For the sun-sea-and-sand enthusiast, Sri Lanka offers unbeatable value. Due to its location along the equatorial zone it has a tropical climate which varies with the regions and the seasons. Summer temperatures range between 24 to 26 degrees Celsius and sunny, blue skies are virtually guaranteed. The island nation offers several public beaches as well as five-star beach hotels and resorts.

"A full range of water sports can be enjoyed in Sri Lanka, including swimming, sailing, windsurfing, scuba diving, water-skiing and deep sea fishing. Equipment for all sports can be hired and professional instruction is available throughout the coastal areas," said SLTPB Managing Director, Dileep Mudadeniya.

Divers in Sri Lanka are treated to some of the most spectacular reefs in the world as also large schools of a variety of colourful fish. The islands coastlines have dozens of famous ship wrecks dating back centuries and also coral reefs, under sea caves & rock formations all around the island.

When even the most avid sun-bather needs a break from the beach, Sri Lanka offers a variety of options to unwind. Comfortable tours of the city are also possible with air-conditioned coaches and multi-lingual guides introducing you to the island's unique culture.

All of the above attractions are combined with the highest standards of luxury and comfort and service with a smile. There are more than five thousand rooms available in graded establishments along the southern coast offering a wide range of options for high spenders as well as budget travellers.

Sri Lanka is especially attractive this summer for families (June 1st to August 31st 2008) as the Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau in conjunction with SriLankan Airlines has announced that prominent hotels and resorts across Sri Lanka will extend a value added benefit for Middle East travellers by offering a free stay for one child free (below the ages of 12 years) per paying adult sharing the parent's room as an industry standard during the summer months commencing June 1st 2008 and ending on August 31st 2008. This includes, airline tickets, hotel stay and ground transportation as well.

As night falls, the partying begins and continues into the wee hours of the morning. The hotels are geared up to provide maids and nannies to look after the children so that the parents can enjoy the holiday.

A visit to Sri Lanka would hardly be complete without sampling the wild natural beauty of the country including the scenic waterfalls, spice and tea plantations, bird and wildlife reserves, tropical jungle excursions and the luxurious yet eco-friendly accommodation.

SriLankan Airlines operates a full Airbus fleet to 41 destinations in 22 countries worldwide. Flights from the Middle East to Colombo connect with onward services to the Maldives, 11 key destinations in India, seven destinations in the Far East including Malaysia, Singapore, China and Thailand.

(C) 2008 Al Bawaba (www.albawaba.com)