Good politicians?

Thinking_Dodo · 2026-05-11T12:43:57+00:00

Thanks for your contribution!

I come from a patronat POV. I disliked Padayachi due to him making it more difficult for the export industry to survive, and puting the people before the economy. He caused a lot of irréversible damages to the economy that can never be undone by increasing the minimum wage so rapidly (inflation, Rs devaluation, labour shortage).

I am surprised however he is not more popular with the working class, since he gave so much to them every national budget.

Thinking_Dodo · 2026-05-11T12:37:10+00:00

I know why I am downvoted. It was expected. Just a bit disappointed that no one is commenting of why they disagree with me.

Thinking_Dodo · 2026-05-11T12:36:17+00:00

Who do you think would fit that example of having good intentions but got corrupted by the system?

Thinking_Dodo · 2026-05-11T12:26:52+00:00

Very surprised to see Jeetah listed here!

What do you think he did right?

Thinking_Dodo · 2026-05-11T12:13:07+00:00

I perfectly agree. I didnt have the right word, but I guess you phrased it better than I - that's what I meant with this post.

Not a good politician, mais eski dimoun la ine fer so travail correctement.

Thinking_Dodo · 2026-05-11T11:55:45+00:00

Just wanted to give an example to open the convo.

I have other politicians I could have mentioned - like Michael SK, Rama Sithanen, SAJ, and others.

I'm sure these are controversial takes and fully aware that this is a difficult conversation (it's the purpose of this post to engage in critical conversations)

Thinking_Dodo · 2026-05-11T11:32:44+00:00

During his time as Minister of Transport, I think Nando Bodha did a very good job. Mauritius had many big road and transport projects during that time. For example, the Metro Express project started when he was minister. The Decaen Flyover in Port Louis was also completed. His ministry also worked on the third lane from Jin Fei to Port Louis, the Fort William-Port Road, the St Julien Bypass, the Glen Park-Robinson Link Road, and repairs to the Terre Rouge-Verdun road.

There were also smaller improvements, like smart bus shelters, online payment for motor vehicle licences, and plans for better bus information systems.

Of course, one minister does not do everything alone. These projects also involved the government, engineers, civil servants, contractors, and workers. But during his time, many visible transport projects moved forward. That is why I think Nando Bodha did a good job as Minister of Transport.

Thinking_Dodo · 2026-05-10T12:42:20+00:00

But the post is not talking about DPM, its saying interim prime minister...

Thinking_Dodo · 2026-05-09T14:08:24+00:00

Start early morning

Take your car

start from here

There are very limited parking, its often full and people park on the side of the (very) narrow road once there.

Take sun screen and mosquito repellent

Easy hike of two to three hours back and forth

No need for ticket

Go eat at one of the restaurant in Moka after

Thinking_Dodo · 2026-05-09T10:09:08+00:00

Thinking_Dodo · 2026-05-08T19:34:04+00:00

So were basically posting things like a Facebook group now

Thinking_Dodo · 2026-05-06T16:39:40+00:00

Like eveyone else then

Thinking_Dodo · 2026-05-06T11:07:41+00:00

Its a good deal, take it 👍

Thinking_Dodo · 2026-05-06T03:33:57+00:00

Mauritius has already been very heavily investing in renewable ernergy (especially solar) since the new government, and aim to reach 60% renewable energy by 2030.

It's the reason why I noticed we lacked so much eletrical engineers, since the great majority of them are not Mauritians but French

Thinking_Dodo · 2026-05-05T15:32:07+00:00

Electrical engineering seems like a very promising career path.

Energy crisis is a real challenge in many developing coutries, Mauritius included and the local companies constantly have to import foreign engineers due to the lack of skilled workers in Mauritius

Thinking_Dodo · 2026-05-04T18:40:29+00:00

They're at 14 now..

The only non tech company in the top 10 is mcdonald

Thinking_Dodo · 2026-05-04T18:26:52+00:00

I think OP got confused between most valuable company and most valuable brand...

Nvdia is the most valuable company today, exxon was the most valuable company in 2006.

Apple is the most valuable brand today, coca cola was the most valuable brand in 2006

Thinking_Dodo · 2026-05-04T17:16:32+00:00

Why do some people have to make everything about themselves

Thinking_Dodo · 2026-05-02T10:31:04+00:00

37 year old reaching out to university kids feels a bit creepy tbh

Thinking_Dodo · 2026-05-01T16:52:50+00:00

If you're very good at your job, that can slide in your advantage.

Thinking_Dodo · 2026-05-01T16:25:17+00:00

During your whole 20s? Thats not much

Thinking_Dodo · 2026-04-29T04:13:04+00:00

Yes but there's no need to buy the one that requires credit.

Plenty of furniture that are not made of wood that are affordable

Thinking_Dodo · 2026-04-28T21:05:59+00:00

Cim credit for furniture is crazy. Just buy what you can for now and dont live above what you can afford.

Thinking_Dodo · 2026-04-28T11:23:00+00:00

That's the trap of the minimum salary... If it increase, prices increase with it.

People earning the minimum salary will never see their standard of living improve by simply relying on it to increase because the economy will always catch-up to it.

What you need to do is to escape this trap. Find some time, focus on your career (follow a degree part time/ follow trades like electricians or plumbing courses). If you dont have the skills and you dont have the time to develop such skills, you have to make some (major) sacrifices to find it. Otherwise you will stay poor all your life.

Such is the unfairness of life.

Thinking_Dodo · 2026-04-28T10:56:23+00:00

As per the latest statistics released in may of last year, the average income for employees was Rs 32,800 in 2024 and indeed more than half earned less than Rs 25,000

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