Slump and change
The recession in industry has surprisingly lingered too long; it now enters the fourth year. Not surprisingly, this has given rise to dismay. A half- full glass is also half-empty and the prevailing mood accents the latter.

Taking care
The government's keenness to avoid being called "caretaker" is to be commended. To be sure, major policy initiatives which are controversial, and which do not have support across the political spectrum, should be avoided.

Scope of judicial review of state's contractual powers
Commercial contracts awarded by government of public bodies to private parties following tender procedure at times end in litigation and the judiciary is urged to review the matter.

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