THE country is on the edge amid threats of a crippling strike by public sector workers in two weeks in a bid to get the government to accede to their demands for salaries payments in hard currency. It is trite that a shutdown could halt critical services in the country, including education, transport and healthcare…

History is awash with examples, both in business and politics, where skilful negotiation has meant that all parties walk away from the table feeling like they have gained more than they have lost.
