Letters.

BODY LANGUAGE

As a doctor who frequently sees patients that suffer from severe upper-spine problems, may I use your columns to just offer a word of advice? In the November issue of African Business you ran a story on page 48 regarding the International Telecommunications Union exhibition in Johannesburg. An accompanying photograph shows a rather attractive young lady with a telephone crooked between her ear and shoulder, leaving her hands free. This is a potentially dangerous habit.

While busy business people often have to juggle tasks, doing a number of things at the same time, they should be aware that body posture is important. Whether you are driving a truck, sitting at a desk, operating machinery or sweeping the floor -- paying attention to posture can help avoid many of the painful and debilitating problems such as pinched nerves or even slipped discs that are so common.

Dr Samson K. Smith

Lagos

Nigeria

THANKS FOR SWAZI COVER

As a Swazi-national currently living in Malawi, I was delighted to see the wonderful special focus you devoted to my motherland in your excellent magazine. I've always thought that Swaziland gets less coverage than it deserves in the international press, but this study goes a long way to putting that right. We may be a small nation, but we have a lot going for us.

Just one small note of criticism though. Our tourism sector offers much more than just luxury hotels and golf courses. Even travellers on quite tight budgets can have a wonderful holiday in Swaziland. We have some of the most beautiful mountain scenery in all of Africa, and the warmth of the welcome you will receive from our peoples is sure to make your visit a memorable one. I say to everyone, please go and see for yourself!

Thank you African Business, and keep up the good work!

Alveston Spaza

Lilongwe, Malawi.