That the World Cup is in Africa this time round is perhaps the greatest thing that has happened to Africa.

Nelson Mandela has done us proud, though he wasn't around to witness the opening match on 11 June as his great granddaughter had passed on. Mandela lobbied for South Africa to host the prestigious tournament four years ago and Fifa granted the old man his wish- in appreciation of his struggle against racism and inequality.

The World Cup brings enormous fortunes to Africa. It shows that the way Africa is portrayed to the West has changed. Hitherto, Africa was considered a "dark continent" with people who looked like apes, having tails.

Africa has always been considered as a continent of non-achievers. It has been home to a "cursed race". But by the fact that we could host such a major world event means that we are a blessed race.

As opposed to apes, we are real people, posing hard challenges to the white people, as seen in this World Cup.

Dan Siminyu
Mukono

A billion condoms needed at World Cup?

Reports that a billion condoms are needed at the World Cup is very disturbing. This only serves to show how immoral this world has degenerated.

It would also mean that following victory of either team, supporters would go into a fit of excitement culminating in sexual orgies. It is the usual thing that comes with overexcitement.

On the other hand, one would think that such a moment is the best to preach the message of abstinence and the dangers of HIV/Aids considering that South Africa has one of the highest HIV infection rates in the world.

Instead of calling for a billion condoms, President Zuma should call on football fans and players alike to tightly check their sexual libidos. Not all people who use condoms survive contracting the deadly virus.

A billion condoms paint the World Cup negatively- an occasion to fornicate and engage in sexual orgies.

Susan Mirembe
Kampala

Won't new retirement policy force people to cut on age?

With the president directing that people who are above 50 years should retire from public and civil service to pave way for the youngsters, some people would as well think of reducing on their age to avoid falling victims to this directive.

It is very difficult to determine people's age. If someone told you that he's 40 and yet he's beyond the retirement age, how would you prove that person wrong?

The retirement policy is good but government should also consider the fact that people will begin to disguise their age. Has President Museveni considered that there are people, especially short men who do not show that they are aged?

Jennifer Akello
Kampala

Time to invest in sports

Three cheers to our Cranes! That the national Cranes managed to recently qualify  for African finals which I consider to be more than good news for Ugandan soccer fans who had long lost interest in local soccer.

Uganda last played serious football during Amin's time in 1978 when they played up to the finals in Ghana. Now that our boys have done us proud, it is time that government should move to heavily invest in football and other sporting activities.

George Mangula
Makerere University

People must retire

I have heard many people disgruntled because they have been told to retire at 50. What is wrong with this? Surely, at 50 if you have worked for government for 15 -25 years it would just be fare to leave the scene and young ones get in.  

It's a high time that aged civil servants realized that each one of us would like to get employed even if its for 10 years so that we can all share in the national cake.

Many  young people who were forced to retire due to privatization, started their own businesses and are now prosperous . I am sure if those who worked for less years can do this, then those who have worked for more than 15 years can do even better.

Ssentumbwe Abdu
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