South African consumer confidence declined in the second quarter after the government ended increased social welfare payments and temporary relief measures for workers who lost their income because of the coronavirus pandemic.
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South African stocks were little changed Monday after the country reintroduced tighter lockdown measures to rein-in surging coronavirus infections in the country.
Catching up on the Dolphins happenings of the past week: PFFT to PFF We’re going to start with something that actually didn’t involve any Dolphins players, though that’s exactly why it was noteworthy. And wrong. Pro Football Focus, via writer Sam Monson, produced its ranking of the top 50 players in the NFL right now…
Josh Naylor Suffers Gruesome Injury After Collision With Teammate Author: Publish date: Jun 27, 2021 Cleveland outfielder Josh Naylor suffered what appeared to be an excruciating ankle injury during a play for a fly ball against Minnesota on Sunday at Target Field. Minnesota infielder Jorge Polanco sent the ball to shallow right field in the…
This team has some serious pass-catching talent at tight end but the unit’s outlook does have a fly in the ointment. Author: Publish date: Jun 27, 2021 The Denver Broncos tight end corps flashed glimmers of promise last year as the unit navigated through an injury-plagued season. Now surrounded by depth and talent at wide…
It’s 5.30am in Stone Town. I awake to the sound of the call to prayer from the nearby mosque. Oh, Zanzibar, how I’ve missed you. Let’s start with a little bit of history (if you’re just here for the best things to do in Stone Town, skip down a bit). The Zanzibar Archipelago lies in the Indian Ocean, off the coast of Tanzania. It’s made up of 3 main islands (Unguja, Pemba and Mafia), plus a number of smaller islands. Unguja, the largest island is what most people talk about when they refer to Zanzibar. The capital of Unguja is…
Ilaro Court, Barbados — Amb. Lorenzo L. Witherspoon’s Portes Find a New Home in Liberia has taken a further dimension with the Prime Minister of Barbados, Mia Amor Mottley, giving him the assurance that her government will help facilitate citizens of her country wishing to make Liberian connections. Witherspoon, the great-great-grandson of John Albert Porte, who migrated from Barbados to Liberia in the mid-1860s, told the Barbados delegation that included Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator Dr Jerome Walcott, and Minister in the Prime Minister’s Office with responsibility for Culture, John King, that the warmth of Barbadians and…
I’ve been backpacking Zanzibar on a budget many times over the last 11 years. It’s one of my favourite places in Africa and I love taking my Rock My Adventure tour groups there and showing them just how magical it really is! A lot of people think of Zanzibar as a honeymoon or romantic couples destination, but it is also a great place for budget backpackers and solo travellers too! Plus there are loads of amazing things to do in Zanzibar, so you won’t get bored – it’s not all about just lying on a beach (although you can totally…
President Cyril Ramaphosa announced that the country will move from Lockdown Level 3 to Level 4 for two weeks from 28 June until 11 July 2021. This means that for 14 days, the country will need to adhere to the following restrictions: · All social, religious, political and other gatherings of any size are prohibited. · Funerals are restricted to a maximum of 50 people, while night vigils and post-funeral gatherings will not be allowed. · Visits to old age homes, care facilities and other ‘congregant settings’ are restricted. · The curfew is from 9pm until 4am. Apart from permitted…
Tunis/Tunisia — Tourism and Handicrafts Minister Habib Ammar and a delegation from the French parliament discussed at a meeting Sunday in Tunis ways to boost tourism between Tunisia and France. During the meeting, which was attended by tourism professionals, Ammar laid emphasis on the COVID-19 health measures implemented by the Tunisian government to curb the spread of the coronavius so as to ensure the success of the summer season in the country, reads a statement from the Tourism Ministry. The measures included the launch of the vaccination campaign destined to tourism professionals as well as the implementation of health protocols…