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title: Africa Travel Association

text: an important opportunity to speak about how travel and tourism contributes to a country's economy and development. Ten African leaders from the African Union Commission, Benin, Burundi, Ghana, the Gambia, Liberia, Malawi, Morocco, Tanzania and the World Bank addressed the 2010 forum. ATA's leading industry event in the USA takes place in conjunction with a leading travel trade show, attracting tourism industry professionals and diplomatic representatives eager to learn about possible policy choices related to tourism in Africa. Participants also explore key growth trends that have helped African tourism grow steadily in recent years and help connect to other companies

title: Africa Travel Association

text: delegates through on-site field visits and case studies. Past symposium: 2007/8: Djibouti City, Djibouti, 2006: Calabar, Nigeria, 2005: Luanda Angola, 2004: Kampala, Uganda, 2003: Zanzibar, Tanzania, 2002: Fez, Morocco, 2001: Yaoundé, Cameroon, 2000: Abuja, Nigeria, 1996: Marrakech, Morocco, 1994: Cape Town, South Africa, 1992: Saly/Dakar, Senegal. ATA's signature event in Africa provides a networking, learning and agenda-shaping platform for 300-500 travel professionals from around the world. The event addresses timely industry topics and offers professional development opportunities. Delegates also participate in roundtables for tourism ministers, an African Bazaar for buyers and sellers, networking events, host country day(s), gala dinners and

title: Infrastructure In Africa

text: use electric railways. The rail in Ghana includes a single track line from Tema to Accra. It serves passenger rail. Parts of the line have railroad crossings, while others travel over or under roads. Rail transport in South Africa South Africa includes double track light rail. Internet throughout Africa is available by Satellite Internet. It costs more than $1,000.00 USD per month. Infrastructure In Africa This article organizes the status and efforts about the infrastructure in Africa. Via Expresso. Benin's coastal RNIE1 from Cotonou to Nigeria have improved widened divided roadways of various quality. Part of Ghana's coastal highway is

title: Irreligion in Africa

text: the increase of irreligion around the world, the declared population of irreligionists in Africa has been noted to be on the rise. Irreligion in Africa Irreligion in Africa, encompassing also atheism in Africa, as well as agnosticism, secular humanism, and general secularism, has been estimated at over tens of millions in various polls. While the predominant religions in Africa are Islam and Christianity, many groups and individuals still practice their traditional beliefs. Despite this, the irreligious population is notable, especially in South Africa where 15.1% of the population describe themselves as irreligious and in Botswana, where 20% of the population

title: Irreligion in Africa

text: Irreligion in Africa Irreligion in Africa, encompassing also atheism in Africa, as well as agnosticism, secular humanism, and general secularism, has been estimated at over tens of millions in various polls. While the predominant religions in Africa are Islam and Christianity, many groups and individuals still practice their traditional beliefs. Despite this, the irreligious population is notable, especially in South Africa where 15.1% of the population describe themselves as irreligious and in Botswana, where 20% of the population describes themselves as non-religious. Sources promoting irreligion in Africa have been dated to go back several millennia. Other sources have noted that

title: HIV/AIDS in Africa

text: Botswana, Ethiopia, Kenya, Mali, Nigeria, Rwanda, South Africa, and Uganda established the AIDS Watch Africa (AWA) advocacy platform. The initiative was formed to "accelerate efforts by Heads of State and Government to implement their commitments for the fight against HIV/AIDS, and to mobilize the required national and international resources." In January 2012, AWA was revitalized to include all of Africa and its objectives were broadened to include malaria and tuberculosis. In 2012, the African Union adopted a "Roadmap on Shared Responsibility and Global Solidarity for AIDS, TB and Malaria Response in Africa". This Roadmap presents a set of practical African-sourced

title: Irreligion in Africa

text: many African philosophies such as Ubuntu are rooted in a secular humanistic framework. During the 1950s and 1960s, irreligion in Africa became increasingly widespread among the educated classes as communism, socialism and anti-colonial movements gained influence on the continent. The largest self-declared populations of the irreligious in Africa are found in Southern African countries such as South Africa, Mozambique, and Botswana. Irreligion in Ghana has also been the subject of some study. The numbers of the irreligious are also growing in North Africa, where ex-Muslims are more and more vocal, especially in Egypt, Morocco, Tunisia and Algeria. In tandem with

title: Netball in South Africa

text: participation of women in the game, which enabled greater community support. Netball became more of a sport for working class women. South Africa has made efforts to help develop the game around Africa. They have helped Botswana with coach and umpire development. 30 local graded umpires and 22 Botswana based coaches were trained in the country. The table below contains some of South Africa results in international competitions. The table below contains some of South Africa results in individual international matches. The table below includes information on former captains, vice captains and head coaches. As of January 2015, the women's

title: Basketball in Africa

text: Held on the 30th and 31st of August 1960 the FIBA Congress allowed the Egyptian Basketball Federation to set up an institution in order to compete. This led to the integration of twelve African countries to join FIBA and the world stage. These countries include Burkina Faso, Ethiopia, Egypt, Ghana, Guinea Conakry, Mali, Morocco, Libya, North Rhodesia, Sierra Leone, Sudan and Togo. Currently, FIBA Africa grew to a point where every single country in Africa has a designated team, leading to 54 active teams in the institution. The activities of the youth program Basketball Without Borders in Africa, and program

title: Africa Travel Association

text: Africa Travel Association Africa Travel Association (ATA) is a non-profit international travel industry trade association established in 1975. ATA defines its mission as to "promote travel, tourism and transport to and within Africa, and to strengthen intra-Africa partnerships." ATA serves both the public and private sectors of the international travel and tourism industry. ATA membership comprises African governments, their tourism ministers, tourism bureaus and boards, airlines, cruise lines, hotels, resorts, front-line travel sellers and providers, tour operators and travel agents, media and affiliate members. ATA partners with the African Union Commission (AUC) to promote the sustainable development of tourism to

title: Africa Travel Association

text: African Union Commission (AUC) and the Africa Travel Association (ATA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding supporting the "promotion of the sustainable development of tourism in Africa". The MoU was signed with the understanding that major regions of the world have established effective regional tourism bodies, like the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) and the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) and that "Africa has yet to formally adopt as a continent an organization as such to service its tourism marketing, research and advocacy". Africa Travel Association Africa Travel Association (ATA) is a non-profit international travel industry trade association established in 1975. ATA

title: Africa Travel Association

text: to develop strategic business partnerships. ATA increases the visibility of Africa as a destination in the North American marketplace by showcasing the destination and its private sector partners' products in largely untapped metropolitan marketplaces like Phoenix and Montreal as well as in major cities like New York, Los Angeles and Atlanta. ATA also participates in global industry travel trade shows in Europe, Asia and Africa. Tourism professionals specializing in sustainable tourism, art, culture, heritage travel, responsible tourism, green travel, and conservation come together to explore Africa's emerging eco and cultural tourism industries. Countries hosting symposiums share their travel products with

title: A Tourist in Africa

text: A Tourist in Africa A Tourist in Africa is a travel book by the British writer Evelyn Waugh. It appeared in 1960, many years after his travel writings of the 1930s. The book is in the form of a diary, describing a tour of East Africa from January to April 1959. Events and sights are described with perception and clarity, and the history associated with a particular place is often discussed. After a channel crossing, Waugh travels by train from Paris to Genoa. There he meets a friend he has portrayed in fiction as Mrs. Stitch, and they go sightseeing,

title: Journeys In Africa

text: The Season 2 finale features an attempt to ascend Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest mountain in Africa. Journeys In Africa Journeys in Africa is a thirteen part series hosted by Bill Ball featuring Africa's wildlife and culture. A travelogue that explores the African continent, including big cities and small villages. The first season premiered September 5, 2013 and the second season premiered January 7, 2015. Serengeti: The Great Migration "Season 1, Episode 1" September 5, 2013 Africa's Serengeti region is visited in the first episode of the travel series. Zanzibar: The Original Spice Island "Season 1, Episode 2" September 12, 2013

title: Journeys In Africa

text: Journeys In Africa Journeys in Africa is a thirteen part series hosted by Bill Ball featuring Africa's wildlife and culture. A travelogue that explores the African continent, including big cities and small villages. The first season premiered September 5, 2013 and the second season premiered January 7, 2015. Serengeti: The Great Migration "Season 1, Episode 1" September 5, 2013 Africa's Serengeti region is visited in the first episode of the travel series. Zanzibar: The Original Spice Island "Season 1, Episode 2" September 12, 2013 A tour of Zanzibar, which is located off the coast of Tanzania. Safari 101 "Season 1,

title: Africa Travel Association

text: order to help them build the relationships and networks now that will serve the industry and ATA later. By encouraging the exchange of knowledge, ideas and interests and by providing opportunities for training and travel to Destination Africa, YPP also connects a new generation to ATA and its members who are accomplished tourism professionals. Africa diaspora is a critical resource for tourism promotion and investment. To encourage the participation in the industry, ATA has launched the ATA African Diaspora Initiative with the goal of engaging African diaspora leaders, entrepreneurs and media in tourism promotion to Africa. In May 2010, the

title: Tourism in South Africa

text: of 0,1% from the 9 536 568 tourists recorded in 2013. The highest number of arrivals was recorded in January of that year, while the lowest number was recorded in June. A vast majority (76,2%) of tourists arriving in the country were residents of SADC countries, 1.9% were from 'other' African countries and 23.6% were residents of countries overseas. Tourism in South Africa South Africa is a tourist destination and the industry accounts for a substantial amount of the country's revenue. According to the World Travel & Tourism Council, the tourism industry directly contributed ZAR 102 billion to South African

title: Bahá'í Faith in Africa

text: "Star of the West "magazine on 12 December 1919. `Abdu'l-Bahá mentions Bahá'ís traveling "…especially from America to Europe, Africa, Asia and Australia, and travel through Japan and China. Likewise, from Germany teachers and believers may travel to the continents of America, Africa, Japan and China; in brief, they may travel through all the continents and islands of the globe" and " …the anthem of the oneness of the world of humanity may confer a new life upon all the children of men, and the tabernacle of universal peace be pitched on the apex of America; thus Europe and Africa may

title: Africa Travel Association

text: pre- and post-country tours. Rwanda will host ATA’s 41st Annual World Congress in Spring 2017. The mission of the Africa Travel Association’s Young Professionals Program (YPP) is to engage tourism and hospitality students and young industry professionals in Africa’s tourism industry and to cultivate future ATA membership. To achieve this mission, YPP offers two programs that serve young people at different points in their education and professional development: (1) The ATA Student Union; and, (2) the ATA Young Professionals Network. Through these two programs, YPP aims to help future industry leaders gain access to tourism professionals focusing on Africa in

title: Travel in Chinese

text: measure word. Although anyone can start learning Chinese through this program, the program is geared for many levels from beginner to advanced. "Travel in Chinese" succeeded "Communicate in Chinese", the previous title, but also with Dashan as the host. Some key differences in strategies between "Travel in Chinese" and "Communicate in Chinese" are: In January, 2008, a new series replaced "Travel in Chinese" on CCTV-9. Still hosted by Dashan but now titled "Sports Chinese", this series largely follows a format similar to "Travel in Chinese" and "Communicate in Chinese", with new content focusing on the topic of sports as Beijing

title: A Tourist in Africa

text: discusses Rhodes. He leaves Salisbury and flies to Cape Town, and returns to Britain in the ship "Pendennis Castle". When the book appeared, Waugh was well established as a writer, and reviewers gave this work careful consideration. However, it was compared unfavourably with his earlier travel writing. Cyril Connolly wrote: ""A Tourist in Africa" is quite the thinnest piece of book-making which Mr. Waugh has undertaken and must be viewed in relation to the labours on Father Ronald Knox which preceded it." A Tourist in Africa A Tourist in Africa is a travel book by the British writer Evelyn Waugh.

title: Ecotourism in South Africa

text: have established the Responsible Tourism Awards. The goal of the award is to "recognize individuals, companies and organizations in the travel industry that are making a significant commitment to the culture and economies of local communities and are providing a positive contribution to biodiversity conservation." (www.responsibletourismawards.com, 2001) One foundation that has won numerous awards in the name of ecotourism and travel is Conservation Corporation Africa (CCA) (CCA, 2002), which is a privately funded organization and is the "leading African safari company" operating in five countries in Africa with one of its most popular destinations being South Africa. (CCA, 2002) They

title: Ecotourism in South Africa

text: of 'eco-travel'. However, there is a non-profit association that represents the private sector of the "incoming tourism industry in South Africa" (which is a large group) called the South African Tourism Services Association (SATSA), they are "dedicated to providing and maintaining the highest possible standards in the tourism industry within South Africa." (SATSA, 2007) SATSA is focused on the accountability, integrity, and quality control of the tourism industry in South Africa as well as with the companies and associations they are connected to. In addition to SATSA, the website responsibletravel.com partnered with The Times, World Travel Market and Geographical Magazine

title: Prostitution in Africa

text: 2015, between 2005 and 2015, prostitution in the country increased 180%, and that three quarters of the prostitutes are Togolese, and Ghanaian women 15%. It is not uncommon for prostitutes travel between Togo and neighbouring countries to find work. Prostitution in Africa The legal status of prostitution in Africa varies widely. It is frequently common in practice, partially driven by the widespread poverty in many sub-Saharan African countries, and is one of the drivers for the prevalence of AIDS in Africa. (36.9% in sub-Saharan Africa) Senegal and Côte d'Ivoire permit the operations of brothels. In other countries, prostitution may be

title: Tourism in South Africa

text: (which is a large group) called the South African Tourism Services Association (SATSA), they are "dedicated to providing and maintaining the highest possible standards in the tourism industry within South Africa." (SATSA, 2007) SATSA is focused on the accountability, integrity, and quality control of the tourism industry in South Africa as well as with the companies and associations they are connected to. In addition to SATSA, the website responsibletravel.com partnered with The Metro, World Travel Market and Travel Trade Gazette Magazine have established the World Responsible Tourism Awards. The goal of the award is to "recognize individuals, companies and organizations

title: Time travel in fiction

text: a time war: In Western fiction, one common use of time travel technology is to travel back in time and attempt to kill Adolf Hitler in an attempt to avoid World War II and the Holocaust. Fiction that applies the Novikov self-consistency principle that the past can't be changed results in plots where attempts to assassinate Hitler or avert the war are destined to fail, or where they actually result in the rise of Hitler as history records it. Fiction that does allow the past to be changed often explores the unintended consequences of time travel or the butterfly effect,

title: Tourism in South Africa

text: Tourism in South Africa South Africa is a tourist destination and the industry accounts for a substantial amount of the country's revenue. According to the World Travel & Tourism Council, the tourism industry directly contributed ZAR 102 billion to South African GDP in 2012, and supports 10.3% of jobs in the country. The official national marketing agency of the South African government, with the goal of promoting tourism in South Africa both locally and globally is known as South African Tourism. South Africa offers both domestic and international tourists a wide variety of options, among others the picturesque natural landscape

title: Akwaaba African Travel Market

text: domestic and foreign; and leading Africa hotel chains, attracting more than 10, 000 attendance, it is referred to as ‘‘Where Africa meets the world’’. With its growing popular demand and increased sales growth of exhibiting companies and participants from trade sales made from contacts during Akwaaba African Travel Market, organizers have over the years maintain the vision of AFTM in sustaining economic growth in the travel market in the Africa region. Akwaaba African Travel Market measures success by the volume of trade transacted. Each year during the event, the conference and workshop segments encompass today’s Africa needs in driving economic

title: Shaft in Africa

text: tutor to travel to Africa, assuming the identity of a native-speaking itinerant worker. His job is to help break a criminal ring that is smuggling immigrants into Europe then exploiting them. But the villains have heard that he is on his way. Shaft must pass a test before being hired for the job; the test involves him surviving in a small, overheated room without water, and a floor covered in deep sand, mimicking the supposed conditions of Africa. Shaft covers himself with the sand, thereby avoiding heatstroke and winning the contract from his employer. Shaft must then embark upon a

title: Bahá'í Faith in South Africa

text: may travel to the continents of America, Africa, Japan and China; in brief, they may travel through all the continents and islands of the globe" and " …the anthem of the oneness of the world of humanity may confer a new life upon all the children of men, and the tabernacle of universal peace be pitched on the apex of America; thus Europe and Africa may become vivified with the breaths of the Holy Spirit, this world may become another world, the body politic may attain to a new exhilaration…." After the death of `Abdu'l-Bahá Bahá'ís began to move to

title: Sport in South Africa

text: sailing in South Africa, recognised by the International Sailing Federation. There are 20 registered drop zones / skydiving clubs in South Africa, all are affiliated to the Parachute Association of South Africa (PASA). Obstacle course racing (OCR) is a major up and coming sport with major support both nationally and internationally. SA OCR is a not for profit company aiming to help grow the sport and provide a means of financial support for athletes wanting to travel to compete internationally. With the OCR World Championships running for 3 consecutive years now as well as some of the larger local race

title: History of cricket in South Africa from 1990–91 to 2000

text: toured South Africa from November 1994 to January 1995 and played a three-match Test series against South Africa. This was New Zealand's third tour of South Africa and their first since the early 1960s. South Africa won the Test series 2–1. New Zealand also competed in the Mandela Trophy with South Africa and Pakistan but were eliminated in the group stage. The Pakistan national cricket team toured South Africa from November 1994 to January 1995, prior to visiting Zimbabwe. Pakistan played one Test against the South Africa. South Africa won the Test match by 324 runs. Pakistan also competed in

title: Prostitution in Africa

text: Prostitution in Africa The legal status of prostitution in Africa varies widely. It is frequently common in practice, partially driven by the widespread poverty in many sub-Saharan African countries, and is one of the drivers for the prevalence of AIDS in Africa. (36.9% in sub-Saharan Africa) Senegal and Côte d'Ivoire permit the operations of brothels. In other countries, prostitution may be legal, but brothels are not allowed to operate. In some countries where prostitution is illegal, the law is rarely enforced. Transactional sexual relationships are particularly common in sub-Saharan Africa, where they often involve relationships between older men and younger

title: Ecotourism in South Africa

text: region, educate travelers, promote restoration, and most of all bring a higher standard of living to the communities they are involved in by creating jobs and using the local economy. Another foundation that appears to conduct responsible ecotourism in South Africa is BAOBAB - Alternative Roots to Travel, it is a "UK-based specialist eco-tour operator" that is part of the short list of tour operators to have won the Responsible Tourism Award (2004). (Baobab, 2007) The founders of Baobab know that travel and tourism can have a huge impact, especially economically on Developing countries, but with that, they also know

title: Ecotourism in South Africa

text: done by carrying "20 liter water containers on the head" which leads to "spinal, neck and other physical injuries especially to children." (BEST, 2001) So, in order to save time and energy and future injury CCAfrica has donated around 1,200 'hippo rollers' which are rollers that "roll 90 liters of water along the ground." (BEST, 2001) Conservation Corporation Africa works to not only bring awareness to international travelers, but also works to improve the lives of those living in the communities and areas they operate in. Conservation Corporation Africa is the ideal foundation for ecotourism; they promote travel to the

title: The Masked Rider: Cycling in West Africa

text: up on the offer, leaving only 24 copies of the book in circulation. The Masked Rider: Cycling in West Africa The Masked Rider: Cycling in West Africa () is a 1996 non-fiction book written by Rush drummer Neil Peart about his bicycling travel through Cameroon. In November 1988, Peart joined David Mozer's Bicycle Africa for a month-long tour of Cameroon. Along with David, Neil would travel with three other strangers. Leonard; an African-American electrical engineer who is also a Vietnam vet. Elsa; a slender 60-year-old pacifist who would struggle to keep up with everyone and complain about everything. And Annie;

title: Ecotourism in South Africa

text: promote restoration of land and encourage biodiversity. Conservation Corporation Africa not only brings an economic benefit to the countries they are established in, they also bring awareness to the local communities through building and upgrading schools and classrooms, they helped to fund a 24-hour clinic in Mduku, South Africa with also a six bed prenatal facility so expectant mothers can stay nearby, and to spread awareness about HIV and AIDS the foundation distributes about 200,000 condoms a year. For many communities it is difficult to obtain clean water and they must travel long distances to get it. It is often

title: Homeschooling in South Africa

text: Homeschooling in South Africa Home schooling in South Africa (often referred to as home education) had been illegal, until it was recognized in 1996 under the South African School Legislation, since when it has since grown significantly. Notable moments in the history of home schooling are provided below. Most of the content comes directly from primary sources and has not been documented anywhere yet: Dr Andrew Murray was the only minister in the Nederduitsch Gereformeerde (NG) church in the Free State and Transvaal, and he was based in Bloemfontein. He was tasked to travel through both republics baptizing people, giving

text: The Masked Rider: Cycling in West Africa The Masked Rider: Cycling in West Africa () is a 1996 non-fiction book written by Rush drummer Neil Peart about his bicycling travel through Cameroon. In November 1988, Peart joined David Mozer's Bicycle Africa for a month-long tour of Cameroon. Along with David, Neil would travel with three other strangers. Leonard; an African-American electrical engineer who is also a Vietnam vet. Elsa; a slender 60-year-old pacifist who would struggle to keep up with everyone and complain about everything. And Annie; a 30-something administrative assistant who was often scatterbrained. Peart, an avid reader, brought

title: Bahá'í Faith in Africa

text: the first National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá'ís of Madagascar. By 2003 there were 33 local assemblies and the Association of Religion Data Archives in 2005 estimated there were about 17,900 Bahá'ís in the country. The Bahá'í Faith in Malawi begins before the country achieved independence. Before World War I the area of modern Malawi was part of Nyasaland and `Abdu'l-Bahá, then head of the religion, asked the followers of the Bahá'í Faith to travel to the regions of Africa. As part of a wide scale growth in the religion across Sub-Saharan Africa the religion was introduced into this region

title: Permit to travel

text: train operating companies, a distinction is made between ticket inspectors and "Revenue Protection Inspectors" or "Authorised Penalty Fare Officers". Only the latter have the authority to issue penalty fares where a ticket or permit is not held. A similar ticket is known in Germany as Fahrkarte Anfangsstrecke. It can be acquired at older Deutsche Bahn ticket machines and is priced at €15.00. Permit to travel In the ticketing system of the British rail network, a Permit to Travel provisionally allows passengers to travel on a train when they have not purchased a ticket in advance and the ticket office of

title: Harvey World Travel

text: rebranded as Helloworld Ltd., though the Harvey World Travel brand remains in use in South Africa. Products and services include flights, accommodations, car hire, packaged holidays, rail and cruising. Harvey World Travel Harvey World Travel used to be a group of franchised travel agencies based in Australia and is now known as "Helloworld Travel". The brand remains in use in South Africa. It is one of the oldest established travel agencies in Australia. Since opening its first office in May, 1951, it has expanded to over 500 travel agencies throughout Australia, New Zealand and South Africa. In 2013, Harvey World

title: Tourism in South Africa

text: and plant life in the Cape floristic region of the Western Cape. This rare vegetation is protected as part of the Table Mountain National Park (which also includes the iconic flat-topped Table Mountain), which was the most-visited national park in South Africa in 2014/15, with a total of 2 677 767 visitors. It is difficult to know if there is regulation of the term 'ecotourism' as well as what a foundation/association/company needs to do to fall into the category of 'eco-travel'. However, there is a non-profit association that represents the private sector of the "incoming tourism industry in South Africa"

title: Raving Rabbids: Travel in Time

text: Raving Rabbids: Travel in Time Raving Rabbids: Travel in Time is a party video game developed and published by Ubisoft for the Wii. It was released in North America on November 21, 2010, in Europe on November 26, 2010, in Australia on November 25, 2010 and in Japan on January 27, 2011. It is the fifth installment in the "Rabbids" series and, unlike the previous entry, "Rabbids Go Home", it returns to the party game genre. The Rabbids use a time machine (which looks like a washing machine) to go through different times to change the history of the World

title: Journeys In Africa

text: first time. Cape Town: Africa's Malibu "Season 2, Episode 3" January 21, 2015 Cape Town, South Africa, is toured. Included: the city's architecture; nearby vineyards; Africa's only penguin species; and the fabled Cape of Good Hope. Amboseli: Land of Extremes "Season 2, Episode 4" January 28, 2015 Amboseli National Park in Kenya is toured. Included: elephants; African buffalo; hippos; and birds. Host Bill Ball also visits with the local Maasai to see how they are adjusting to encroaching civilization. Nakuru: Wonderland of Africa "Season 2, Episode 5" February 4, 2015 Parks in western Kenya are toured. Victoria Falls: The Land

title: History of cricket in South Africa from 1918–19 to 1945

text: History of cricket in South Africa from 1918–19 to 1945 This article describes the history of South African cricket from the aftermath of the First World War in 1919 to the end of the Second World War in 1945. Domestic first-class matches focused on the Currie Cup competition which, although it was the national championship, was not always contested because of travel constraints and other reasons. The Currie Cup was not held in seasons when there was a Test tour of South Africa, though it was held in 1931–32 when the South African Test side travelled to Australia and New

title: In the Streets to Africa

text: that ends it". However, the BBC gave a more positive review saying "This year’s In The Streets To Africa has remedied all that, maintaining an unerring level of quality control and flowing end to end despite being a hefty 15 tracks long", "Like the best Jamaican singers, Spice’s success comes down to being equally at ease with both religious or pan-African themes and romantic relaxation" and "the consistency of this album makes for one glorious, uninterrupted listen." In the Streets to Africa In the Streets to Africa is the fourth studio album (third released with VP Records) by Jamaican Recording

title: Indian cricket team in South Africa in 2017–18

text: Indian cricket team in South Africa in 2017–18 The India cricket team toured South Africa in January and February 2018 to play three Tests, six One Day Internationals (ODIs) and three Twenty20 International (T20I) matches. In January 2017, Cricket South Africa (CSA) revealed that this tour would replace the scheduled visit by Sri Lanka due to costs and scheduling congestion. The Test series was played for the Freedom Trophy, with South Africa winning the trophy following victories in the first two Tests. South Africa went on to win the Test series 2–1. It was the first Test series of three

title: International cricket in South Africa from 1971 to 1981

text: an English touring side in the 1890s. The 40 over representative match was a low-scoring affair, with Barry Richards' 68 helping South Africa to a 5 wicket win with 6 balls to spare. The International Wanderers made a short 3 game tour to Rhodesia in September and October 1975, but other than that there was no international cricket in Southern Africa until a tour by another DH Robins' XI in January and February 1976. However, only one game of this tour, a 60 over affair, was played against a representative South African XI as the main games for South Africa

title: Zoop in Africa

text: the Netherlands travel to Africa, to work in a wildpark and enhance their knowledge. During the flight to their destination their plane crashes in the middle of the jungle and they are completely dependent on each other. They decide to split up in two groups in the search for help. Aside from the survival challenge, the owners of the wildpark want to get rid of the rangers too. When Bionda gets lost, things go from bad to worse. Then they encounter an African tribe who doesn't have good intentions either... "The Rangers:" "Other:" The film received a Golden Film, the

title: Slavery in Africa

text: Slavery in Africa Slavery has historically been widespread in Africa, and still continues today in some countries. Systems of servitude and slavery were common in parts of Africa, as they were in much of the ancient world. In many African societies where slavery was prevalent, the enslaved people were not treated as chattel slaves and were given certain rights in a system similar to indentured servitude elsewhere in the world. When the Arab slave trade and Atlantic slave trade began, many of the local slave systems began supplying captives for slave markets outside Africa. Slavery in historical Africa was practiced

title: Sri Lankan cricket team in South Africa in 2011–12

text: Sri Lankan cricket team in South Africa in 2011–12 The Sri Lankan cricket team toured South Africa from 9 December 2011 to 22 January 2012. The tour included three Tests and five One Day Internationals (ODIs) between Sri Lanka and South Africa. The Test series was won by South Africa, 2–1. South Africa won the first Test in Centurion and Sri Lanka won the second in Durban, before South Africa won the third and deciding Test at Newlands, Cape Town, played from 3 to 6 January 2012. It was the first time that South Africa had won a Test series

title: Travel in Classical antiquity

text: Travel in Classical antiquity Travel in Classical antiquity over long distances was a specialized undertaking. Most travel was done in the interest of warfare, diplomacy, general state building, or trade. Social motivations for travel included visiting religious sites, festivals such as the Olympics, and health-related reasons. Most travel was difficult and expensive, both due to danger of violence, as well as the scarcity of well-maintained roads, and the variability of travel times over water, as ancient ships were subject to the vagaries of both the wind and the tides. Much of ancient literature is concerned with travel. "The Odyssey", for

title: Energy in Africa

text: in Africa faces the economic paradox that raising prices will prohibit access to their services, but that they cannot afford to roll out additional infrastructure to drive prices down and increase access without additional capital. Overall rates of access to energy in Africa have held constant since the 1980s, while the rest of the developing world has seen electrical grid distribution increase by 20%. Sub-Saharan Africa is the only region in the world where per-capita access rates are falling. According to recent trends, over 60% of Sub-Saharan Africans will still lack access to electricity by 2020. Moreover, Africa has an

text: drawn game on 23-25 September 1972 and a 4-day match on 29 September-2 October 1972, which Rhodesia won easily by 411 runs, and did not tour South Africa. South African, Mike Procter, played for Rhodesia. However the first "international" games played by South Africa post-isolation occurred after this. Derrick Robins, a millionaire businessman and chairman of Coventry City Football Club, had organised a number of private cricket tours in the past, arranged a tour to South Africa that took place between 1 January 1973 and 6 February 1973. His XI included many England Test players, who did not have to

title: LGBT rights in South Africa

text: thousands of LGBT tourists annually. The official South African Tourism site offers in-depth travel tips for gay travellers. Gay-friendly establishments are situated throughout South Africa and may be found on various gay travel websites. LGBT professionals are employed at major companies throughout the country. LGBT people are also targeted through various marketing campaigns, as the corporate world recognises the value of the Pink Rand. In 2012, Lunch Box Media undertook market research (Gay Consumer Profile) finding the LGBT market to comprise approximately slightly above 4 million people. Prominent religious leaders have voiced their support for the South African LGBT community.

title: Harvey World Travel

text: Harvey World Travel Harvey World Travel used to be a group of franchised travel agencies based in Australia and is now known as "Helloworld Travel". The brand remains in use in South Africa. It is one of the oldest established travel agencies in Australia. Since opening its first office in May, 1951, it has expanded to over 500 travel agencies throughout Australia, New Zealand and South Africa. In 2013, Harvey World Travel's parent company, Jetset Travelworld Group (JTG) rebranded the agencies as Helloworld Travel in Australia and New Zealand as part of a major overhaul that also included JTG being

title: Travel in Taiwan

text: Travel in Taiwan Travel In Taiwan, an English-language bimonthly magazine, is produced in Taipei, Taiwan by Vision International Publishing Co., Ltd. on behalf of Taiwan's Tourism Bureau, an agency of the country's Ministry of Transportation and Communications. The magazine, which is designed to encourage foreign tourists to visit Taiwan, includes information on many aspects of traveling on the Pacific island. Recent issues have been about 60 pages long, each with around 10 feature articles, a culture & art segment, a calendar of upcoming events, travel news, and a small amount of advertising, including a listing of select hotels. Articles are

title: Akwaaba African Travel Market

text: Akwaaba African Travel Market Akwaaba African Travel Market (AFTM) is an international travel, hospitality and tourism event organized in Lagos,Nigeria providing businesses, investors, professionals and buyers in the industry in Africa region to network and trade; it serves as a platform to impact knowledge and relevant information on trending developments and advanced approaches in the industry. It is the most recognized travel market in the Africa region. It is organized by Akwaaba African Travel Limited.It is the only international travel fair in West Africa. Because of the large turnout of participation, drawing attendance from over 20 countries; numerous airlines, both

title: Hinduism in Africa

text: of Réunion follows Hinduism,making it the second largest religion in Réunion.In Seychelles Hindus constitute 2.4 % of the population There is also a small number of Hindus in Madagascar. The largest concentration of Hindus in the continent can be found in the Southern region of Africa. South Africa is home to more than 500,000 Hindus. Hinduism in Africa Mauritius is the only African Union country where Hinduism is the dominant religion, with 56.4% of the population as followers in 2010. Hinduism is the second largest religion in Réunion (6.7%) and Seychelles (2.4%). Hinduism took root in Africa from the late

title: Monarchies in Africa

text: them also enjoy either a constitutional or a statutory recognition of their titles in the states that play host to them. Such figures as the Nigerian traditional rulers and the Zulu King of South Africa typify the class. Monarchies in Africa There are several monarchies in Africa, defined as either actually or nominally self-governing states, territories, or nations on the continent of Africa where supreme power resides with an individual who is recognized as the head of state. All are similar in that the sovereign inherits their office and typically keeps it until their death or until their abdication. However,

title: Jumia Travel

text: and smartphone penetration in Africa. In 2015, the company won "Best Hotel Booking Portal", "Leading Online Hotel Booking Company" and the "Best Use of Technology" in Nigeria (Lagos 2015). Jumia Travel Jumia Travel is an online travel agency providing online hotel reservations across the African continent. The main office is in Paris, France. Jumia Travel was founded in 2013 by the E-commerce platform Africa Internet Group (now Jumia) and is backed by MTN, Rocket Internet, Millicom, Orange, Axa and financial partners. Operations were started in Nigeria by company's cofounder and first Managing Director, Marek Zmysłowski and expanded to other African

title: Permit to travel

text: until a few stops after boarding. Permits to travel are in any case valid for only two hours from the time shown on them. If holders of a "permit to travel" are asked to present their ticket by an inspector, they will be asked where they are travelling to and issued with the appropriate ticket and will be charged the difference between the balance already paid, as stated on the permit and the full cost of the ticket for their journey. If they have already paid the full price of the ticket, it will be exchanged for the permit and

title: Travel in Chinese

text: prepared to host the 2008 Summer Olympics. The 13-episode series, "Easy Chinese", has been aired during the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games, helping foreigners visiting China during Olympic Games. Daily lessons with short Chinese phrases, more simple than "Travel in Chinese" and "Sports Chinese". It's hosted by Aurora Carlson. Newly launched on CCTV-News, the 100-episode series "Growing up with Chinese" started on August 2, 2010. It is aimed at teenagers and hosted by Charlotte MacInnis, a television host known as Ai Hua in China. Travel in Chinese Travel in Chinese is a 15-minute segment on CCTV-9 that is hosted by Dashan.

title: MSN Travel

text: a price believed to be around $75 million to 115 million. Microsoft officially integrated it as part of its Live Search group of tools in May 2008. On June 3, 2009, Microsoft officially rebranded "Live Search Farecast" as "Bing Travel" as part of its efforts to create a new search identity. In January 2014, the airfare prediction feature was removed "to focus resources on areas where we feel there are the greatest opportunities to serve travel needs". As of May 2015, Microsoft has rebranded Bing Travel to MSN Travel. The link now redirects to the MSN Travel website. In August

title: Rail transport in South Africa

text: notably the Blue Train, which runs from Cape Town to Pretoria. The Blue Line has frequently been named the best luxury train line in the world, and the run is a popular tourist attraction for South Africa. With the increasing coverage provided by the nation's highway system, long-distance passenger travel has declined in South Africa. While many commuters still use rail for their daily commute, nationally, only half of the nation's of track is being fully utilised, and some 35% of the nation's track carries no activity or very low activity. Accordingly, Transnet is moving towards an emphasis on freight,

title: Bahá'í Faith in South Africa

text: the book "Tablets of the Divine Plan". The eighth and twelfth of the tablets mentioned Africa and were written on 19 April 1916 and 15 February 1917, respectively. Publication however was delayed in the United States until 1919—after the end of the First World War and the Spanish flu. The tablets were translated and presented by Mirza Ahmad Sohrab on 4 April 1919, and published in "Star of the West" magazine on 12 December 1919. `Abdu'l-Bahá mentions Bahá'ís traveling "…especially from America to Europe, Africa, Asia and Australia, and travel through Japan and China. Likewise, from Germany teachers and believers

title: Akwaaba African Travel Market

text: West Africa. Akwaaba African Travel Market came at a time the West Africa travel market and tourism industry developments, innovations, challenges and untapped travel and tourism investment potentials were unnoticed to the broader global communities. West Africa, a region with 270 million people, numerous airports and hotel chains, and the largest number of travelers in Africa. The first Akwaaba African Travel Market (AFTM) was held in Lagos in 2005. It came as a result of the rebranding of the name of the Travelers Awards and Exhibitions, which was launched in 2004. Subsequent editions have been held in Lagos.On why the

title: Liberalism in South Africa

text: Liberalism in South Africa Liberalism in South Africa was not formally organized until 1953, although there was some liberal tradition in parties present at the time. This changed in 1953 with the formation of the anti-Apartheid Liberal Party of South Africa, which was multi-racial. A second liberal tradition started in 1959 with the forming of the Progressive Party. On 4 January 1974, Harry Schwarz the Transvaal leader of the United Party met with Mangosuthu Buthelezi and signed a five-point plan for racial peace in South Africa, which came to be known as the Mahlabatini Declaration of Faith. Its purpose was

title: Hinduism in Africa

text: Hinduism in Africa Mauritius is the only African Union country where Hinduism is the dominant religion, with 56.4% of the population as followers in 2010. Hinduism is the second largest religion in Réunion (6.7%) and Seychelles (2.4%). Hinduism took root in Africa from the late 19th century onwards through the spread of the British Empire, which colonized huge swaths of land throughout Asia and Africa, including almost the entirety of the Indian subcontinent. Many Indians were recruited as indentured servants throughout the British Empire, settling mainly in the British colonies of Southern and Eastern Africa. The descendants of these settlers

title: Access to information in South Africa

text: to jeopardise the financial welfare of the Republic or the ability of the government to manage the economy. A request may be refused where the record contains an opinion or report whose disclosure "could reasonably be expected to frustrate the deliberative process in a public body or between public bodies." Requests that are "manifestly frivolous or vexatious" may also be refused. Under section 81(3) of PAIA, the refusing party has to justify any refusal of access. This evidential burden was not discharged in "President of the Republic of South Africa and Others v M & G Media Ltd", which concerned

title: Education in Africa

text: Even where the earliest grades are taught in the mother tongue, pupils are typically forced to switch to languages such as English and French before acquiring proficiency in these languages. Another reason for the low education rates in Africa is the lack of proper schooling facilities and unequal opportunity for education across countries. Many schools across Africa find it hard to employ teachers due to the low pay and lack of suitable people. This is particularly true for schools in remote areas. Most people who manage to receive education would prefer to move to big cities or even overseas where

title: FCM Travel Solutions

text: has enjoyed remarkable growth and is now in the top 100 publicly listed companies on the Australian Stock Exchange. FCTG operates over 30 retail, corporate and wholesale brands making it Australasia’s largest travel retailer and one of the world’s fastest growing travel groups. Asia Pacific The Americas Middle East and Africa] Europe FCM Travel Solutions FCM Travel Solutions is the corporate travel business of the Flight Centre Travel Group (FCTG). The company is headquartered in Brisbane and operates a network spanning over 90 countries across Europe, Middle East, Africa, Asia Pacific and the Americas. FCM was officially launched to market

title: Travel in Classical antiquity

text: example, relates the tale of Odysseus’ travel home to Ithaca over a ten-year period; later, the "Aeneid" tells the story of Aeneas' flight from Troy. Elsewhere, travel narratives from authors such as Herodotus and Caesar form more grounded examples of how individuals moved throughout the ancient world. Both Greek and Roman society had mores surrounding travel and the treatment of guests. The first instances of long-distance travel in the broader Mediterranean world occurred in what are today Egypt and Iraq. In Egypt the Nile served as a conduit for trade and transportation, while in the Near East, river travel on

title: Time travel in fiction

text: Sydney, Australia, is to the squalor of 1873; and Helen Cresswell's "Moondial", where three times periods are involved (1988, also televised). A "distinct subgenre" of stories explore the possibility that time travel might be used as a means of tourism, with travelers curious to visit periods or events such as the Victorian Era, Crucifixion of Christ, or some point where dinosaurs could be watched (or hunted by big game hunters), or to meet historical figures such as Abraham Lincoln or Ludwig van Beethoven. This theme can be addressed from two directions. An early example of present-day tourists travelling back to

title: Time travel in fiction

text: traveler when they return home. Some stories focus solely on the paradoxes and alternate timelines that come with time travel, rather than time traveling itself. They often provide some sort of social commentary, as time travel provides a "necessary distancing effect" that allows science fiction to address contemporary issues in metaphorical ways. Time travel in modern fiction is sometimes achieved by space and time warps, stemming from the scientific theory of general relativity. Stories from antiquity often featured time travel into the future through a time slip brought on by traveling or sleeping, or in other cases, time travel into

title: Zimbabwean cricket team in South Africa in 1999–2000

text: Zimbabwean cricket team in South Africa in 1999–2000 The Zimbabwe national cricket team toured South Africa in October and November 1999 and played one Test match against the South Africa national cricket team. They also competed in the 2000 Standard Bank Triangular Tournament in January and February, playing six One Day International (ODI) matches against South Africa and England. This was the first time that Zimbabwe's had toured to South Africa, although sides from both Zimbabwe and Rhodesia had played in South Africa as part of South African domestic cricket. Immediately before Zimbabwe travelled to South Africa they had played

title: Pakistani cricket team in South Africa in 2006–07

text: Pakistani cricket team in South Africa in 2006–07 The Pakistan national cricket team toured South Africa for three Tests, five ODIs and one T20 from 6 January to 14 February 2007. South Africa won the Test series 2–1. South Africa also won the T20. South Africa won the 5-match ODI series 3–1 with one game ending with no result. Pakistan won the toss and elected to bat first. Day 1: Pakistan 242/5. Day 2: Pakistan 313, South Africa 254/4. Day 3: Pakistan 313 & 103/2, South Africa 417. Day 4: Pakistan 313 & 302, South Africa 417 & 69/2. South

title: Education in Africa

text: increased by 27 per cent (to 60 per cent) and of girls by 18 per cent (to 50 per cent). For girls in Southern Africa, the comparable figures for girls were 23 per cent (to 76 per cent) and for boys, 16 per cent (to 58 per cent). This is the resurgence of a vibrant Africa, rich in its cultural diversity, history, languages and arts, standing united to end its marginalization in world progress and development. A prosperous Africa, where the knowledge and the skills of its people are its first and most important resource. The Forum for African Women

title: The Vice Guide to Travel

text: such as the "Vice Guide to Travel" (2006) were made accessible for free on VBS.tv, and the docu-series "The Vice Guide to Liberia" by Andy Capper won a Webby Award, helping foster a future partnership with CNN. The episodes are currently available at VICE.com, where VBS.tv was later merged. Hosts and recurring characters have included Shane Smith, Trace Crutchfield, actor David Cross, Derrick Beckles, editor Gavin McInnes, artist David Choe, and Johnny Knoxville of "Jackass". The following are the episodes of "The Vice Guide to Travel". The Vice Guide to Travel The Vice Guide to Travel is a travel show-style

title: In the Streets to Africa

text: In the Streets to Africa In the Streets to Africa is the fourth studio album (third released with VP Records) by Jamaican Recording artist Richie Spice. This album featured the number 54 charting song "Youths Dem Cold" which was also featured on the "Grand Theft Auto IV" soundtrack. The album features vocals from Joseph Hill of the Roots reggae group Culture, Richie's brothers Spanner Banner & Pliers and Richie himself. "All track written by B. Bonner unless otherwise stated" AllMusic gave the album an average "3/5 Stars" but gave a somewhat positive review stating that "Richie is undeniably a master

title: Jumia Travel

text: Jovago.com to Jumia Travel, to join other companies in the Jumia ecosystem. In 2016 Jumia Travel signed a global partnership with AccorHotels to widen the range of luxury hotels offered on the website, and to work with the French hotel chain to develop their business interests Africa. In 2016 Jumia Group became the continent’s first unicorn, being valued over 1 billion USD. The Jumia Travel website operates out of 10 local offices across Africa and 3 regional headquarters in its main African markets (Lagos, Nairobi and Dakar). The website is available in English and French as well as in other

title: Slavery in Africa

text: that it constituted the destruction of culture, language, religion and human possibility. Slavery in Africa Slavery has historically been widespread in Africa, and still continues today in some countries. Systems of servitude and slavery were common in parts of Africa, as they were in much of the ancient world. In many African societies where slavery was prevalent, the enslaved people were not treated as chattel slaves and were given certain rights in a system similar to indentured servitude elsewhere in the world. When the Arab slave trade and Atlantic slave trade began, many of the local slave systems began supplying

title: Buddy in Africa

text: Buddy in Africa Buddy in Africa is an American animated short film, released by Warner Bros. on July 6, 1935. It is a "Looney Tunes" cartoon, featuring Buddy, the second star of the series. Ben Hardaway supervised the short; musical direction was by Norman Spencer. Notably, Jack Carr, who provided Buddy's voice, is a credited "animator" on this cartoon. The film opens to Africa, where the native people do a series of strange things. One mows the grass forming the roof of his hut; another twists the bone in his companion's hair, then his mouth clamps down on and crushes

title: Negotiations to end apartheid in South Africa

text: nor overthrown by the opposition without considerable suffering, eventually led both sides to the negotiating table. The Battle of Cuito Cuanavale created a window of opportunity to create the enabling conditions for a negotiated settlement, recognized by Dr Niel Barnard of the National Intelligence Service. On 4 January 1974, Harry Schwarz, leader of the liberal-reformist wing of the United Party, met with Gatsha (later Mangosuthu) Buthelezi, Chief Executive Councillor of the black homeland of KwaZulu, and signed a five-point plan for racial peace in South Africa, which came to be known as the Mahlabatini Declaration of Faith. The declaration stated

title: Islam in Africa

text: mystical elements of Islam, has many orders as well as followers in West Africa and Sudan, and, like other orders, strives to know God through meditation and emotion. Sufis may be Sunni or Shi’ite, and their ceremonies may involve chanting, music, dancing, and meditation. Many Sufis in Africa are syncretic where they practise Sufism with traditional folklore beliefs. Salafis criticize the folklorists Sufis, who they claim have incorporated "un-Islamic" beliefs into their practices, such as celebrating the several events, visiting the shrines of "Islamic saints", dancing during prayer (the whirling dervishes). West Africa and Sudan have various Sufi orders regarded

text: Bulawayo in Zimbabwe. Zimbabwe returned in January and February 2000 to compete in the 2000 Standard Bank Triangular Tournament against South Africa and England but were eliminated at the group stage. History of cricket in South Africa from 1990–91 to 2000 South Africa resumed official international cricket in 1991 after the moratorium imposed by the International Cricket Conference in 1970 was lifted. This had restricted official contact with South Africa as a response to the policy of apartheid and South Africa's refusal to select non-white players for their international sporting teams. It formed part of the wider sporting boycott of

title: Pentecostalism in South Africa

text: God teach of integrity, prophecy, empowering members and leaders to operate within biblical standards, and are contemporary yet remain faithful to their Pentecostal origins. The Universal Church of the Kingdom of God(UCKG) was established in 1977 in Brazil and began spreading to Africa in the 1990s. The UCKG, led by Edir Macedo, sent missionaries to most countries within Africa, as well as many outside. The first bishop to be sent to South Africa, Marcelo Crivella, which was near the end of apartheid, preached of equality between the whites and blacks. South Africa is among the few countries in Africa where

title: Filipinos in South Africa

text: any African country in that year. Filipinos in South Africa Filipinos in South Africa are either migrants or descendants of the Philippines living in South Africa. Roughly half of them live in Gauteng. Many Filipinos migrate to South Africa to work in the fishing industry, in the health care industry, as skilled workers, or as engineers. In August 2008, the Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs set up the Munting Paaralan school at the Philippine embassy in Pretoria, where fourteen children are enrolled for bimonthly classes. In 2011, Filipinos in South Africa sent over $6.1 million USD in remittances back to

title: Filipinos in South Africa

text: Filipinos in South Africa Filipinos in South Africa are either migrants or descendants of the Philippines living in South Africa. Roughly half of them live in Gauteng. Many Filipinos migrate to South Africa to work in the fishing industry, in the health care industry, as skilled workers, or as engineers. In August 2008, the Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs set up the Munting Paaralan school at the Philippine embassy in Pretoria, where fourteen children are enrolled for bimonthly classes. In 2011, Filipinos in South Africa sent over $6.1 million USD in remittances back to the Philippines, the largest amount from

text: the series began they played Northerns, losing by eight runs. After their first ODI against South Africa they played another match against Boland, winning by five wickets. Zimbabwean cricket team in South Africa in 1999–2000 The Zimbabwe national cricket team toured South Africa in October and November 1999 and played one Test match against the South Africa national cricket team. They also competed in the 2000 Standard Bank Triangular Tournament in January and February, playing six One Day International (ODI) matches against South Africa and England. This was the first time that Zimbabwe's had toured to South Africa, although sides

title: Indian cricket team in South Africa in 2006–07

text: South Africa reached the target in just 31.2 overs. Pollock was named Man of the Match for his bowling performance which included 4 maidens and 2 wickets. With this victory, South Africa wrapped up the series 4–0 with the first game washed out. India beat South Africa by 123 runs and took a 1–0 lead in the series. This was also India's first test victory in South African soil. Indian cricket team in South Africa in 2006–07 The Indian cricket team toured South Africa for three Tests and five ODIs from 16 November 2006 to 6 January 2007. South Africa

title: Telecommunications in South Africa

text: 2009, SEACOM - the second undersea cable to land in South Africa - jointly owned and operated by Neotel - was switched on. Neotel have stated that sale of SEACOM bandwidth, too, has exceeded expectations, and will drive the continual downward-spiral of internet prices in the country. As of January 2010, South Africa has over 2 million broadband subscribers. Whilst this is the largest number in Africa, South Africa's broadband penetration of 4% is significantly below international standards. The first telephone patent was issued to Alexander Graham Bell in March 1876. The first use of telecommunication in the Union of

title: Serbs in South Africa

text: Serbian criminals. On 2013 Presentation of Jesus at the Temple local church in Johannesburg marked the anniversary of Serbian Revolution where 22 folklore groups took part in presentation of Serbian folklore. "Serb Club "Zavičaj"", "Church and School Municipality Saint Sava", "Serb Cultural and Artistic Society "Africa"" and "Association "Serbian Unity"" are active in South Africa. Serbs in South Africa Serbian South African is a South African citizen of Serbian descent or Serbia-born person who resides in South Africa. Kingdom of Yugoslavia did not give to much attention to community of Yugoslavs in Union of South Africa. State did not send

title: Mental health in Southeast Africa

text: resources . In Southeast Africa many people have developed post-traumatic stress disorder relating to genocide, civil war, tribal clashes, and refugee situations. Particularly in Rwanda and Uganda, post-traumatic stress disorder affects a significant number of the population, due to recent conflict, genocide, and crimes against humanity. Mental health in Southeast Africa Mental health in Southeast Africa is a concern, where mental illness is prevalent. Mental health issues in Africa are often viewed as the "silent crisis" since they are often given lower priority in a region of Africa where international aid is focused on communicable diseases and malnutrition. Each country

title: Solar power in Africa

text: energy sales to Europe. One such initiative was Desertec. South Africa has developed several solar thermal plants, both parabolic trough and power tower types. In 2017, it was the leading country in Africa for both solar thermal and PV solar energy. Solar power in Africa Africa is often considered and referred as the "Sun continent" or the continent where the Sun's influence is the greatest. According to the "World Sunshine Map", Africa receives many more hours of bright sunshine during the course of the year than any other continent of the Earth: many of the sunniest places on the planet

title: Birth control in Africa

text: epidemics in Sub-Saharan Africa. The use rate for injectable contraceptives increased from 2% to 8%, and from 8% to 26% in Sub-Saharan Africa, while the rate for condoms was 5%–7%. The least used method of contraception is male sterilization, with a rate of less than 3%. 6%–20% of women in Sub-Saharan Africa used injectable contraceptives covertly, a practice more common in areas where contraceptive prevalence was low, particularly rural areas. Use of modern birth control methods has been shown to decrease female fertility rate in Sub-Saharan Africa. Africa has the highest maternal death rate, which measures the death rate of

title: Akwaaba African Travel Market

text: Africa Travel Awards marks the formal opening of the fair and features speeches and presentations, award presentation, cultural dance displays from various dance troupes across Africa, music performances and dinner.Instituted in 2008, the African Travel Awards is one of the high points of the fair, drawing distinguished personalities from all over Africa. Winners are first screened by a panel of experts from across Africa and voting by the general public on . The aims is to celebrate Africans who have thrived and pioneered different areas of travel and to reward excellence in terms of facility management and quality service delivery

title: KFC in South Africa

text: KFC in South Africa KFC is the largest fast food chain in South Africa. As of 2016, there are 828 KFC outlets in South Africa, and the company dominates the fast food market. 10 percent of outlets are company owned, and 90 percent are franchise owned. Outlets sell the regional pap dish. South Africa is one of the few countries where KFC does not sell PepsiCo owned soft drinks, due to the company's historically small presence in the country. All of the chicken sold is reared in South Africa. KFC first entered the South African market in 1971. The company

title: Mobile technology in Africa

text: Mobile technology in Africa Mobile technology in Africa is a fastest growing market. Nowhere is the effect more dramatic than in Africa, where mobile technology often represents the first modern infrastructure of any kind. Only 10% of Internet users are in Africa. However, 50% of Africans have mobile phones and their penetration is expanding rapidly. This means that mobile technology is the largest platform in Africa, and can access a wide range of income groups. AppsAfrica reports Mobile App downloads will reach 98 billion which will have a huge benefit for mobile app developers in Africa As a consequence of