South Africa in the news:
- South African Rand: 50% Unemployment Now Possible says Investec as they Slash GDP Forecasts for 2020, Citing Harsh Lockdown: The outlook for the South African economy has deteriorated to the extent that up to 50% of the working population could find itself unemployed and 54% of businesses might no longer exist by year-end …: “South Africa” – BingNews
- In Era of COVID-19, Russia’s Strategic Politics of Coronavirus Aid Takes the Stage in Africa: With coronavirus rapidly spreading among the population of 148 million, Russia took the third position in the world. According to the official data provided on …: “South Africa” – BingNews
- Coronavirus shuts down Africa’s tourist industry: Africa’s hotels, tour operators and airlines are all reeling from the impact of coronavirus. The African Business Magazine’s Liam Taylor surveys the situation The Serena Hotel in Kampala, the Ugandan …: “South Africa” – BingNews
- On this day, West Indies successfully chased highest total in Test cricket: On this day in 2003, West Indies under the captaincy of Brian Lara chased down the highest total in the history of the game against Australia at Antigua Recreation Ground, St John’s, Antigua. In the …: “South Africa” – BingNews
- Landmark case to open up South Africa’s power system outside of Eskom: The city of Cape Town is awaiting a court ruling on whether it can buy its own electricity from suppliers other than national power utility Eskom without getting approval from the energy minister.: “South Africa” – BingNews