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28
Aug

South Africa: Fuel station workers set to strike on Sep 2 (fuel shortages possible)

More workers in the motor industry, including petrol attendants, who are affiliated to the National Union of Metalworkers of SA will down tools next week, the union announced on Tuesday. “Seventy-two-thousand workers… [at] petrol stations, components, automotive retail, panel-beaters, car and spare parts, fitment workshops, truck body and trailer builders, and dealerships will be downing […]

22
Aug

Sail, Sip and Savor Rome with Regent Seven Seas

By Mara Papatheodorou, your Tastes & Traditions Expert from Regent Seven Seas   It may no longer be the Holy Roman Empire, but regal Rome remains an epic cosmopolitan capital with piazzas (squares) and boulevards that proudly reflect the past. Architectural heirlooms, amazing artifacts, alluring shopping and phenomenal food grace this Eternal City. Start at […]

22
Aug

Ol Donyo Lodge – Amboseli, Kenya

This is the real Africa. Genuine. Pure. Alive.    Ol Donyo Lodge is located on the Maasai-owned Mbirikani Group Ranch, comprising of 275,000 acres of wilderness between Amboseli and Tsavo National Parks and bordering Chyulu Hills National Park. This stunningly beautiful area is incredibly diverse, and often has spectacular views of Mount Kilimanjaro.   No […]

22
Aug

Madagascar: avoid protests

Countrywide- Avoid potential protests coinciding with release of final list of presidential election candidates. Read article http://allafrica.com/stories/201308210330.html

22
Aug

Zambia: avoid rallies associated with Sep 5 elections

Countrywide – Avoid all rallies associated with remaining parliamentary by-elections scheduled for Sept. 5 Read article: http://www.zambianwatchdog.com/ecz-sets-sept-5-for-another-set-of-useless-by-elections/

22
Aug

Update: Stansted Airport baggage handler strike: CANCELLED

Baggage scanning staff at London Stansted Airport have called off a strike planned for the Bank Holiday weekend. Officials at the GMB union, which represents the striking workers, announced the decision earlier following talks with airport managers. A spokesman said members had accepted an improved pay offer following talks with employer Mitie. The GMB said […]