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Johannesburg in the news:

  1. A Doctor Who Followed His Dream From Zimbabwe to MSK: Josh’s Story: Read about Josh Foromera, who was born in a small village in Zimbabwe and recently began a fellowship in the Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition Service at MSK. – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  2. Five events you won’t want to miss at the Virtual African Diaspora International Film Festival: By Lenore T. Adkins Special to the AFRO For nearly three decades, the African Diaspora International Film Festival has screened movies capturing the richness and diversity of the Black experience all … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  3. Ghana’s election: A play for change or continuity: Ghanaians go to the polls. On one side of the political spectrum is the call for continuity — four more years for incumbent president Nana Akufo-Addo — and on the other is a call for change, or more … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  4. Lawyer who unleashed ‘wave of insults’ finds himself washed up: He has character defects that make him unsuitable for his job, high court rules as it strikes him off roll of attorneys … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  5. Ramaphosa says SA ’in the fight of our lives’ to prevent second Covid-19 wave: President Cyril Ramaphosa said in a televised address that the curfew in the eastern Nelson Mandela Bay area would be changed … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews

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Did you know this about Johannesburg? The Ansteys Building at the corner of Jeppe and Joubert Streets was designed by Emley and William and completed in 1937. It is recognised as a prime example of Art Deco Architecture, a style synonymous with modernisation, optimism and Americanisation before World War 2. The departmental store, N. Anstey’s and Company, occupied the first four floors of the building. The tea terrace was on the fourth floor and was a destination of choice for the ladies of the northern suburbs. The building is 20 storeys high and was, when it was completed, the highest building in the southern hemisphere. The remaining storeys were offices and apartments, some of them occupying an entire floor. The building terminates in a mast designed for docking air ships.

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Africa’s Economic Heartbeat and the JSE

Johannesburg is the undisputed financial capital of the African continent. It is classified as an “Alpha Global City,” meaning it plays a primary role in the global economic network. The city generates roughly 16% of South Africa’s GDP and is the headquarters for 74% of the major multinational companies operating in Sub-Saharan Africa.

At the center of this economic power is the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE). Founded in 1887, just one year after the city’s birth, the JSE was initially a way to raise capital for deep-level mining. Today, it is the largest stock exchange in Africa and ranks among the top 20 in the world by market capitalization. The financial district has moved from the historic city center to Sandton, an area often called “Africa’s Richest Square Mile.” This shift reflects Johannesburg’s evolution from a rough-and-tumble mining camp into a sophisticated service-and-finance economy. Despite the decline in actual mining, the city remains the “command and control” center for the continent’s mineral wealth, telecommunications, and banking sectors.