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Dr Bhaso Ndzendze appointed Political Science HOD at age of 25 – UJ

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa in the news:

  1. Dr Bhaso Ndzendze appointed Political Science HOD at age of 25 – UJ: UJ’s Dr Bhaso Ndzendze named one of the youngest Political Science HODs in SA. . Political Scientist Dr Bhaso Ndzendze has been named the new head of department (HOD … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  2. Update: Seychelles clips SA travellers’ wings day after reopening: TURN. According to Travel News, just after announcing the reopening to all South African travellers, the Seychelles has now overturned its decision to allow en … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  3. It is surreal: NZ opener Conway after breaking Ganguly’s record: New Zealand opening batsman Devon Conway, who on Wednesday surpassed former India captain Sourav Ganguly’s record for highest score on Test debut at Lord’s, said he needs time to let the feat sink in. – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  4. Those who know me, know that I’m not racist – Eskom’s De Ruyter: Eskom CEO Andre de Ruyter was responding to allegations levelled against him by former Eskom chief procurement officer, Solly Tshitangano who accused him of racism and of not complying with … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  5. Tanzania: Zari in Dar With Her Children On Another Co-Parenting Duty: South Africa-based Ugandan socialite Zari Hassan aka The Boss Lady is in Dar es Salaam and she is not alone, she is with her two children Nilan and Tiffah. – “Johannesburg” – BingNews

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Did you know this about Johannesburg? Johannesburg is the world’s biggest man-made forest, with over 10 million trees. This number is set to grow, as City Parks launched the Greening Soweto project in 2006, with the goal of planting an extra 200 000 trees in the famous township. Not only do Joburg’s trees combat the greenhouse effect, they help reduce noise in this ‘urban jungle’.

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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.