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Johannesburg in the news:

  1. Mulder sparks Sri Lankan collapse: JOHANNESBURG: All-rounder Wiaan Mulder (pix) made a triple strike and sparked a Sri Lankan collapse on the first day of the second and final Test … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  2. Felix Alvarado defeats Deejay Kriel to retain IBF light flyweight crown: Nicaragua’s Felix Alvarado stopped South Africa’s DeeJay Kriel after 99 seconds of the 10th round on January 2 to retain his International Boxing Federation (IBF) light flyweight title. Making his US … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  3. Mkhize: Govt to target 67% of S.Africans in COVID vaccine rollout: The minister said government had set up structures to expedite financing, sourcing and procurement of the vaccine. – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  4. S.Africa targets COVID-19 vaccines next month but deals not yet signed: South Africa aims to get COVID-19 vaccines by next month but is still in talks with pharmaceutical companies and no deals have been signed yet, Health Minister Zweli Mkhize said on Sunday, amid … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  5. The Man Who Fell from the Sky: The Man Who Fell from the Sky latest news, reviews, gossip, episode guide and find out when it’s on TV, on demand and on catch-up. – “Johannesburg” – BingNews

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Did you know this about Johannesburg? 40% of all the world’s human ancestor fossils have been discovered in and around Johannesburg: Most of the fossils were found in the area which is now known as the Cradle of Humankind. It was declared as an UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1999. The site currently occupies 47,000 hectares and contains a complex of limestone caves.

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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.