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Top African Bank FirstRand Cuts Presence in India But Won’t Exit

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa in the news:

  1. Top African Bank FirstRand Cuts Presence in India But Won’t Exit: Africa’s biggest bank by market value undertook a review of its strategy in India and said it “remains committed to its presence”. – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  2. Floyd verdict sparks hope, inspiration for activists abroad: The guilty verdict in the trial over George Floyd’s death was not just celebrated in America. It signaled hope for those seeking racial justice and fighting police brutality on the other side of the … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  3. Tietto Minerals buys major plant on path to Cote d‘Ivoire gold production, saves .5m: Emerging Cote d’Ivoire gold producer Tietto Minerals (ASX: TIE) has secured a SAG processing mill for its 3.02 million ounce Abujar gold project, a critical purchase given that the mill is the longest … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  4. Covid-19: Fake Pfizer vaccines sold, given to around 80 people in Mexico: Recipients in Mexico paid US$ 1000 for a single dose, and vials containing anti-wrinkle treatment were seized in Poland. – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  5. Analysis of Famous Fossil Helps Unlock When Humans and Apes Diverged: The long-awaited, high-tech analysis of the upper body of famed fossil Little Foot opens a window to a pivotal period when human ancestors diverged from apes, new USC research shows. The Little Foot … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews

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Have you tried: Visiting Port Elizabeth?

Did you know this about Johannesburg? OR Tambo International Airport is the busiest airport in Africa: It’s estimated that more than 28 million people pass through this airport’s terminals every single year. OR Tambo International has also been around for more than 60 years – it was opened in 1952.

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The FNB Stadium: Resisting Seismic Activity

From a technical perspective, the “Calabash” is a marvel of modern engineering. Because the stadium sits on the edge of the mining belt, the foundations had to be incredibly robust to account for potential seismic activity from old mine workings. The roof is a cantilevered steel structure that covers almost all the seats but leaves the pitch open to the Highveld sun, designed to keep the noise of the crowd—and the legendary vuvuzelas—echoing inside the bowl to create an intimidating atmosphere for visiting teams. The upper tier is sloped at a sharp angle to ensure that even the fans in the “nosebleed” sections have a clear, unobstructed view of the action.