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• [New] Several other African cities are expected to approach the 10-million-resident threshold, including Alexandria (Egypt), Johannesburg (South Africa), Khartoum (Sudan) and Abidjan (Cote d'Ivoire). United Nations Western Europe
• [New] The Australian flag carrier will no longer operate daily flights between Sydney and Johannesburg from mid-2024. The South African
• [New] The province, which includes Johannesburg and Pretoria, has been grappling with a surge in carjackings, causing distress and fear among its residents. County Local News
• While Dubai is expected to be the final destination for the majority of travelers on the Bogota-Dubai route, other top destinations for travelers include mainland China and Hong Kong, Bangkok, Singapore, Johannesburg, Cairo and Delhi. Emirates
• JOHANNESBURG - The emerging use of electrofuel as an interchangeable substitute for petrol, diesel and aviation fuel has the potential to create important new demand for Southern Africa's platinum group metals. Engineering News
• Flights between Atlanta-Johannesburg and Atlanta-Cape Town in South Africa will enjoy an upgrade to Airbus A350 - 900 aeroplanes, the newest and arguably best-equipped planes in the Delta stable. African Budget Safaris
• Consulates in Johannesburg and Cape Town highlighted disturbing demonstrations posing risks to Zimbabweans and other migrants. WesternPulse
• While Makolo is hardly impartial, a total collapse of the status quo in eastern DRC could directly affect the Johannesburg Stock Exchange when South Africa's economy is already in damage-control mode - a risk current President Ramaphosa is unwilling to take. Deutsche Welle
• The CoJ will be undertaking other massive infrastructure refurbishments to mitigate and guarantee a stable water supply in Johannesburg. Engineering News
• JOHANNESBURG - Platinum group metal is once again coming to the fore as a mineral resource that goes the extra mile in protecting a threatened global environment. Mining Weekly
• If behaviours do not change, and maintenance and modernization of the water system are not taken seriously, Johannesburg could find itself in an even bleaker situation. CNN
• Municipal officials who fail to provide water could face criminal charges, as water shortages spark protests in cities like Johannesburg, where some areas have gone without running water for weeks. OkayAfrica
• South African Airways will initiate flights on the Johannesburg-Dar-es-Salaam route. Flightradar24 Blog
• The Demo Plant is currently under construction in Johannesburg and is expected to process 100 tonnes of K. Hill feedstock ore to produce battery grade manganese in H2 2024. Junior Mining Network
• Through a new, international tech collaboration, the Johannesburg Stock Exchange will soon launch Colo 2.0 - an advanced managed infrastructure as a service (IaaS) solution that will provide JSE clients with cloud-based colocation services. FinExtra
• With property prices still competitive compared to major cities like Durban and Johannesburg, the South Coast is a prime investment opportunity for both local and international buyers. Cam Properties

Last updated: 09 July 2026