News Bulletin of 31 January 2026, 12pm

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Joburg Market earns top employer certification for second year running
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The Joburg Market has been certified as a Top Employer by the Top Employers Institute, marking the second consecutive year that the organisation has received the recognition.

The certification acknowledges Joburg Market’s commitment to strong people practices, a positive workplace culture and employee development.

The company’s Cedric Nephawe says the achievement reflects the dedication of employees, whose efforts enable the organization to perform at a high level.
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South Africa to host World Economic Forum Africa Summit
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South Africa is set to host another major global event, with the World Economic Forum’s Africa Summit scheduled to take place in the country in April next year.

Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille says hosting the summit is expected to provide a significant boost to the tourism sector.

The meeting was last held in South Africa more than seven years ago in Cape Town before the Covid-19 pandemic.
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China–SA partnership produces first cohort of skilled graduates
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Higher Education and Training deputy minister, Nomusa Dube-Ncube, led a welcoming ceremony for 36 South African graduates at the Chinese Embassy in Pretoria on Monday, following their successful completion of a specialised training programme at Beijing Polytechnic College in China.

The graduates form part of the first cohort to benefit from a collaboration between Beijing Polytechnic College and nine South African Technical and Vocational Education and Training colleges. Dube-Ncube has emphasised the importance of aligning international learning experiences with long-term national priorities.
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Ethiopian Airlines breaks ground on Africa’s largest airport
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Ethiopian Airlines has officially begun construction on a $12.5 bn airport in, Ethiopia, which is projected to become Africa’s largest once complete in 2030.

The project will comprise four runways and accommodate parking for 270 aircraft.

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali described the project as the largest aviation infrastructure project in Africa’s history.
The airport will have the capacity to handle 110 million passengers per year, more than four times that of Ethiopia’s current main airport, which is expected to reach capacity within the next two to three years.
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