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Waterfall City unveils $45 million hotel, conference expansion in Johannesburg
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Waterfall City project: $45 million hotel, conference expansion in Africa

Attacq Waterfall Investment Company and Rabie Property Group have committed $45 million to expand Waterfall City with a new conference centre and hotel, strengthening Johannesburg’s role in Africa’s business tourism and meetings industry. The project adds fresh capacity to a market that has seen rising demand for large corporate gatherings and international conventions.  The development reflects a broader shift in…

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South Africa’s Michelangelo Hotel shuts amid ownership battle at legacy

Michelangelo Hotel in Sandton remains shut as a takeover battle between Legacy shareholders heads to appeal, leaving the landmark property idle.

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Zimbabwean billionaire Strive Masiyiwa-backed Liquid C2 unveils Africa’s first Google Cloud AI centre     

Liquid C2, backed by Zimbabwean billionaire Strive Masiyiwa, has launched Africa’s first Google Cloud AI Partner Experience Centre in Johannesburg

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South Africa’s economy grows fastest in three years amid reforms

South Africa’s GDP grew 1.1 percent in 2025, its fastest pace in three years, driven by agriculture, trade, and finance sectors.

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Those strengths are rooted in Gauteng, South Africa’s largest economic engine.
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Johannesburg emerges as Africa’s infrastructure investment anchor

At a Glance Johannesburg’s hosting of the G20 summit was more than a diplomatic milestone. It served as a working example of a city still able to operate at scale, managing security, transport and logistics while welcoming global leaders and investors.  For business executives and fund managers in attendance, the takeaway was practical rather than symbolic. The summit underscored Johannesburg’s…

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Evening skyline of Johannesburg, South Africa, showcasing the city’s financial district and urban landscape.
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South Africa unveils $1.5 billion mega city to revive Johannesburg

At a Glance South Africa has broken ground on one of its most ambitious urban renewal projects — the Southern Farms Mega City, a $1.5 billion (R27 billion) development aimed at breathing new life into Johannesburg’s struggling southern districts.  The project, launched in May 2025 at the Bushkoppies Site Camp, represents a major step toward addressing the city’s deep-rooted infrastructure…

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Sandton Sun & Towers: Johannesburg’s premier luxury hotel reimagined

Sandton Sun & Towers in Johannesburg blends five-star luxury with top-tier business amenities in Africa’s financial hub.

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Two South African cities leading Africa’s Tech revolution

Cape Town & Johannesburg fuel Africa’s tech boom—fintech, software, & green tech drive SA’s innovation surge, attracting talent & global investors.

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7 Johannesburg hotels for a luxurious Christmas getaway

While many visitors in South Africa head for the coast, Johannesburg offers plenty for those staying in the city to enjoy Christmas.

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