At the end of 2006, the JSE had a market capitalisation of R5,7 trillion, with 388 companies listed on the exchange. Turnover on the JSE has shown strong growth over recent years, increasing from an annual turnover of R1 279 billion in 2005 to R2 100 billion in 2006.
One is encouraged to learn of plans by the JSE Limited to construct a Pan-African exchange which will initially allow investors to trade in shares from Ghana, Namibia and Zambia, and later develop to cover the rest of Africa. These are bold steps towards making Johannesburg a financial centre for the continent.