THE LONGEST SOLAR ECLIPSE OF THE CENTURY IS COMING: DAY WILL TURN INTO NIGHT, AND IT WON’T RETURN FOR 157 YEARS

For anyone who missed the North American eclipse of 2024, there’s good news: the sky is about to deliver an even more amazing spectacle. On Aug. 2, 2027, the moon will simply vanish—and for those positioned in the right place, daylight will surrender to deep twilight for the longest total solar eclipse of the remaining 21st century….

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MAY FUEL PRICE OUTLOOK

South Africans face another fuel price hike from Wednesday, 6 May Petrol under‑recoveries: Diesel: ⛽ Expected Pump Prices (If Forecasts Hold) This article is adapted from MSN News reporting, with full credit to the original writers. Jozi Captions provides summaries and contextual analysis for our readers.

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STANDARD BANK FINALISES R2.1 BN SALE OF SA SOFT DRINKS MAKER, TWIZZA TO INDIA’S VARUN, AFTER REGULATORY APPROVALS

Standard Bank Business and Commercial Banking’s Corporate Finance Advisory team is proud to confirm the successful completion of the of R2.1 billion sale of South African non-alcoholic beverages manufacturer, Twizza Proprietary Limited (“Twizza”) to The Beverage Company Proprietary Limited (“Bevco”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of India-based Varun Beverages Limited (“Varun”) for an amount of R2.1 billion. This follows the receipt of all…

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ESKOM MAINTAINS SYSTEM STABILITY AS WINTER DEMAND RISES: REFLECTING SYSTEM AVAILABILITY OF APPROXIMATELY 98.9%

As South Africa enters the winter period, traditionally associated with higher electricity demand and greater system risk, Eskom continues to demonstrate a stable and resilient power system, supported by sustained improvements in generation performance and disciplined operational execution. Progress delivered through the Generation Recovery Plan has materially reduced reliance on diesel‑fired generation, strengthened cost efficiency,…

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100 ICONIC PERSONALITIES AWARDS CELEBRATES AFRICAN EXCELLENCE, ANNOUNCES UNDER 40 CEO’S SUMMIT IN SOUTH AFRICA

The recently concluded 100 Iconic Personalities Awards and Summit 2026, hosted by Iconic International Holdings, delivered an exceptional and memorable gathering of influential leaders, innovators, and changemakers from across the African continent and beyond. Held on 10 April 2026 at the prestigious Oriental Hotel Lagos, the event successfully combined thought leadership, recognition, and meaningful engagement,…

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