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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CELEBRATE MOTHER’S DAY IN STYLE AT JOBURG ZOO’S 2026 CONCERT

Johannesburg City Parks and Zoo (JCPZ) will host its much-anticipated Mother’s Day Concert on Sunday, 10 May 2026, from 09:00 to 16:00 at the Johannesburg Zoo. This popular annual event returns with an expanded programme and is expected to attract around 10,000 attendees. Presented in partnership with Joburg Theatre, the concert celebrates mothers, caregivers and families with…

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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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MEC LEBOGANG MAILE CONGRATULATES AKANI SIMBINE FOR BRINGING THE INAUGURAL CLASSIC MEET TO GAUTENG

Gauteng MEC for Education, Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation Lebogang Maile has congratulated sprinter Akani Simbine for successfully bringing in the SuperSport Simbine Classic 2026 to Gauteng. “The inaugural event which took place at Pilditch stadium earlier today, 28 April 2026 is an affirmation that Gauteng has the right facilities to host major events and…

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JOBURG’S JIYANE CHAMPIONS CHANGE THROUGH SPORT AND COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT

Tinyiko Barbara Ngobeni Nomalanga Joyce Jiyane is a dedicated public servant whose work continues to uplift communities through sport and social development. Guided by a firm belief in dignity and second chances, she has built a career centred on empowering individuals and creating pathways for meaningful change. Born in Carletonville, Khutsong, and raised in Soweto,…

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FNB UPGRADES NAVI VIRTUAL ASSISTANT TO STRENGTHEN ADVISER-LED SERVICES

Enhancing AI powered, advisor‑led customer service through responsible, human‑led design   FNB has announced the enhancement of its virtual assistant platform, NAVi, as part of a broader move to strengthen advisor-led banking and improve how customers experience servicing in real time. NAVi was launched as a virtual assistant on the FNB Banking App late last year, to…

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