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Africa-bound India-flagged fuel tanker sets sail from east of Hormuz  

Indian-flagged oil tanker, Jag Prakash, which is carrying gasoline from Oman to Africa

Volkswagen reclaims top spot in China car sales, BYD falls to fourth as EV subsidies fade

Volkswagen (VW) reclaimed car sales dominance in China, the world’s largest auto market, in the first two months of 2026 when Toyota ​also regained ground, both overtaking local electric vehicle champion BYD amid fading subsidies for greener cars

Chinese car brands expand share of SA’s vehicle market

Chinese vehicle brands made up 17% of all car sales in South Africa (SA) during the last quarter of 2025

Sinomine in talks with Zimbabwe to resume lithium exports

Sinomine is in talks with ​Zimbabwean authorities to resume ‌its lithium exports

Investor interest drives growth in Africa’s tourism, hospitality sector

Rising investment is helping fuel growth in Africa’s tourism and hospitality industry

Rand set for second weekly loss as oil surge stokes inflation fears

SA Rand weakened on Friday