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Oil gains on Venezuelan supply concerns, poised for weekly loss

Oil prices rose on Friday supported by concerns of Venezuelan supply disruptions, though they remained on track for a weekly drop amid cautious market sentiment and optimism over the prospects for a Russia-Ukraine peace deal

“Botswana’s vegetable ban may not achieve intended support for SA farmers”

Botswana has reintroduced a ban on importing several key vegetables from South Africa (SA) in an effort to strengthen domestic food production and reduce reliance on foreign suppliers.

“Tanzania’s political turmoil is damaging investor confidence and economic outlook”

The political and economic outlook in Tanzania remains uncertain following the disputed October 2025 general election and the civil unrest that has gripped parts of the country.

‘Intel has tested chipmaking tools from firm with sanctioned China unit’

Chipmaker Intel has tested chipmaking tools this year from a toolmaker with deep roots in China and two overseas units that were targeted by United States (US) sanctions, according to two sources with direct knowledge of the matter