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Oil gains after Donald Trump denies he is willing to ease...

Oil prices rose on Wednesday after US President Donald Trump denied he would be willing to ease sanctions on Iran while Qatar pushed for

Standard Bank hits record R26.1bn earnings as Africa drives growth

Standard Bank has posted record headline earnings of R26.1 billion for the first six months of 2026, as strong client activity, higher non-interest revenue,...

Oil prices firm on concerns over Strait of Hormuz plans

Oil prices edged higher on Friday on further concerns surrounding the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and potential Iranian bans and fines on vessels it