Countries tap oil reserves amid Iran fallout The International Energy Agency has agreed to release 400-million barrels of oil – the largest such release in its history… by Associated Press March 12, 2026 News
Iran rules out talks as war enters 11th day US says it has destroyed 16 mine-laying vessels as Iran threatens to block Gulf oil exports… by Associated Press March 11, 2026 News
Oil is surging. Why Sasol and Thungela are up and the JSE is down Oil prices have rocketed. Who are the winners and losers? And what’s the projection?… by Jeandré Pike March 10, 2026 Economy & Markets
War with Iran delivers a shock to the global economy From rising oil and fertiliser prices to destabilisation of fragile states, the Iran war is having effects way beyond the Middle East… by Associated Press March 10, 2026 Economy & Markets
FirstRand’s Vilakazi asks South Africa for a ‘more neutral stance’ as Iran war escalates The bank’s CEO is concerned that geopolitical fallout resulting from South Africa’s perceived alliances could hurt the economy… by Michael Avery March 9, 2026 Investing & Finance
Real Politics: what Iran reveals about South Africa’s GNU problem South Africa’s unity government must use the Iran war to forge a pragmatic foreign policy that protects jobs, trade and credibility over ideology… by Zukile Majova March 9, 2026 Opinion·Politics
What Iran’s war means for African economies Surging oil prices triggered by the war in Iran are rippling through African economies, threatening higher fuel costs, rising inflation and renewed pressure on… by Associated Press March 9, 2026 News
The week ahead: president in the hot seat Mark your calendar – here’s the political and economic news to watch out for in the days to come… by The South Africa Brief March 9, 2026 News
Why Iran is sowing regional chaos By widening its war, the country hopes the US’s allies in the region will apply pressure to halt the campaign… by Associated Press March 6, 2026 Analysis·News
Iran says US will ‘bitterly regret’ torpedoing warship Iran has launched a new wave of attacks in the wake of the sinking of one of its warships, calling it ‘an atrocity at… by Associated Press March 5, 2026 News
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