South African Rand (ZAR) News Monitoring

South African rand eases after release of local data

South African Rand coins are seen in this illustration picture taken October 30, 2020. REUTERS/Mike Hutchings/Illustration/File Photo JOHANNESBURG, Dec 11 (Reuters) – The South African rand edged lower against the dollar on Thursday following …

South African rand weakens as traders weigh Fed decision, await local data

JOHANNESBURG, Dec 11 (Reuters) – The South African rand weakened on Thursday as traders assessed the U.S. Federal Reserve’s rate decision and awaited local data releases, including formal sector employment, mining and manufacturing reports, and a business …

South African rand inches up following local retail sales data, as investors await US rate decision

“Consumers are benefiting from relatively low inflation, although this tailwind has already faded, quite notably in the last few months. There’s also some support from quite robust growth in the government wage bill this year, underpinned by above- …

South African rand flat following infrastructure bonds sale

What South Africa Gains From the PetroSA–Shell Offshore Oil Agreement

South Africa’s PetroSA has facilitated a deal giving Shell Offshore a 60% stake in Block 2C off the west coast. This represents a strategic shift in how the country approaches upstream energy, how it seeks investment, and how it plans to revive a …

South African rand flat after Moody’s keeps the country’s rating, outlook steady

South Africa's property market: five key trends to watch in 2026

After a challenging period marked by affordability woes and sluggish sales in 2024, South Africa's residential property landscape has shown remarkable resilience, defying forecasts with a steady recovery in 2025. This resurgence has been underpinned by …

Inflation crisis deepens: IMF cuts growth outlook

This came after Zimbabwe’s central bank allowed the ZiG, backed by the nation’s gold reserves, to drop over 40% in value against the United States (US) dollar in late September. ZIMBABWE’S inflation crisis has escalated alarmingly, with consumer prices …

Stanbic committed to supporting tourism

HARARE – Stanbic Bank Zimbabwe is committed to supporting the tourism sector by offering a variety of products that contribute to its growth. The leading financial services institution offers a range of loan facilities that can be accessed by players in …

South African rand flat after Moody’s keeps the country’s rating, outlook steady

JOHANNESBURG: The rand started the week flat as traders assessed Moody’s decision to keep South Africa’s credit rating and outlook unchanged, while awaiting key data releases that will give indications of demand and output trends at the start of the fourth …

Naira depreciates 0.24% to N1,455/$1, CBN releases pound, euro latest exchange rates

The naira is facing real festive pressure and has again depreciated against the US dollar in the official market It also lost value against the pound sterling and the euro in the official market and the black market. Analysts attribute the decline to year- …

Nigeria gets new position as new ranking shows best countries to invest in Africa

Nigeria has suffered a great decline, as a new ranking shows that Nigeria has dropped among the best countries to invest in Africa The country dropped to the 18th position in the latest ranking released by Rand Merchant Bank According to the report, …

U.S. House proposes three-year Agoa extension

In what can be described as a pivotal moment for U.S.-South Africa trade relations, the U.S. House Committee has approved a bill that advocates for a three-year extension of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA). While the approval brings optimism, …

USD/ZAR Slides as Bearish Momentum Builds and Rand Strengthens Further

USD/ZAR has dropped to 16.9719, extending its months-long downtrend as bearish pressure intensifies. With price now trading firmly below both key moving averages and RSI stuck in lower territory, the pair continues to show signs of structural weakness …

These African currencies are stronger than the rand in December 2025

As South Africa continues to grapple with economic uncertainty, many readers may be surprised to learn that several African currencies are performing far better than the rand. Based on exchange rates recorded on 1 December 2025, at least 7 African …

Naira missing in list of top 10 strongest currencies in Africa

The naira was absent from the list of Africa’s top 10 strongest currencies in December 2025, despite recent appreciations in official and black markets A strong currency provides economic relief by lowering the cost of imports such as fuel, food, and …

Brimstone to sell part of South Africa’s Oceana stake for about US$37.4M

SOUTH AFRICA – Brimstone Investment has moved to dispose of nearly a third of its holding in Oceana Group in a transaction worth roughly US$37.4 million. The company is selling about 11.95 million Oceana shares to a consortium represented by Marine Edge …

Thungela Resources on track to exceed 2025 coal production targets

Thungela Resources' management are confident of producing about 13.7 million tons of export saleable production for the year to December 31, 2023, which is above the guidance range of 12.8Mt to 13.6Mt. The coal mining group's chief financial …

South Africa: Staff Concluding Statement of the 2025 Article IV Mission

Washington, DC – December 9, 2025: An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team led by Delia Velculescu visited South Africa on December 1-8 to hold meetings with the economic authorities and other counterparts from the public and private sectors for the 2025 …

Water On Demand Announces Definitive Agreement to Launch Mobile Water Treatment Network

Joint venture intended to build a next-generation mobile water-as-a-service platform with investor-ready structure. CLEARWATER, FL, UNITED STATES, December 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Water On Demand, Inc., a pioneer in private industrial …

ADVOCATES QUESTION GENERAL PERMIT PROPOSAL FOR DATA CENTER DISCHARGES TO OHIO’S WATERWAYS

OHIO EPA'S USE OF GENERAL PERMITS SHOULD BE PROTECTIVE OF WATER RESOURCES BOWLING GREEN, OH, UNITED STATES, December 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Concerned Ohioans recently learned about the Ohio EPA’s general draft permit for data centers …

Relocity Wins 'Best Employee Experience & Engagement' at 2025 FEM EMEA EMMAs

Relocity is honored at the FEM EMMAs for redefining employee relocation with innovative tech and strategic partnerships. LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, December 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Relocity, a global leader in tech-powered talent mobility, …

Kilgore EDC Marks 35 Years

Collaboration with companies, governmental partners, and community members yields decades of substantial growth. KILGORE, TX, UNITED STATES, December 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Investing in itself, Kilgore has seen industrial property values …

DanReDev Expands National Portfolio as Daniel Kaufman Accelerates Workforce Housing, BTR, and AI-Ready Projects

DanReDev LLC Deepens National Footprint as “Daniel Kaufman Real Estate” Platform Expands Workforce Housing, BTR, and AI-Ready Communities DALLAS, TX, UNITED STATES, December 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- DanReDev LLC, the Dallas-based real …

AllenComm Honored as a Top 2026 eLearning Content Developer for Transforming Corporate Training

Recognized for excellence in custom learning solutions, AllenComm strengthens its position as a trusted corporate training partner for 2026. SALT LAKE CITY, UT, UNITED STATES, December 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- AllenComm has been named one …

CaliberMind's Built-to-Scale Architecture Drives Massive Enterprise Adoption, Delivers Immediate ROI and Data Clarity

CaliberMind's Built-to-Scale Architecture is seeing massive enterprise adoption, delivering ROI, governing GTM data, and empowering every user with KPI clarity. BROOMFIELD, CO, UNITED STATES, December 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Following …

Renew Financial to Proudly Sponsor the 2025 Southeast Florida Climate Leadership Summit for the Fourth Consecutive Year

WEST PALM BEACH, FL, UNITED STATES, December 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Renew Financial, a pioneer and leading provider of residential Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) financing, is proud to announce its continued support as a Silver …

GSI Closes $22 Million Refinancing with Seminole Financial Services on Operating Projects in New York, Vermont & Florida

NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, December 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Greenwood Sustainable Infrastructure (GSI), the North American renewable energy subsidiary of Libra Group, in partnership with Seminole Financial Services, today announced the …

Paxful Announces Resolution of DOJ Investigation Concerning Historic Conduct

PANAMA CITY, PANAMA, PANAMA, December 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Paxful announces agreements with the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) to resolve longstanding investigations …

Texas Space Summit Leader Highlights Commercial Space Momentum at YTexas Summit

Appearance at the YTexas Summit 2025 builds a runway for the Texas Space Summit 2026 in San Antonio SAN ANTONIO, TX, UNITED STATES, December 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Tim Farrell of the Greater San Antonio Chamber of Commerce and the …

Reverse Mortgage Pros Launches Canada’s First Reverse Mortgage Rate Hub In Canada

The first ever reverse mortgage rate hub in Canada has been launched by Reverse Mortgage Pros TORONTO, ONTARIO, CANADA, December 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Reverse Mortgage Pros, Canada’s leading specialist brokerage for reverse mortgage …

Gables Residential Unveils 44-Story Waterfront Multifamily Community in Vibrant Fort Lauderdale Neighborhood

FORT LAUDERDALE, FL, UNITED STATES, December 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Gables Residential, a national leader in the management and development of multifamily apartment communities, is excited to announce its expansion into one of Florida’s …

Balfour Capital Group Appoints Moni Micah to Lead Real Estate & Mortgage Division, Strengthening Global Capital-Raising

apital-raising–focused vpress-release structure while shifting emphasis toward liquidity pipelines, investor access, and scalable strategies. HONG KONG, HONG KONG ISLAND, HONG KONG, December 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Balfour Capital Group …

Aterio Tracks 198 GW of Announced U.S. Data Center Capacity Not Yet Under Construction in New December Update

November saw major movement in U.S. data center development as Amazon, Google, Meta, Crusoe, and Joule advanced large AI-focused campuses nationwide. VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA, December 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Vancouver, British …

SpeedOctane Launches Under the Aegis of ArticleBazar to Demystify Car and Bike Buying for Indian Market Complexity

New digital portal targets 'Analysis Paralysis' in the Indian automotive market simplified tech insights for the modern commuter. KOLKATA, WEST BENGAL, INDIA, December 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- ArticleBazar, a dynamic player in the …

BTC Inc. & Bitcoin Magazine Finalize Landmark Partnership With Krown Network as Premier Sponsor of BITCOIN 2026

Krown and BTC Inc. unite for Bitcoin 2026 in Las Vegas, creating a showcase for breakthrough security, global adoption, and next-generation Bitcoin innovation. LAS VEGAS, NV, UNITED STATES, December 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- BTC Inc., …

Sotheby’s Concierge Auctions Announces Historic Charleston, South Carolina Auction with Iconic High Battery Estate

A landmark debut: The ‘Nathaniel Ingraham House’ to auction in cooperation with Daniel Ravenel Sotheby’s International Realty at Sotheby’s ‘Visions of America’ NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, December 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A museum-quality, …

Fuse Rebrands as Lorum to Rebuild Institutional Clearing

Fuse rebrands as Lorum, positioning as a specialist correspondent institution focused on institutional clearing and treasury infrastructure. NY, UNITED STATES, December 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Global payment networks and schemes have …

ANCHOR1031 HIGHLIGHTED IN USA TODAY FOR EDUCATION-FIRST APPROACH AND TECHNOLOGY-DRIVEN TOOLS FOR 1031 EXCHANGE INVESTORS

Platform combines AI-enabled analysis with interactive portfolio planning to help investors navigate complex 1031 exchanges. GLENDALE, CA, UNITED STATES, December 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Anchor1031, a 1031 exchange and passive real estate …