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Lesetja Kganyago. Picture: AFP

South african foreign currency rating

'SA's strong democracy resonating with investors'

By Reuters

Lesetja Kganyago told CNBC Africa in an interview on Thursday that this was a sign of investor confidence.

  • South African money. Picture: Facebook.

    ‘The rand may get stronger’

    Wealth Manager Warren Ingram explains why he believes the rand is bound to recover from its current low.

    2527 days ago
  • FILE: At 1455 GMT the rand was trading 1,36 percent weaker at 12,1860 to the dollar, its weakest since 24 April. Picture: Christa Eybers/EWN

    Rand at five-week low, tracks EM peers

    At 1455 GMT the rand was trading 1,36 percent weaker at 12,1860 to the dollar.

    2591 days ago
  • FILE: The move higher reflected the dollar’s weakness after a disappointing US consumer sentiment report. Picture: Christa Eybers/EWN

    Rand on track for fourth straight daily gain vs dollar

    Analysts said hopes of a wage deal in South Africa's public sector also provided a boost.

    2604 days ago
  • FILE: April retail figures showed reduced spending by US consumers. Picture: Christa Eybers/EWN

    Rand, bonds extend gains as US economy stutters

    By 1410 GMT the rand had firmed 0,72 percent to 11,7950 per dollar.

    2605 days ago
  • FILE: At 1529 GMT the rand firmed 1,9 percent to 12,0650 per dollar. Picture: Gadeeja Abbas/EWN

    Rand firms as dollar bulls take back seat

    The rand strengthened against the US dollar on Friday, shaking off a credit downgrade.

    2660 days ago
  • FILE: The dollar index showed the greenback maintaining its positive run as it chalked up 0,44 percent. Picture: Gadeeja Abbas/EWN

    Rand weakens after ECB unveils details of stimulus plan

    At 1620 GMT the rand had softened 0,3 percent to 11,8285 per dollar in volatile trade.

    2675 days ago
  • Foreign direct investment inflows to South Africa more than doubled to $10.3 billion in 2013. Picture;Sxc.hu.

    FDI inflows to SA doubled in 2013

    Foreign direct investment inflows to South Africa more than doubled to $10.3 billion in 2013.

    3076 days ago
  • As economists warn of a tough year ahead, the rand’s weakness is blamed on risk-averse sentiment. Picture: Supplied.

    Concerns grow as rand hits 5-year low

    The currency stabilised in afternoon trading but remained well over the 11 mark.

    3077 days ago
  • ANC Secretary General Gwede Mantashe. Picture: EWN

    Mantashe defends Zuma briefing

    The ANC secretary general said the rand had been sliding for some time.

    3319 days ago
  • South African currency. Picture: Taurai Maduna/Eyewitness News

    Business leaders to freeze salaries

    Busa said the freezing of salaries for business leaders is in solidarity with poor people.

    3547 days ago
  • Recent wage strikes affected the Standard & Poor's decision to downgrade South Africa's foreign currency cedit rating. Picture: Taurai Maduna/Eyewitness News

    SA's foreign currency rating downgraded

    South Africa's foreign currency rating has been downgraded to BBB status.

    3549 days ago
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