South African Rand Strengthens Ahead of Election and Rate Decision =============== #9f57e6b8 ver:0.21 The South African rand strengthens ahead of elections and rate decision, trading at 18.33 against the dollar. The outcome of the election and the South African Reserve Bank's decision will impact the rand's future performance. Despite recent strength, the economy faces challenges with mining production shrinking and unemployment rising. The rand's strength is attributed to a weakening US dollar and gains in metal prices. Domestic and global factors influence the rand's performance. #SouthAfrica #elections #monetarypolicy #economy... #newstr #SouthAfricanRand #Elections #InterestRateDecision #SouthAfricanEconomy https://here.news/story/9f57e6b8?ver=0.21