The rand is slightly firmer after the greenback declined against a basket of currencies.
The removal of the country from a global financial crime watchdog’s list of countries under heightened scrutiny also helped the local currency.
The Financial Action Task Force’s (FATF) decision to remove South Africa from the greylist is a major boost for its reputation and financial system.
Africa’s biggest economy was added to the grey list in February 2023 following criticism of its anti-money laundering and anti-terrorist funding mechanisms.
The rand is currently trading at R17.20 to the US dollar.
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<p>In Nigeria, public holidays from September to December cover both national celebrations and religious observances, reflecting the country’s cultural and religious diversity. These holidays are observed across all states in Nigeria, providing opportunities for various festivities and cultural events. The government officially declares these days as non-working days, allowing people to celebrate with their communities […]</p>
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