South Africa's rand gained on Thursday after data showed U.S. economic growth slowed in the fourth quarter, while the South African Reserve Bank cut its main lending rate for the third time in a row.

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South Africa's M&A landscape is showing promising signs of growth, with the country accounting for 60% of Africa's deal values. As global interest rates decline and the rand shows stability, international investors are eyeing strategic opportunities in the region,

South Africa's rand slipped on Monday, ahead of a week packed with domestic and international data releases, with eyes set on interest rate decisions from the Federal Reserve and the South African Reserve Bank (SARB).