In a markets article featured in the Business Report, Mergence CIO Brad Preston is quoted discussing the Rand. He notes that the recent South Africa-specific risks are no longer fully reflected in the currency. The potential for additional Rand strength, he suggests, hinges on global factors, a weakening dollar, and a robust economic recovery in China.

Naspers scouts for new investments
Naspers has tasked its executives to look for investment opportunities in South Africa by the end of its 2026 financial