Rand Capital Corporation shares rise 1.98% after-hours as South Africa's rand strengthens due to higher gold prices.

Rand Capital Corporation rose 1.98% in after-hours trading, with the South African rand being buoyed by stronger gold prices as U.S. President Donald Trump imposed steep tariffs. The rand traded at 17.6850 against the dollar, up roughly 0.5% on Wednesday's close, supported by a weaker dollar and higher gold prices as investors fled to the safe-haven metal.