Rand Rallies as Dollar Weakens, But Power Cuts and Cost Pressures Weigh on South African Economy

South African rand trades higher vs dollar as greenback softens

Dollar index down 0.4% on Wednesday

Rand has fallen around 2% so far in October

Private sector activity steady in September despite power cuts, cost pressures

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Mining firm CEO says job cuts inevitable as metal prices fall