The rand was fractionally weaker on Monday as investors remain cautious about the rising number of Covid-19 cases globally, while markets awaits fresh news for direction.

The local currency firmed to an intraday best of R16.87/$, according to Infront data, following some emerging-market strength towards the end of last week...

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