Crypto trading is drawing thousands of new traders across South Africa and Botswana, with digital currencies now seen as a serious alternative to traditional investments. Shockingly though, even with all this attention, only 59 crypto businesses have received official operating licenses in South Africa as of 2025. Most first-time investors get caught off guard not […]
Day trading is attracting more South Africans and Batswana than ever before, with some platforms reporting a 35 percent surge in first-time traders between 2022 and 2024. Most people imagine quick wins and easy cash flying in every time the market moves. The real shock is that nearly all new traders lose money at the […]
South Africans love the thrill of forex trading, but strict financial rules are changing the game. Did you know that the FSCA now requires all forex brokers to keep client funds in separate accounts and maintain minimum capital levels? This might sound like heavy-handed oversight, but it actually opens up smarter and safer opportunities for […]
Trading education is becoming a real lifeline in South Africa and Botswana. Unemployment in both countries still hovers at alarming double-digit rates, making new ways to earn money more important than ever. Here’s the twist. You do not need expensive courses or fancy degrees to get started. Anyone with curiosity and internet access can tap […]
Forex trading in South Africa and Botswana is getting more popular every year. Over 190,000 South Africans are now actively trading forex online, making chart skills more relevant than ever. But most people stick to line charts and miss out on all the detailed clues hidden in candlesticks and bars. Here’s the catch: mastering just […]
Trading in South Africa and Botswana used to be reserved for financial pros with massive capital. Now, things have shifted fast. In 2025, beginners can start trading with as little as R500 and get access to global markets straight from their phones. Most new traders think the hardest part is picking the right stock. Actually, […]
Forex trading in Africa is gaining serious momentum, and South Africa’s foreign exchange reserves have surged to a bold $68.116 billion in May 2025, showing the kind of economic muscle usually reserved for the continent’s biggest economies. Now, here’s the kicker. Despite all the flashy headlines about tech and regulation, most traders still overlook how […]
Support services for local traders in Cape Town are set to change the game in 2025. The city has launched targeted programmes that helped 24 entrepreneurs from key sectors like clothing and jewellery boost their skills and build real businesses. Now, here is what most people miss. Some of the strongest resources are hiding online, […]
Trading tax keeps getting more complicated in South Africa and Botswana. Individual traders could face tax rates as high as 45 percent depending on how they’re classified. Most people think the trickiest part is dodging the paperwork or finding hidden deductions. That’s not it at all. The real curveball comes from how SARS decides what […]
Trading financial markets in Cape Town is gaining serious traction. The Johannesburg Stock Exchange is now actually Africa’s biggest securities exchange, handling hundreds of listed companies and billions of rands in daily trade. Everyone talks about the hustle of big international markets, but few realise that south african regulations offer some of the world’s strongest […]