For many traders worldwide, partnering with a prop trading firm is the most efficient way to access capital large enough to place meaningful trades. Rather than relying solely on personal funds, traders can operate with significantly higher balances under structured risk conditions. In South Africa, prop trading has gained strong traction, which has naturally led […]

As South Africans reinvent their approach to wellbeing, the word “wellness” now means more than endless downtime or diet smoothies by the pool. Today’s traveller wants to be both energised and indulged – think kayaking at sunrise, then unwinding with a lazy afternoon massage and a champagne toast as the sun sets – according to […]

South African traders in 2026 are choosing mobile tools in a market environment where volatility can rise quickly, connectivity can vary by location, and execution quality matters as much as analysis. The right app should protect access, support disciplined risk controls, and remain stable during busy market windows that often move the rand sharply. For […]

To understand what a car warranty is, it helps first to understand how key car parts work and what happens when they don’t. A car may look like a lifestyle purchase on the surface, but it’s really a collection of mechanical components that wear down over time. The truth is that the leather seats last […]

Expert insights from Rein Snoeck Henkemans, Co-Founder of Alumo Energy South Africa’s solar revolution is unfolding at pace. Households and businesses, eager to escape unreliable power, are installing systems at record levels. But beneath this booming market lies a growing and largely unpoliced problem – one that has nothing to do with panels or inverters, […]

South African traders quickly notice that markets often move in repeatable ways after big data releases and policy events. Jobs numbers, inflation surprises and South African Reserve Bank announcements rarely create completely unique reactions. Instead, they tend to fall into patterns that repeat with variations. The question is how to turn those patterns into practical […]

Standard Bank’s Representative Office in Ethiopia has become the first foreign financial institution to be re-licensed under the country’s newly revised Banking Business Proclamation. This milestone comes as Ethiopia advances reforms aimed at increasing foreign investment and strengthening its financial sector. Taitu Wondwosen, Head: Ethiopia, Standard Bank Corporate and Investment Banking, says, “Launched in 2015, […]

Easybet is shaking things up with an exciting double launch that’s bound to get pulses racing. The platform has just introduced two brand-new crash games to its casino lineup: Aviatrix and Skypilot, both brought to you by Aardvark.  If you’ve been waiting for fast-paced, high-energy gaming that puts you in the driver’s seat, your moment […]

Africans have long looked to the U.S. stock market for diversification, not because it’s a “trend,” but because that’s where many of the world’s most influential companies and widely followed indices are listed. The challenge has usually been practical: accessing U.S. stocks and ETFs from across Africa without heavy offshore admin, extra accounts, or slow […]

Understanding the Santa Rally Phenomenon As global markets approach year-end, one question consistently returns to the spotlight: will a Santa Rally emerge once again or will macro uncertainty override seasonal optimism in 2025?   The “Santa Rally” refers to the historical tendency for financial markets to rise during the final five trading days of December and […]

This year, the Durban University of Technology (DUT) proudly celebrates 21 years as a dynamic force in South African higher education.  Since its formation in 2002, through the merger of ML Sultan Technikon and Technikon Natal, DUT has grown into a trailblazer in research, innovation and teaching-with seven campuses across Durban and Pietermaritzburg. DUT offers […]