Why switching Forex brokers at the right time can be a game-changing decision most traders delay too long
/ 23 February 2026

Why switching Forex brokers at the right time can be a game-changing decision most traders delay too long

Most South African traders spend years refining entries, indicators, and risk rules, but they often ignore the one decision that can quietly reshape everything: who they trade through. In Johannesburg, Pretoria, Cape Town, and Durban, it is common to see traders blame the market for poor fills or frustrating spreads, when the real issue is […]

Analysts weigh Sona’s delivery challenge
/ 20 February 2026

Analysts weigh Sona’s delivery challenge

At a Mail & Guardian post-Sona breakfast held in partnership with the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung and the Embassy of Ireland, analysts turned from the president’s reform agenda to the harder question of execution. Structural unemployment, municipal dysfunction, coalition politics and institutional rebuilding dominated a discussion that placed delivery, not rhetoric, at the centre of South Africa’s political […]

Is the utility meter becoming Africa’s next financial engine?
/ 19 February 2026

Is the utility meter becoming Africa’s next financial engine?

Can essential infrastructure drive the next wave of financial inclusion? Will utilities evolve into major players in consumer finance? And who should govern household data in this emerging market? For more than a decade, Africa’s fintech story has been synonymous with mobile money. Services such as M-Pesa reconfigured payments, savings and micro-lending, creating new business […]

What crypto gambling games should beginners try first?
/ 17 February 2026

What crypto gambling games should beginners try first?

Crypto casinos offer a new way to gamble online, but the number of available games can feel overwhelming for someone just starting out. Beginners should start with simple games like dice, plinko, crash, low volatility slots, and blackjack because these options are easy to understand and don’t require complex strategies. The key is to find […]

Two weeks to go – Africa Energy Indaba gears up for high-level continental energy dialogue
/ 16 February 2026

Two weeks to go – Africa Energy Indaba gears up for high-level continental energy dialogue

With just two weeks remaining until the Africa Energy Indaba, momentum is rapidly building for what promises to be one of the most influential energy gatherings on the continent. All under one roof. The Africa Energy Indaba continues to serve as a strategic platform where policy direction is shaped, procurement priorities are discussed, and energy partnerships are forged to […]

Inquiry Based Life sciences training for west coast teachers
/ 16 February 2026

Inquiry Based Life sciences training for west coast teachers

The Arcelor Mittal Science Centre in Saldanha hosted the first of three professional development training programs for natural sciences teachers from schools in the West Coast Education District. The training sessions targeted intermediate phase (grades 4-7) and senior phase (grades 8 and 9) teachers of natural sciences and were conducted by Advancing Knowledge Non-Profit Company […]

HONOR X9d: Closing the gap between budget and flagship
/ 16 February 2026

HONOR X9d: Closing the gap between budget and flagship

The smartphone market has become predictable. Flagship devices command premium prices for incremental upgrades, while budget phones require compromise across almost every category. The middle ground, devices that offer real capability without stretching into luxury pricing, has narrowed. The HONOR X9d positions itself in that gap. After three weeks of daily use covering fieldwork, photography, […]

Best eSIM for South Africa in 2026: Mobile data for travelers and remote workers
/ 13 February 2026

Best eSIM for South Africa in 2026: Mobile data for travelers and remote workers

Arriving in South Africa without mobile data abroad can slow everything down. Airport Wi-Fi is inconsistent, and buying a local SIM often requires registration and waiting in line. For short stays, that process feels unnecessary. For longer trips, it becomes an avoidable hassle. This is why many visitors now explore digital alternatives before departure. Affordable […]

Create like you mean it with the unbreakable HONOR X9d: Why your smartphone can make or break your content game
/ 12 February 2026

Create like you mean it with the unbreakable HONOR X9d: Why your smartphone can make or break your content game

A Smart Content Creator’s Guide to Choosing the Right Device Mzansi doesn’t lack creativity. What often holds creators back though, is not talent but the tools. From fashion reels shot in Braam to sunset vlogs in Camps Bay, the difference between scroll-past and stop-and-watch often comes down to the device in your hand.  Choosing between […]

HONOR achieves No.1 global smartphone shipment growth in 2025
/ 11 February 2026

HONOR achieves No.1 global smartphone shipment growth in 2025

HONOR has recorded the strongest overseas shipment growth among leading global smartphone brands in 2025, reinforcing the increasing role of international markets, including South Africa, in the brand’s global performance. South Africa recorded a 66% increase in overall business performance for HONOR in this period, reflecting rising local demand for reliable, value-driven smartphones and strengthening […]

How to use cryptocurrency to bet on sports safely and fast
/ 11 February 2026

How to use cryptocurrency to bet on sports safely and fast

Cryptocurrency has changed how people place sports bets by making payments faster, safer, and more private. Anyone can now deposit, wager, and withdraw winnings within minutes without waiting on banks or sharing personal details. To bet on sports safely and fast with cryptocurrency, users must pick a secure wallet, trust a licensed sportsbook, and follow […]

Heart-to-Heart Giving: The Heart and Stroke Foundation South Africa’s fund-raising drive during Valentine’s Month
/ 10 February 2026

Heart-to-Heart Giving: The Heart and Stroke Foundation South Africa’s fund-raising drive during Valentine’s Month

The Heart and Stroke Foundation SA (HSFSA) is committed to its mission which is to reduce heart disease, strokes and the associated risk factors such as diabetes, hypertension, raised cholesterol, air pollution and other behavioural risk factors which include tobacco smoking and excessive alcohol consumption. Every year our fund-raising drive is launched in February as […]

8 Silent reasons your once profitable Forex strategy is slowly dying in 2026
/ 10 February 2026

8 Silent reasons your once profitable Forex strategy is slowly dying in 2026

A lot of South African traders started out with strategies that genuinely worked. Volatility behaved. Economic data triggered clean reactions. Technical patterns actually followed through. For a while, profitability felt repeatable and almost mechanical. Then something shifted. Not a blow up. Not a string of obvious losses. Just smaller wins, more scratches, and drawdowns that […]

Summer love : Ways to Love Your Skin This February
/ 10 February 2026

Summer love : Ways to Love Your Skin This February

February is all about sunshine, warmth and a little more time outdoors. At Skin Renewal, we see this month as the perfect invitation to slow down and show your skin some real love. Summer can be tough on your complexion, with heat, humidity, sweat and strong UV rays working against it every day. When you […]

Thuto House: A funding model de-risking investment in student accommodation 
/ 10 February 2026

Thuto House: A funding model de-risking investment in student accommodation 

Officials say Thuto House student accommodation demonstrates what can be achieved when entrepreneurial talent is partnered with government institutions. Gwen Nkosi Co-owner of Greyline Holdings, the company which built Thuto House student accommodation, said when the project only existed on paper, many saw risk.  She said the Gaunteng Partnership Fund (GPF) and National Empowerment Fund […]

PrimeXBT wins the “Best Broker in Africa” title at the Traders Union Awards
/ 10 February 2026

PrimeXBT wins the “Best Broker in Africa” title at the Traders Union Awards

PrimeXBT, an FSCA regulated multi-asset broker, has been named Best Broker in Africa 2025 at the Traders Union Awards, recognising its continued focus on building a modern trading environment that combines multi-asset access, strong execution, and transparent conditions – the fundamentals that matter most when markets move fast. South Africa is one of the continent’s […]

Water Wise’s Drop by Drop wetlands conservation workshops continue in Sebokeng township
/ 9 February 2026

Water Wise’s Drop by Drop wetlands conservation workshops continue in Sebokeng township

Rand Water’s environmental brand – Water Wise continues with its campaigns to increase awareness on the need to value wetlands and water resources in its areas of operation.  In the past three months, Water Wise successfully activated two Drop-by-Drop Water Conservation Workshops in Soweto and Alexandra townships. However, this time Water Wise is extending its campaign […]

Fall in Love with Flavour This Feb at Ocean Basket
/ 9 February 2026

Fall in Love with Flavour This Feb at Ocean Basket

Ocean Basket is turning up the heat in the Month of Love with delicious deals for couples, friends, and families. Fall for flavour with platters, sushi, and more. Love is everywhere this February, whether it’s in your DMs, on your plate, or sitting across the table dipping a chip in your lemon butter sauce. And […]

SOLA Group reaches Financial Close and begins construction on landmark hybrid solar and battery project for Sasol and Air Liquide
/ 9 February 2026

SOLA Group reaches Financial Close and begins construction on landmark hybrid solar and battery project for Sasol and Air Liquide

SOLA Group has achieved Financial Close (FC) on its Naos-1 Hybrid Solar and Battery Project, a 300 MW (435 MWp) solar PV facility with 660 MWh of battery energy storage (BESS). Enabled by long-term power purchase agreements with Sasol and Air Liquide, the project marks a major milestone in South Africa’s private power market, being […]

The ten new entrepreneurs backed by Metropolitan’s collective shapers programme
/ 6 February 2026

The ten new entrepreneurs backed by Metropolitan’s collective shapers programme

Four months ago, the fourth edition of the Metropolitan Collective Shapers (MCS) youth entrepreneurs’ programme was the first to be implemented nationwide, with a specific focus on the logistics and agricultural sectors, chosen for having the greatest potential for job creation. These two critical sectors are important for South Africa’s economic future and whose stability […]

Unveiling the secrets: How WPA hash cloud mining works, converting XRP (Ripple) into a daily fixed income model
/ 5 February 2026

Unveiling the secrets: How WPA hash cloud mining works, converting XRP (Ripple) into a daily fixed income model

WPA Hash, the world’s most trusted cloud computing platform, has launched a cloud mining solution for XRP, a participation model that converts “holding” into “daily cash flow” is gaining attention. So, how exactly does this model work? Is its return logic sustainable? This article will break it down from a mechanistic perspective. Background: The Investment […]

AN ODE TO MOTOWN: A powerful tribute to black excellence this black history month
/ 5 February 2026

AN ODE TO MOTOWN: A powerful tribute to black excellence this black history month

Joburg Theatre is excited to be staging a timely and essential ODE TO MOTOWN during Black History Month. Motown is more than a music label it is a cultural movement that reshaped global popular culture, amplified Black voices and proved that Black-owned creativity could transcend boundaries, generations and geography. In celebrating Motown, Joburg Theatre affirms the power […]