Kenya’s new crypto law vs SA’s regime, who’s getting it right?
Kenya has ripped up its heavy crypto tax while South Africa doubles down on licensing and reporting, and the result is a very real shift in how African traders weigh their options.
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170+ Days without load shedding: temporary or turning point?
A blackout-free run of more than 170 days sounds like the start of a new chapter for the grid. There is hope on the table, but also plenty of fine print.
Old-school finds meet new-age vibes at Swartland Auctioneers
Sometimes the smartest buy isn’t the newest gadget, but the timeless one waiting on an auction floor.
SA Back in global investors’ good books, so what now?
Global investors are warming to South Africa again, but the comeback is still under review. The smart money is already choosing where to park before the next headline drops.
R492m ‘trading bot’ blow-up: Red flags SA investors missed
A startup claimed automatic crypto arbitrage and delivered app numbers instead of real trades. The collapse that followed says everything about due diligence in 2025.
SARS and CARF signal the end of “ghost trading” for South African crypto holders in 2025
The draft CARF regs flip the script: your coins’ journey will soon be traceable and reportable.
Why SA should care as parties clash over November 21 shutdown proposal
The U.S. shutdown saga returns, and South Africa’s wallet isn’t immune. We unpack how a November 21 deadline in Washington can nudge the rand, rates, and your next grocery bill.