Author: Don Mabona

Certain digital currencies are already at peak popularity among users from all corners of the world, this is actually what’s happening with Bitcoin, the world’s first cryptocurrency launched in 2009. However, the smell of business has reached more investors who invented other digital currencies following the lead of Bitcoin’s creator(s). So, we can find today a pretty abundant number of cryptocurrencies. Many people consider cryptocurrencies an alternative means of investment. Why is that possible? Simply because cryptocurrencies are easy to access and you don’t need that much to get started. But there are also hidden dangers over the corner that…

The birth of their child is one of the most important and memorable moments of a parent’s life. After nine months of pregnancy, they anticipate that their baby would be delivered safely and in perfect health condition. But what if a problem during delivery arises and it can be the fault of the medical practitioner? How should this be handled legally? This is exactly what we want to shed light on, the seriousness of birth injuries and who should be called for legal assistance. Keep reading to know more. Birth Injuries and Medical Malpractice Birth injury is one type of…

It’s reasonable for you to want to secure your money and choose the greatest investing alternatives with caution. Despite the crisis, you might wonder if there are any investment possibilities in South Africa that you can take advantage of. Here are some potential investment opportunities to consider: Stock Markets Covid-19 has wreaked havoc on financial markets all around the world, including in South Africa. Last March, the JSE took a knock, losing as much as 20,000 points from its previous high of 57,000. Investors have the rare opportunity to trade with the best, thanks to eToro South Africa, arguably one of…

Founded in 2017 in China by Changpeng Zhao, who more commonly goes by CZ, Binance is the largest cryptocurrency exchange in the world. It currently facilitates over $100 billion in trading volume every 24 hours. This is about five times more than Coinbase pro and 12 times more than Kraken. The platform offers traders the most trading options in the industry. You can find tons of different coins and even more trading pairs on Binance than you will on any other platform. What you won’t find is US dollars (USD). This makes the world’s most popular crypto exchange a little…

The increase in online shopping in South Africa presents an exciting growth opportunity for retailers, wholesalers and manufacturers, argues Deloitte in its latest report. The report titled Digital Commerce Acceleration: “Increased online purchases present new opportunities for digital commerce players” states there has been an uptake in online shopping due to the COVID-19 lockdown in 2020, in South Africa and across the world. COVID-19 has challenged and shifted many of the barriers consumers have had to online shopping. The research indicates that it will become increasingly important to design offerings that solve specific consumer concerns and use consumer insights to…

Every month, millions of South Africans play at their favorite online gambling sites. There are scores of such sites that support the South African Rand (ZAR) currency, local banking options and South African-friendly online casino games. Throw into the mix the many different online casino bonuses available at these sites, and it becomes quite a mission to find the best South African casinos with the biggest no deposit sign-up bonuses. SouthAfricanCasinos.co.za took it upon itself to review the best sites available for the South African market. Its team looked closely at the sign-up bonuses – both free no deposit bonuses…

As per a recent research study, over the course of the next seven years, the global online gambling & betting market is projected to grow from its 2020-2021 valuation of around $74 billion to over $158 billion. Not only that, it is also estimated that by the time 2028 comes around, the online gambling industry will continue to expand at a CAGR of 11.4%. In this regard, thanks to all of the advances that have been made in the field of digital gaming and online remittance, an increasing number of gambling enthusiasts seem to be migrating to the use of…

Launched in 2019, Apex Legends quickly rose to prominence in the gaming world with players trooping in to feel out this battle royale’s new release. The characters you can use in this game are called legends and all possess special abilities. Although this game has some semblance with battle royale’s gameplay and controls, there is still a lot to learn when it comes to playing Apex Legends because it has its unique characters and weapons. While shooting and looting are still the main focus in the game, you will need a little more than that to progress. Tactics and strategy…

An option is a type of legal contract that gives the holder a right, but not an obligation, to carry out a certain pre-determined transaction with their counterpart at a pre-determined date or dates. Options belong to the group derivatives since they are based on an underlying asset. Example: A stock option gives the holder a right to buy (call option) or sell (put option) a certain number of shares for a pre-determined price. The options contract Examples of information that should be answered by the options contract: Is this a put option (right to sell) or a call option…

2021 didn’t get off to a good start for South African businesses. With months of lock-downs behind us and no foreseeable end to the restrictions for some time to come, business is taking a knock. While the pandemic poses a severe risk to the economy, there’s a far more urgent threat. In March of 2021, the embattled CEO of Eskom, Andre de Ruyter, said that load shedding would remain in effect for the next five years. This leaves businesses asking how they’re supposed to manage their operations with regular power cuts effectively. In this article, we’ll look at one potential…

Betting is one of the leisure activities that happen to be ancient. In the past, punters had to go to betting shops to place their bets. This is no longer necessary in the current decade since one can place their bet remotely through an online platform. Online betting came to life as a result of the ever-evolving technology. The betting industry had to evolve to keep up with the current trends to ensure the industry’s survival. With the sprouting of online betting came the famous debate whether online betting is better than offline betting. Of course, each form of betting…

Betway is one of the most popular betting sites or online casinos in the world. The company has been in the gambling market for more than ten years. While the company has seen a lot of success over recent years, its start in the market was not smooth. During its first years, the company suffered some significant losses due to issues like bad management and lack of solidified processes. These issues led to a lot of complaints from clients and negative reviews. However, the company has been able to beat its rocky start and become one of the world’s most…

South African online casino players will be happy to learn that they now have a new source for reliable and current information. The recently launched SouthAfricanCasinos.co.za has already created a buzz among local players, with more and more bookmarking this site for the latest news and info about the ever-changing South African online gambling industry. SouthAfricanCasinos.co.za features comprehensive reviews of every online casino in South Africa, as well as exclusive free online casino no deposit bonus negotiated especially for their visitors. The new South African Casino portal is managed by Michelle Williams, an industry veteran with more than 18 years…

Playtech, the world’s largest supplier of casino games and software, has had a good year on the stock market. In early April 2020, Playtech shares cost around £177 (approx. R3600). A year later, they are trading on the LSE at £444 per share. While it’s not quite Tesla levels of growth, it’s still an impressive set of gains for anyone investing in the online casino software developer. A similar story of stock rises can be seen with Playtech’s rivals, with NetEnt and IGT both seeing their share price more than double over the last year. There are various reasons for…

Skillz (SKLZ stock) was among the high-flying SPAC stocks in 2020. However, since their merger’s completion, their stock has been nearly 40% below its recent highs. As such, its current price is a good entry point for investors, as the company seems to have the potential to revolutionize video gaming apps' monetization. The company’s stock rose to about four times with Cathie Wood’s endorsement, only to start dropping recently. Fortunately, the long-term bull on their stock remains intact. That shows the company’s future is still intact despite the current volatility. SKLZ Stock and Gaming Skillz was created as a software…

Learning about CBD oil is definitely not easy. There is just so much information out there that you sometimes need to even triple-check in order to ensure that you are getting objective facts instead of someone’s subjective and emotionally coloured opinions. Yet, the truth is that there really are a lot of great sources where you can get your information and learn everything you need about this particular product before deciding to buy it. If simply learning about this product is a difficult task, could you just imagine how difficult it can actually be to buy your CBD oil? You…

A Startup is something that has become the new normal work-life these days. There is a lot of and making your mark on the market can get a little difficult. During such scenarios, there comes the question that “What should one do to improve the valuation of one’s start-up?” If you too are caught up with the same worry, you have come to the right spot. Here you will be finding three of the best ways that can help you improve the valuation of your start-up at a fast pace and be a great support to you. Focus on and…

The coming business year looks diverse in comparison to the last few quarters. With things turned on their head in terms of the world economy, we thought it high time we researched the best business ideas to place your money into, in 2021. The Top 7 Business Ideas in Cape Town We won’t spend time speculating, we’ll just jump straight in. 1 – Start a Tender Business This year, Cape Town tenders seem to be the next big thing. Bidding on contracts from the public and private sector allows you to earn in the process. If you can do it…

When choosing a programming language for your business, it’s important to go for one that is secure, easily scalable, and cost-effective. Today, there are over 500 programming languages, each with its pros and cons. However, only a few can boast the capability of Python which is quickly becoming the go-to language for new and experienced developers alike. One may then wonder, why Python and not older or more sophisticated languages such as Pearl, FORTRAN, and C++? The truth is Python simplifies everything and comes with a multitude of benefits as we’ll see in our today’s post. Python speeds up development…

In this new era, to take advantage of the benefits that the digital network offers and be competitive, any company needs a website. Globally, there are around more than 1.8 billion websites. The numbers are representative of the number of career openings in web production there are. In the professional community, someone who can code, develop, evaluate, and maintain websites is highly sought after and on the right career path for a secure future. These days, there are many debates about the user interface (UX). Excellent user interface begins with a helpful and good-looking web page that attracts users to…

If you’re getting into cryptocurrency and buying your very first bitcoin or if you’re an experienced trader looking for the best bitcoin exchange for you can be tough with so many things to consider in terms of liquidity trading volume fees, how safe they are and whether or not the platform is actually supported in your region. In this article, we’d take you through some of the big money rush that everyone used over the years. And run you through some of the factors that lead them to be part of my top picks. just a word of warning, though,…

Since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, national and international economies have suffered a change in their projections, and since March 2020, nothing has gone as expected. Some branches of the economy suffered a considerable setback, while others, thanks to their characteristics and the economic climate resulting from the pandemic, received a considerable outcome, closing the year with considerable levels of gains, considering what was expected when health policies started to force governments to close down non-essential economic activities. One of the economic activities that managed to have a fairly solid few months in 2020 is that of digital technologies,…

You may feel why you should use music downloaders when you have plenty of online streaming music applications like Spotify, Gaana, and Apple Music. If you need better control over your music collection, it would be better to download Mp3’s on to your device with a music downloader. The problem with the music streaming applications is that you cannot control a song’s availability on the platform. And your favourite song may disappear from the platform suddenly overnight. Downloading and storing your favourite tracks with a music downloader helps you save your favourite track safely on your device. Such downloaded Mp3…

It’s more than obvious that CBD has been riding the popularity wave for quite some time now and the future seems to be even brighter. With the legality surrounding CBD becoming more straightforward and relaxed, CBD awareness on the rise, an increased interest from consumers and the impressive variety of CBD derived products on the market, it’s no surprise that this ingredient has taken center stage in the health and wellness landscape.   Statistics also reveal that the CBD industry has been blooming in recent years and will continue to do so as consumer sales of CBD in the US are…

The medical device industry is growing all the time. As our understanding of technology continues to develop and knowledge of effective healthcare methods continues to grow, so do the medical devices that help provide patient care. For those who develop these medical devices, it is imperative that they marry the technology to the healthcare purpose of the device so that it assists in providing the best patient care possible. In an industry where a device working properly can mean the difference between life and death, the effectiveness of these devices is paramount. Below we will review some best practices for…