How-To
How-to guides
Practical, step-by-step guides for African traders: brokers, prop firms, academies, staying safe from scams and reading the markets.
Brokers
Brokers
How to choose a forex broker
Five checks that matter more than bonuses or leverage: licence, entity, local funding, costs and withdrawals.
BrokersHow to open a forex trading account
The documents you need, how verification works and the settings to pick before you deposit.
BrokersHow to deposit and withdraw safely
M-Pesa, EFT, local bank, cards or crypto — and what to do if a withdrawal gets stuck.
BrokersHow to check an FSCA licence
A one-minute check before you deposit with any broker in South Africa.
Prop firms
Prop firms
How to choose a prop firm
The 7 things to check before you pay a challenge fee — and the traps in the T&Cs.
Prop firmsHow to pass a prop firm challenge
Risk maths, daily-loss buffers and the rule breaks that fail most traders.
Prop firmsHow to get paid by a prop firm in Africa
Rise, crypto or bank transfer: getting your payout home to South Africa, Nigeria or Kenya.