As the year draws to a close and we look back on 2020, this edition hones in on an activity that some have turned to in the wake of lost income: trading. Forex trading levels have increased hugely in Africa this year, growing by almost 500% in the first five months of the pandemic. Trading is far from a get-rich-quick fix, however: here be dragons. We asked six forex traders to share their know-how. In this edition we also learn about 2020’s best apps, the humble origins of Netflix, and how not replying to emails will help fight climate change.