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    Nafisa Akabor

    Nafisa Akabor was introduced to technology back in the 80s and by the late 90s, she doubled up as family tech support along with her first encounter with dial-up internet. She's been playing around on these internet streets before Google was born; it's no surprise she ended up becoming a tech journalist in 2007. Nafisa started dabbling with EV articles back in 2017 and hasn't looked back.
    electric

    Mini Cooper SE long-term test

    Nafisa Akabor, 14/01/2025 7 min read
    I’ve been driving the new 2024 Mini Cooper SE since November last year. It is the next-gen Cooper SE electric...
    gadget, electric

    CES 2025: tech, cars, gaming

    Nafisa Akabor, 10/01/2025 5 min read
    CES, the world largest annual consumer electronics show, is currently underway in Las Vegas. The show runs from 7-11 January...
    electric

    EVs in 2025: The road ahead

    Nafisa Akabor, 07/01/2025 2 min read
    The global auto industry will see record sales of 97.2 million vehicles in 2025, driven mostly by EVs, according to...
    8.7
    reviews

    Review: Laifen Swift Special

    Nafisa Akabor, 04/12/2024 8 min read
    The Laifen Swift Special hairdryer launched in South Africa in November and we received a unit for test. It retails...
    cars

    Q&A with Samkeliso “Sam Sam” Thubane

    Nafisa Akabor, 23/11/2024 0 6 min read
    Recharged sat down with Samkeliso “Sam Sam” Thubane, Red Bull’s first ever spinning athlete. Referred to as the sultan of...
    8.0
    reviews, smart home

    Power4Less IHP Geyser, 12 months in

    Nafisa Akabor, 16/11/2024 16 16 min read
    I’ve been testing the Power4Less IHP Geyser for a month now. It’s the 200L geyser that promises “savings of more...
    7.5
    reviews, smart home

    Review: Xiaomi Smart Rice Cooker

    Nafisa Akabor, 15/11/2024 0 5 min read
    The Xiaomi smart multifunctional rice cooker is quite the name but is self explanatory. It is a smart WiFi connected...
    electric

    Ford confirms Mustang Mach-E not coming to South Africa

    Nafisa Akabor, 12/11/2024 0 1 min read
    At Ford’s 100 year celebration in South Africa in November 2023, it announced a slate of new vehicles heading to...
    reviews

    Review: Instax Mini Link 3

    Nafisa Akabor, 11/11/2024 0 5 min read
    The Instax Mini Link 3 is FujiFilm’s newest instant printer for credit card sized photos. This Link range is great...
    7.5
    reviews, smart home

    Review: Xiaomi Smart Air Fryer 6.5L

    Nafisa Akabor, 11/11/2024 0 8 min read
    I’ve been testing the Xiaomi Mi Smart Air Fryer 6.5L for a month now. As most of you know, I...
    8.3
    reviews, travel

    Review: Samsonite Neopod

    Nafisa Akabor, 10/11/2024 0 6 min read
    The Samsonite Neopod is a 55cm cabin bag. There are no larger sizes for the Neopod, it is strictly a...
    mobile, how to

    How to: Move a Melon Mobile eSIM

    Nafisa Akabor, 01/11/2024 2 2 min read
    I changed phones yesterday and needed to carry over everything to my new phone. Most of you know I use...
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    EVs

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    Fuel For Change: Why South Africa’s EV Market Is Gaining Speed
    Nafisa Akabor, 24/06/2026 0
    South Africa’s new energy vehicle (NEV) debate has shifted from climate talk into the hard economics of geo­politics, fuel volatility and consumer survival. It...
    Living Electric: Toyota RAV4 PHEV
    Nafisa Akabor, 12/06/2026 0
    The Toyota RAV4 plug-in hybrid launched recently in Cape Town. Recharged as in attendance, where we sampled a few models...
    Driven: Lexus RZ
    Nafisa Akabor, 10/06/2026 0
    Toyota, the world’s largest carmaker, stands out from its competitors by prioritising hybrids over battery electric vehicles. It has what...
    Toyota launches next-gen RAV4
    Nafisa Akabor, 04/06/2026
    Toyota South Africa previewed the next-gen RAV4 at its inaugural Toyota Matsuri event recently at the Kyalami race track and...
    A crossroads on electric avenue
    Nafisa Akabor, 30/05/2026 0
    The transition to New Energy Vehicles (NEVs) in South Africa has now moved from a boardroom “what if” situation, to...
    iCaur launches in SA and V23 price reveal
    Nafisa Akabor, 29/05/2026
    There’s been a lot of hype around the new iCaur brand, which falls under the Chery Group in South Africa....
    Driven: Leapmotor C10 REEV
    Nafisa Akabor, 24/05/2026 0
    Just over 1 000 battery electric vehicles were sold in South Africa in 2025, according to Naamsa data, but the plug-in...
    Zero Carbon Charge Adds Two N3 Sites
    Nafisa Akabor, 21/05/2026
    Zero Carbon Charge opened two new solar off-grid EV chargers, strategically positioned along the N3 corridor between Johannesburg and Durban...

    Reviews

    • reviews
    Bullet Review: SanDisk Extreme Fit
    Nafisa Akabor, 12/06/2026 2
    The SanDisk Extreme Fit is tiny USB-C drive that’s designed to stay in your laptop. It comes in various sizes,...
    8.6
    Review: Saros
    MJ Khan, 08/06/2026
    There are certain games I admire more than I enjoyed playing, like liking the idea of a fruit bowl more...
    7.0
    Review: Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream
    MJ Khan, 25/05/2026
    Tomodachi Life was Nintendo’s strangest success stories on the Nintendo 3DS. Released in 2013 as the follow-up to the Japan-exclusive...
    7.7
    Review: Honor Magic 8 Pro
    Nafisa Akabor, 19/05/2026
    The Honor Magic 8 Pro came to South Africa in March 2026 at a price of R27 999. It is...
    9.5
    Review: Super Mario Bros. Wonder + Meetup in Bellabel Park
    MJ Khan, 04/05/2026
    When I reviewed Super Mario Bros. Wonder over two years ago, I shared that it stands as “a testament to...
    9.2
    Review: Pokémon Pokopia
    MJ Khan, 10/04/2026
    I’ll start with a small admission. I don’t usually review games I haven’t finished. It’s part of the discipline. Play...
    8.7
    Review: MacBook Neo
    Nafisa Akabor, 26/03/2026
    The MacBook Neo is one of Apple’s most talked about releases in years. It’s being touted as a student laptop...
    9.2
    Review: Oppo Reno15 Pro
    Martha van Zyl, 05/03/2026
    I’ll say it upfront: I’m lazy. Comfortably, stubbornly lazy. Which is why I’ve been using an iPhone for years. It...

    ADVICE

    • advice
    Scam warning ahead of FIFA World Cup
    Nafisa Akabor, 05/06/2026
    As millions of fans worldwide are preparing for the FIFA World Cup, cybercriminals are exploiting this interest. Kaspersky experts have...
    How to: Disable Gemini on Gmail
    Nafisa Akabor, 29/01/2026
    Google has been rolling out Gemini on Gmail to integrate more AI features to help with productivity. There’s a good...
    Samsung Z Fold 7 vs Honor Magic V5
    Martha van Zyl, 27/01/2026
    Foldables are no longer niche tech curiosities; they’re serious productivity machines and lifestyle statements. Samsung’s latest Galaxy Z Fold 7...
    Top 5: Earbuds with Live Translate
    Martha van Zyl, 13/01/2026
    Imagine walking through a busy market in Tokyo or Buenos Aires and having real-time translation play right in your ears....
    How to avoid Black Friday scams
    Nafisa Akabor, 17/11/2025
    Remember how back in the day, we used to see fake Takealot ads on Facebook? And people fall for it...
    How to blacklist a stolen phone
    Nafisa Akabor, 26/08/2025
    Living in South Africa means there’s a higher than average chance our phones may get stolen. I had mine stolen...
    DHgate Review from South Africa
    Nafisa Akabor, 15/05/2025
    After being flooded with TikToks about DHgate, I knew I had to test it. Since the US tariff war intensified...
    DJI Neo vs DJI Flip
    Yenziwe Ngwenya, 14/05/2025
    Drones are slowly becoming a must-have for content creators. Whether you’re a filmmaker or just getting started with vlogging, everyone...
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