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    Up where we belong

    Nafisa Akabor, 05/01/2026 5 min read
    For almost a century, we’ve been promised a commute with more clouds than congestion. The first flying car sketches appeared...
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    BMW iX3 and EV Plant in Hungary

    Nafisa Akabor, 18/09/2025 8 min read
    The BMW Neue Klasse iX3 unveiled in Munich early in September, a few days before the IAA Mobility Show. BMW...
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    BYD Dolphin Surf arrives in South Africa

    Nafisa Akabor, 17/09/2025 4 min read
    BYD South Africa’s highly anticipated Dolphin Surf was launched at Battery Park, Cape Town on Tuesday, 16 September and Recharged...
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    Driven: Volkswagen ID.4 Pro

    Nafisa Akabor, 15/09/2025 10 min read
    The Volkswagen ID.4 Pro arrived in South Africa last year as part of a test fleet but it won’t go...
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    Geely Auto SA launch plan and models

    Nafisa Akabor, 02/09/2025 4 min read
    Geely Auto will officially return to South Africa next month. Here’s my article that appeared on the Cars.co.za website. Ahead...
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    Smart EV to offer charging solutions in SA

    Nafisa Akabor, 02/09/2025 2 min read
    A new electric vehicle charging operator Smart EV has launched its services in South Africa to offer integrated charging solutions....
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    Build it, and they will charge

    Nafisa Akabor, 11/08/2025 5 min read
    Zero Carbon Charge’s EV stations will soon be coming to a major highway near you. Looking at the Google map...
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    Brainstorm: Six months with an EV

    Nafisa Akabor, 31/07/2025 5 min read
    Six months ago, I swapped my petrol car for an electric one: the new Mini Cooper SE. This long-term test...
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    A week in the Mini Aceman SE

    Nafisa Akabor, 26/06/2025 7 min read
    I recently spent time with the Mini Aceman SE, the newest Mini model in its EV line-up. You may have...
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    Are you still paying for driver assistance?

    Nafisa Akabor, 30/05/2025 5 min read
    China’s leading new energy vehicle automaker BYD now offers its complete suite of ADAS software for free in all its...
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    Six month test: Mini Cooper SE

    Nafisa Akabor, 27/05/2025 11 min read
    My Mini Cooper SE six-month long term test came to an end in the middle of May 2025. I received...
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    Mini Cooper SE trip to the solar charger in Wolmaransstad

    Nafisa Akabor, 05/05/2025 9 min read
    I wanted to visit the Charge solar charger in Wolmaransstad since I saw they opened it in November 2024. I...
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    EVs

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    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....
    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...
    Living Electric: BYD Dolphin Surf
    Nafisa Akabor, 16/05/2026
    The BYD Dolphin Surf appeals because of its small size as a runaround city electric car. It was the cheapest...
    Pure Electric scooters launch in South Africa
    Nafisa Akabor, 07/05/2026
    Pure Electric scooters is now officially available in South Africa, starting at R8 999. It is positioned as expanding access to...
    Living Electric: Geely E5 EM-i
    Nafisa Akabor, 30/04/2026
    I recently spent a week driving the Geely E5 EM-i Apex, plug-in hybrid as part of my new Living Electric...
    Living Electric: Lexus RZ 500e SE
    Nafisa Akabor, 20/04/2026
    Lexus launched its first electric car in South Africa in February, at a media event in Cape Town, which Recharged...
    BYD Atto 8 PHEV 7 seater launched
    Recharged, 16/04/2026
    BYD has introduced its new seven-seater Atto 8 SUV plug-in hybrid at a media event in Johannesburg on 15 April....
    Geely E2 new cheapest EV in SA
    Nafisa Akabor, 14/04/2026
    Geely South Africa unveiled its new compact all-electric hatchback that is currently the cheapest electric vehicle in South Africa. The...

    Reviews

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    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...
    8.3
    Review: Mario Tennis Fever
    MJ Khan, 04/03/2026
    Mario Sports games are often a mixed bag; not enough simulation and realism for some, too gimmicky and shallow for...
    7.5
    Review: Xiaomi Robot Vacuum Cleaner 5 Pro
    Nafisa Akabor, 13/02/2026
    Automating the most mundane household chores is always a win for me. It’s why robot vacuums have become the hardest-working...

    ADVICE

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    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...
    A holiday travel tech list
    Nafisa Akabor, 07/04/2025
    Whether you’re going away for the upcoming Easter break, holidays are all about relaxing and disconnecting. A little bit of...
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