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    How to: Port your number in South Africa

    Nafisa Akabor, 09/11/2023 4 min read
    If you want to change mobile networks in South Africa, here’s how to port your number to any network. This...
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    How to: Driver’s Licence Renewal Waterfall RTMC

    Martha van Zyl, 22/10/2023 3 min read
    Anyone who’s dealt with any government agency breaks out in cold sweats at the thought of doing anything relating to...
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    How to: Get a free Melon Mobile eSIM

    Nafisa Akabor, 01/10/2023 3 min read
    Melon Mobile launched eSIM support a few days ago. Melon runs on the MTN network, and made a claim last...
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    How to: Use an iPad as a second display on Mac

    Nafisa Akabor, 12/07/2023 3 min read
    Apple has a feature called Sidecar that essentially turns an iPad into an external monitor. It will mirror or extend...
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    How To: Book flights with Discovery Bank

    Nafisa Akabor, 03/07/2023 3 min read
    It’s been a year that I’ve been testing a Discovery Bank account. You may recall my original post about it...
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    How to: Run two Whatsapps on one phone

    Nafisa Akabor, 26/06/2023 2 min read
    I’ve written about eSIMs in last couple of years covering travel, Telkom’s free offering and more recently, Vodacom now offering...
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    How to: Get a Vodacom prepaid eSIM

    Nafisa Akabor, 22/06/2023 3 min read
    Vodacom has officially launched its eSIM service after the information appeared on its website last week. All customers including, prepaid,...
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    How to: Set-up an iPhone Recovery Key

    Nafisa Akabor, 26/04/2023 2 min read
    Here are steps on how to set up an iPhone Recovery Key so thieves don’t lock you out of your...
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    How to: Install the Play Store on a Kindle Fire

    Nafisa Akabor, 15/07/2022 3 min read
    Amazon hardware is being sold in South Africa but it still has its limitations. The Echo and Alexa enabled range...
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    How to: Stay connected during load shedding

    Nafisa Akabor, 14/02/2022 4 min read
    Load shedding isn’t going anywhere and if you’re spending thousands of rands just for connectivity through a mobile hotspot, you...
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    How to: Convert a South African vaccine card into a EU one + add to Apple Wallet

    Nafisa Akabor, 08/11/2021 3 min read
    I visited Germany in the last week of October 2021 on a business trip with BMW and managed to convert...
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    How to: Get a free Telkom eSIM

    Nafisa Akabor, 26/08/2021 4 min read
    Telkom enabled eSIM card support on its network on Tuesday, 24 August. The company said in a release that it...
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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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