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    Facebook, Reuters digital journalism course

    Nafisa Akabor, 02/06/2021 3 min read
    The Facebook Journalism Project and Reuters have teamed up to offer a free introduction to digital journalism course. Journalists from...
    internet

    RocketNet free upgrades

    Nafisa Akabor, 11/05/2021 2 min read
    RocketNet has just announced that customers on the MetroFibre Network (MFN) backhaul will be getting free upgrades on 1 June....
    internet

    Google Year in Search 2020

    Nafisa Akabor, 09/12/2020 2 min read
    Google has just announced its Year in Search 2020 for South Africa. It included the coronavirus, unemployment grants, restaurants, Kobe...
    apps, internet

    Vodacom adds Play Store data bundles

    Nafisa Akabor, 17/07/2020 2 min read
    Vodacom has introduced Google Play Store data bundles in collaboration with the internet search giant, and claims it a world...
    internet

    MTN 5G test on Huawei P40 Pro

    Nafisa Akabor, 15/07/2020 4 min read
    Two weeks ago MTN South Africa launched 5G in select areas in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Bloemfontein and Port Elizabeth. The...
    apps, internet

    Google Maps introduces Plus Codes

    Nafisa Akabor, 29/05/2020 2 min read
    Google Maps on Android is rolling out a new feature called Plus Codes. If you ever use Maps, and struggle...
    internet

    Ask Google on Africa Day

    Nafisa Akabor, 25/05/2020 1 min read
    Africa Day is celebrated each year on 25 May and celebrates the foundation of the Organisation of African Unity in...
    internet

    My journey with RocketNet

    Nafisa Akabor, 08/04/2020 4 min read
    I’ve been a happy RocketNet customer since May 2017 but my relationship with the company has changed. Before I get...
    internet, mobile

    Testing 5G on the LG V50 ThinQ

    Nafisa Akabor, 20/03/2020 3 min read
    LG Mobile has released the first 5G handset in South Africa, the V50 ThinQ. It is available exclusively on Vodacom...
    internet

    Google Station rolls out free WiFi in South Africa

    Nafisa Akabor, 07/11/2019 3 min read
    Google has brought Google Station to the Cape Flats, an initiative that brings fast, free WiFi to the community. The...
    internet, travel

    I spent an hour as a content moderator

    Nafisa Akabor, 30/10/2019 6 min read
    I was invited to a Community Standards workshop by Facebook Africa in Nairobi, Kenya last week. It was the first...
    internet, mobile, online

    I’ve been using Rain data for 8 months

    Nafisa Akabor, 26/02/2019 6 min read
    This topic has been one of my most requested blog posts but I never got around to it because I...
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    EVs

    • electric
    Up where we belong
    Nafisa Akabor, 05/01/2026
    For almost a century, we’ve been promised a commute with more clouds than congestion. The first flying car sketches appeared...
    BMW iX3 and EV Plant in Hungary
    Nafisa Akabor, 18/09/2025
    The BMW Neue Klasse iX3 unveiled in Munich early in September, a few days before the IAA Mobility Show. BMW...
    BYD Dolphin Surf arrives in South Africa
    Nafisa Akabor, 17/09/2025
    BYD South Africa’s highly anticipated Dolphin Surf was launched at Battery Park, Cape Town on Tuesday, 16 September and Recharged...
    Driven: Volkswagen ID.4 Pro
    Nafisa Akabor, 15/09/2025
    The Volkswagen ID.4 Pro arrived in South Africa last year as part of a test fleet but it won’t go...
    Geely Auto SA launch plan and models
    Nafisa Akabor, 02/09/2025
    Geely Auto will officially return to South Africa next month. Here’s my article that appeared on the Cars.co.za website. Ahead...
    Smart EV to offer charging solutions in SA
    Nafisa Akabor, 02/09/2025
    A new electric vehicle charging operator Smart EV has launched its services in South Africa to offer integrated charging solutions....
    Build it, and they will charge
    Nafisa Akabor, 11/08/2025
    Zero Carbon Charge’s EV stations will soon be coming to a major highway near you. Looking at the Google map...
    Brainstorm: Six months with an EV
    Nafisa Akabor, 31/07/2025
    Six months ago, I swapped my petrol car for an electric one: the new Mini Cooper SE. This long-term test...

    Reviews

    • reviews
    8.0
    Review: Honor Magic V5
    Nafisa Akabor, 12/12/2025
    The Honor Magic V5 is now available in South Africa, and a direct competitor to the Samsung Z Fold 7....
    7.6
    Review: Kirby Air Riders
    MJ Khan, 11/12/2025
    Kirby Air Riders is a chaotic and colourful racer that delivers a lively experience, although it asks players to adapt...
    7.5
    Review: Hyrule Warriors – Age of Imprisonment
    MJ Khan, 08/12/2025
    A Musou Zelda mash-up, Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment kicks off Nintendo’s festive offering with a fun interpretation of the...
    8.3
    Review: Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2
    MJ Khan, 18/11/2025
    I won a copy of Super Mario Galaxy 2 in a Nintendo poetry competition in 2010 for ‘I can be...
    8.5
    Review: EA Sports 26
    MJ Khan, 27/10/2025
    I’m somewhat of an occasional football fan, in that I get really hyped during World Cups and have little interest...
    7.7
    Review: Asus ROG Xbox Ally X
    David Greenway, 20/10/2025
    Two and a half years ago I reviewed the original Asus ROG Ally and I ended the review with “Maybe...
    7.0
    Review: Donkey Kong Bananza: DK Island & Emerald Rush DLC
    MJ Khan, 13/10/2025
    It hasn’t been long since Donkey Kong Bananza reminded everyone why Nintendo’s ape deserves top billing. Destructible worlds, reactive mechanics,...
    8.0
    Review: iPhone 17 Pro
    Nafisa Akabor, 10/10/2025
    The iPhone 17 Pro gets a refreshed design with a much larger camera bump than before. It is instantly recognisable...

    Opinion

    • opinion
    One ring to rule them all
    Nafisa Akabor, 05/01/2026
    The latest health tech trend in South Africa isn’t about steps or calories; it’s about how well you sleep, and...
    The Hidden Cost of South Africa’s Remote Work Boom
    Marcé Heath, 18/11/2025
    If you look around right now, you’ll notice a trend that has quietly become the norm in South Africa: highly...
    Top low-tech gadgets I’d like my child to grow up with
    Marcé Heath, 29/10/2025
    Becoming a parent has made me rethink the kind of tech I want in my life, and in my child’s....
    A new parents guide to surviving The Toddler Trifecta: Screens, Sugar and Sleep
    Sanobar Khan, 29/10/2025
    As we all start to shift gears for the year, our weekends may be filling up with friends and family,...
    Swapping Screen Time for Play Time
    Sanobar Khan, 30/09/2025
    South Africans, we know how to celebrate when our teams win on any field. But ranking as the country with...
    DJI spins into action with Osmo 360
    Yenziwe Ngwenya, 11/09/2025
    DJI has long been a go-to brand for drones and gimbals, but now they’re entering new territory with the DJI...
    5 Things to pack for Comic Con
    Marcé Heath, 25/08/2025
    Comic Con Africa is back this weekend, and for many, it’s the highlight of the year. You’ve probably been stressing...
    Khan Academy: Screen Time to Learning Time
    Sanobar Khan, 30/07/2025
    Keeping a toddler between the ages of three and five busy, engaged and entertained throughout the day, is no easy...
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