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    Q&A with Shaun Durant, HMD Global

    Nafisa Akabor, 11/06/2020 0 6 min read
    The smartphone market is saturated causing confusion over which model is the best to purchase. Phones look the same and...
    mobile

    Vodacom launches Alcatel 2019G for elderly

    Nafisa Akabor, 10/06/2020 0 2 min read
    Vodacom has released the Alcatel 2019G phone with a large keypad and simple interface, aimed at the elderly or those...
    gadget, mobile

    My experience with the Z Flip

    Nafisa Akabor, 09/06/2020 0 4 min read
    I’ve been using the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip for the last couple of weeks and there are things I’ve learnt...
    mobile

    iPhone SE prices in South Africa

    Nafisa Akabor, 08/05/2020 0 2 min read
    Apple’s newest mid-range handset, the iPhone SE 2020, is now open for pre-order in South Africa and will be able...
    mobile

    Review: Huawei P40 Pro

    Nafisa Akabor, 24/04/2020 0 2 min read
    The P40 Pro is the first smartphone that will go on sale in SA without Google Mobile Services post-lockdown. By...
    mobile, versus

    Vivo Y11 vs Tecno Camon 12

    Nafisa Akabor, 22/04/2020 0 2 min read
    Vivo and Tecno are two Chinese smartphone manufacturers who have entered the South African market in December and March, respectively....
    mobile

    First Impressions: Huawei P40 Pro

    Nafisa Akabor, 26/03/2020 0 4 min read
    Huawei unveiled the P40 Pro series running HMS a short while ago via a global livestream. The 2020 flagship has...
    mobile

    Huawei extends warranty during lockdown

    Nafisa Akabor, 25/03/2020 0 1 min read
    Huawei South Africa has announced an extended warranty during the nationwide lockdown beginning Friday, 27 March for customers with expiring...
    internet, mobile

    Testing 5G on the LG V50 ThinQ

    Nafisa Akabor, 20/03/2020 0 3 min read
    LG Mobile has released the first 5G handset in South Africa, the V50 ThinQ. It is available exclusively on Vodacom...
    mobile

    Hands On: Huawei Mate Xs

    Nafisa Akabor, 25/02/2020 0 3 min read
    Huawei held a virtual press conference from Barcelona in what would have been at Mobile World Congress. It launched an...
    mobile

    First look: Huawei HMS Ecosystem

    Nafisa Akabor, 14/02/2020 0 4 min read
    Huawei South Africa showed a group of media its Mate 30 Pro smartphone running without Google Mobile Services. All its...
    mobile

    Samsung Galaxy S20 range is here

    Nafisa Akabor, 12/02/2020 0 3 min read
    Along with the Galaxy Z Flip announcement last night, Samsung unveiled its successor to the S10 flagships, confirming the S20...
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    EVs

    • electric
    Living Electric: Lexus RZ 550e F Sport
    Nafisa Akabor, 07/09/2026 0
    The Lexus RZ 550e F Sport stands out from other EVs. It’s spacious, opulent, comes at a price, and features...
    Zero Carbon Charge doubles EV charging capacity on N3
    Recharged, 24/08/2026 0
    South Africa’s electric vehicle journey is picking up speed, and the charging infrastructure along one of the country’s busiest routes...
    Toyota
    Living Electric: Toyota bZ4X
    Nafisa Akabor, 24/08/2026 0
    Toyota launched its first electric vehicle in July this year, after months of delays. I was at the national media...
    EVs
    Top EVs sold from January to July 2026 in South Africa
    Nafisa Akabor, 19/08/2026 0
    Naamsa has shared its latest New Energy Vehicle sales for South Africa from January to July 2026. It’s a recording...
    Living Electric: BMW X3 30e PHEV
    Nafisa Akabor, 13/08/2026 0
    BMW makes a variety of powertrains alongside the many EVs I’ve covered, such as the plug-in hybrid X3, which I...
    Chery Q EV lands at R350 000 in SA
    Martha van Zyl, 31/07/2026 0
    Electric cars are slowly becoming a more realistic option for South African motorists, and Chery is hoping to accelerate that...
    Geely E2 vs BYD Dolphin Surf
    Martha van Zyl, 27/07/2026 0
    I love driving. And I really like my current car – she’s a little old, petrol-driven, manual transmission, and gives...
    Living Electric: BMW iX xDrive60
    Nafisa Akabor, 10/07/2026 0
    The BMX iX came to South Africa towards the end of 2021. At the time, it was a bold design...

    Reviews

    • reviews
    9.0
    Review: Onimusha – Way of the Sword
    MJ Khan, 07/09/2026 0
    I went into Onimusha: Way of the Sword with two glutinously conflicting feelings. On the one hand, I have a...
    8.3
    Review: Splatoon Raiders
    MJ Khan, 04/09/2026 0
    I waded into Splatoon Raiders with lower expectations than I probably should have. I never really gelled with the previous...
    Gimme: Kodak Charmera
    Nafisa Akabor, 03/09/2026 0
    A camera not for Instagram: Kodak Charmera — Millennium Edition, originally published in the Financial Mail. There is something almost...
    6.7
    Review: Fitness Boxing 3 – Your Personal Trainer
    MJ Khan, 31/08/2026 0
    Fitness Boxing 3 proves that Nintendo’s growing catalogue of fitness games isn’t just a novelty and delivers a surprisingly focused...
    Gimme: Acer AiTV
    Nafisa Akabor, 27/08/2026 0
    Acer AiTV Streaming Box is passable but not perfect, originally published in the Financial Mail. The Acer AiTV 4K streaming...
    Gimme: EcoFlow Delta 3 Max
    Nafisa Akabor, 20/08/2026 0
    Power hungry EcoFlow Delta 3 Max, originally published in the Financial Mail. There are cheaper alternatives, but the EcoFlow Delta...
    Gimme: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8
    Nafisa Akabor, 13/08/2026 0
    Pocket power with the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8, originally published in the Financial Mail. Samsung’s foldable phones have been...
    7.3
    Review: Star Fox
    MJ Khan, 29/07/2026 0
    There are certain games that become legendary long before you ever get the chance to play them. For me, the...

    ADVICE

    • advice
    Oura Ring 5 vs Oura Ring 4
    Martha van Zyl, 31/08/2026 0
    The Oura Ring has always been a rather clever bit of wearable tech: all the health-tracking smarts of a fitness...
    The secrets to lasting success from Jacaranda FM’s Business Breakfast
    Recharged, 21/08/2026 0
    What do a tech entrepreneur, a business growth specialist, a Springbok legend, and one of South Africa’s most recognisable businesswomen...
    Samsung Z Fold 8 vs Z Fold 8 Ultra
    Martha van Zyl, 04/08/2026 0
    Samsung has officially expanded its foldable family, and things are no longer quite as simple as choosing between a Fold...
    What you need to know before buying an EV
    Nafisa Akabor, 21/07/2026 0
    Last week I was a guest on The Outlier’s webinar on their topical subject of EVs. It was hosted by...
    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....
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