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    news

    iPhones can now accept payments in South Africa

    Nafisa Akabor, 12/05/2026 3 min read
    Apple has announced that Tap to Pay on iPhone is now available in South Africa, which lets the iPhone act...
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    FNB Stokvel accounts are now fully digital

    Recharged, 13/02/2026 4 min read
    If you’ve ever tried to open a stokvel bank account, you’ll know it hasn’t exactly been a quick “tap-and-go” experience....
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    Standard Bank Smart ID service rollout

    Nafisa Akabor, 13/02/2026 2 min read
    Standard Bank will introduce a phased rollout of Smart ID applications and renewal services at select branches in partnership with...
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    BMW leads South Africa’s premium market

    Nafisa Akabor, 29/01/2026 2 min read
    BMW South Africa records its highest ever growth in the premium segment, holding a 46% market-share, based on data from...
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    Black Friday Tech Deals 2025

    Nafisa Akabor, 24/11/2025 3 min read
    Leading up to Black Friday, I’ve put together a bunch of tech deals that I’ve received press releases in my...
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    Cassava AI coming to mobile network operators

    Nafisa Akabor, 13/11/2025 3 min read
    Cassava Technologies has introduced its Cassava AI Multi-Model Exchange (CAIMEx) to make AI and large language models (LLMs) easily accessible...
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    Cassava Technologies launches GPU-as-a-service, a first for Africa

    Nafisa Akabor, 13/11/2025 2 min read
    Cassava Technologies has announced an African first GPU-as-a-service, powered by Nvidia’s hardware. The company, being Nvidia’s first preferred cloud partner...
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    FNB Premier turns 25 with R5 billion in Rewards

    Recharged, 10/11/2025 2 min read
    FNB Premier customers have earned over R5 billion in eBucks since the loyalty program launched in 2000, and over 90%...
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    Checkers pilots SA-first smart trolley

    Nafisa Akabor, 21/08/2025 3 min read
    The Shoprite Group is piloting a new smart trolley concept called Xpress Trolley at its supermarket chain Checkers. The Xpress...
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    Capitec and FNB app to enable ID and passport applications

    Nafisa Akabor, 12/08/2025 2 min read
    Home Affairs has announced Capitec and FNB as its first banking app partners to deliver Smart ID and passport services....
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    Samsung Solve for Tomorrow STEM Top 10 School finalists

    Nafisa Akabor, 11/08/2025 3 min read
    Samsung has revealed the list of the top 10 schools who have progressed to the finals of its 2025 Solve...
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    Google AI in Action Jhb Highlights

    Recharged, 11/08/2025 3 min read
    The second leg of Google’s AI in Action took place in Johannesburg early in August. It showcased the impact of...
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    EVs

    • electric
    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...
    BYD Dolphin Surf: 6 months in
    Recharged, 14/04/2026
    BYD South Africa recently shared its sales figures to Naamsa, the Automotive Business Council for the first time since it...
    First Look: iCaur 03T and V23
    Nafisa Akabor, 24/03/2026
    The iCaur brand, a new energy vehicle adventure sub-brand under the Chery Group, is set to launch in South Africa...

    Reviews

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    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...
    7.3
    Review: Animal Crossing – New Horizons
    MJ Khan, 09/02/2026
    Animal Crossing: New Horizons returns with a Switch 2 upgrade that is careful and deliberate rather than revolutionary. Nintendo has...
    8.3
    Review: Oura Ring 4
    Nafisa Akabor, 02/02/2026
    I’ve been wearing the Oura Ring 4 for three months now since it launched, and intentionally waited this long to...

    ADVICE

    • advice
    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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