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    5 Things to pack for Comic Con

    Marcé Heath, 25/08/2025 5 min read
    Comic Con Africa is back this weekend, and for many, it’s the highlight of the year. You’ve probably been stressing...
    electric

    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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    Disney+ Quiz Nights returns nationwide this May

    Recharged, 07/05/2025 2 min read
    Quiz Nights returns this May with Disney+ in partnership with Quiz Nights SA to 24 venues across South Africa. After...
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    What Happens When a Phone Sees Like You Do?

    Honor South Africa, 10/04/2025 3 min read
    The new Honor Magic7 Pro’s AI Camera seems to have a point of view for how Mzansi lives, loves and...
    9.3
    reviews

    Review: Secure Express

    Nafisa Akabor, 11/08/2024 4 min read
    Secure Express is a small on-demand e-hailing app that operates in Johannesburg and Cape Town. I say small because it...
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    Revving Up: Electric Vehicles Gain Momentum In Africa

    Nafisa Akabor, 15/07/2024 6 min read
    The numbers are in. The sales of electric vehicles (EV) declined globally in the fi rst quarter of 2024, according...
    online

    A glimpse into Google’s AI research centre in Ghana

    Nafisa Akabor, 01/04/2024 3 min read
    Google’s artificial intelligence research centre in Accra, Ghana, is creating solutions to solve day-to-day problems in Africa using its AI...
    lifestyle

    Discovery Bank Purple account test 3 months in

    Nafisa Akabor, 24/10/2022 14 min read
    I’ve taken my time to write this post because I wanted to have a better understanding of using a Discovery...
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    Mi Electric Scooter 3 vs 1S

    Nafisa Akabor, 16/08/2022 5 min read
    The Xiaomi Mi Electric Scooter 3 was recently sent to me to review. Last year I reviewed the Mi Electric...
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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...
    reviews

    Review: Insta360 One X2

    Nafisa Akabor, 20/01/2022 2 min read
    I’ve reviewed many gadgets over the years, but one type of camera always prompted the question: “Why?” I finally got...
    apps, online

    How to: Protect your accounts online

    Nafisa Akabor, 29/06/2020 3 min read
    It’s 2020 and I still see personal accounts being hacked. The responsibility falls on you to protect your accounts be...
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    Recharged is an independent site that focuses on technology, electric vehicles, and the digital life by Nafisa Akabor. Drawing from her 18-year tech journalism career, expect news, reviews, how-tos, comparisons, and practical uses of tech that are easy to digest. Nafisa is a traveller at heart, having been to 46 countries and counting. Find her unique travel tips and tricks on TikTok alongside tech & EV content.

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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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