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    electric

    A week in the Mini Aceman SE

    Nafisa Akabor, 26/06/2025 7 min read
    I recently spent time with the Mini Aceman SE, the newest Mini model in its EV line-up. You may have...
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    Six month test: Mini Cooper SE

    Nafisa Akabor, 27/05/2025 11 min read
    My Mini Cooper SE six-month long term test came to an end in the middle of May 2025. I received...
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    Review: Mini App on the Cooper SE

    Nafisa Akabor, 12/05/2025 6 min read
    I’ve been using the Mini App for years but it underwent a major revamp in 2024. Now that I’ve experienced...
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    Mini Cooper SE trip to the solar charger in Wolmaransstad

    Nafisa Akabor, 05/05/2025 9 min read
    I wanted to visit the Charge solar charger in Wolmaransstad since I saw they opened it in November 2024. I...
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    Mini Cooper SE OTA update

    Nafisa Akabor, 13/04/2025 3 min read
    I received a push notification a couple of weeks ago for my long term Mini Cooper SE for an over-the-air...
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    Launch Drive: Mini Aceman SE

    Nafisa Akabor, 24/03/2025 6 min read
    The Mini Aceman electric was launched in Johannesburg recently, which was only a concept a few years that I saw...
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    On the road with the fun-sized Mini SE

    Nafisa Akabor, 01/03/2025 1 min read
    Published in Brainstorm Magazine February 2025. Buyers will be paying for the Mini brand, which starts at R802 000 for...
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    A Mini Look At The Electric Ambitions On Course In SA

    Recharged, 15/01/2025 3 min read
    Published in Forbes Africa. Our tech writer got to experience the new electric Mini Cooper SE that’s coming your way....
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    Mini Cooper SE long-term test

    Nafisa Akabor, 14/01/2025 7 min read
    I’ve been driving the new 2024 Mini Cooper SE since November last year. It is the next-gen Cooper SE electric...
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    BMW is rolling out Uno to half a million cars

    Recharged, 15/08/2024 2 min read
    BMW, Mattel and AirConsole will debut classic card game Uno for in-car gaming next week in Germany at Gamescom 2024....
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    Electric Mini Cooper and Countryman unveiled in Munich

    Nafisa Akabor, 01/09/2023 2 min read
    Ahead of the IAA Mobility 2023 conference in Munich, the BMW Group are hosting media to present its next-generation of...
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    Mini electric’s new design elements

    Recharged, 10/05/2023 3 min read
    Mini has unveiled a fresh new design for its upcoming all electric Mini family. Four design elements that have been...
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    EVs

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    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...
    A week in the Mini Aceman SE
    Nafisa Akabor, 26/06/2025
    I recently spent time with the Mini Aceman SE, the newest Mini model in its EV line-up. You may have...

    Reviews

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    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

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    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...
    Old digital cameras are trending
    Marcé Heath, 25/07/2025
    Apparently we’re ditching smartphone photos for digicams. There’s a blurry photo on my fridge right now. It’s not particularly well-framed....
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