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    Spotify launches audiobooks in South Africa

    Nafisa Akabor, 06/02/2026 2 min read
    Spotify has finally launched audiobooks in South Africa with a selection of over 150 000 audio book titles. Premium subscribers will...
    apps

    Spotify South Africa pilots new subscription plans

    Nafisa Akabor, 14/11/2025 2 min read
    Spotify has announced it is piloting a new subscription portfolio for South Africa with various tiers to cater to diverse...
    apps

    Spotify introduces Offline Backup

    Recharged, 07/10/2024 1 min read
    Spotify has introduced a new Offline Backup feature on its popular music streaming app. Premium users globally can now listen...
    online

    Trevor Noah to host new Spotify podcast

    Recharged, 20/06/2023 1 min read
    Spotify has a new original podcast with South African comedian Trevor Noah. The weekly podcast is described as blending Trevor’s...
    apps, lifestyle

    Spotify user behaviour in Ramadan

    Recharged, 14/04/2023 1 min read
    If you’re interested in stats, Spotify has shared how the month of Ramadan has impacted the way users consume music...
    online

    Spotify’s new creator tools

    Nafisa Akabor, 23/02/2021 4 min read
    Spotify’s Stream On event on Monday was lengthy as there were loads of announcements. I am not going into all...
    apps, lifestyle

    Spotify launches Premium Duo in SA

    Nafisa Akabor, 01/07/2020 2 min read
    Spotify has a new subscription model called Premium Duo for two people living in the same household at a cost...
    apps

    Spotify Lite for Android

    Nafisa Akabor, 09/07/2019 2 min read
    Great news for all Spotify fans on Android, there is now a lite version of the app. Spotify has released...
    apps

    Spotify Premium for R5.99 a month

    Nafisa Akabor, 19/11/2018 1 min read
    If you’re not already on Spotify, why not? Ok here’s something that could convince you. All new users who sign...
    apps, internet, lifestyle, reviews

    App of the Week: Spotify

    Nafisa Akabor, 19/03/2018 6 min read
    Let me get this out of the way, I have a Spotify UK account and used to access it with...
    cars

    Launch Drive: BMW X2

    Nafisa Akabor, 16/03/2018 4 min read
    BMW South Africa unveiled its first ever X2 at a media even this week in Cape Town. I was in...

    EVs

    • electric
    Top EVs sold in South Africa in 2025
    Nafisa Akabor, 10/02/2026
    Naamsa shared their NEV sales for 2025 in January this year, with some interesting results. While plug-in hybrid (PHEV) sales...
    Charge expands with 2 solar EV chargers on the N3
    Nafisa Akabor, 03/02/2026
    Zero Carbon Charge has announced that its two new off-grid electric vehicle chargers will open in June 2026. This follows...
    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....

    Reviews

    • reviews
    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...
    7.8
    Review: Metroid Prime 4 – Beyond
    MJ Khan, 22/01/2026
    Metroid isn’t one of my go-to Nintendo franchises and somehow, I skipped most of them growing up, either because it...
    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...

    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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