Nafisa Akabor, Author at The Mail & Guardian

Huawei takes mobile photography to new heights

Article Nafisa Akabor - 24 Apr 2019

The P30 Pro is capable of shooting images in low-light that are ridiculously good when compared to that of an iPhone or Samsung

Galaxy Fold will be in SA stores in May

Article Nafisa Akabor - 1 Mar 2019

Samsung, the world’s biggest seller of smartphones, unveiled a handset that folds open like a book

AI set to transform healthcare

Article Nafisa Akabor - 15 Feb 2019

High-perfoming computers can analyse huge swaths of health data accurately and quickly

uKheshe: An app for the unbanked

Article Nafisa Akabor - 3 Jan 2019

Card holders can transfer money to each other at no cost, so an entire sub economy may evolve

Built-in tools assist smartphone addicts

Article Nafisa Akabor - 20 Dec 2018

South Africans are among the top users of smartphones

Huawei pulls out all the stops

Article Nafisa Akabor - 28 Oct 2018

Huawei introduces a revamped camera in its Mate 20 Pro that makes use of artificial intelligence to shoot better videos

Millennials’ wants will change work

Article Nafisa Akabor - 12 Oct 2018

The new generation will be looking at speed, agility and user-friendly tools — and the option to work from a coffee shop

Apple acolytes and fans of excess will access its Xs soon

Article Nafisa Akabor - 14 Sep 2018

The world’s first trillion-dollar company is now eyeing a broader audience with the unveiling of the three models

Great features … heavy price-tag

Article Nafisa Akabor - 17 Aug 2018

The Galaxy S9 Note has huge storage capacity, a robust battery, a versatile stylus, a hot camera and really comes into its own as a pocket PC

Mvest laundry app will hang you out to dry

Article Nafisa Akabor - 18 May 2018

Mvest says it offers services “throughout South Africa”. But does it work? Not quite.

There’s more to Bermuda than shorts

Article Nafisa Akabor - 27 Jun 2017

The tiny island surrounded by a turquoise Atlantic offers pink beaches, a mix of British and American culture and needs many US dollars.

Press Releases

Business

Rahima Moosa Hospital nursing college introduces no-touch facial recognition access system

Staff Reporter - 8 Apr 2020

The new system allows the hospital to enrol people’s faces immediately, using artificial intelligence, and integrates easily with existing access control infrastructure, including card readers and biometrics

Special Reports

Everyone’s talking about it. Even Kentucky

Staff Reporter - 7 Apr 2020

Earlier this year South African fried chicken fast-food chain, Chicken Licken®, launched a campaign for their wallet-friendly EasyBucks® meals, based on the idea of ‘Everyone’s talking about it.’

Special Reports

New energy mix on the cards

Derek Davey - 3 Apr 2020

REI4P already has and will continue to yield thousands of employment opportunities

Special Reports

The online value of executive education in a Covid-19 world

Staff Reporter - 27 Mar 2020

Executive education courses further develop the skills of leaders in the workplace

Special Reports

Sisa Ntshona urges everyone to stay home, and consider travelling later

Staff Reporter - 26 Mar 2020

Sisa Ntshona has urged everyone to limit their movements in line with government’s request

Special Reports

SAB Zenzele’s special AGM postponed until further notice

Staff Reporter - 24 Mar 2020

An arrangement has been announced for shareholders and retailers to receive a 77.5% cash payout

Special Reports

20th Edition of the National Teaching Awards

Staff Reporter - 23 Mar 2020

Teachers are seldom recognised but they are indispensable to the country's education system

Special Reports

Awards affirm the vital work that teachers do

Thabo Mohlala - 23 Mar 2020

Government is committed to empowering South Africa’s teachers with skills, knowledge and techniques for a changing world