Best Aishwarya Singh Podcasts (2025)

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Aishwarya Singh unpacks NTT DATA’s powerful agentic AI ecosystem 23:55

11h ago23:55

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In this What’s Next with Aki Anastasiou interview, Aishwarya Singh discusses the value that AI brings to South African organisations.Singh is the Senior Vice President and Head of Microsoft Global Practice and Digital Collaboration Services at NTT Data.In this role, she is focused on transforming employee and client experiences through Agentic AI.S…

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Altify CEO Sean Sanders on the platform’s alternative investment and private credit offerings 20:15

24d ago20:15

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In this What’s Next with Aki Anastasiou interview, Altify Founder and CEO Sean Sanders discusses why Altify’s alternative investment offerings are a game-changer for South Africans.Sanders is a serial technology entrepreneur with over 15 years of industry experience.He started as an intern at Bank of America Merrill Lynch in 2008, before completing…

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Standard Bank’s Timothy Matlala unpacks the importance of public-private partnerships 31:21

29d ago31:21

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In this What’s Next with Aki Anastasiou interview, Timothy Matlala discusses how Standard Bank is working with the public sector in South Africa.Matlala is the Head of Public Sector, Business, and Commercial Banking at Standard Bank and has worked in finance for over 15 years.He entered the industry as a Business Manager at Standard Bank South Afri…

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AFSUG’s Amanda Gibbs and Duke Mathebula unpack SAPHILA 2025 20:36

1M ago20:36

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In this What’s Next with Aki Anastasiou interview, Amanda Gibbs and Duke Mathebula discuss what the SAPHILA 2025 event will cover.Gibbs is the Chief Executive Officer at the African SAP User Group (AFSUG) and boasts 28 years of industry experience.In her current role, which she has held for three years, Gibbs oversees a network of SAP customers and…

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Amoeba TSC COO Ashley Smith discusses the Saldanha Bay Smart City project 18:44

1M ago18:44

18:44

In this What’s Next with Aki Anastasiou interview, Ashley Smith discusses the industry success of Amoeba TSC.Smith is the Chief Operations Officer at Amoeba TSC, where he leads digital transformation initiatives across fibre networks, ISPs, and field operations.With over 30 years of experience in telecommunications and technical leadership, he focu…

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Discovery Health CEO Dr Ron Whelan unpacks the power of Personal Health Pathways 32:35

2M ago32:35

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In this What’s Next with Aki Anastasiou interview, Dr Ron Whelan highlights the benefits of Discovery Health’s Personal Health Pathways programme.Dr Whelan is the CEO of Discovery Health and a veteran of corporate healthcare and health systems, with almost two decades of experience across various senior executive roles.As CEO, Dr Whelan leads Disco…

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Professor Anné Verhoef discusses the NWU AI Hub 23:59

2M ago23:59

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In this What’s Next with Aki Anastasiou interview, North-West University (NWU) Professor Anné Verhoef discusses the NWU AI Hub, of which he is the director.The NWU AI Hub was launched at the beginning of 2025, with Verhoef at the helm, to provide groundbreaking solutions to South Africa’s biggest AI problems.Verhoef is a professor in philosophy and…

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Nomvuyiso Batyi and Naveed Kashif discuss the challenge of expanding RAN infrastructure in Africa 29:43

2M ago29:43

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In this What’s Next with Aki Anastasiou interview, Nomvuyiso Batyi and Naveed Kashif discuss the evolution of the telecommunications market and how AI is reshaping RAN infrastructure in South Africa.Batyi is the Chief Executive Officer of the recently established Association of Comms and Technology – a non-profit company dedicated to addressing eco…

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Discussing Vodacom Business being South Africa’s most trusted enterprise telecommunications provider 20:34

2M ago20:34

20:34

In this What’s Next with Aki Anastasiou interview, Videsha Proothveerajh discusses how Vodacom Business is leveraging new technologies to offer superior services to its customers.Proothveerajh is the Director of Vodacom Business at Vodacom South Africa and boasts over 25 years of experience in the technology and telecommunications industries.She as…

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Sage’s Jordaan Burger on how the CFO role is evolving 22:42

2M ago22:42

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In this What’s Next with Aki Anastasiou interview, Jordaan Burger discusses the modern challenges facing CFOs.Burger is the Sage Vice President of Finance for the Africa, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific region, and has worked in the finance industry for over 20 years.He joined Sage in 2019 as the Financial Director for the Africa and Middle East r…

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Hylton Kallner on Discovery Bank’s newest AI advancements 31:43

2M ago31:43

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In this What’s Next with Aki Anastasiou interview, Discovery Bank CEO Hylton Kallner discusses how the digital bank improves customers’ lives through enhanced banking services.Kallner has been with Discovery since 1996 and began by working on various marketing, actuarial, and strategic projects.In 2006, he was appointed as the Chief Marketing Offic…

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Bertus van der Vyver discusses MTN’s updated brand positioning and big plans for South Africa 13:13

2M ago13:13

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In this What’s Next with Aki Anastasiou interview, Bertus van der Vyver discusses MTN’s updated brand positioning and the importance of the phrase “Today We Make Moves.”Van der Vyver is the General Manager for Residential and Postpaid at MTN South Africa.Before taking on his current role in April 2023, he held many executive roles in the South Afri…

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HONOR SA CEO Fred Zhou discusses HONOR’s new corporate strategy, Project Alpha Plan 13:29

3M ago13:29

13:29

In this What’s Next interview, Zhou unpacks the incredible growth HONOR has experienced in South Africa.He then reveals HONOR’s Project Alpha Plan, which is the company’s new corporate strategy that will transform HONOR from a smartphone manufacturer to a leading AI device ecosystem company.Zhou unpacks the three steps that this plan entails and di…

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Vodacom Business experts Sannesh Beharie and Lukhanyo Zahela discuss cybersecurity for SMEs 16:40

3M ago16:40

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In this What’s Next with Aki Anastasiou interview, Sannesh Beharie and Lukhanyo Zahela discusses the importance of a comprehensive cybersecurity strategy.Beharie is the Managing Executive for SME and Mobile Products at Vodacom Business.He has over 17 years of experience in fixed and mobile telecoms, having worked at South Africa’s most prominent in…

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Elani van der Laan shares how Standard Bank supports legal firms in South Africa 18:15

3M ago18:15

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In this What’s Next with Aki Anastasiou interview, Elani van der Laan discusses the emerging financial trends in the legal industry.Van der Laan is the Head of Legal and Accounting Sectors, Business and Commercial Banking at Standard Bank and boasts nearly 15 years of experience working in the legal sector.This began with her working as a Candidate…

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Sage’s Gerhard Hartman discusses the power of AI for CFOs 19:16

3M ago19:16

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In this What’s Next with Aki Anastasiou interview, Gerhard Hartman discusses how technological innovations like AI have the ability to transform finance departments for the better.Hartman is the Regional Vice President for Medium Business at Sage Africa and the Middle East.He has worked at Sage for nearly 20 years and has extensive experience helpi…

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John van Kan discusses Standard Bank’s healthcare banking solutions 21:33

3M ago21:33

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In this What’s Next with Aki Anastasiou interview, John van Kan discusses the importance of incorporating new technologies into Standard Bank’s healthcare banking solutions.Van Kan is the Head of Healthcare Sector, Business and Commercial Banking at Standard Bank and has worked in the banking sector since 2000.In this What’s Next interview, van Kan…

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Bob Aoun and Nielle Truter on how AI powers HP Poly’s products 43:23

3M ago43:23

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In this What’s Next with Aki Anastasiou interview, Nielle Truter and Bob Aoun discuss how AI has been implemented in HP Poly devices to deliver an improved user experience.Truter is the Chief Operating Officer at Headset Solutions — a trusted distributor of HP | Poly products.In this role, he has forged long-term customer relationships and spearhea…

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Elani van der Laan explains how Standard Bank supports professional accountants 19:41

3M ago19:41

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In this What’s Next with Aki Anastasiou interview, Elani van der Laan discusses Standard Bank’s tailored solutions for accounting and professional services businesses.Van der Laan is the Head of Accounting & Legal Sectors, Business and Commercial Banking and has held the position since 2021.She boasts nearly 15 years of experience working in the le…

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Top Employers Institute CEO David Plink discusses the biggest HR trends in 2025 32:00

3M ago32:00

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In this What’s Next with Aki Anastasiou interview, David Plink discusses the importance of implementing a connected HR ecosystem for your business.Plink is the CEO of the Top Employers Institute and boasts over 25 years of HR industry experience.He has honed his skills across various HR themes, including general, commercial, and change management w…

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Prasanth Seevnarayan introduces a new innovation that is disrupting the mattress industry 38:31

3M ago38:31

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In this What’s Next with Aki Anastasiou interview, Prasanth Seevnarayan discusses the importance of having a high-quality mattress.Seevnarayan is the CEO and Executive Director at Lylax and Serta South Africa.He is a visionary South African entrepreneur who has founded and led many successful businesses across several industries.One of these busine…

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Bonga Gumede discusses Altron Digital Business’s new tech trends report 26:51

3M ago26:51

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In this What’s Next with Aki Anastasiou interview, Bonga Gumede discusses Altron Digital Business’s latest report, which focuses on embracing key technology trends.Gumede is the Executive: Retail GTM at Altron Digital Business.He brings a wealth of experience to his role, where he crafts strategic growth solutions tailored to the South African reta…

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Mohammed Mosam explains how the CFO role has changed in South Africa 31:57

3M ago31:57

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In this What’s Next with Aki Anastasiou interview, Mohammed Mosam discusses how CFOs can leverage automation to improve their businesses.Mosam is the Regional Product Marketing Director for Sage Africa and Middle East (Sage Intacct) and boasts over 30 years of industry experience.This includes working as a Support Consultant at Pink Software, Direc…

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Tracker COO Duma Ngcobo explains why hijackers target business-owned vehicles 24:24

3M ago24:24

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In this What’s Next with Aki Anastasiou interview, Tracker COO Duma Ngcobo discusses South African crime statistics relating to business-owned vehicles.Ngcobo is a veteran executive with over 20 years of experience in the technology and telecommunications industries.In his current role as Chief Operating Officer at Tracker, which he assumed in 2021…

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Professor Waldo Krugell on the tax changes to expect from the 2025 Budget Speech 19:16

4M ago19:16

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In this What’s Next with Aki Anastasiou interview, Professor Waldo Krugell unpacks what South Africans should expect from the 2025 Budget Speech.Krugell is a Professor in Economics at the North-West University’s Potchefstroom campus. He holds an MSc in Economics and completed his PhD focusing on the geographical economy of South Africa.In this What…

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Macrocomm CEO Sivi Moodley unpacks South Africa’s evolving smart solutions landscape 27:08

4M ago27:08

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In this What’s Next with Aki Anastasiou interview, Macrocomm Group CEO Sivi Moodley unpacks the company’s 20-year journey to becoming an industry leader.Moodley founded Macrocomm Group in 2005 and has since turned the company into a premier force in the smart solutions sector – focusing on the Internet of Things (IoT) and driving innovation across …

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Morné Kroukamp on Dell Technology's new, redesigned PC portfolio powered by Snapdragon X Series 20:23

4M ago20:23

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In this What’s Next with Aki Anastasiou interview, Morne Kroukamp discusses Dell’s redesigned PC portfolio and its partnership with Qualcomm Technologies.Kroukamp is a Field Product Marketing Manager at Dell Technologies.He has worked at Dell Technologies for over 16 years and has accrued experience in various roles – such as internal sales, produc…

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Abraham van der Merwe unpacks how people can save on electricity, risk free with Stage Zero 32:16

4M ago32:16

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In this What’s Next with Aki Anastasiou interview, Abraham van der Merwe discusses how South Africans can save on electricity with Stage Zero.Van der Merwe is the founder and CEO of Stage Zero — a renewable energy provider that specialises in embedded generation and energy storage solutions for residential and commercial customers.He is an accompli…

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Deloitte’s Mohammed Shaikh on the evolving African media landscape 21:31

5M ago21:31

21:31

In this What’s Next with Aki Anastasiou interview, Deloitte’s Mohammed Shaikh discusses the shifting media consumption landscape in Africa.Shaikh is a Partner in Assurance Services, Audit, and Assurance at Deloitte Africa.He also serves as Deloitte Africa’s Media and Entertainment Sector Lead, where he helps clients navigate the evolving challenges…

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Samsung South Africa VP of Mobile Experiences Justin Hume discusses the Samsung Galaxy S25 26:00

5M ago26:00

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In this What’s Next with Aki Anastasiou interview, Justin Hume discusses the key features of the new Samsung Galaxy S25 smartphones.Hume is the VP of Mobile Experiences at Samsung South Africa and has worked in the cellular industry since 1997.In 2012, Hume rejoined Samsung South Africa as the Product and Marketing Director and quickly rose through…

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NTT DATA’s Chris Wiggett on the latest trends in business intelligence and AI 15:06

5M ago15:06

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In this What’s Next with Aki Anastasiou interview, NTT DATA’s Chris Wiggett unpacks the latest trends in business intelligence and AI that South African businesses must be aware of.Wiggett is the Head of AI and Data Analytics at NTT DATA Middle East and Africa.He has fourteen years of experience in data analytics and is well-known for his thought l…

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Liberty’s Tumi Mothoagae on the importance of automation and AI in the claims process 27:12

6M ago27:12

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In this What’s Next with Aki Anastasiou interview, Tumi Mothoagae discusses how AI helps Liberty to streamline the claims process for its clients.Mothoagae is the Divisional Executive for Claims Management at Liberty Group South Africa and has worked at the company for 13 years.During this time, she has held the roles of Team Manager and Financial …

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Is This Self-Care or Just Self-Pity? feat. Life Coach & Therapist Ramon Llamba 27:11

6M ago27:11

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"Why is this happening to me?" "What did I do wrong?" "Why does it feel like everything is against me?" Do you catch yourself asking these when life gets tough? You might be stuck in the victim mindset! On this episode of The Overthink Tank, Surbhi is joined by the amazing Ramon Llamba—life coach, therapist, and PhD in quantum physics (yes, you rea…

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MiWay CEO Burton Naicker talks about the current trends in the insurance industry 21:01

7M ago21:01

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In this What’s Next with Aki Anastasiou interview, MiWay CEO Burton Naicker discusses the latest trends in South Africa’s insurance industry.Naicker’s professional journey began in the banking industry, before transitioning into the insurance sector when he was appointed as a Legal Recoveries Advisor at Telesure.In the years which followed, Naicker…

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Marius Visser on Metacom’s Enterprise Router and game-changing ICT innovations 18:05

7M ago18:05

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In this What’s Next with Aki Anastasiou interview, Metacom CMO Marius Visser discusses the company’s impressive range of SCADA, IoT, and router products.Visser is a 22-year veteran of the communications industry, who joined Metacom in 2010.Before this, he worked at MTN for six years as a Solution Consultant and Business Development Manager.He also …

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Liberty’s Ryan Switala on the technologies making life insurance more accessible in South Africa 37:17

7M ago37:17

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In this What’s Next with Aki Anastasiou interview, Ryan Switala discusses the technologies Liberty is using to improve its life insurance products.Switala is the Head of Simple Life Solutions at Liberty and has worked at the company for 18 years — beginning as an Actuarial Specialist in 2006.He then held several notable positions at Liberty before …

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Shenge Buthelezi on Vodacom signing Mr Price Mobile as its first MVNO partner 13:43

7M ago13:43

13:43

In this What’s Next with Aki Anastasiou interview, Shenge Buthelezi discusses Vodacom’s extensive MVNO offerings.Buthelezi is the Managing Executive of Wholesale and Carrier Services at Vodacom South Africa.He has worked at Vodacom for over 16 years and has held several important roles in the company’s Wholesale and Carrier Services business unit d…

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SolarAfrica’s Brandon Horn on how Electricity 2.0 helps businesses beat the electricity crisis 21:12

7M ago21:12

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In this Driving Sustainability with Aki Anastasiou interview, SolarAfrica Energy’s Brandon Horn discusses Electricity 2.0 – a new virtual power solutions suite for South African businesses in the commercial and industrial sectors.Horn is the Head of Commercial at SolarAfrica Energy and boasts over 16 years of experience working for multinational co…

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First Technology’s Barry Neethling on how AI-powered tools are transforming business in South Africa 36:53

7M ago36:53

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In this What’s Next with Aki Anastasiou interview, First Technology’s Barry Neethling discusses the power of AI technologies in the workplace.Neethling is the Chief Technology Officer at First Technology Group – and has worked at the company for 40 years.He is an expert in assisting South African companies to get the best value for their Microsoft …

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gicom’s Stefan Hilger explains how SAP helps retailers increase their profitability 26:25

7M ago26:25

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In this What’s Next with Aki Anastasiou interview, gicom’s Stefan Hilger discusses how retailers can improve their profitability by using SAP solutions.Hilger is a Co-Founder of gicom and an Executive Member of its board, where he is responsible for the company’s Sales and Marketing division.He has spent over 25 years working to ensure that his glo…

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Liberty’s Kedibone Chuene discusses South Africa’s biggest insurance trends 14:54

7M ago14:54

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In this What’s Next with Aki Anastasiou interview, Liberty’s Kedibone Chuene discusses the latest insurance trends in South Africa.Chuene is the Chief Risk Product Marketing Specialist at Liberty and has over 16 years of industry experience.During this time, she has worked at several leading companies — including m-Cubed, Alexforbes, Guardrisk, and…

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Thabiso Hlatshwayo on how OpenText is driving innovation in the South African retail sector 25:10

7M ago25:10

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In this What’s Next with Aki Anastasiou interview, Thabiso Hlatshwayo discusses how OpenText helps South African retailers drive innovation and improve customer engagement.Hlatshwayo is the Solution Consulting Senior Manager at OpenText Africa, and has over a decade of experience in high-tech industries.He leads a team of highly-experienced consult…

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Did Social Media Kill Wanderlust? ft. Aakanksha Monga & Shivani 56:07

7M ago56:07

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Why does every trip look perfect on Instagram? Is packing light a skill or a scam? And why is there always one grumpy ground staff member waiting to ruin your day when you’re late??? In this episode, I’m joined by travel content creator Aakanksha Monga and the hilarious Shivani Gairola to overthink their love-hate relationship with travel and socia…

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ZTE’s Charles Yang on the huge success of the Mossel Bay 5G Ultra-range Maritime Coverage Project 17:00

7M ago17:00

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In this What’s Next with Aki Anastasiou interview, ZTE’s Charles Yang discusses the success of the Mossel Bay 5G Ultra-range Maritime Coverage Project — executed by MTN and ZTE.Yang is the Director of Marketing and Solutions at ZTE South Africa, and plays a key role in the development and execution of projects like the Maritime Coverage Project.Yan…

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PEP executive Helmuth Luttig unpacks the business advantages of PAXI deliveries 13:51

7M ago13:51

13:51

In this What’s Next with Aki Anastasiou interview, PEP’s Helmuth Luttig unpacks the value that PAXI offers to businesses through its business-to-door courier service.Luttig is the Chief Executive for Commercial at PEP South Africa and boasts over 15 years of industry experience.This includes serving as the Commercial Director and General Manager fo…

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Accenture’s Aadil Jappie explains why retailers need to adopt a cloud ERP system 16:18

7M ago16:18

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In this What’s Next with Aki Anastasiou interview, Accenture’s Aadil Jappie explains why retailer need to implement a powerful cloud ERP system.Jappie is the SAP Retail Capability Lead for Accenture Africa and is a seasoned IT executive with over 20 years of experience.He excels at building and maintaining strong relationships with clients and stak…

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Absa’s Msizi Khoza on how African countries must approach COP29 25:29

7M ago25:29

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In this What’s Next with Aki Anastasiou interview, Absa’s Msizi Khoza discusses the challenges that African nations face in securing adequate climate finance - and how they can advocate for themselves at the upcoming COP29 conference.Khoza is CIB Managing Executive for ESG at Absa and leads the company’s extensive responsibility related initiatives…

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TCM’s Vishnu Naidoo and Phillip Ambartzakis discuss IBM’s storage and energy efficiency solutions 35:12

8M ago35:12

35:12

In this What’s Next with Aki Anastasiou interview, Technology Corporate Management (TCM) solution experts Phillip Ambartzakis and Vishnu Naidoo discuss IBM’s use of AI and machine learning for power and storage management.Ambartzakis is a Senior Account Executive for External Sales at TCM, and has been in the IT industry for almost three decades. H…

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Master Power Technologies CEO Menno Parsons on completing over 150 data centre projects in Africa 18:03

8M ago18:03

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In this What’s Next with Aki Anastasiou interview, Master Power Technologies CEO Menno Parsons discusses the company’s founding and incredible success in Africa.Since founding Master Power Technologies in 1999, Parsons’ leadership has been instrumental in the company’s strong growth. Over the past 25 years, the company has expanded to more than 16 …

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MVN-X CEO Valde Ferradaz unpacks the huge value of launching an MVNO in South Africa 33:32

8M ago33:32

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In this What’s Next with Aki Anastasiou interview, MVN-X CEO Valde Ferradaz discusses the value his company brings to the South African MVNO industry.Ferradaz is a highly respected and experienced business leader in the telecommunications industry, having held key positions at prominent technology companies before joining MVN-X.In this What’s Next …

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