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00:18:44

Amoeba TSC COO Ashley Smith discusses the Saldanha...

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2025/05/14

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 focuses on driving innovation, automation, and sustainable growth using locally developed, industry-proven technologies. Before joining Amoeba TSC,

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00:32:35

Discovery Health CEO Dr Ron Whelan unpacks the power...

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2025/04/30

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 Discovery Health in its endeavour to help its clients become healthier while protecting and enhancing their lives. In this What’s Next interview, Dr

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00:23:59

Professor Anné Verhoef discusses the NWU AI Hub

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2025/04/22

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 the former director of the NWU School of Philosophy, which forms part of the university’s Humanities faculty. He has a strong involvement in ethics,

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00:29:43

Nomvuyiso Batyi and Naveed Kashif discuss the...

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2025/04/17

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 ecosystem issues within the broader ICT sector. Before this, she worked in roles at the Department of Communications and Digital Technologies, ICASA, and

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00:20:34

Discussing Vodacom Business being South Africa’s most...

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2025/04/16

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 assumed her current role at Vodacom South Africa in 2024 and leverages her extensive experience and expertise to ensure Vodacom Business sits at the top

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00:22:42

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

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2025/04/14

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 region, and was promoted to his current position in 2021. In this What’s Next interview, Burger discusses how the CFO role is evolving in South

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00:31:43

Hylton Kallner on Discovery Bank’s newest AI...

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2025/04/08

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 Officer for Discovery Limited and later rose to the position of Chief Executive Officer for Discovery Life in 2016. Kallner also briefly served as the CEO

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00:13:13

Bertus van der Vyver discusses MTN’s updated brand...

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2025/04/07

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 African telecommunications industry across the industry’s largest players. Through this experience, Van der Vyver has developed strong commercial acumen

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00:13:29

HONOR SA CEO Fred Zhou discusses HONOR’s new...

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2025/04/04

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 discusses how they encourage collaboration between global technology giants for the good of technology users. He explains that HONOR believes we

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00:16:40

Vodacom Business experts Sannesh Beharie and Lukhanyo...

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2025/04/03

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 industry players and held executive roles in Sales, Business Development and Product Development. Zahela currently serves as the Acting Executive Head

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00:18:15

Elani van der Laan shares how Standard Bank supports...

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2025/04/02

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 Attorney, then as an Attorney, for Strydom and Bredenkamp Inc. in 2010. Following this, she worked at Leahy and van Niekerk Attorneys Inc. as an

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00:19:16

Sage’s Gerhard Hartman discusses the power of AI for...

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2025/04/01

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 helping SMBs achieve their full potential. In his current role, Hartman is leading Sage’s strategic expansion of its accounting, human resources, and

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00:21:33

John van Kan discusses Standard Bank’s healthcare...

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2025/03/26

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 explains how Standard Bank plays a key role in South Africa’s healthcare sector. He discusses the major milestones it has achieved in the medical

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00:43:23

Bob Aoun and Nielle Truter on how AI powers HP Poly’s...

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2025/03/20

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 spearheaded new business development. His approach to business integrates rigorous business planning with astute analytical skills. Aoun is the Sales

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00:19:41

Elani van der Laan explains how Standard Bank...

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2025/03/19

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 legal sector and has held several notable positions at leading companies. In this What’s Next interview, van der Laan shares how Standard Bank is

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00:32:00

Top Employers Institute CEO David Plink discusses the...

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2025/03/18

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 while working for global, results-driven companies. In this What’s Next interview, Plink explains how the Top Employers Institute empowers companies

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00:38:31

Prasanth Seevnarayan introduces a new innovation that...

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2025/03/14

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 businesses is Lylax, which is a family business that has been manufacturing premium mattresses and bases in South Africa for 40 years. In this interview,

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00:26:51

Bonga Gumede discusses Altron Digital Business’s new...

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2025/03/13

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 retail landscape. Gumede has a track record of leveraging digital tools to enhance retail operations, customer engagement, and profitability. In this

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00:31:57

Mohammed Mosam explains how the CFO role has changed...

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2025/03/11

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, Director for Support and IT Operations at Brilliant Business System, and Divisional Director for Sage Pastel Accounting. In this interview, Mosam outlines

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00:24:24

Tracker COO Duma Ngcobo explains why hijackers target...

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2025/03/10

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, Ngcobo formulates and implements strategies that promote operational efficiency and customer satisfaction. This includes leading initiatives that

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