What"s Next with Aki Anastasiou

00:32:16

Abraham van der Merwe unpacks how people can save on...

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2025/02/06

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 accomplished investor with over 20 years of experience in the embedded systems and telecommunications industries. In this What’s Next interview, van der

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00:21:31

Deloitte’s Mohammed Shaikh on the evolving African...

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2025/02/04

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 and opportunities within the Technology, Media, and Telecommunications (TMT) industry. In this What’s Next interview, Shaikh discusses the evolution

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00:26:00

Samsung South Africa VP of Mobile Experiences Justin...

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2025/01/30

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 the ranks. He soon became the Chief Marketing Officer and then the Director of Integrated Mobility before taking on his current role. In this

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00:15:06

NTT DATA’s Chris Wiggett on the latest trends in...

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2025/01/13

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 leadership in Advanced Analytics. Wiggett is also obsessed with the future of data science, with a particular passion for the business insights it

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00:27:12

Liberty’s Tumi Mothoagae on the importance of...

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2024/12/11

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 Advisor – having joined the company after being an Associate Lecturer at Wits University. In this What’s Next interview, Mothoagae discusses how

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00:21:01

MiWay CEO Burton Naicker talks about the current...

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2024/12/06

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 progressed to senior management roles in the claims environment – culminating in him being appointed as the CEO of SIAS in 2010. In this What’s Next

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00:18:05

Marius Visser on Metacom’s Enterprise Router and...

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2024/12/05

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 worked at Psitek for six years as an Executive for its Access to Voice department. Visser then joined Metacom as the Executive of Business Development

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00:37:17

Liberty’s Ryan Switala on the technologies making...

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2024/12/04

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 being appointed to his current role — including Head of Risk for Product Development, Actuarial Consultant for Group Reinsurance, and Chief Specialist

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00:13:43

Shenge Buthelezi on Vodacom signing Mr Price Mobile...

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2024/12/03

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 during this time – including Executive Head, Programme Manager, and Account Manager. In his current role, Buthelezi leads this business unit and is

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00:21:12

SolarAfrica’s Brandon Horn on how Electricity 2.0...

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2024/12/02

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 corporations in local and international markets. This has included working at Puma Energy, Brent Oil, and Centurion Systems. In this Driving

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00:36:53

First Technology’s Barry Neethling on how AI-powered...

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2024/11/29

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 licenses, and has been involved in licensing for about 30 years. In this What’s Next interview, Neethling discusses why it is important for South

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00:26:25

gicom’s Stefan Hilger explains how SAP helps...

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2024/11/28

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 global clients optimise their financial agreements, margins, and profitability. In this What’s Next interview, Hilger shares how retailers can use SAP

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00:14:54

Liberty’s Kedibone Chuene discusses South Africa’s...

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2024/11/27

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 Nedbank. In this What’s Next interview, Chuene discusses the latest insurance industry trends — including several trends impacting women. She also

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00:25:10

Thabiso Hlatshwayo on how OpenText is driving...

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2024/11/26

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 consultants who are responsible for designing multifaceted technology solutions that serve the needs of OpenText’s clients. In this What’s Next interview,

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00:17:00

ZTE’s Charles Yang on the huge success of the Mossel...

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2024/11/22

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. Yang and ZTE approached MTN after identifying Mossel Bay Harbour as the best location to run the project — thanks to its popularity as a tourism

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00:13:51

PEP executive Helmuth Luttig unpacks the business...

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2024/11/19

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 for Financial Services at Ackermans, as well as the COO at Capfin. In this What’s Next interview, Luttig details the benefits of PAXI’s

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00:16:18

Accenture’s Aadil Jappie explains why retailers need...

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2024/11/15

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 stakeholders, and has worked with retailers from across South Africa, the UK, and Europe. In this What’s Next interview, Jappie explains why retailers

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00:25:29

Absa’s Msizi Khoza on how African countries must...

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2024/11/12

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. He has held several notable roles at Absa during his career, including Principal of Structured Asset Finance, and Chief of Staff to the Absa Group

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00:35:12

TCM’s Vishnu Naidoo and Phillip Ambartzakis discuss...

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2024/11/07

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. He has worked with IBM products and solutions since 1998. Ambartzakis was initially an IBM Advisory Telesales Brand Specialist, before becoming an IBM

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00:18:03

Master Power Technologies CEO Menno Parsons on...

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2024/11/06

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 countries and completed over 150 data centre projects. In this What’s Next interview, Parsons explains why he decided to start Master Power

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