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What"s Next with Aki Anastasiou

What’s Next with Aki Anastasiou is South Africa’s most popular technology show. The who’s who of South Africa’s technology and business world are interviewed on the show.

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00:18:34

EY’s Hennie Human on digital transformation and...

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2025/11/05

In this insightful conversation, Hennie Human, Managing Partner of EY's Africa Consulting Business, shares valuable lessons from his 25-year career working across diverse industries. He emphasizes the importance of purpose-driven projects, understanding industry context, and fostering true collaboration with clients to create impactful solutions.Hennie also explores the challenges and opportunities businesses face in 2025, from cybersecurity and the talent gap to the rise of AI, automation, and

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00:16:07

Romulen Pillay on how Philips is using AI to...

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2025/10/30

In this episode of What's Next with Aki Anastasiou, we speak with Romulen Pillay, Managing Director of Philips Southern Africa, about the latest findings from Philips’ global Future Health Index report. Now in its 10th year, the study surveyed 16,000 patients and 2,000 healthcare professionals across 16 countries, including South Africa, to explore how AI is transforming healthcare delivery. Romulen shares how artificial intelligence is already helping to address South Africa’s healthcare

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00:24:20

Muzzafar Nagvadari on Standard Bank’s SimplyBLU & the...

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2025/10/28

In this episode of What’s Next, Aki Anastasiou speaks with Muzzafar Nagvadari, Executive Head: Merchant Solutions Sales and Service SA at Standard Bank Group, about how digital payments are transforming South Africa’s business landscape. Muzzafar explains how the rapid rise of contactless, mobile, and e-commerce transactions is changing the way merchants operate and how businesses can adapt to meet evolving customer expectations. He also discusses the growing demand for unified commerce systems that

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00:22:24

Michael Otten discusses Oneplan's growth, innovation...

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2025/10/10

In this episode of What's Next, Aki Anastasiou sits down with Michael Otten, CEO of Oneplan, to explore how the company has transformed the South African insurance landscape over the past 15 years. Michael shares insights into Oneplan’s journey from its early days as a traditional short-term insurer to becoming an innovator in health, pet, gap, and motor insurance. He discusses the unique challenges of serving South African consumers and how technology, from digitization to AI, is reshaping the way

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00:13:07

Frikkie van Loggerenberg on estate planning, wills,...

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2025/10/07

In this episode of What's Next, we welcome back Frikkie van Loggerenberg, Head of Investment Strategy and CEO of IFSA. He shares valuable insights into the most common questions clients ask financial advisors, with a strong focus on wills, estate planning, and understanding the true costs involved in winding up an estate. Frikkie highlights why these fundamentals are at the core of sound financial planning and how they connect directly to securing your legacy.The discussion also explores common

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00:18:08

Dion Govender on the impact of IS³ X-Change 2025 and...

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2025/10/02

In this episode of What's Next, we welcome Dion Govender, Managing Director of IS³, to discuss the upcoming IS³ X-Change 2025 conference. Taking place on 28–29 October in Cape Town, this premier event showcases future-ready industrial automation insights and solutions tailored for Africa. Powered by global expertise and enriched with local knowledge, X-Change 2025 promises to deliver measurable value for every stakeholder.We explore IS³’s role as the exclusive AVEVA Select Partner in sub-Saharan

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00:15:03

Ben Janse van Rensburg on how PayInc powers South...

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2025/09/29

In this episode, we dive into the role of PayInc. (formerly BankservAfrica) at the heart of South Africa’s payments ecosystem. With 53 years of experience, PayInc. has been instrumental in building and maintaining the country’s payment infrastructure. Today, it processes nearly 400 million transactions a month, ensuring that payments are secure, reliable, and always on. From card swipes to instant transfers, their systems quietly power the economy while supporting financial inclusion for

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00:20:43

Ashif Black on the key benefits of choosing inDrive...

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2025/09/17

In this episode, we sit down with Ashif Black, Country Representative of InDrive South Africa, to explore how the company is reshaping the ride-hailing industry with fairness, transparency, and freedom of choice. Ashif shares the story of InDrive’s origins, how its unique negotiation model empowers both drivers and passengers, and why low commissions and fair pricing are central to its mission. He also highlights the platform’s expansion across South African cities and the value it brings to

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00:25:52

MAZIV’s Dietlof Mare on the Vodacom transaction and...

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2025/09/15

In this episode, we welcome Dietlof Mare, CEO of MAZIV, the company behind South Africa’s largest open-access fiber networks, including Vumatel and Dark Fibre Africa. With the Competition Appeal Court’s approval of MAZIV’s landmark merger with Vodacom, the company is entering a defining chapter in its mission to connect more South Africans. Dietlof shares insights on the challenges of fiber rollout, the scale of investment required, and the impact that expanded connectivity can have on communities

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00:20:11

Zoho’s Andrew Bourne on AI, innovation, and business...

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2025/09/11

In this conversation, Andrew Bourne, Regional Head for Zoho in Southern Africa, unpacks what makes Zoho unique in the global tech space. He explains how Zoho serves over 113 million users worldwide, with a strong local presence in South Africa, offering region-specific integrations and billing in rand. Andrew highlights Zoho’s user-friendly, scalable environments—from no-code to pro-code—and its cost-efficient approach by owning every layer of its tech stack and building solutions entirely

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00:29:45

LSD Open’s Deon Stroebel on cloud modernization and...

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2025/09/10

In this discussion, Deon Stroebel, Chief Innovation Officer at LSD Open, explains how the company helps organizations modernize through cloud-native solutions, Kubernetes, containers, and automation. With over 25 years of experience, LSD Open has guided leading businesses in banking, telecoms, and media through successful digital transformation journeys, ensuring modernization drives measurable ROI while avoiding common pitfalls of cloud adoption.Deon also shares insights on the importance of

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00:16:14

Martha Lamola on innovation and operational...

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2025/09/09

In this episode, Aki Anastasiou speaks with Martha Lamola, Operations Director for Vodacom Business Ventures and Partnerships, about how Vodacom is driving innovation while ensuring operational excellence across its enterprise ventures. Martha explains how Vodacom combines “basic brilliance” with forward-looking technologies to deliver trusted solutions that businesses can rely on. She highlights how trust, infrastructure, and innovation work together to build long-term partnerships with

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00:25:26

SAS South Africa’s David Cosgrave on trustworthy AI...

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2025/09/08

In this episode of What's Next, we sit down with David Cosgrave, Country Manager for SAS South Africa, to reflect on the company’s 30-year legacy in the country and its role in shaping the local technology and data landscape. David shares his journey stepping into the role, the privilege of leading during such a milestone year, and how SAS has built strong ties with South African businesses, universities, and graduates. From training more than 40,000 professionals to partnering with top

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00:13:43

IFSA’s Frikkie van Loggerenberg on estate planning...

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2025/09/05

In this episode of What's Next, we welcome Frikkie van Loggerenberg, Head of Investment Strategy and CEO of IFSA. Frikkie shares the fascinating story behind the origins of IFSA and how the company has evolved from its beginnings as an advisory business into a specialized investment management firm with a strong focus on estate planning. He explains why many individuals fall into the trap of “quick and dirty” financial planning, and highlights the importance of building a proper foundation through

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00:17:58

Driving Trust and Experience: Cornelia van Heerden in...

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2025/08/29

In this episode of What's Next, Aki Anastasiou sits down with Cornelia van Heerden, Executive for Customer Experience and Services at MTN South Africa, to discuss how the company is strengthening its commitment to customers. Cornelia shares insights into how MTN is listening closely to customer feedback, tackling frustrations one step at a time, and ensuring that the human element remains central even as technology and automation play a bigger role.She also highlights MTN’s rollout of facial

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00:21:40

Jonathan Hurvitz discusses Teljoy s growth,...

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2025/08/13

In this episode, we welcome back Jonathan Hurvitz, CEO of Teljoy, to catch up on the company’s remarkable journey. Jonathan reflects on his 11 years with the business, its growth, and the key factors that have helped Teljoy thrive despite economic challenges. From building a strong internal culture to leveraging 56 years of customer data, Teljoy has evolved to stay relevant while keeping its core mission intact—creating accessibility for South Africans through its rent-to-own model. We also explore

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00:21:38

Marc du Plessis on why South African s are investing...

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2025/08/12

Marc du Plessis is the Executive Head of LookSee Platform at Standard Bank Group.Du Plessis is a business operations and revenue management veteran with over a decade of industry experience. He previously served as Spark Media CEO from 2016 until 2018 and achieved 25% annual growth for the company. This resulted in him winning the 2018 Top Media Sales Business Award. Du Plessis was then appointed Group Executive: Digital Businesses at CTP-Caxton Limited in 2019. Most recently, he joined LookSee

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00:17:12

Nobesuthu Ndlovu discusses SMEgo, funding, and...

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2025/08/06

In this episode, we sit down with Nobesuthu Ndlovu, Director SME at Old Mutual, to explore the inspiration behind the SMEgo platform and how it’s addressing critical gaps in South Africa’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. Drawing from her own experience as an entrepreneur, Nobesuthu shares the challenges SMEs face — from accessing funding to managing time and operations — and explains how SMEgo’s all-in-one digital solution is designed to help business owners thrive. We also discuss the unique features

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00:20:38

Justin Hume discusses safety innovation and AI in...

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2025/07/28

In this episode of What's Next, we’re live from Samsung’s Johannesburg HQ with Justin Hume, Vice President of Mobile Experience at Samsung South Africa. He introduces SOS Plus, a life-saving emergency service integrated into the Galaxy A Series, developed in partnership with Aura.Justin also dives into how Samsung is making premium AI features and design accessible to more South Africans. With devices like the A36, A56, and A26, the Galaxy A Series offers powerful performance, safety, and

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00:13:10

Fred Zhou discusses HONOR's growth and the Magic V5...

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2025/07/24

In this What's Next episode, Aki Anastasiou speaks with Fred Zhou, CEO of HONOR South Africa, about the brand’s impressive rise—now the country’s second-largest smartphone brand—and its goal to be number one by 2028. Fred highlights HONOR’s winning strategy of innovation, trust-building, and expanding into new markets.He also introduces the ultra-thin Magic V5 foldable phone, launching in South Africa. With a large battery, premium AI features, and true water resistance, it’s designed for both

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