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Keshal Sookha on digital transformation for South African SMEs
Digital transformation can help South African SMEs compete without large IT budgets. Keshal Sookha, Managing Executive: Commercial Strategy at Telkom Business, explains how. Sookha discusses why smaller …
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Digital transformation can help South African SMEs compete without large IT budgets. Keshal Sookha, Managing Executive: Commercial Strategy at Telkom Business, explains how. Sookha discusses why smaller businesses still face barriers to accessing enterprise-grade technology and how integrated platforms can simplify email, document management, storage, collaboration, and communication. He also explains Telkom Business’s partnership with OneOffice, including its locally hosted cloud platform, integrated cybersecurity, and OneSeek AI capabilities. The discussion covers how SMEs can use AI to search information, summarise documents, and improve productivity without investing in specialist infrastructure or technical teams. Sookha also outlines how Telkom Business is expanding beyond connectivity to offer broader digital solutions and why small businesses should digitise from the start rather than waiting until they become larger. 0:00 Intro 1:04 Why SMEs still face a digital divide 2:18 Technology challenges for small businesses 3:36 Telkom Business and OneOffice 5:50 Cybersecurity and data protection 7:43 Giving SMEs access to AI 10:04 Telkom Business beyond connectivity 12:46 Why SMEs should digitise from the start Follow MyBroadband: X - https://twitter.com/mybroadband Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/mybroadband Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mybroadband/ Website - https://mybroadband.co.za/news/ #DigitalTransformation #SmallBusiness #ArtificialIntelligenceDavid Buck on why businesses should rethink technology ownership
Technology ownership can become expensive as device prices rise and hardware ages. David Buck, General Manager at InnoVent, explains a smarter approach. Buck discusses why South African businesses should …
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Technology ownership can become expensive as device prices rise and hardware ages. David Buck, General Manager at InnoVent, explains a smarter approach. Buck discusses why South African businesses should challenge the assumption that buying technology outright is always the best option. He explains the difference between keeping productive equipment and “sweating” outdated devices that reduce employee performance, increase support costs, and limit access to newer capabilities. The conversation also explores how lifecycle management and device data can help companies make more targeted procurement decisions, matching the right technology to the right employee rather than replacing equipment according to a fixed calendar. Buck explains how InnoVent combines funding, asset management, refurbishment, and resale to lower total cost of ownership. He also outlines why giving devices a second life can support both sustainability and smarter capital allocation as businesses plan their technology budgets. 0:00 Intro 1:19 Responding to rising technology costs 3:56 Rethinking technology ownership 6:31 Is keeping a paid-off laptop really cheaper? 9:00 Making smarter replacement decisions 11:45 Refurbishment and the circular technology model 13:40 Planning a smarter 2027 technology budget Follow MyBroadband: X - https://twitter.com/mybroadband Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/mybroadband Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mybroadband/ Website - https://mybroadband.co.za/news/ #BusinessTechnology #TechnologyInvestment #SustainabilityProf. Leenta Grobler on how AI can transform healthcare in South Africa
AI-powered digital health could make quality healthcare more accessible across South Africa, especially in communities with limited medical resources. Prof. Leenta Grobler, Associate Professor in Digital Health …
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AI-powered digital health could make quality healthcare more accessible across South Africa, especially in communities with limited medical resources. Prof. Leenta Grobler, Associate Professor in Digital Health Innovation at the North-West University (NWU), explains how technology can help close gaps in access, information, and continuity of care. Grobler discusses remote patient monitoring, digital tools that connect local clinics with specialists, and NWU research into more accurate infant growth monitoring. She also explains how AI-supported retinal screening could analyse health data faster and support better clinical and insurance-related decisions. The conversation explores why human oversight must remain central to AI in healthcare, and why successful African digital health solutions must be designed for local realities such as connectivity constraints, unreliable electricity, and varying levels of digital literacy. 0:00 Intro 1:37 South Africa's healthcare access problem 3:32 How digital health can improve patient care 6:08 NWU's digital health projects 10:41 AI-supported retinal screening 11:25 Why humans must remain in control 13:37 Designing technology for South Africa 16:18 Measuring real healthcare impact Follow MyBroadband: X - https://twitter.com/mybroadband Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/mybroadband Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mybroadband/ Website - https://mybroadband.co.za/news/ #DigitalHealth #ArtificialIntelligence #HealthcareWayne D'sa on CipherWave's transformation beyond connectivity
AI and technology transformation are reshaping what businesses expect from connectivity providers, pushing them far beyond traditional internet services. Wayne D’sa, CEO of CipherWave, explains how the South …
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AI and technology transformation are reshaping what businesses expect from connectivity providers, pushing them far beyond traditional internet services. Wayne D’sa, CEO of CipherWave, explains how the South African technology company is evolving from a Tier 1 ISP into a broader technology partner focused on connectivity, cloud, voice, and cybersecurity. D’sa discusses why reliable, low-latency connectivity remains fundamental as businesses adopt AI and cloud services, and how CipherWave is expanding its data centre and security capabilities. He also explains the company’s approach to AI: testing technologies internally, protecting business data, improving internal processes, and only then taking proven solutions to customers. The conversation also explores South Africa’s technology skills shortage, zero-trust security, customer experience, and why staying relevant requires technology providers to respond quickly as business needs change. 0:00 Intro 1:24 Wayne D’sa's return to CipherWave 5:02 From ISP to technology partner 8:10 Expanding cloud, voice and data centre services 10:40 Why cybersecurity is critical 14:28 CipherWave's AI strategy 18:30 Improving the customer experience 23:33 Staying relevant in a fast-changing market Follow MyBroadband: X - https://twitter.com/mybroadband Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/mybroadband Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mybroadband/ Website - https://mybroadband.co.za/news/ #ArtificialIntelligence #CloudComputing #CybersecurityHector Beyers on how AI is transforming software development
AI software development is accelerating rapidly, but businesses still need human expertise to turn faster coding into secure, reliable software. Hector Beyers, CEO and founder of Codehesion, explains how …
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AI software development is accelerating rapidly, but businesses still need human expertise to turn faster coding into secure, reliable software. Hector Beyers, CEO and founder of Codehesion, explains how artificial intelligence is changing the software development lifecycle and why developers can no longer afford to ignore AI-assisted tools. Beyers discusses Codehesion’s AI-augmented Innovation Pod model, which combines specialist developers, UX, QA, DevOps, and planning expertise with AI to deliver projects faster. He also explains why code audits, security, scalability, and human accountability remain critical as AI generates more production code. The conversation explores AI-powered prototyping, modernising legacy systems, and why custom software is becoming easier and more cost-effective to build. Beyers also predicts how developer roles could evolve as autonomous AI agents take over more repetitive testing and development tasks. 0:00 Intro 2:30 AI hype vs real software value 6:20 Why human oversight still matters 7:52 Codehesion's Innovation Pod model 11:42 Balancing AI and human expertise 18:34 The limits of AI prototyping 22:29 Modernising legacy software Join Hector Beyers, CEO and Co-Founder of Codehesion, alongside our technical experts, for a practical discussion on what it really takes to use AI to build production-ready software. Learn more: https://codehesion.com/webinar/ Register: https://codehesion.com/webinar/register/ Follow MyBroadband: X - https://twitter.com/mybroadband Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/mybroadband Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mybroadband/ Website - https://mybroadband.co.za/news/ #ArtificialIntelligence #SoftwareDevelopment #CodehesionWhat's Next presented by Old Mutual Corporate - Keri-Lee Edmond on retirement savings
Retirement savings remain a major challenge in South Africa, but new data shows signs that more people are beginning to preserve their money. Keri-Lee Edmond, Head of Business Intelligence at Old Mutual …
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Retirement savings remain a major challenge in South Africa, but new data shows signs that more people are beginning to preserve their money. Keri-Lee Edmond, Head of Business Intelligence at Old Mutual Corporate, explains the six factors that could materially improve retirement outcomes for South Africans. She discusses contribution rates, pensionable salaries, investment strategies, preservation, retirement age, and sustainable income after retirement. Edmond also explains how the two-pot retirement system is helping improve preservation when people change jobs, with Old Mutual’s data showing encouraging progress. The conversation also explores the link between retirement savings and South Africa’s economic growth, and why employers and trustees have a major role to play in improving member outcomes through better defaults and fund design. 0:00 Intro 1:28 Six levers for better retirement outcomes 3:34 Why there is no silver bullet 5:16 South Africa’s savings problem 7:48 Signs retirement outcomes are improving 9:54 Retirement savings and economic growth 13:42 The role of employers and trustees 16:00 Advice for younger workers Follow MyBroadband: X - https://twitter.com/mybroadband Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/mybroadband Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mybroadband/ Website - https://mybroadband.co.za/news/ #RetirementPlanning #RetirementSavings #OldMutualRajesh Ganesan on where AI delivers real value in enterprise IT
Enterprise AI is moving beyond experimentation, but businesses still need to prove where it delivers measurable value without creating new risks. Rajesh Ganesan, CEO of ManageEngine, a division of Zoho …
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Enterprise AI is moving beyond experimentation, but businesses still need to prove where it delivers measurable value without creating new risks. Rajesh Ganesan, CEO of ManageEngine, a division of Zoho Corporation, explains where AI is delivering practical value in enterprise IT and why many organisations are still taking a cautious approach. Ganesan discusses AI-assisted software development, cybersecurity, and the shift from copilots to agentic AI that can execute IT tasks. He explains how ManageEngine’s Zia agents can analyse security data, prioritise threats, resolve support issues, and escalate decisions that still require human judgement. The conversation also explores AI governance, data privacy, infrastructure readiness, and why companies should understand where their data flows before adopting third-party models. Ganesan argues that businesses need clean data, integrated IT systems, and flexible infrastructure before AI can scale effectively. He also considers how IT architectures could increasingly be designed around AI agents first. 0:00 Intro 1:25 Where enterprise AI delivers value 4:28 Practical AI use cases for IT teams 8:51 From AI assistants to AI agents 13:09 What CIOs should automate 17:24 AI governance and data privacy 24:41 How AI will change IT teams ManageEngine Website Link: https://www.manageengine.com/ Social Handles: ManageEngine Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/manageengine/ ManageEngine Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/manageengine/ ManageEngine Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ManageEngine/ ManageEngine Twitter: https://twitter.com/manageengine #ArtificialIntelligence #EnterpriseIT #CybersecurityJason Carlisle-Kitz on Cash Converters' fintech transformation
Second-hand retail is becoming more digital in South Africa, and Cash Converters is using technology to turn that shift into a major growth opportunity. Jason Carlisle-Kitz, Group Chief Executive Officer of …
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Second-hand retail is becoming more digital in South Africa, and Cash Converters is using technology to turn that shift into a major growth opportunity. Jason Carlisle-Kitz, Group Chief Executive Officer of Cash Converters Southern Africa, explains how the company is modernising its 32-year-old business while preserving the trust built through its physical store network. He discusses the growth of pre-owned retail, why affordability and sustainability are changing consumer behaviour, and how e-commerce is expanding every franchise’s reach nationwide. Carlisle-Kitz also explains the technology used to test second-hand electronics, analyse customer and pricing data, and support lending decisions. The conversation explores Cash Converters’ growing use of AI, its franchise expansion strategy, and why Carlisle-Kitz increasingly sees the company as a fintech operating within the second-hand economy. 0:00 Intro 5:38 The future of Cash Converters 6:51 Why second-hand retail is growing 10:08 Unlocking value from unused tech 13:28 Growing the franchise network 16:26 Cash Converters' technology stack 25:33 The e-commerce opportunity Follow MyBroadband: X - https://twitter.com/mybroadband Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/mybroadband Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mybroadband/ Website - https://mybroadband.co.za/news/ #Fintech #SecondHandRetail #CashConvertersAjen Mothee on the risks of AI financial advice
AI financial advice is becoming easier to access, but trusting a chatbot with major money decisions can introduce serious risks. Ajen Mothee, Head of Innovation at Old Mutual Personal Finance, explains why more …
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AI financial advice is becoming easier to access, but trusting a chatbot with major money decisions can introduce serious risks. Ajen Mothee, Head of Innovation at Old Mutual Personal Finance, explains why more South Africans are turning to AI for financial guidance and where the technology can genuinely add value. Mothee discusses how AI can help users learn financial terminology, build basic budgets, explore future scenarios, and prepare better questions for advisers. However, he warns that AI can deliver incomplete answers with convincing confidence, particularly around tax, estate planning, marital regimes, and major life decisions where personal context matters. The conversation also explores Old Mutual’s approach to AI, including financial education, simulation, automation, and tools designed to augment human advisers rather than replace them. Mothee explains why experience, wisdom, regulation, privacy, and human oversight remain essential when financial decisions carry real consequences. 0:00 Intro 0:57 Why people use AI for financial advice 3:07 South Africa’s financial guidance gap 4:47 Where AI advice becomes risky 7:24 What AI cannot replace 13:16 Old Mutual’s approach to AI 22:48 How to use AI safely for money decisions Follow MyBroadband: X - https://twitter.com/mybroadband Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/mybroadband Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mybroadband/ Website - https://mybroadband.co.za/news/ #ArtificialIntelligence #PersonalFinance #FinancialAdviceWhat's Next - Jolandé Duvenage on how South Africans are changing their money habits
Financial pressure is changing how South Africans save, spend, buy homes, and build additional income streams — but it has not killed their ambition. Jolandé Duvenage, Value Ecosystems and CX CEO at FNB, shares …
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Financial pressure is changing how South Africans save, spend, buy homes, and build additional income streams — but it has not killed their ambition. Jolandé Duvenage, Value Ecosystems and CX CEO at FNB, shares what a decade of customer behaviour on FNB nav» reveals about how people are adapting to rising living costs and greater financial uncertainty. She explains why customers increasingly want guidance rather than simply banking products, and how progress is shifting towards smaller, more deliberate financial decisions. The discussion covers savings goals, home ownership, side hustles, financial resilience, and how younger South Africans are navigating work and money differently. Duvenage also explains how nav» is evolving to connect money management, property, entrepreneurship, sustainability, and other life decisions. Looking ahead, she believes AI should reduce complexity and help customers make their own better-informed decisions rather than make those decisions for them. 0:00 Intro 2:03 How FNB nav» has evolved 5:13 Are South Africans coping financially? 9:03 How money habits have changed 13:12 Are people still planning for the future? 18:44 The future of home ownership 22:05 How young South Africans approach money 25:42 Side hustles and multiple income streams Follow MyBroadband: X - https://twitter.com/mybroadband Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/mybroadband Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mybroadband/ Website - https://mybroadband.co.za/news/ #PersonalFinance #DigitalBanking #FNBLee Lennox on how Xneelo is preparing its data centres for AI
AI infrastructure is set to reshape South Africa’s cloud and data centre market as demand grows for more compute power, GPU capacity, and efficient hosting. Lee Lennox, Product Manager for Xneelo's Cloud and …
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AI infrastructure is set to reshape South Africa’s cloud and data centre market as demand grows for more compute power, GPU capacity, and efficient hosting. Lee Lennox, Product Manager for Xneelo's Cloud and Self-Managed Hosting portfolio, explains how the company is expanding its data centre infrastructure while preparing for the next generation of cloud and AI workloads. Lennox discusses the global hardware crunch, which has pushed some component costs sharply higher and extended server delivery times from weeks to several months. He also explains why customers are becoming more deliberate about workload placement, combining cloud, dedicated servers, and colocation to balance flexibility, cost, performance, privacy, and data sovereignty. The conversation explores growing demand for local GPU compute, Xneelo's upcoming dedicated GPU servers, and how agentic AI could fundamentally change data centre workloads. Lennox expects always-on AI agents to increase demand for compute, storage, networking, power, and potentially liquid cooling. 0:00 Intro 1:15 Xneelo's new data centre 5:13 The global hardware crunch 7:14 Changing cloud and hosting trends 10:09 How AI is changing infrastructure demand 14:13 The future of data centres 18:34 What's next for Xneelo 21:34 Dedicated GPU servers Follow MyBroadband: X - https://twitter.com/mybroadband Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/mybroadband Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mybroadband/ Website - https://mybroadband.co.za/news/ #CloudComputing #ArtificialIntelligence #DataCentresBiscay Mulaudzi on building South Africa's own cloud
South African cloud services are gaining importance as businesses focus more closely on data sovereignty, cybersecurity, predictable costs, and local support. Biscay Mulaudzi, Chief Executive Officer at Gole …
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South African cloud services are gaining importance as businesses focus more closely on data sovereignty, cybersecurity, predictable costs, and local support. Biscay Mulaudzi, Chief Executive Officer at Gole Cloud and Bottomline IT, explains why he built a locally hosted cloud platform designed for South African businesses, SMMEs, and individual consumers. Mulaudzi discusses how Gole Cloud keeps customer data within South African data centres while offering predictable rand-based pricing and locally supported services. He also explains why smaller businesses need access to secure cloud infrastructure without the large capital investment required to build and maintain their own environments. Cybersecurity is another major focus. Mulaudzi outlines Gole Cloud's 24/7 security monitoring, information security controls, backup services, and ransomware recovery approach, while stressing the importance of protecting customer data and complying with POPIA. The conversation also explores Gole Cloud's AI ambitions, including automated cloud migrations and plans to expand local AI infrastructure. 0:00 Intro 3:07 Building a South African cloud platform 7:00 Cloud services for SMMEs 9:01 What makes Gole Cloud different 12:19 Why small businesses need the cloud 16:21 Protecting customer data 20:47 Gole Cloud's AI plans Follow MyBroadband: X - https://twitter.com/mybroadband Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/mybroadband Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mybroadband/ Website - https://mybroadband.co.za/news/ #CloudComputing #Cybersecurity #DataSovereigntyGregory MacLennan on why AI still needs a human in the loop
AI can deliver real business value, but companies need more than licences and hype to turn the technology into measurable returns. Gregory MacLennan, CEO of Digicloud Africa, explains how South African …
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AI can deliver real business value, but companies need more than licences and hype to turn the technology into measurable returns. Gregory MacLennan, CEO of Digicloud Africa, explains how South African businesses can adopt AI practically, using tools such as Gemini in Google Workspace without requiring large specialist teams. He discusses how Gemini can support everyday work across Gmail, Docs, Sheets, and Slides, including multilingual communication, research, and decision-making. MacLennan also explains why AI should augment employees rather than replace human judgement, particularly when information is being sent externally or important decisions are being made. The conversation also tackles cybersecurity and data governance. MacLennan warns that employees using unapproved public AI tools can expose sensitive corporate information, making standardisation, education, and responsible AI policies increasingly important. He also explains why effective change management is essential when rolling AI out across different departments, and why the next phase of AI adoption will depend heavily on how well people learn to use the technology. 0:00 Intro 1:12 Turning AI hype into business value 2:21 Gemini inside Google Workspace 4:13 Breaking down language barriers 6:36 Why humans must stay in the loop 8:39 AI security and data risks 13:01 Using AI for better decisions 15:42 Managing AI adoption Follow MyBroadband: X - https://twitter.com/mybroadband Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/mybroadband Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mybroadband/ Website - https://mybroadband.co.za/news/ #ArtificialIntelligence #GoogleWorkspace #DigitalTransformationWhat's Next - Andrew Dawson on how technology can help small businesses grow
Small business growth increasingly depends on using connectivity, data, cloud services, and AI to work smarter and compete more effectively. Andrew Dawson, Managing Executive: Small, Medium and Diversified …
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Small business growth increasingly depends on using connectivity, data, cloud services, and AI to work smarter and compete more effectively. Andrew Dawson, Managing Executive: Small, Medium and Diversified Business at Telkom Business, explains how technology can help South African SMEs become more efficient, resilient, and prepared for future opportunities. Dawson discusses why small business owners often struggle with limited resources and the need to manage everything from IT to HR themselves. He explains how reliable connectivity has evolved from a basic utility into the foundation for cloud applications, digital customer journeys, IoT, and data-driven decision-making. The conversation also explores where businesses should begin with AI. Dawson recommends starting with clearly defined problems, establishing governance and data safeguards, and introducing AI gradually rather than adopting technology simply because competitors are doing it. He also explains why technology itself will not determine which businesses succeed. Critical thinking, leadership, and the ability to apply technology to well-understood problems will remain key competitive advantages. 0:00 Intro 1:27 Telkom Business's new strategy 3:56 Challenges facing South African SMEs 5:59 Connectivity as a business advantage 8:33 Building a business for the future 11:58 Where businesses should start with AI 14:25 Technology solutions for small businesses 17:23 What will define successful businesses Follow MyBroadband: X - https://twitter.com/mybroadband Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/mybroadband Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mybroadband/ Website - https://mybroadband.co.za/news/ #SmallBusiness #ArtificialIntelligence #TelkomBusinessJan-Jan Bezuidenhout on Metrofibre’s next chapter in connectivity
In this episode of What’s Next, Aki Anastasiou speaks to Jan-Jan Bezuidenhout – Chief Executive Officer at Metrofibre about his journey from investment banking and private equity into leading one of South …
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In this episode of What’s Next, Aki Anastasiou speaks to Jan-Jan Bezuidenhout – Chief Executive Officer at Metrofibre about his journey from investment banking and private equity into leading one of South Africa’s fastest-scaling fibre operators. Jan-Jan shares how curiosity, decisive leadership and a generalist mindset have shaped his career, and why building an agile, entrepreneurial culture remains central as Metrofibre continues to expand. The conversation explores Metrofibre’s plans to merge with sister companies Octotel and RSAWEB, creating a formidable national competitor in fibre-to-the-home and enterprise connectivity. Jan-Jan also outlines the company’s focus on expanding into underserved communities, the impact of broadband access on economic opportunity, and how maintaining customer-centric service excellence is key to long-term success.What’s Next presented by SGS - Nico Engelbrecht on digital materials testing at SGS
Digital materials testing is transforming how South African roads, bridges, airports, and municipal infrastructure are built and maintained. Nico Engelbrecht, Business Manager for SGS South Africa Industries & …
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Digital materials testing is transforming how South African roads, bridges, airports, and municipal infrastructure are built and maintained. Nico Engelbrecht, Business Manager for SGS South Africa Industries & Environment, explains how construction laboratories have evolved from manual testing and paper-based reports to digitised systems, automated reporting, and advanced inspection technologies. The discussion explores SGS Matrolab’s scale, independence, technical expertise, and commitment to science-based results. Engelbrecht explains how laboratory information management systems, digital data collection, and drone-based inspections help engineering clients work more efficiently and make informed decisions. He also discusses SGS’s involvement in major South African infrastructure projects, including bridge construction on the Eastern Cape’s Wild Coast. Looking ahead, Engelbrecht expects laboratories to become strategic partners that help clients manage risk, improve quality, and use advanced analytics and predictive insights. He also shares practical advice for young engineers entering the materials testing industry. 0:00 Intro 1:30 How materials laboratories have evolved 3:05 Supporting Southern African infrastructure 5:41 What differentiates SGS Matrolab 7:15 Digital systems and drone inspections 8:09 Integrity, competence, and accountability 11:18 The future of materials testing Follow MyBroadband: X - https://twitter.com/mybroadband Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/mybroadband Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mybroadband/ Website - https://mybroadband.co.za/news/ #MaterialsTesting #Infrastructure #EngineeringMorné Laubscher and Nabeel Rajab on fighting AI cyberattacks with AI
AI cyberattacks are forcing businesses to rethink cybersecurity as criminals increasingly use the same powerful technology available to defenders. Morné Laubscher, Chief Technology Officer at Logicalis, and …
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AI cyberattacks are forcing businesses to rethink cybersecurity as criminals increasingly use the same powerful technology available to defenders. Morné Laubscher, Chief Technology Officer at Logicalis, and Nabeel Rajab, Cisco Security Solutions Manager, explain how artificial intelligence is reshaping the cybersecurity battle for South African organisations. They discuss why traditional security approaches are struggling against AI-powered threats, particularly as businesses accumulate multiple disconnected security tools and huge volumes of data. Rajab walks through how a modern ransomware attack can move from a malicious link to compromised devices, networks, and critical company data without immediately being detected. The conversation also explores how AI can connect security signals and automate responses at machine speed. Laubscher explains why identity has become a major security frontier, while Rajab outlines the importance of zero trust and operating on the assumption that a breach could already have occurred. They also discuss managed cybersecurity services and how businesses without large internal security teams can access specialist skills and technology. 0:00 Intro 1:41 How serious is the cyber threat? 4:01 Why traditional cybersecurity is failing 5:16 Fighting AI attacks with AI 8:13 Identity and zero-trust security 9:42 How a ransomware attack works 15:05 Detecting and stopping attacks with AI 20:29 What businesses should do now Follow MyBroadband: X - https://twitter.com/mybroadband Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/mybroadband Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mybroadband/ Website - https://mybroadband.co.za/news/ #Cybersecurity #ArtificialIntelligence #RansomwareFred Zhou and Lionel Chen on HONOR's robot phone and Magic V6
HONOR’s robot phone and Magic V6 show how the smartphone maker is pushing foldables, AI, and mobile content creation into new territory. Fred Zhou, CEO of HONOR South Africa, and Lionel Chen, Product Marketing …
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HONOR’s robot phone and Magic V6 show how the smartphone maker is pushing foldables, AI, and mobile content creation into new territory. Fred Zhou, CEO of HONOR South Africa, and Lionel Chen, Product Marketing Manager at HONOR South Africa, discuss the company’s rapid local growth and the technology behind its latest devices. They unpack the newly launched HONOR Magic V6, including its ultra-thin foldable design, 6,660mAh battery, fast charging, flagship processor, improved hinge, and productivity features. Zhou also explains why booming AI infrastructure demand is placing pressure on global memory supply and contributing to rising smartphone prices. The conversation then turns to HONOR’s robot phone, which combines AI with a built-in multi-axis gimbal camera designed for content creators. Chen explains how HONOR’s partnership with ARRI brings professional cinema colour science, LUTs, and video capabilities to the device, which is also expected to reach South Africa in future. 0:00 Intro 1:06 HONOR’s growth in South Africa 4:30 HONOR Magic V6 unveiled 8:18 Why smartphones are getting more expensive 14:40 Inside the Magic V6 design 19:08 HONOR’s new tablets and laptops 21:23 The HONOR robot phone and ARRI partnership Follow MyBroadband: X - https://twitter.com/mybroadband Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/mybroadband Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mybroadband/ Website - https://mybroadband.co.za/news/ #HONOR #MagicV6 #SmartphonesJaco van der Merwe on building software faster with AI
AI software development is allowing companies to build applications significantly faster, while fundamentally changing how engineering teams work. Jaco van der Merwe, CEO of DVT, explains how artificial …
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AI software development is allowing companies to build applications significantly faster, while fundamentally changing how engineering teams work. Jaco van der Merwe, CEO of DVT, explains how artificial intelligence is transforming software and data engineering, with some projects already showing productivity improvements of around 50% and certain contained use cases moving even faster. He distinguishes between AI augmentation, where people use tools to improve their existing workflows, and AI-native development, where agents generate specifications, architecture, code, and automated testing while humans oversee the process. van der Merwe also discusses the importance of governance, preventing AI drift, and managing token costs so that productivity gains do not create unnecessary expenses. The conversation explores how roles such as business analysts and software engineers are evolving, why strong technical fundamentals still matter, and what junior developers should learn as AI becomes embedded in software development. van der Merwe also explains why cheaper, faster development could make previously unaffordable business ideas viable. 0:00 Intro 2:56 How AI is changing software engineering 5:12 AI augmentation vs AI-native development 7:06 Inside DVT’s AI-built teams 8:59 Governing AI-generated software 11:52 Managing AI token costs 17:14 How software engineering skills are changing 23:12 The future of software development Follow MyBroadband: X - https://twitter.com/mybroadband Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/mybroadband Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mybroadband/ Website - https://mybroadband.co.za/news/ #ArtificialIntelligence #SoftwareDevelopment #AgenticAIWhat's Next presented by SGS - Prof Danny Myburgh on cybercrime, hacking threats, and digital risk
In this eye-opening episode of What’s Next, Aki Anastasiou sits down with Prof Danny Myburgh, Associate Professor of Practice of the Workwell Research Unit for Economic, Management Sciences at NWU and a leading …
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In this eye-opening episode of What’s Next, Aki Anastasiou sits down with Prof Danny Myburgh, Associate Professor of Practice of the Workwell Research Unit for Economic, Management Sciences at NWU and a leading digital forensics and cybercrime expert, to unpack the growing threat of cybercrime. From business email compromise and ransomware attacks to large-scale data breaches, Prof Myburgh explains how hackers infiltrate organisations, why South Africa is increasingly targeted, and the staggering scale of global financial losses driven by cybercriminal syndicates. The conversation goes deeper into the human side of cybercrime—highlighting how simple mistakes, phishing scams, and social engineering open the door for attackers. Prof Myburgh also reveals the dark reality behind global cybercrime networks, including forced labour in scam hubs, and offers practical advice on how businesses and individuals can protect themselves. From AI-driven threats to cryptocurrency laundering, this episode provides a comprehensive look at the risks—and the critical steps needed to stay secure in an increasingly digital world.Prof Siedine Coetzee on how nurse leadership can improve patient care
Nurse leadership could be one of the most effective ways to improve patient care and strengthen South Africa’s healthcare system. Prof Siedine Coetzee, DST/NRF Research Chair in Nursing Science at NWU, explains …
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Nurse leadership could be one of the most effective ways to improve patient care and strengthen South Africa’s healthcare system. Prof Siedine Coetzee, DST/NRF Research Chair in Nursing Science at NWU, explains why the environment nurses work in has a direct effect on their wellbeing, job satisfaction, patient safety, and quality of care. Her research shows that staffing and resources remain major problems across public and private healthcare, but effective nurse leadership can have an even greater influence on outcomes. She discusses high levels of burnout, why nurses leave the profession, and how poor working environments create a cycle that places greater pressure on those who remain. Coetzee also explains the Nurse Lead initiative, which brings together NWU, the National Department of Health, academics, and frontline nurses to develop stronger nursing leaders. The goal is to give nurses a greater voice in hospitals and healthcare policy while improving the environments in which they work. 0:00 Intro 1:13 What is failing nurses in South Africa? 3:03 Why nurse leadership matters 5:59 Nurse wellbeing and patient safety 8:38 What a good nursing environment looks like 11:47 Turning research into better leadership 15:47 Building the next generation of nurse leaders 18:34 The future of nursing in South Africa Follow MyBroadband: X - https://twitter.com/mybroadband Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/mybroadband Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mybroadband/ Website - https://mybroadband.co.za/news/ #Nursing #Healthcare #SouthAfricaPhilip Stander on the South African tech powering MTN and AI
South African software company Globetom quietly powers millions of MTN customer interactions while building technology for the emerging AI economy. Philip Stander, Group CEO at Globetom, explains how the …
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South African software company Globetom quietly powers millions of MTN customer interactions while building technology for the emerging AI economy. Philip Stander, Group CEO at Globetom, explains how the company grew from a telecoms-focused systems integrator into a technology business serving customers across telecommunications, aviation, data analytics, and artificial intelligence. Stander reveals how Globetom processes roughly 125–150 million customer interactions and more than a billion systems integration events on MTN’s network each day. He also explains the company’s integration-platform-as-a-service technology and why standardised APIs are becoming increasingly important as enterprises move away from monolithic software systems. The conversation explores Globetom’s expansion into global aviation through cloud-based analytics and AI, as well as its strategy to become an AI-centric organisation. Rather than competing directly with major AI hyperscalers, Globetom is focusing on integrating models, enterprise data, and applications to create usable intelligence for customers. 0:00 Intro 0:40 The story behind Globetom 2:54 Powering MTN behind the scenes 5:03 Globetom’s telecoms advantage 7:17 Expanding into global aviation 9:25 Where consumers encounter its technology 12:44 Globetom’s AI strategy 17:57 Building South African engineering talent Follow MyBroadband: X - https://twitter.com/mybroadband Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/mybroadband Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mybroadband/ Website - https://mybroadband.co.za/news/ #ArtificialIntelligence #MTN #SouthAfricanTechErnst Fonternel on Pi by MTN and subscription-based connectivity
Pi by MTN is bringing subscription-style connectivity to South Africans with flexible mobile and home plans managed entirely through a digital platform. Ernst Fonternel, Chief Consumer Officer at MTN South …
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Pi by MTN is bringing subscription-style connectivity to South Africans with flexible mobile and home plans managed entirely through a digital platform. Ernst Fonternel, Chief Consumer Officer at MTN South Africa, explains how Pi by MTN was designed around simplicity, transparency, and self-service. Customers can sign up digitally, activate an eSIM, change plans from month to month, purchase additional data or voice bundles, and manage multiple lines from a single account. The discussion covers Pi by MTN’s approach to value, including multi-line discounts, 12-month data rollover, data sharing, and flexible subscription management. Fonternel also explains how mobile and home connectivity are being brought together, with fixed wireless access already available and fibre and AirFibre planned for the platform. Looking ahead, Pi by MTN aims to become a broader digital lifestyle platform, bringing additional subscriptions into one place while introducing AI-powered customer support and recommendations. 0:00 Intro 0:25 What is Pi by MTN? 1:38 Simplifying mobile connectivity 4:47 Digital onboarding and eSIM 8:05 Early customer response 11:41 Value, discounts, and data rollover 13:53 Home connectivity 18:34 What’s next for Pi by MTN Follow MyBroadband: X - https://twitter.com/mybroadband Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/mybroadband Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mybroadband/ Website - https://mybroadband.co.za/news/ #PiByMTN #MTNSouthAfrica #MobileConnectivityDeenisha Nadesan on why South Africans aren't ready for death
Estate planning remains a major blind spot for South Africans, with many families financially unprepared for what happens after a loved one dies. Deenisha Nadesan, Managing Director of Fiduciary Services at …
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Estate planning remains a major blind spot for South Africans, with many families financially unprepared for what happens after a loved one dies. Deenisha Nadesan, Managing Director of Fiduciary Services at Capital Legacy, unpacks the company’s Estate Readiness Index and what it reveals about South Africans’ preparedness for death and deceased estate administration. She explains why funeral cover alone is not enough. While many respondents had funeral policies, far fewer had a valid will or sufficient liquidity to deal with the financial and legal consequences of death. The discussion covers financial hardship after losing an income earner, estate administration timelines, cash-flow pressures, and why families often underestimate how long winding up an estate can take. Nadesan also explains when South Africans should update their wills and estate plans, including after marriage, having children, buying property, or starting a business. She shares practical steps for reducing uncertainty and protecting the people you leave behind. 0:00 Intro 0:40 What is estate readiness? 2:00 How prepared are South Africans? 3:31 The biggest findings 7:01 Where families feel the pressure 9:15 Why estates take so long 12:12 When to review your will 13:32 How to prepare your estate Follow MyBroadband: X - https://twitter.com/mybroadband Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/mybroadband Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mybroadband/ Website - https://mybroadband.co.za/news/ #EstatePlanning #Wills #FinancialPlanningWhat's Next presented by Discovery Bank - Hylton Kallner on agentic AI banking
Agentic AI banking could transform how South Africans make payments, manage money, detect fraud, and receive personalised financial guidance. Hylton Kallner, CEO of Discovery Bank, explains how the bank is …
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Agentic AI banking could transform how South Africans make payments, manage money, detect fraud, and receive personalised financial guidance. Hylton Kallner, CEO of Discovery Bank, explains how the bank is moving beyond conversational AI towards intelligent agents that can understand goals and complete tasks. He discusses agentic payments, where customers can upload an invoice and have the system prepare the transaction for approval, rather than manually adding beneficiaries and entering banking details. The conversation explores how behavioural data can help Discovery Bank anticipate customer needs, optimise savings, manage monthly bills, and connect financial decisions with health, insurance, and lifestyle information. Kallner also explains how customers remain in control through predefined guardrails and final approvals. Cybersecurity is another major focus, with AI monitoring accounts around the clock for unusual transactions, suspicious beneficiaries, investment scams, and social engineering attacks. Kallner also considers how personalised AI could democratise financial advice and improve financial resilience across South Africa. 0:00 Intro 3:01 Trust and AI-powered banking 6:03 AI that talks versus AI that acts 8:07 Agentic payments 13:00 The future of autonomous banking 18:13 Connecting banking, health, and insurance 33:33 AI-powered fraud protection Follow MyBroadband: X - https://twitter.com/mybroadband Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/mybroadband Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mybroadband/ Website - https://mybroadband.co.za/news/ #AgenticAI #BankingSecurity #DiscoveryBankRyan Swartzberg on why AI should help teachers, not replace them
AI in education can personalise learning without replacing teachers, helping students overcome knowledge gaps and learn at a pace that suits them. Ryan Swartzberg, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of …
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AI in education can personalise learning without replacing teachers, helping students overcome knowledge gaps and learn at a pace that suits them. Ryan Swartzberg, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of CambriLearn, explains how the online school uses technology and learner data to build personalised education pathways for students across more than 100 countries. He discusses why children who fall behind are often incorrectly labelled as weak in a subject when the real issue may be a specific misconception that has never been identified. CambriLearn tracks performance, engagement, behaviour, and learning patterns to give teachers deeper insight into where students need support. Swartzberg also explains CambriLearn’s approach to AI, where technology is used to reduce teacher administration, understand individual learners, and expand what students can achieve rather than replace educators. The conversation also covers flexible schooling, socialisation, and how online education can give learners more time to explore their interests and future careers. 0:00 Intro 1:05 How CambriLearn personalises education 2:31 Why students fall behind 5:20 AI and the future of teaching 9:05 Using data to understand learners 12:55 Giving students more flexibility 15:35 Online schooling and socialisation 21:00 The future of CambriLearn Follow MyBroadband: X - https://twitter.com/mybroadband Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/mybroadband Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mybroadband/ Website - https://mybroadband.co.za/news/ #OnlineEducation #ArtificialIntelligence #PersonalisedLearningDeon Koegelenberg from Agile Bridge on AI and the future of software development
AI-powered software development is rapidly changing how South African businesses build technology, automate processes, and compete globally. Deon Koegelenberg, Chief Executive Officer of Agile Bridge, explains …
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AI-powered software development is rapidly changing how South African businesses build technology, automate processes, and compete globally. Deon Koegelenberg, Chief Executive Officer of Agile Bridge, explains how artificial intelligence is accelerating software delivery and helping organisations unlock more value from their technology investments. He compares the current AI shift with earlier technology waves such as broadband, cloud computing, and the rise of always-on connectivity. The conversation explores why businesses should prepare for a future where AI becomes an assumed part of everyday work rather than a separate tool. Koegelenberg discusses agentic AI, automation, enterprise software development, and how companies can use AI to accelerate projects that previously took years to complete. He also explains why employees must continuously develop their AI skills and why South Africa’s strong software engineering talent creates opportunities to serve global markets. Looking ahead, Koegelenberg expects virtually every organisation to become AI-enabled, even if technology is not its core business. 0:00 Intro 0:49 What Agile Bridge does 2:27 How businesses are adapting to AI 4:29 How AI gives businesses more time 8:00 Using AI to accelerate software development 13:20 Agentic AI and the next technology wave 15:09 Preparing employees for an AI-driven workplace Follow MyBroadband: X - https://twitter.com/mybroadband Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/mybroadband Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mybroadband/ Website - https://mybroadband.co.za/news/ #ArtificialIntelligence #SoftwareDevelopment #DigitalTransformationWhat’s Next presented by SGS – Johan Eksteen on AI, Compliance, and Digital Trade
In this episode of What’s Next, presented by SGS, Aki Anastasiou is joined by Johan Eksteen, Business Manager for Connectivity & Products for Sub-Saharan Africa at SGS South Africa. They unpack the rapidly …
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In this episode of What’s Next, presented by SGS, Aki Anastasiou is joined by Johan Eksteen, Business Manager for Connectivity & Products for Sub-Saharan Africa at SGS South Africa. They unpack the rapidly evolving regulatory landscape for imported and locally distributed products, and why compliance is becoming more complex as technologies converge and global trade expands. Eksteen explains how stricter requirements, increased documentation, and faster product cycles are forcing businesses to rethink how they approach testing, certification, and market access. The conversation also explores how AI and digital platforms are transforming compliance, making it faster, more transparent, and easier to manage across multiple markets. From cybersecurity risks in connected products to the future of digital trade in Africa, Eksteen highlights how businesses can stay competitive by embracing digital assurance, automation, and smarter compliance strategies.Vukani Mngxati on Microsoft's AI future in South Africa
AI in South Africa is entering a defining phase as businesses and workers adapt to rapid digital change. Vukani Mngxati, CEO of Microsoft South Africa, explains what comes next. Mngxati discusses why artificial …
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AI in South Africa is entering a defining phase as businesses and workers adapt to rapid digital change. Vukani Mngxati, CEO of Microsoft South Africa, explains what comes next. Mngxati discusses why artificial intelligence represents the most profound technology shift he has seen during his career and how AI is changing the way services are delivered, employees work, and organisations build new technology. He also outlines Microsoft South Africa’s responsibility to make AI adoption inclusive. The conversation covers concerns around jobs, security, responsible AI, and equipping South Africans with the skills to work alongside intelligent agents. Mngxati explains why local languages, African context, and data sovereignty must remain central as AI becomes embedded across the economy. Beyond technology, he reflects on his leadership journey, lessons from navigating major disruption, and why people and purpose must remain at the centre of transformation. 0:00 Intro 1:23 From accounting to technology 5:27 Leadership lessons from adversity 8:00 The biggest technology shift yet 14:15 Microsoft South Africa’s AI vision 18:21 Leadership, purpose, and career advice 22:02 Life outside the CEO role Follow MyBroadband: X - https://twitter.com/mybroadband Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/mybroadband Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mybroadband/ Website - https://mybroadband.co.za/news/ #ArtificialIntelligence #MicrosoftSouthAfrica #LeadershipWhat's Next presented by Old Mutual Corporate - Marvin Nair on investment strategies
South Africa’s two-pot retirement system has changed how members engage with retirement savings, but withdrawal timing can have major long-term consequences. Marvin Nair, Old Mutual Corporate Investment …
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South Africa’s two-pot retirement system has changed how members engage with retirement savings, but withdrawal timing can have major long-term consequences. Marvin Nair, Old Mutual Corporate Investment Solutions Executive, explains how greater access to the savings pot is reshaping retirement investment strategy. He discusses why sequence-of-return risk matters when members withdraw during market downturns, and how selling assets at depressed prices can permanently reduce participation in a later recovery. The conversation examines modelling around the March 2026 market decline, when withdrawals coincided with weaker markets and financial pressure on South African households. Nair explains how investment solutions designed to manage volatility can help protect retirement outcomes when timing works against investors. He also shares practical guidance for younger savers, including the value of starting early, contributing consistently, preserving retirement capital, and considering investment solutions that can manage risk before and after retirement. The discussion also highlights why retirement is not the end of the investment journey, as living annuities and post-retirement withdrawals introduce similar timing risks. 0:00 Intro 0:35 Lessons from the two-pot retirement system 3:03 How flexibility changes retirement investing 5:28 Why withdrawal timing matters 8:22 March 2026 market downturn example 12:56 Designing investments for volatility 15:00 Retirement advice for younger South Africans Follow MyBroadband: X - https://twitter.com/mybroadband Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/mybroadband Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mybroadband/ Website - https://mybroadband.co.za/news/ #TwoPotSystem #RetirementPlanning #OldMutualCorporate
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