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Let’s Talk Data is a platform where Lebogang aims to empower professionals and enthusiasts by simplifying complex data concepts, sharing industry insights, and fostering a community passionate about the impact of data in decision making and innovation.

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What does it actually cost to lead at scale? Not the version you see on LinkedIn; the real one. The loneliness. The pressure to perform strength even when you're breaking. The feedback that forces you to look at yourself honestly.

Nomonde White is... more

Your personal data is sitting inside institutions you trust; banks, telecoms, technology companies, being processed, protected, and in some cases misused, in ways most people never see and rarely question.

Amenda has spent her career being the per... more

What does it mean to build an agricultural system that is not just more efficient; but more just?

In this episode of Let's Talk Data, Lebogang Langa sits down with Faith Burn, Chief Technology and Operations Officer at the Land and Agricultural De... more

Most banks are still tinkering at the edges. Bank Zero bet everything on building differently. Behind that bet is a technology leader who has spent decades learning not just how to build systems, but how to build the judgment to know which system to ... more

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Nomonde White-Ndlovu
South African technology leader and strategist
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Episode: Leading Through Complexity Without Losing Yourself | Nomonde White
Amanda Makhetha-Sebake
Group head of data privacy with extensive experience building privacy programs across telecoms, automotive Telematics, and banking
Leading South African financial services group
Episode: Privacy, Power, and Accountability| Amenda Makhetha-Sebake on Privacy, Trust, and the Gap Between Law and Reality
Faith Burn
Chief Technology and Operations Officer at the Land and Agricultural Development Bank of South Africa
Land Bank
Episode: Data, Land, and Justice | Faith Burn on Building Agriculture That Works for Everyone
Gita Daya
CIO at Bank Zero
Bank Zero
Episode: No Legacy, No Limits - Gita Daya on Building Bank Zero from the Ground Up
Wendy Turner Williams
Co-founder and Chief Data Architecture and Intelligence Officer at SymphraAI
SymphraAI
Episode: The 2026 CDO Mandate: Semantic Models and Reciprocal Africa-US Partnerships | Wendy Turner Williams
Wim De Bruyn
Chief Information Officer at Capitec
Capitec Bank
Episode: CIO of the Moment: Wim De Bruyn on Building Resilient Platforms, Talent, and South Africa’s Tech Future
Blessing Mgaga
Seasoned technology and banking leader; divisional executive for retail client experience delivery at Capitec
Capitec Bank
Episode: Building High Performing Tech Teams: Platform Engineering and Client Centricity at Scale with Blessing Mgaga
Tarebi Alebiosu
Tech innovator leading QShop, Yoke Solutions, and QTrack
QShop / Yoke Solutions
Episode: Breaking Barriers with Technology: Tarebi Alebiosu on AI, E-commerce, and Empowering Africa’s SMEs

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Lebogang [Full Name Consistent]
Host of the show and primary interviewer focused on data, governance, leadership, and responsible tech.

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 18 ratings
  • Very insightful - enjoyed it

    wow, what a powerful and insightful conversation! 👏🏽

    The episode was not only engaging but packed with valuable takeaways. Lebo has a real gift for drawing out meaningful reflections, and this one was no different. She captured the heart of Capitec’s journey and the evolving role of data in banking with such clarity and relevance.

    It’s refreshing to hear leadership speak so openly about innovation, inclusion, and the future of financial services — and Lebo guided that dialogue with confidenc... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SiyaSB
    South Africaa year ago
  • Fantastic & insightful chat

    What a great 1st episode. This is such a refreshing chat about what’s happening in the wild of data (outside of staring at your screen for hours). Great questions from Lebo. Can’t wait for more episodes! 🥳

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Abuti Kefs
    South Africaa year ago

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Warm, engaging discussions that feel accessible to enterprise and startups alike.
Host asks thoughtful questions that surface real-world implications.
Insightful conversations that balance technical detail with leadership lessons.
Guests bring deep expertise and practical takeaways for data strategy.

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Privacy, Power, and Accountability| Amenda Makhetha-Sebake on Privacy, Trust, and the Gap Between Law and Reality
Q: How has executive buy‑in for privacy evolved over time?
Executives have become more informed and see privacy as essential to trust and growth; the focus has shifted from enforcement fear to recognizing privacy as a strategic asset that can drive competitive advantage.
Privacy, Power, and Accountability| Amenda Makhetha-Sebake on Privacy, Trust, and the Gap Between Law and Reality
Q: What does building privacy from scratch inside an organization entail?
It starts with understanding the organization's strategy, then mapping how privacy requirements apply in a practical, context‑specific way, followed by rallying leadership and embedding privacy into every stage of development and operations.
The 2026 CDO Mandate: Semantic Models and Reciprocal Africa-US Partnerships | Wendy Turner Williams
Q: What is the 2026 CDO mandate going to look like?
A clear, actionable strategy with sufficient resources to execute, governance by design, and a policy-as-code approach that stays ahead of a rapidly evolving regulatory landscape, ensuring accountability across platforms, governance, and risk.
Data, Land, and Justice | Faith Burn on Building Agriculture That Works for Everyone
Q: What does moving across industries teach you about technology that someone who stays in one industry might never fully see?
It broadens perspective on how technology serves people, shows the importance of adaptable governance, and reinforces that the core principles of data quality and accessibility stay constant across sectors.
Data, Land, and Justice | Faith Burn on Building Agriculture That Works for Everyone
Q: Faith, welcome to Let's Talk Data.
Thank you, Lebogang. I'm happy to be here and excited for the conversation.

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This show centers on data, technology leadership, and responsible innovation in Africa, with guests who are senior tech leaders, CIOs, and entrepreneurs shaping data governance, privacy, AI, and digital inclusion in banking, telecoms, and development. Episodes highlight human-led leadership, ethical governance, and practical architectures for modern data platforms, often touching on AI, digital inclusion, and gender equity. Notable strengths include high-caliber guest expertise, tangible leadership lessons, and a thoughtful balance between business outcomes and people-first considerations, making it helpful for listeners evaluating data strategy, governance, and technology leadership in large organizations or fast-moving startups.

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