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Episode 7 of Watts & Wheels – TechCentral's electric motoring show – opens with mock outrage: the South African Car of the Year results are in, and the Alfa Romeo Junior didn't take the overall title. Hosts William Kelly and Duncan McLeod demand a re... more

Pick n Pay has switched on an AI shopping companion called Penny inside its asap! app, and in this episode of the TechCentral Show, retail executive for omnichannel Enrico Ferigolli takes editor Duncan McLeod through what it does and why it matters. more

Vehicle tracking has come a long way from its origins as a stolen vehicle recovery tool. Today, the data generated by connected fleets – covering driver behaviour, fuel consumption, route efficiency and real-time events – has elevated telematics from... more

It’s been roughly 18 months since AI researcher Andrej Karpathy coined the term “vibe coding” – using natural language alongside AI tools to write and deploy code – and the market for AI coding assistants has grown rapidly since. IBM’s entry into thi... more

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Mike Whitfield
CEO of Stellantis South Africa (interview guest)
Stellantis
Episode: Watts & Wheels S1E7: 'Ferrari's EV breaks the internet'
Silvia Schollenberger
Chief Commercial Officer at Tracker
Tracker
Episode: TCS+ | How Tracker is turning vehicle data into business strategy
David Spurway
IBM Power AI and Security Principle for Europe, the Middle East and Africa
IBM
Episode: TCS+ | IBM Bob: an AI-powered ‘development partner’ for the enterprise
Donald MacKay
Trade advisor focused on tariffs and government policy
Global XA Traders
Episode: Watts & Wheels S1E6: ‘A flawless Alfa and a bakkie that divides’
Johnson Idesoh
Group CIO at Absa
Absa
Episode: Meet the CIO | Absa CITO Johnson Idesoh on AI, cyber and the future of banking
Joubert Roux
co-founder and director at Charge
Charge
Episode: TCS | Charge’s R1.8-billion bet on an off-grid EV future
Jason Harrison
Chief Operating Officer at Up&Up Group
Up&Up Group
Episode: TCS+ | The Up&Up Group on the hidden cost of AI
Michael Rossouw
Specialist in post-retirement and retirement savings
10X Investments
Episode: TCS+ | The retirement decision most South Africans get wrong
Braden van Breda
CEO of AI Diagnostics
AI Diagnostics
Episode: TCS | The Cape Town start-up listening for TB with AI

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Duncan McLeod
Host of TechCentral show (and related TCS Plus)

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 16 ratings
  • Superb tech news for Mzansi

    I love that it’s specific to SA but not confined to products available here. The hosts are nerds but not the awkward kind.

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    South Africa9 years ago

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Nerdy but approachable hosts who explain complex topics clearly.
A concise, SA-focused tech podcast with sharp, practical takeaways.
Strong coverage of AI, cybersecurity, and telecom with real-world examples.
Great for staying updated on regional tech trends and policy impacts.

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TCS+ | How Tracker is turning vehicle data into business strategy
Q: So given the shift, then, when fleet managers come to Tracker, how has the conversation shifted and what are they asking for?
They want to run their fleets better with real-time data, improved integration across systems, and a platform that supports compliance, maintenance, and route optimization.
TCS | Pick n Pay’s Enrico Ferigolli on Penny, the AI that shops for you
Q: Will Penny place orders automatically or only assist with choosing items?
For now Penny guides and assists the user, with checkout and payment handled by the user; there is no automatic ordering without user action.
TCS | Pick n Pay’s Enrico Ferigolli on Penny, the AI that shops for you
Q: What is Penny and how does it work at launch?
Penny is a conversational shopping assistant integrated into the ASAP app. Users can interact via voice, text, or photo to build a basket, get recipes, and see product options in a guided, step-by-step manner rather than just traditional search results.
TCS+ | The Up&Up Group on the hidden cost of AI
Q: What is the single biggest hidden cost of AI deployments that executives should anticipate?
Executives should anticipate a combination of governance, policy development, and training costs alongside licensing and integration, as these invisible costs can dominate and erode margins if not planned for within a broader operating model.
TCS | Charge’s R1.8-billion bet on an off-grid EV future
Q: But with EV sales in their infancy, electricity supply getting more expensive, and policy trailing, are they a little too early to market?
The guest acknowledges timing is challenging due to policy lag and grid constraints, but argues the off-grid, modular model is designed to de-risk this by localizing energy production, ensuring reliability, and enabling growth ahead of demand with scalable infrastructure.

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A SA-focused tech and business program that consistently interviews technology leaders, policy makers, and industry practitioners. Episodes commonly cover AI adoption, cybersecurity, telecommunications, health tech, fintech, and startup ecosystems in Africa, with a practical tilt toward strategy, implementation costs, and governance. Noteworthy is the mix of hands-on operators, regional context, and ambitious, future-oriented projects (e.g., AI in healthcare and wholesale telecom models) that help listeners assess real-world impact and procurement decisions. Potential listeners will find actionable insights for technology buyers, executives evaluating digital transformation, and practitioners seeking regional case studies and pragmatic fram... more

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