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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
Andre Eksteen
Senior Project Manager for Fibre to the Business at Vox
Vox
Episode: TCS+ | ‘The ISP for ISPs’: Vox’s shift to wholesale aggregator
Werner Lindemann
Group CEO at DataGroupIT
DataGroupIT
Episode: TCS | Werner Lindemann on how AI is rewriting the infosec rulebook
Donovan Marsh
Acclaimed film director and AI filmmaking pioneer
Dragon Studios AI / Dragon AI Studios
Episode: TCS | Donovan Marsh on AI and the future of filmmaking
Sannesh Beharie
Managing executive of SME and mobile products
Vodacom Business
Episode: TCS+ | Vodacom Business moves to crack the SME tech gap
Andrew Fulton
Co-founder of data analytics firm Eighty20
Eight20
Episode: TCS+ | Vodacom Business moves to crack the SME tech gap

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

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4.9 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+ | 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.
TCS+ | The retirement decision most South Africans get wrong
Q: What's the best three-step approach when leaving a job?
Understand the different investment vehicles, decide which vehicle best preserves the retirement savings, and then ensure proper asset allocation and awareness of fees to avoid eroding value.
TCS+ | The retirement decision most South Africans get wrong
Q: In South Africa, what usually happens to your pension when you leave your company?
You can leave it in the fund, move it to a preservation fund under your name, transfer it to a retirement annuity, or cash out, with each option having different access, tax, and fee implications.
TCS+ | ‘The ISP for ISPs’: Vox’s shift to wholesale aggregator
Q: Could you start by telling us about yourself and how you got into technology?
Andre explains a family background in telecom, growth within the industry, and a move into wholesale and product management before returning to Vox's retail side, highlighting a deep understanding of both wholesale access and retail execution.

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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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