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What's Next with Aki Anastasiou

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Artificial Intelligence
South Africa
Digital Transformation
Samsung
SAP
Standard Bank
Telecommunications
Healthcare
Discovery Bank
Data Analytics
Solar Energy
Cryptocurrency
Automation
AI In Healthcare
Financial Inclusion
Lexus
AI Integration
AI Hub
Investec
Cloud Computing

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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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 accelerat... more

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 a... more

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 profou... more

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 acces... more

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Johan Eksteen
Business manager for Connectivity & Products for Sub-Saharan Africa at SGS South Africa
SGS South Africa
Episode: What’s Next presented by SGS – Johan Eksteen on AI, Compliance, and Digital Trade
Vukani Mngxati
CEO of Microsoft South Africa
Microsoft South Africa
Episode: Vukani Mngxati on Microsoft's AI future in South Africa
Marvin Nair
Investment Solutions Executive at Old Mutual Corporate
Old Mutual Corporate
Episode: What's Next presented by Old Mutual Corporate - Marvin Nair on investment strategies
Zahir Cajee
MX Lead of Product and Commercial at Samsung South Africa
Samsung South Africa
Episode: Zahir Cajee on Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 8 and AI-powered foldables
Nicky Downing
Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Guideline BizTech
Guideline BizTech
Episode: Nicky Downing on responsible AI governance and business trust
Mirian Lin
Account Manager at Synology
Synology
Episode: Mirian Lin on enterprise data protection and AI-ready storage
Michelle Acton
Chief Customer Officer at Old Mutual Corporate
Old Mutual Corporate
Episode: What’s Next presented by Old Mutual Corporate - The future of member engagement beyond Two-Pot
Salvador Anglada
Chief Executive Officer of Optasia
Optasia
Episode: Salvador Anglada on AI-powered financial inclusion in Africa
Andre Vermeulen
Director for Human Capital and leader for Deloitte Consulting in Africa
Deloitte
Episode: What's Next powered by Deloitte - Andre Vermeulen on AI, human advantage and the future of work

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Aki Anastasiou
Host of What's Next with Aki Anastasiou

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Zahir Cajee on Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 8 and AI-powered foldables
Q: What should a consumer consider when choosing among Fold 8 Ultra, Fold 8, and Flip 8?
Consider daily use: Ultra for multitasking and productivity, Fold 8 for larger screen consumption and work tasks, Flip 8 for pocketability and camera-centric content creation.
Zahir Cajee on Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 8 and AI-powered foldables
Q: How does AI enhance the user experience on these devices?
AI is integrated to feel natural and on-device, enabling features like now nudges for calendar events and multi-screen interactions that simplify tasks without leaving the current app.
Zahir Cajee on Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 8 and AI-powered foldables
Q: What makes the Fold 8 Ultra different from the Fold 7 and earlier models?
The Ultra offers a redesigned hinge, magnetic tech, Flex Titanium displays, a 5,000 mAh battery, upgraded cooling, and camera enhancements, delivering the pinnacle of performance and efficiency in the foldable line.
Nicky Downing on responsible AI governance and business trust
Q: Could you unpack the human-in-the-loop principle and why you believe in it so strongly?
AI can perform many tasks, but human oversight is essential for accountability, ethical alignment, and effective decision-making; employees can be upskilled and redeployed rather than simply eliminated, ensuring AI augments human capabilities.
Soul Abraham on AI, smarter insurance and the future of customer experience
Q: Where do you see the most exciting near-term opportunities for AI to revolutionize traditional insurance products?
The discussion centers on AI enabling better customer understanding, 24/7 engagement, faster and more accurate servicing, and smarter risk underwriting, with a strong emphasis on integrating AI into core operations and broker networks to scale service delivery.

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This show centers on technology leadership, strategy, and real-world implementation across Africa's tech and business ecosystems. Episodes often feature CTOs, CEOs, and senior executives discussing how large-scale tech programs are governed, the role of AI and data in business transformation, and practical steps for moving from pilot projects to scalable, secure platforms. Guests bring hands-on experience with fintech, telecommunications, healthcare AI, cloud, and regional expansion, sharing leadership philosophies, culture-building, and the importance of customer-centric strategies. A notable pattern is the emphasis on governance, ethical technology use, and building ecosystems with partners and MSPs to accelerate adoption while maintainin... more

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1. Johan Eksteen
2. Vukani Mngxati
3. Marvin Nair
4. Zahir Cajee
5. Nicky Downing
6. Mirian Lin
7. Michelle Acton
8. Salvador Anglada

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