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What's Next with Aki Anastasiou

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South Africa
Digital Transformation
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Standard Bank
Samsung
Telecommunications
Healthcare
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Data Analytics
Solar Energy
Cryptocurrency
Automation
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Investec
Cloud Computing
Cfos
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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 and the future of work are transforming every business—but people remain the biggest competitive advantage. Deloitte explains why organisations that combine human expertise with AI will lead the next wave of innovation. Andre Vermeulen, Partner | ... more

AI is transforming insurance faster than ever. Soul Abraham explains how Old Mutual Insure is using artificial intelligence to improve customer experience, reduce costs and make insurance more accessible for South Africans. Soul Abraham, CEO of Old M... more

AI and legacy systems don't have to be at odds. Graham Parker explains how businesses can modernise existing technology, unlock value from their data and adopt AI without expensive rip-and-replace projects. Graham Parker, Executive Chairman at Briteh... more

In this episode of What’s Next, Aki Anastasiou speaks to Jan Hendrik van der Westhuizen – Lexus Brand Ambassador about craftsmanship, humility and the discipline behind excellence. From growing up on a farm to earning global culinary recognition, he ... more

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Van Zyl Botha
Co-founder and CEO of the Herotel Group
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Episode: Van Zyl Botha on connecting the unconnected through fibre expansion
Riaan Esterhuysen
Senior Manager PR and Corporate Communications for Lexus South Africa
Lexus South Africa
Episode: Riaan Esterhuysen on Lexus electrification and the future of luxury EVs
Kuben Nair
Chief Technology Officer at Harambee Youth Employment Accelerator
Harambee Youth Employment Accelerator
Episode: Kuben Nair on youth employment, AI and South Africa's jobs future
Omeshnee Naidoo
CIO program leader for Africa at Deloitte
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Episode: What's Next powered by Deloitte - Omeshnee Naidoo on AI readiness for African CIOs
Robert Gwerengwe
CEO of WesBank
WesBank
Episode: Robert Gwerengwe on electrification and the future of mobility finance
Leon Theron
Senior Vice President for Sales and Marketing at Lexus South Africa
Lexus South Africa
Episode: Leon Theron on Lexus's pursuit of perfection in luxury motoring
Siliziwe Mafika
Director of Finance and Performance, Leader at Deloitte Consulting
Deloitte Consulting
Episode: Siliziwe Mafika on building resilient and agile finance functions
Jacques Liebenberg
Brand executive for Security, Surveillance & Infrastructure at Pinnacle
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Episode: Jacques Liebenberg on AI-powered surveillance and smarter security systems
Celiwe Ross
Group Chief Human Capital and Corporate Affairs Officer at Old Mutual
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Episode: Celiwe Ross on how Old Mutual & Singularity are driving exponential tech access in SA

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Aki Anastasiou
Host of What's Next with Aki Anastasiou

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Kuben Nair on youth employment, AI and South Africa's jobs future
Q: What advice would you give to employers and job seekers in South Africa?
Kuben advises employers to recognize and cultivate young talent with potential, to engage with platforms like SA Youth, and to use guided support to find the right fit, while encouraging job seekers to reach out for guidance, start with SA Youth, and persist with the support services available.
Kuben Nair on youth employment, AI and South Africa's jobs future
Q: Do you believe AI is a net good or net bad for the modern workplace?
Kuben describes AI as an optimist on balance, highlighting that AI tends to automate repetitive tasks and augment humans, raising the skill requirements for roles like customer service and emphasizing the need for a rapid, collective skilling shift to adapt and seize new opportunities.
Kuben Nair on youth employment, AI and South Africa's jobs future
Q: What are the reasons behind South Africa's youth unemployment crisis?
Kuben explains that it's a complex issue beyond education gaps, including high costs to search for work, informal work not captured by traditional metrics, and the need to shift incentives and policies to recognize informal skills and encourage self-employment while growing the formal economy.
Celiwe Ross on how Old Mutual & Singularity are driving exponential tech access in SA
Q: How can SMEs in particular begin to reap the benefits of these technologies without the budget of large firms?
By democratizing access, partnering with ecosystem players, and leveraging scalable AI capabilities that lower the cost of entry, SMEs can adopt tools that improve productivity and competitiveness without needing expansive infrastructure.
Celiwe Ross on how Old Mutual & Singularity are driving exponential tech access in SA
Q: What should leaders leave with after attending the summit besides inspiration?
Leaders should feel empowered to challenge existing assumptions, identify concrete ways to implement AI-driven improvements in customer and employee journeys, and understand how to reorganize their organizations around more collaborative, middle-layer processes that leverage automation.

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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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2. Riaan Esterhuysen
3. Kuben Nair
4. Omeshnee Naidoo
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