What's Next with Aki Anastasiou

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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.

  1. 1d ago

    Jaco van der Merwe on building software faster with AI

    AI software development is allowing companies to build applications significantly faster, while fundamentally changing how engineering teams work. Jaco van der Merwe, CEO of DVT, explains how artificial intelligence is transforming software and data engineering, with some projects already showing productivity improvements of around 50% and certain contained use cases moving even faster. He distinguishes between AI augmentation, where people use tools to improve their existing workflows, and AI-native development, where agents generate specifications, architecture, code, and automated testing while humans oversee the process. van der Merwe also discusses the importance of governance, preventing AI drift, and managing token costs so that productivity gains do not create unnecessary expenses. The conversation explores how roles such as business analysts and software engineers are evolving, why strong technical fundamentals still matter, and what junior developers should learn as AI becomes embedded in software development. van der Merwe also explains why cheaper, faster development could make previously unaffordable business ideas viable. 0:00 Intro 2:56 How AI is changing software engineering 5:12 AI augmentation vs AI-native development 7:06 Inside DVT’s AI-built teams 8:59 Governing AI-generated software 11:52 Managing AI token costs 17:14 How software engineering skills are changing 23:12 The future of software development Follow MyBroadband: X - https://twitter.com/mybroadband Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/mybroadband Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mybroadband/ Website - https://mybroadband.co.za/news/ #ArtificialIntelligence #SoftwareDevelopment #AgenticAI

    Jaco van der Merwe on building software faster with AI

  2. 2d ago

    What's Next presented by SGS - Prof Danny Myburgh on cybercrime, hacking threats, and digital risk

    In this eye-opening episode of What’s Next, Aki Anastasiou sits down with Prof Danny Myburgh, Associate Professor of Practice of the Workwell Research Unit for Economic, Management Sciences at NWU and a leading digital forensics and cybercrime expert, to unpack the growing threat of cybercrime. From business email compromise and ransomware attacks to large-scale data breaches, Prof Myburgh explains how hackers infiltrate organisations, why South Africa is increasingly targeted, and the staggering scale of global financial losses driven by cybercriminal syndicates. The conversation goes deeper into the human side of cybercrime—highlighting how simple mistakes, phishing scams, and social engineering open the door for attackers. Prof Myburgh also reveals the dark reality behind global cybercrime networks, including forced labour in scam hubs, and offers practical advice on how businesses and individuals can protect themselves. From AI-driven threats to cryptocurrency laundering, this episode provides a comprehensive look at the risks—and the critical steps needed to stay secure in an increasingly digital world.

    What's Next presented by SGS - Prof Danny Myburgh on cybercrime, hacking threats, and digital risk

  3. 2d ago

    Prof Siedine Coetzee on how nurse leadership can improve patient care

    Nurse leadership could be one of the most effective ways to improve patient care and strengthen South Africa’s healthcare system. Prof Siedine Coetzee, DST/NRF Research Chair in Nursing Science at NWU, explains why the environment nurses work in has a direct effect on their wellbeing, job satisfaction, patient safety, and quality of care. Her research shows that staffing and resources remain major problems across public and private healthcare, but effective nurse leadership can have an even greater influence on outcomes. She discusses high levels of burnout, why nurses leave the profession, and how poor working environments create a cycle that places greater pressure on those who remain. Coetzee also explains the Nurse Lead initiative, which brings together NWU, the National Department of Health, academics, and frontline nurses to develop stronger nursing leaders. The goal is to give nurses a greater voice in hospitals and healthcare policy while improving the environments in which they work. 0:00 Intro 1:13 What is failing nurses in South Africa? 3:03 Why nurse leadership matters 5:59 Nurse wellbeing and patient safety 8:38 What a good nursing environment looks like 11:47 Turning research into better leadership 15:47 Building the next generation of nurse leaders 18:34 The future of nursing in South Africa Follow MyBroadband: X - https://twitter.com/mybroadband Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/mybroadband Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mybroadband/ Website - https://mybroadband.co.za/news/ #Nursing #Healthcare #SouthAfrica

    Prof Siedine Coetzee on how nurse leadership can improve patient care

  4. 5d ago

    Philip Stander on the South African tech powering MTN and AI

    South African software company Globetom quietly powers millions of MTN customer interactions while building technology for the emerging AI economy. Philip Stander, Group CEO at Globetom, explains how the company grew from a telecoms-focused systems integrator into a technology business serving customers across telecommunications, aviation, data analytics, and artificial intelligence. Stander reveals how Globetom processes roughly 125–150 million customer interactions and more than a billion systems integration events on MTN’s network each day. He also explains the company’s integration-platform-as-a-service technology and why standardised APIs are becoming increasingly important as enterprises move away from monolithic software systems. The conversation explores Globetom’s expansion into global aviation through cloud-based analytics and AI, as well as its strategy to become an AI-centric organisation. Rather than competing directly with major AI hyperscalers, Globetom is focusing on integrating models, enterprise data, and applications to create usable intelligence for customers. 0:00 Intro 0:40 The story behind Globetom 2:54 Powering MTN behind the scenes 5:03 Globetom’s telecoms advantage 7:17 Expanding into global aviation 9:25 Where consumers encounter its technology 12:44 Globetom’s AI strategy 17:57 Building South African engineering talent Follow MyBroadband: X - https://twitter.com/mybroadband Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/mybroadband Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mybroadband/ Website - https://mybroadband.co.za/news/ #ArtificialIntelligence #MTN #SouthAfricanTech

    Philip Stander on the South African tech powering MTN and AI

  5. Sep 3

    Ernst Fonternel on Pi by MTN and subscription-based connectivity

    Pi by MTN is bringing subscription-style connectivity to South Africans with flexible mobile and home plans managed entirely through a digital platform. Ernst Fonternel, Chief Consumer Officer at MTN South Africa, explains how Pi by MTN was designed around simplicity, transparency, and self-service. Customers can sign up digitally, activate an eSIM, change plans from month to month, purchase additional data or voice bundles, and manage multiple lines from a single account. The discussion covers Pi by MTN’s approach to value, including multi-line discounts, 12-month data rollover, data sharing, and flexible subscription management. Fonternel also explains how mobile and home connectivity are being brought together, with fixed wireless access already available and fibre and AirFibre planned for the platform. Looking ahead, Pi by MTN aims to become a broader digital lifestyle platform, bringing additional subscriptions into one place while introducing AI-powered customer support and recommendations. 0:00 Intro 0:25 What is Pi by MTN? 1:38 Simplifying mobile connectivity 4:47 Digital onboarding and eSIM 8:05 Early customer response 11:41 Value, discounts, and data rollover 13:53 Home connectivity 18:34 What’s next for Pi by MTN Follow MyBroadband: X - https://twitter.com/mybroadband Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/mybroadband Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mybroadband/ Website - https://mybroadband.co.za/news/ #PiByMTN #MTNSouthAfrica #MobileConnectivity

    Ernst Fonternel on Pi by MTN and subscription-based connectivity

  6. Sep 2

    Deenisha Nadesan on why South Africans aren't ready for death

    Estate planning remains a major blind spot for South Africans, with many families financially unprepared for what happens after a loved one dies. Deenisha Nadesan, Managing Director of Fiduciary Services at Capital Legacy, unpacks the company’s Estate Readiness Index and what it reveals about South Africans’ preparedness for death and deceased estate administration. She explains why funeral cover alone is not enough. While many respondents had funeral policies, far fewer had a valid will or sufficient liquidity to deal with the financial and legal consequences of death. The discussion covers financial hardship after losing an income earner, estate administration timelines, cash-flow pressures, and why families often underestimate how long winding up an estate can take. Nadesan also explains when South Africans should update their wills and estate plans, including after marriage, having children, buying property, or starting a business. She shares practical steps for reducing uncertainty and protecting the people you leave behind. 0:00 Intro 0:40 What is estate readiness? 2:00 How prepared are South Africans? 3:31 The biggest findings 7:01 Where families feel the pressure 9:15 Why estates take so long 12:12 When to review your will 13:32 How to prepare your estate Follow MyBroadband: X - https://twitter.com/mybroadband Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/mybroadband Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mybroadband/ Website - https://mybroadband.co.za/news/ #EstatePlanning #Wills #FinancialPlanning

    Deenisha Nadesan on why South Africans aren't ready for death

  7. Sep 1

    What's Next presented by Discovery Bank - Hylton Kallner on agentic AI banking

    Agentic AI banking could transform how South Africans make payments, manage money, detect fraud, and receive personalised financial guidance. Hylton Kallner, CEO of Discovery Bank, explains how the bank is moving beyond conversational AI towards intelligent agents that can understand goals and complete tasks. He discusses agentic payments, where customers can upload an invoice and have the system prepare the transaction for approval, rather than manually adding beneficiaries and entering banking details. The conversation explores how behavioural data can help Discovery Bank anticipate customer needs, optimise savings, manage monthly bills, and connect financial decisions with health, insurance, and lifestyle information. Kallner also explains how customers remain in control through predefined guardrails and final approvals. Cybersecurity is another major focus, with AI monitoring accounts around the clock for unusual transactions, suspicious beneficiaries, investment scams, and social engineering attacks. Kallner also considers how personalised AI could democratise financial advice and improve financial resilience across South Africa. 0:00 Intro 3:01 Trust and AI-powered banking 6:03 AI that talks versus AI that acts 8:07 Agentic payments 13:00 The future of autonomous banking 18:13 Connecting banking, health, and insurance 33:33 AI-powered fraud protection Follow MyBroadband: X - https://twitter.com/mybroadband Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/mybroadband Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mybroadband/ Website - https://mybroadband.co.za/news/ #AgenticAI #BankingSecurity #DiscoveryBank

    What's Next presented by Discovery Bank - Hylton Kallner on agentic AI banking

  8. Aug 31

    Ryan Swartzberg on why AI should help teachers, not replace them

    AI in education can personalise learning without replacing teachers, helping students overcome knowledge gaps and learn at a pace that suits them. Ryan Swartzberg, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of CambriLearn, explains how the online school uses technology and learner data to build personalised education pathways for students across more than 100 countries. He discusses why children who fall behind are often incorrectly labelled as weak in a subject when the real issue may be a specific misconception that has never been identified. CambriLearn tracks performance, engagement, behaviour, and learning patterns to give teachers deeper insight into where students need support. Swartzberg also explains CambriLearn’s approach to AI, where technology is used to reduce teacher administration, understand individual learners, and expand what students can achieve rather than replace educators. The conversation also covers flexible schooling, socialisation, and how online education can give learners more time to explore their interests and future careers. 0:00 Intro 1:05 How CambriLearn personalises education 2:31 Why students fall behind 5:20 AI and the future of teaching 9:05 Using data to understand learners 12:55 Giving students more flexibility 15:35 Online schooling and socialisation 21:00 The future of CambriLearn Follow MyBroadband: X - https://twitter.com/mybroadband Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/mybroadband Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mybroadband/ Website - https://mybroadband.co.za/news/ #OnlineEducation #ArtificialIntelligence #PersonalisedLearning

    Ryan Swartzberg on why AI should help teachers, not replace them
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