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iAfrikan BYTES features commentary on African technology news, insights, opinion and analysis with tech industry leaders and professionals. The podcasts are from interviews conducted by iAfrikan staff whether at events or when needed for commentary.

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iAfrikan BYTES features commentary on African technology news, insights, opinion and analysis with tech industry leaders and professionals. The podcasts are from interviews conducted by iAfrikan staff whether at events or when needed for commentary.

    Ndabenhle Junior Ngulube On Pineapple

    Ndabenhle Junior Ngulube On Pineapple

    Using technology to increase customer experience, efficiency, and cost savings. The traditional insurance sector has been disrupted by technology such as artificial intelligence and machine learning algorithms are increasingly used to analyse massive volumes of data in order to correctly assess risk and price policies. The first insuretech startup to take advantage of this technology and transform the South African industry was Pineapple Insurance. Ndabenhle Junior Ngulube, co-founder and chief developer officer of Pineapple, joins us on this episode of iAfriakan BYTES to share where it all started and explain what are all the technical ingredients needed to bake this.

    • 31 min
    Caleb Maru on Proximity VC and Tech Safari

    Caleb Maru on Proximity VC and Tech Safari

    Although the African continent’s venture capital market is expanding, there are still many obstacles preventing the sector’s expansion. Regulatory obstacles, transaction flow restrictions, infrastructure problems, a lack of knowledge, and insufficient cash are a few of the major roadblocks to this expansion. Proximity Ventures, an Australian-based company, is tackling this issue head-on. In addition to backing the best startups on the continent, Tech Safari, their African-focused publication, is helping to highlight and create a strong network for African startups. Join us in this episode of iAfrikan BYTES as we speak with Caleb Maru, partner at Proximity Ventures and editor at Tech Safari, about the inspiration behind this engine.

    • 24 min
    Keet van Zyl on Knife Capital

    Keet van Zyl on Knife Capital

    With an increasing number of companies and investors aiming to capitalise on the continent’s untapped potential. On this episode of iAfrikan BYTES, partner and co-founder of Knife Capital Keet van Zyl joined us to discuss the maturation of the VC landscape in South Africa and the matrix VCs use when investing in Startups.

    • 27 min
    Information Regulator South Africa VS National Department of Health SA

    Information Regulator South Africa VS National Department of Health SA

    The South Africa Information Regulator is requesting the National Department of Health to comply with its requirements for the deletion and de-indentification of personal data handled during the COVID-19 pandemic. In this episode of iAfrikan BYTES, we’re joined by Adv Collen Weapond from the Information Regulator to better understand what procedural and substantive considerations the regulator will undertake after it referred matter to its enforcement committee following unsuccessful compliance attempts by health officials.

    • 13 min
    Legal Concerns Over Multichoice and French Canal+

    Legal Concerns Over Multichoice and French Canal+

    The French pay-television firm Canal Plus upped its stake in Multichoice to 30 percent, making it the largest stakeholder. This has alarmed market observers. Critical, is section 64 of the electronic communication Act, which regulates the extent to which foreign entities can have interests in commercial broadcasting services within South Africa. In this episode of iAfrikan BYTES, from law firm PPM Attorneys, we're joined by Lucien Pierce, to unpack the interpretation of section 64 and understand the legality of Canal Plus largest shareholder status.

    • 16 min
    Fintech-Crypto Assets and Consumers

    Fintech-Crypto Assets and Consumers

    The University of Pretoria and the United States Attorney General Alliance are hosting a webinar titled Finctech-Crypto Assets and Consumers to discuss the regulation of crypto assets as it stands today, the difficulties facing regulator, and wha the future may hold for this rapidly developing industry. In this episode of iAfrikan BYTES, we are joined by Prof Sylvia, associate professor, Department of Mercantile law, University of Pretoria, South Africa to share insights about the event.

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