What's Next with Aki Anastasiou

In this What’s Next with Aki Anastasiou interview, Deloitte’s Mohammed Shaikh discusses the shifting media consumption landscape in Africa. Shaikh is a Partner in Assurance Services, Audit, and Assurance at Deloitte Africa. He also serves as Deloitte Africa’s Media and Entertainment Sector Lead, where he helps clients navigate the evolving challenges and opportunities withi

In this What’s Next with Aki Anastasiou interview, Justin Hume discusses the key features of the new Samsung Galaxy S25 smartphones. Hume is the VP of Mobile Experiences at Samsung South Africa and has worked in the cellular industry since 1997. In 2012, Hume rejoined Samsung South Africa as the Product and Marketing Director and quickly rose through the ranks. He soon became

In this What’s Next with Aki Anastasiou interview, NTT DATA’s Chris Wiggett unpacks the latest trends in business intelligence and AI that South African businesses must be aware of. Wiggett is the Head of AI and Data Analytics at NTT DATA Middle East and Africa. He has fourteen years of experience in data analytics and is well-known for his thought leadership in Advanced Anal

In this What’s Next with Aki Anastasiou interview, Tumi Mothoagae discusses how AI helps Liberty to streamline the claims process for its clients. Mothoagae is the Divisional Executive for Claims Management at Liberty Group South Africa and has worked at the company for 13 years. During this time, she has held the roles of Team Manager and Financial Advisor – having joined th

In this What’s Next with Aki Anastasiou interview, MiWay CEO Burton Naicker discusses the latest trends in South Africa’s insurance industry. Naicker’s professional journey began in the banking industry, before transitioning into the insurance sector when he was appointed as a Legal Recoveries Advisor at Telesure. In the years which followed, Naicker progressed to senior ma

In this What’s Next with Aki Anastasiou interview, Metacom CMO Marius Visser discusses the company’s impressive range of SCADA, IoT, and router products. Visser is a 22-year veteran of the communications industry, who joined Metacom in 2010. Before this, he worked at MTN for six years as a Solution Consultant and Business Development Manager. He also worked at Psitek for six y

In this What’s Next with Aki Anastasiou interview, Ryan Switala discusses the technologies Liberty is using to improve its life insurance products. Switala is the Head of Simple Life Solutions at Liberty and has worked at the company for 18 years — beginning as an Actuarial Specialist in 2006. He then held several notable positions at Liberty before being appointed to his cur

In this What’s Next with Aki Anastasiou interview, Shenge Buthelezi discusses Vodacom’s extensive MVNO offerings. Buthelezi is the Managing Executive of Wholesale and Carrier Services at Vodacom South Africa. He has worked at Vodacom for over 16 years and has held several important roles in the company’s Wholesale and Carrier Services business unit during this time – incl

In this Driving Sustainability with Aki Anastasiou interview, SolarAfrica Energy’s Brandon Horn discusses Electricity 2.0 – a new virtual power solutions suite for South African businesses in the commercial and industrial sectors. Horn is the Head of Commercial at SolarAfrica Energy and boasts over 16 years of experience working for multinational corporations in local and inte

In this What’s Next with Aki Anastasiou interview, First Technology’s Barry Neethling discusses the power of AI technologies in the workplace. Neethling is the Chief Technology Officer at First Technology Group – and has worked at the company for 40 years. He is an expert in assisting South African companies to get the best value for their Microsoft licenses, and has been i