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Tech Talk with Vodacom
by Tech Talk with Vodacom
Is AI really going to take over the world? How does 'humane technology' affect the social platforms we share our lives with every day? And what exactly do we mean when we say 'Don't worry, it’s in the cloud'? On Tech Talk with Vodacom, our motto is ‘Trending tech made simple’. We tackle some of the biggest questions in tech with some of the smartest people in the industry in the hopes of making it a little less intimidating for us all.
Episodes
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AI Is Everywhere — But Do We Know Enough to Use It Safely?
Artificial intelligence has gone from buzzword to daily tool in record time. But as AI becomes woven into how we work, communicate, and make decisions, one question grows louder: Who is protecting us from the bad things AI can do, and do we know enough about it to use it safely? In the latest...
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Discover The Real Reason You Need IoT: You're Not Buying Gadgets, You're Buying Time
For decades, smart homes were the stuff of sci-fi — voice-activated everything, rooms that knew your temperature before you did, security systems that never blinked. Here's the thing: that future isn't coming. It's already here. In this episode, we sit down with Rishie Dukhantie, Portfolio and...
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Family, Education and Gender Barriers: How Zainaaz Hansa Went From Tech Upstart to Vodacom Rising Star
At just 22 years old, Zainaaz Hansa has built an app, won Vodacom's Code Like a Girl competition, and earned a place on the Vodacom Discover Graduate Programme. Now she is making her mark in cybersecurity — and she is just getting started. In this episode, Zainaaz joins us to share her story: how...
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LISTEN: Why SME's Should Have A Digital Footprint
Digital footprints have become as essential as phone connections for modern businesses, yet many SMEs neglect this crucial aspect to their detriment. In this episode, we have Kamogelo Selepe, proposition specialist at Vodacom Business, who enables SME growth through integrated ICT solutions. Join...
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Future of Retail: How Vodacom's Advanced Technology Revolutionizes Store Visits
In an age where the internet has made shopping from home a breeze, many experts have predicted the end of the brick-and-mortar store as we know it. But physical stores have shown resilience, and are now offering sci-fi movie-level tech advancements that are making it worthwhile to go to the…
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How Deep Does AI Fraud Go? Inside Deepfakes, Digital Doppelgängers and the New Face of Scams
AI fraud is no longer theoretical - it’s personal, persuasive, and increasingly difficult to detect. In this episode, we’re joined by Dr Natalie Raphil, a trusted voice in AI ethics and founder of Robots Can Think, to unpack how artificial intelligence is reshaping the fraud landscape.
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How Mettlestate Is Changing The Gaming Landscape In South Africa
From tournament hubs in local townships to activations for high-profile brands and even university bursaries for tournament achievers, Mettlestate is on a mission to take gaming to the next level in South Africa by legitimising it as a sport, pushing for it as a potential career, and providing...
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Tech To Protect Your Pets: A Groundbreaking Facial Recognition App
In this episode, we speak to Raman Rajoo, who went beyond his comfort zone and changed career paths to create a facial recognition app for cats and dogs.
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Digital Evolution: Motivation For Embracing Technology And Adopting AI
Charlene Rolls was making waves in her role as the editor of major print brands like You and Drum magazine. However, her strong belief in the potential of technology to positively impact the industry led her to explore technological avenues, ultimately causing her to pivot away from print and...
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From Rural Roots to Boardrooms: A Woman’s Journey in Tech Leadership
In this special Women's Month episode of Tech Talk with Vodacom, we speak to Martha Lamola, Operations Director at Vodacom Business Ventures. A trailblazer in South Africa’s tech industry, Martha shares her inspiring journey from being the only black female engineer in the mining sector to…
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Unlocking Extraordinary Business
In this special episode of Tech Talk with Vodacom, host Brett Haggard speaks to Videsha Proothveerajh, Director of Vodacom Business, about how Vodacom empowers business to lead, not just compete! Recently named MyBroadband’s Most Trusted EnterpriseTelecommunications Provider of the Year for 2025,...
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When Culture and Tech Collide
Modern technology has affected our lives in multiple ways: it streamlines our shopping experiences, allows us to skip queues, and even offers us instant and full access to music and media. But over the years, technology and culture have also developed a relationship that has seen one affect the...
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Poppy Tshabalala, Get to know the Trailblazer in South African Tech
In honour of Women's Month, we celebrate the phenomenal women making strides in South Africa's tech industry. Today, we shine a spotlight on Poppy Tshabalala, Managing Executive of Public Enterprise at Vodacom Business.
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Exploring the Future with Dr. Natalie Raphil on AI and Robotics in Africa
In the latest episode of Tech Talk with Vodacom, we are joined by Dr. Natalie Raphil, a renowned expert in AI and robotics. Together, we delve into the transformative impact of these technologies across Africa and the innovative advancements driving this change. Dr. Raphil shares her insights on...
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From The Nokia 3310 To The iPhone 15: Take A Trip Down Cellphone Memory Lane With Us
From the old bricks to feature phones, early smartphones, and the modern supercomputers we carry in our pockets today, mobile phones have come a long way. In this episode of Tech Talk with Vodacom, we're taking you down mobile phone memory lane with tech journalist and mobile phone expert Nafisa...
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Synergies Unleashed: Navigating the Evolution of State-Owned Enterprises in South Africa through Vodacom's Strategic Partnerships
In this podcast episode, Lesego Molwantwa, the Executive Head of state-owned entities at Vodacom, delves into the dynamic landscape of State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) in South Africa and the role of strategic partnerships.
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Too Much Of A Good Thing: The True Impact Devices And Screentime Have On Mental Health
We interview Dr. Skye Scott, a doctor and mental health enthusiast, to delve into the medical risks and advantages associated with technology and mobile devices.
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Defending the Digital Realm: Unmasking Cybersecurity Fatigue
In this episode of Tech Talk with Vodacom, we are duscussing Cybersecurity Fatigue, what it is, it’s tell tale signs, and how to prevent it from eroding your business’s online safety. So, grab your headphones, pour yourself a strong cup of coffee (or tea), because in today's interconnected world,...
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Can Robots Think? Exploring the creative possibilities of STEM
In a world driven by tech innovations the Science, Technology, Engineering and Math fields have become the go to learning streams for our school going youth. Collectively known as STEM, these fields are the at the centre of innovation and the driving force behind robotics, computing and the ever...
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Coding a new narrative: The importance of women in tech
In an era defined by rapid technological advancements, the need for diverse perspectives has never been more crucial. From data scientists to engineers and entrepreneurs, women are rewriting the code of the tech industry. However, the path to gender equality is far from simple. It requires not…
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OK, computer: How ChatGPT is rewriting the future
Artificial Intelligence has become an integral part of our everyday lives, changing how we communicate, work, and even make decisions. And one particular technology has captured the attention and imagination of people worldwide—ChatGPT. Developed by OpenAI, ChatGPT is an autonomous language model...
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Virtual frontiers: Harnessing the power of Virtual Reality in Africa
Virtual reality has begun blending in thoroughly with our daily lives in recent years. But what does Virtual Reality look like in a continent as varied, unique and challenging as Africa? Our guest is Walid Kilonzi, a pioneering Extended Reality Producer based in Kenya who works with academic...
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Introducing the Metaverse
There’s currently no escaping the internet’s favorite buzzword – The Metaverse, but according to recent estimates, the metaverse is set to become an $800 billion market by 2024, and with tech giants like Microsoft, Apple and Google and Facebook investing millions into it, we thought it was time…
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Video games: Creating perfection from pixels
In this Tech Talk with Vodacom episode, we talk game development with Evan Greenwood, creative director of game development studio, Free Lives. On average there are over 2.3 billion people playing games worldwide, and that number is only getting bigger with the advent of cloud gaming services.…
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South African eSports: Ready player 1, 2 ,3 .....
COVID-19 has of course had a massive global effect on how we do business and most industries have needed to pivot. But some areas have thrived in this time of uncertainty, none more so than esports, or competitive gaming. More people have picked up a controller during this pandemic and the…
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Smartphone trends: Dialling into the future of your phone
If there’s one thing that the past year and a half proved, it’s that our reliance on technology is only going to get higher. In a matter of days, our smartphones became our hub for work, entertainment, documentation and more, making them even more indispensable from our daily lives. But what does...
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Olwethu Leshabane: Parenting in the digital age
Olwethu Leshabane is a mom, doula, women empowerment and maternal health advocate, tv personality, blogger, style enthusiast and digital media entrepreneur. On her blog - Art of Superwoman - she explores the possibilities of the perfect balance between being a wife, motherhood and…
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Shifting gears: Connected cars and the road to the future
With vehicles becoming more sophisticated and more connected, it may well be that in a few years’ time, a car will look nothing like it does today. In this episode, we speak with Dr Joost Kessels, Division Head Product Engineering - Volkswagen South Africa, about the future of Connected Cars.
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Hello computer: Are chatbots the future of conversation?
Picture a future where calls to customer service are replaced by a quick and cheerful chat on your favourite messaging app. A helpful bot will be on the other end of the conversation, asking what you need, digesting the data and hopefully, solving your problem. As more and more businesses adopt...
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Understanding AI: How does artificial intelligence work?
AI is seemingly everywhere today. It is used to recommend what you should buy next online, understanding what you say to virtual assistants, recognising who and what is in a photo, and helping to spot spam or detect credit card fraud. But what exactly do we mean when we talk about 'Artificial...
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Finance and Technology: The Rise of the Super App
Fintech. What it is? Is it safe? And how can it change our world? In the latest episode of Tech Talk, we speak with Jenny Pather, Executive Head: Trading Bridge at Vodacom Financial Services, about the relationship between finance and tech. From mobile banking and insurance to cryptocurrency and...
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Good gaming habits for kids (and their parents)
In episode 4 of Tech Talk with Vodacom, we speak with Pippa Tshabalala, veteran of South African gaming and online culture, about the responsibilities parents have with their children’s gaming habits. We also look at some of the surprising benefits video games can have on childhood development.
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The Future is in the Cloud
What is the cloud? Where is the cloud? Are we in the cloud right now? These are all questions you've probably heard or even asked yourself. The term 'cloud computing' is everywhere. But what exactly are we talking about when we say 'don't worry, it's saved on the Cloud'? In this episode, we speak...
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Coding: The building blocks of everyday tech
If you pay any attention to the technology world, you’ve undoubtedly heard the terms coding and programming dozens of times. Many of the best tech careers require the ability to code. If you want to work in a high paying field like software engineering, web development, or data science,...
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Humane Technology and the future of Social Platforms
In the first episode of Tech Talk with Vodacom, Drew Hook and Tarryn Temmers speak to Leo Redelinghuys and Hendri Lategan from Swipe iX about the rise of 'humane technology', and its effect on social platforms online.
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Is AI really going to take over the world? How does 'humane technology' affect the social platforms we share our lives with every day? And what exactly do we mean when we say 'Don't worry, it’s in the cloud'? On Tech Talk with Vodacom, our motto is ‘Trending tech made simple’. We tackle some of the biggest questions in tech with some of the smartest people in the industry in the hopes of making it a little less intimidating for us all.
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