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 leading purpose-driven digital transformation at Vodacom.She reflects on what it means to lead as a woman in tech, the importance of mentorship, how to create psychologically safe workplaces, and why diversity is not just a checkbox, but a business and societal imperative.Tune in for a powerful conversation about breaking stereotypes, nurturing future leaders, and connecting people for a better future.
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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, Vodacom Business continues to place connectivity at the heart of its offering. But their story goes far beyond that.
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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 other to fascinating effect. In this episode of Tech Talk with Vodacom, we speak to tech fundi, DJ and influencer Deshnie Govender about this relationship, touching on how tech has affected culture and how culture has done the reverse on tech. We also touch on how this affects the future of content, media and the way we consume it.
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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 how AI and robotics are reshaping industries, enhancing productivity, and fostering unprecedented innovation on the continent. Tune in to discover the future of technology in Africa and the remarkable possibilities it holds.
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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