Tech Talk with Vodacom

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.

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 alternative opportunities for higher education to those who may not have access to it.
In this episode, we speak to Barry Louzada, founder of Mettlestate, about gaming in South Africa, the challenges and opportunities it presents, and how his organisation is striving to make it as relevant as other mainstream sports in South Africa.

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.

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 become the Head of Accelerated AI Adoption at Media 24.
 
Here she shares the details of her evolution from print to digital, her challenges and triumphs in driving AI adoption at Media 24, and the importance of exploring and experimenting with new technology and how it can make the working environment more productive and efficient.

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.