What's Next with Aki Anastasiou

AI-powered software development is rapidly changing how South African businesses build technology, automate processes, and compete globally.

Deon Koegelenberg, Chief Executive Officer of Agile Bridge, explains how artificial intelligence is accelerating software delivery and helping organisations unlock more value from their technology investments. He compares the current AI shift with earlier technology waves such as broadband, cloud computing, and the rise of always-on connectivity.

The conversation explores why businesses should prepare for a future where AI becomes an assumed part of everyday work rather than a separate tool. Koegelenberg discusses agentic AI, automation, enterprise software development, and how companies can use AI to accelerate projects that previously took years to complete.

He also explains why employees must continuously develop their AI skills and why South Africa’s strong software engineering talent creates opportunities to serve global markets. Looking ahead, Koegelenberg expects virtually every organisation to become AI-enabled, even if technology is not its core business.

0:00 Intro
0:49 What Agile Bridge does
2:27 How businesses are adapting to AI
4:29 How AI gives businesses more time
8:00 Using AI to accelerate software development
13:20 Agentic AI and the next technology wave
15:09 Preparing employees for an AI-driven workplace

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In this episode of What’s Next, presented by SGS, Aki Anastasiou is joined by Johan Eksteen, Business Manager for Connectivity & Products for Sub-Saharan Africa at SGS South Africa. They unpack the rapidly evolving regulatory landscape for imported and locally distributed products, and why compliance is becoming more complex as technologies converge and global trade expands. Eksteen explains how stricter requirements, increased documentation, and faster product cycles are forcing businesses to rethink how they approach testing, certification, and market access.

The conversation also explores how AI and digital platforms are transforming compliance, making it faster, more transparent, and easier to manage across multiple markets. From cybersecurity risks in connected products to the future of digital trade in Africa, Eksteen highlights how businesses can stay competitive by embracing digital assurance, automation, and smarter compliance strategies.

AI in South Africa is entering a defining phase as businesses and workers adapt to rapid digital change. Vukani Mngxati, CEO of Microsoft South Africa, explains what comes next.

Mngxati discusses why artificial intelligence represents the most profound technology shift he has seen during his career and how AI is changing the way services are delivered, employees work, and organisations build new technology.

He also outlines Microsoft South Africa’s responsibility to make AI adoption inclusive. The conversation covers concerns around jobs, security, responsible AI, and equipping South Africans with the skills to work alongside intelligent agents. Mngxati explains why local languages, African context, and data sovereignty must remain central as AI becomes embedded across the economy.

Beyond technology, he reflects on his leadership journey, lessons from navigating major disruption, and why people and purpose must remain at the centre of transformation.

0:00 Intro
1:23 From accounting to technology
5:27 Leadership lessons from adversity
8:00 The biggest technology shift yet
14:15 Microsoft South Africa’s AI vision
18:21 Leadership, purpose, and career advice
22:02 Life outside the CEO role

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South Africa’s two-pot retirement system has changed how members engage with retirement savings, but withdrawal timing can have major long-term consequences. Marvin Nair, Old Mutual Corporate Investment Solutions Executive, explains how greater access to the savings pot is reshaping retirement investment strategy.

He discusses why sequence-of-return risk matters when members withdraw during market downturns, and how selling assets at depressed prices can permanently reduce participation in a later recovery. The conversation examines modelling around the March 2026 market decline, when withdrawals coincided with weaker markets and financial pressure on South African households. Nair explains how investment solutions designed to manage volatility can help protect retirement outcomes when timing works against investors.

He also shares practical guidance for younger savers, including the value of starting early, contributing consistently, preserving retirement capital, and considering investment solutions that can manage risk before and after retirement. The discussion also highlights why retirement is not the end of the investment journey, as living annuities and post-retirement withdrawals introduce similar timing risks.

0:00 Intro
0:35 Lessons from the two-pot retirement system
3:03 How flexibility changes retirement investing
5:28 Why withdrawal timing matters
8:22 March 2026 market downturn example
12:56 Designing investments for volatility
15:00 Retirement advice for younger South Africans

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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 devices bring slimmer designs, larger displays, and deeper AI integration to Samsung’s newest foldable smartphone range.

Zahir Cajee, MX Lead of Product and Commercial at Samsung South Africa, explains how the Galaxy Z Fold 8, Fold 8 Ultra, and Flip 8 serve different users. He compares the compact Fold 8’s content-focused design with the Fold 8 Ultra’s productivity, multitasking, camera, and performance capabilities, while the Flip 8 prioritises portability, self-expression, and content creation.

The discussion covers Samsung’s redesigned hinges, lighter builds, brighter displays, improved batteries, and Flex Titanium technology. Cajee also demonstrates how One UI 9 and agentic AI can simplify everyday tasks, including checking calendars, responding to messages, editing photos, and working across multiple apps.

He explains how Samsung Knox protects personal information, how users can control which data AI features access, and why foldable smartphones are moving into the mainstream. The episode concludes with guidance on choosing the right foldable, alongside South African pricing, pre-orders, trade-ins, Samsung Care+, and launch offers.

0:00 Intro
1:04 Why foldable smartphones matter
2:40 Fold 8, Fold 8 Ultra, and Flip 8
8:02 Thinner designs and display improvements
14:25 One UI 9 and AI features
20:40 Samsung Knox and data privacy
25:59 Choosing the right foldable

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