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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 Akabor. We look back at the good and the bad of mobile phones, while also turning an eye to the revolutionary present and the exciting future.

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.

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.

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, staying secure is not just an option – it's a necessity.

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 changing landscape of AI, all of which serve as the building blocks for the future.

In this episode of Tech Talk, we speak to Dr. Natalie Raphil, the founder of Robots Can Think, a fintech company using AI for good around the