Rewiring SA Classrooms

AI is reshaping the creative industry — but not in the simplistic “robots replacing creatives” narrative. Lucky Hustle CEO Darren Morris joins Kaya Biz to unpack how AI is used in ideation, copy, design and strategy, where it fails, and why creatives who use AI will replace those who don’t…

Otinga CEO Francois van der Merwe exposes “innovation theatre” — the corporate habit of running AI pilots, prototypes and presentations that never reach customers or deliver value. We unpack why ideas die in committees, how to spot fake innovation early, and how leaders can turn AI concepts into measurable business…

Jem COO Caroline van der Merwe joins us to unpack how the fast‑growing fintech is reshaping payroll, earned‑wage access, and deskless workforce management in South Africa. Fresh off an $8.4m Series A round led by Quona Capital, Caroline explains Jem’s mission, its tech backbone, and why empowering deskless workers is…

Kaspersky’s Brandon Muller unpacks new research showing 88% of South Africans endorse AI tools — even as 87% fear the risks. We explore shadow AI, data leakage, model manipulation, and the cybersecurity playbook companies need as AI becomes a daily business essential.

South Africa’s new energy vehicle transition is accelerating — and 2026 is the year fleet electrification becomes a real business decision. FNB Commercial’s Sustainable Finance Head Linda Musonda joins Kaya Biz to unpack the commercial realities behind NEVs: total cost of ownership, charging infrastructure, pilot programmes, incentives, and what logistics,…