AI is transforming the banking sector as financial institutions use smarter lending models and alternative data to assess creditworthiness more fairly and accurately. Eshmael Mpabanga joins us to discuss how AI-first lending is helping banks expand access to credit, support micro-entrepreneurs, and create more transparent, customer-focused financial solutions in South Africa.

AI is transforming the banking sector as financial institutions use smarter lending models and alternative data to assess creditworthiness more fairly and accurately. Eshmael Mpabanga joins us to discuss how AI-first lending is helping banks expand access to credit, support micro-entrepreneurs, and create more transparent, customer-focused financial solutions in South Africa.

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AI-First Lending: How Smart Banking is Expanding Credit Access in South Africa - 26 May 2026

As Artificial Intelligence rapidly transforms the workplace, many employees still struggle to understand how AI can improve their day-to-day work. Sandra Botha from the Top Employers Institute joins us to unpack the growing gap between AI expectations and reality, the rise of “shadow AI” in organisations, and how emerging roles like the “AI Orchestrator” could reshape the future of work in South Africa.

As Artificial Intelligence rapidly transforms the workplace, many employees still struggle to understand how AI can improve their day-to-day work. Sandra Botha from the Top Employers Institute joins us to unpack the growing gap between AI expectations and reality, the rise of &ldquo;shadow AI&rdquo; in organisations, and how emerging roles like the &ldquo;AI Orchestrator&rdquo; could reshape the future of work in South Africa.

Bridging the AI Gap: Understanding Agentic AI and the Rise of the AI Workforce - 25 May 2026

South African filmmaker and entrepreneur Zoe Ramushu joins us to discuss her groundbreaking platform, Wrapped, which is transforming how the global film industry connects with diverse talent. Recently shortlisted for the Impact Leadership Award at the Global Production Awards during the 79th Cannes Film Festival, Zoe shares her journey, her passion for empowering women in film, and her vision for a more inclusive and globally connected South African film industry.

South African filmmaker and entrepreneur Zoe Ramushu joins us to discuss her groundbreaking platform, Wrapped, which is transforming how the global film industry connects with diverse talent. Recently shortlisted for the Impact Leadership Award at the Global Production Awards during the 79th Cannes Film Festival, Zoe shares her journey, her passion for empowering women in film, and her vision for a more inclusive and globally connected South African film industry.

Breaking Barriers in Film: Zoe Ramushu’s Vision for a More Inclusive Industry - 22 May 2026

South Africa’s small businesses continue to face tough challenges, with many failing within their first few years. In this discussion, Monique Chinnah unpacks the importance of mentorship, collaboration, and “entrepreneurial ubuntu” in helping entrepreneurs navigate obstacles, grow sustainable businesses, and thrive in difficult economic conditions.

South Africa&rsquo;s small businesses continue to face tough challenges, with many failing within their first few years. In this discussion, Monique Chinnah unpacks the importance of mentorship, collaboration, and &ldquo;entrepreneurial ubuntu&rdquo; in helping entrepreneurs navigate obstacles, grow sustainable businesses, and thrive in difficult economic conditions.

AI-First Lending: How Smart Banking is Expanding Credit Access in South Africa - 26 May 2026

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