Techmark Pod
Episodes
S3E4 : From Fine Artist to Tech Entrepreneur Solly Makofane’s Journey Into Building African Tech Solutions
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Most entrepreneurs fail to realize that the key to scalable success is building products rooted in deep understanding, not just copying what’s trend...
S3E3: Why Human-Centered Design Is Critical for FinTech Success in Zimbabwe
16 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Join us in this episode as we delve into the crucial role of human-centered design in achieving FinTech success in Zimbabwe. Brian Chiware, a renowned...
S3E2 : The Surprising Role of Digital Marketing in Conservation: Insights from Zambia’s Wildlife Campaign
09 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Most conservation campaigns don't leverage AI yet. Mirriam Nasilele reveals how digital tools and AI are transforming wildlife protection in Zambi...
S3 E1 : Why Teaching Coding Without Computers Could Bridge Africa’s Digital Divide
02 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Unlock how innovative solutions like “Tangible coding”—a program created in South Africa—are transforming digital access for underserved commu...
S2E21: Navigating Change: From Customer Service to Strategic Leadership
17 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this insightful episode of Techmark Pod, Alvin Matewa sits down with Yvonne Majata to explore her transformative journey from a customer service ag...
S2E20: Bridging Minds: AI, Neuroscience, and Education with Dr. Devon Jarvis
10 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join us on Tech Mark Pod as we delve into the fascinating intersection of AI, neuroscience, and education with Dr. Devon Jarvis. Discover how his jour...
S2E19: Shalmore Khuleya: Crafting Success in Sales and Strategy
03 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join Alvin as he delve into the remarkable journey of Shalmore Khuleya, a seasoned sales leader and multi-award-winning strategist. With over 20 years...
S2E18: The Creative Director's Path: Advertising Insights from a Loeries Judge
27 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join Alvin Matewa as he delves into the world of creativity with Balekane Mokoditoa, a seasoned creative director at FCB Africa. Discover the path to ...
S2E17 : Navigating the Startup Landscape: Insights from Ex-Google Marketing Manager Imke Dannhauser
20 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join Alvin Matewa as he sits down with Imke Dannhauser, a seasoned marketer and brand builder, to explore her journey from Google to founding WS&O...
S2E16 : Marketing Mastery: Pamela Gwanzura's Journey Through Zimbabwe's Ad Industry
06 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join Alvin as he delve into the remarkable career of Pamela Guanzura, a trailblazer in Zimbabwe's advertising industry. From her early days at L...
S2E15 : Fadzisai Matewa: From Finance to Tech Innovator in Global Markets
22 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join me as I sit down with Fadzisai Matewa, to explore her remarkable journey from a background in accounting and finance to a thriving career in te...
S2E14 : Melsoft's Vision: Tackling Africa's Unemployment Crisis with Larreth Jimu
08 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this inspiring episode, I delve into how Melsoft, an innovative Edutech platform founded by Larreth, is addressing unemployment in Africa. As the c...
S2E13 : Celebrating 41 Years: Allison's Journey in IT and the Evolution of Technology
29 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In honor of Women's Month, we celebrate Allison's remarkable 41-year career in IT as she embarks on her retirement journey. This episode explo...
S2E12: Breaking Barriers: Women Leading Innovation in Tech and Marketing.
18 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this empowering episode of Techmark Pod, we celebrate Women's Month by spotlighting trailblazing women who are breaking barriers in tech and ma...
S2E11 : From Campus Startup to Last Mile Delivery: The Instant Eats Journey with Nhluvuko Mathye
11 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join Alvin Matewa as he chats with Nhluvuko Mathye, co-founder of Instant Eats based in Thohoyandou, Limpopo, about their inspiring journey from a uni...
S2E10 : Navigating the African IT Landscape: Challenges and Opportunities with Dennis Naidoo
28 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of TechMarkpod, we dive into the dynamic landscape of African IT markets with Dennis Naidoo, CEO of ETS. Discover the unique challenge...
S2E9 : From Silicon Valley to Africa: Okalobe's Journey of Innovation and Empowerment
21 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Techmark Pod, I sit down with Okalobe, a tech visionary who has traversed the globe from Congo to Silicon Valley and back. Okalobe ...
S2E8 : Strategic Marketing Mastery: Building Brands That Stand Out with Tendai Luwo
14 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join me as Tendai Luwo shares his journey from aspiring lawyer to marketing strategist, revealing insights on strategic marketing, the evolution of di...
From Job Loss to Digital Futurist: How AI Disruption Created a Tech Visionary
07 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Nicky Verd, who turned her 2016 layoff into a remarkable tech career. Now a digital futurist with 120,000 LinkedIn followers, she explains why AI...
S2E6 : From Flyers to AI: Evolving Marketing in Fast Food with Arthur Hatendi
30 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Techmark Pod, I explore the dynamic world of marketing in the fast food industry with Arthur Hatendi. Discover how Arthur has navig...
S2E5 : Navigating the Marketing Maze: Insights from Mbali Bhengu
23 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Techmark Pod, join me for a virtual conversation with Mbali Bhengu, a dynamic speaker, author, and lecturer. Discover her journey f...
S2E4 : Buyer Personas, Marketing Leadership & Creativity: Unpacking Consumer Behavior with Lebogang Lucy Masia
16 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this insightful episode, I sit down with Lebogang Lucy Masia—marketing strategist, thought leader, and advocate for consumer-centric transformati...
S2E3: Empowering Change: Micro Investing, Governance, and the Future of African Tech with Siveshen Chettiar
09 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I sit down with Siveshen Chettiar, Executive Director at KPRM Media Solutions and a passionate micro investor, to unpack the journey ...
S2E2: Blueprints, Bias & Big Wins: Nyaki Tshabangu on Building Digital Empires
02 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Techmark Pod, we sit down with Nyaki Tshabangu—a certified digital marketing strategist whose journey spans from managing large-s...
S2E1 : Marketing Mastery and Sustainable Innovation: A Conversation with Kuzivakwashe Mpofu
26 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this insightful episode, I sit down with Kuzivakwashe Mpofu, a seasoned marketing professional with a rich and diverse background spanning multinat...
Episode 20 : Empowering Entrepreneurs: Education, Digital Skills, and Impact with Kefilwe Lekaba
19 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join me on this episode of Techmark Pod as I introduce Kefilwe Lekaba-business coach, mentor, and founder of Kefilwe Tsela Academy. Kefilwe shares her...
Episode 19 : From project manager to PMO Lead : Ndivhuwo Dzivhani on Project Management, AI, and Empowering the Next Generation
12 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode of Techmark Pod, I reconnect with Ndivhuwo Dzivhani, now the PMO Lead at Altron Digital, who was my very first project manager...
Episode 18 : From Boardrooms to Bold Moves: Sne the Marketer on Building SG Creative Africa and the Future of Marketing
05 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join me on Techmark Pod for an inspiring conversation with Sne the Marketer, the visionary behind SG Creative Africa-a powerhouse agency known for del...
Episode 17 : From Tech Adjacent to The Adaptability Code: Leadership, AI, and the Future with Mushambi Mutuma.
28 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Techmark Pod, we sit down with Mushambi Mutuma—renowned keynote speaker, author of Tech Adjacent, and a leading voice in innovat...
Episode 15 : Marketing Theory & Practical Insights with Dr. Emmanuel Quaye
25 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this engaging episode, we explore the dynamic interplay between marketing theory and practical application with Dr. Emmanuel Quaye. Our conversatio...
Episode 16 : No-Code Revolution: Empowering Global Tech with Basheer Phiri
21 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I dive deep into the world of no-code development with Basheer Phiri, a seasoned tech entrepreneur and co-founder of Devshired and No...
Episode 14 : The Powerhouse Effect: Kesh on Mental Health Advocacy, Leadership, and Branding in Tech
07 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this powerful and deeply personal episode of Techmark Pod, we sit down with Kubeshni "Kesh" Govender — a tech marketing powerhouse, men...
Episode 13 : Revolutionising Martech in South Africa: Sabelo Madiba on Asante PowerCRM's Game-Changing Impact
31 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join us in this exciting episode as I dive into the dynamic world of Martech with Sabelo Madiba, a visionary at the forefront of innovation in South A...
Episode 11 : Personal Marketing How Psychology Drives Brand Connection with Savannah Ceresato
17 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this captivating episode, I am joined by Savannah Ceresato, the visionary founder of Savvy Marketing. With a background in psychology and a passion...
Episode 10 : Redefining African dreams, teaching kids coding with Alfred Chingombe
10 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we sit down with Alfred Chingombe, Co-Founder of RAD Academy, to discuss his mission to empower young learners with essential digital...
Episode 9 : Is there a relationship between WordPress and animal nutrition ?
03 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I sit down with Ryan Wiggill, the Digital Marketing Manager at Chemuniqué, to discuss marketing strategies, the role of WordPress, a...
Episode 8 : Trends end, focus on brand building with Pat Mahlangu the founder of Pat on Brands
24 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Techmark Pod, I had the pleasure of speaking with Pat Mahlangu, the visionary behind Pat on Brands and the Lerato Agency. We delved...
Episode 7 :Branding and marketing in South Africa with Kopano the brand
17 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Techmark Pod, we sit down with Kopano the brand, a leading voice in South African marketing. We explore the unique challenges and o...
Episode 6 : The benefits of digital marketing for tech start-ups
11 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we will be discussing the benefits of digital marketing for start-ups, and Sethu gives us an insight on his own start-up CoLab, his c...
Episode 5 :Small business marketing with Schalk
03 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I explore small business marketing with a focus on retail, restaurant, and deli marketing alongside Schalk, the founder and CEO of Ig...
Episode 4 : Alvin and Miriro discuss the role of marketing when transitioning from public to private sector
20 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Transitioning from public sector to private sector, marketing tactics for SME'
Episode 3 : Guest Interview Dr. Dennis Magaya and the AI institute
09 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Magaya is recognized as a leading digital and AI strategist in the region. His work emphasizes the importance of innovation in driving economic gr...
Episode 2 : 2024 wrap up | Kago Events version Kaelo and everything AI
23 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We wrap up the year The Evolution of Events Management in the Digital EraDeep Dive into the Technologies Powering Modern SolutionsAI’s Role in Shapi...
Episode 1 : Introduction
19 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Techmark Pod first episode hosted by Desmond Mapfumo interviewing the founder and host of the podcast Alvin Matewa