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TechCentral (main feed)

Duncan McLeod, Fanie van Rooyen

Booking Overview

This is a technology-focused, multi-show feed built largely around interviews with executives, investors, and specialists in South African and African technology markets. Credible pitches include senior technology leaders, founders, venture investors, and practitioners with substantial expertise in areas such as telecommunications, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and defence technology; booking difficulty is medium, with a strong fit and relevant senior experience likely to matter more than broad celebrity.

Metrics

Episodes: 150

Frequency: Several times a week

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Listener location: South Africa

YouTube: 5.9k subscribers

Page updated: Nov 4, 2026 · How we check this data

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

duncan@techcentral.co.za

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Host

Duncan McLeod - South African technology journalist and editor of TechCentral.

Fanie van Rooyen - Deputy editor at TechCentral.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Senior executives, founders, investors, and technical specialists with direct expertise in technology companies or African technology markets.
Required Achievements:  
Leadership of a technology company, major business unit, or investment fund, Direct experience building, financing, or deploying technology in African markets, Recognized specialist expertise in areas such as telecommunications, cybersecurity, or artificial intelligence

Recent Guest Discussions

Andre Den Hond - Ransomware Risks In South Africa, Agentic AI In Cyberattacks, And Business Security.

Jason Oehley - Ransomware Risks In South Africa, Cyberattack Costs, And Proactive Security For Businesses.

Daniel du Plessis - Military Drones, Artificial Intelligence And Autonomy In Warfare, And South Africa's Defence Industry.

Abraham van der Merwe - Fibre-network Investment, Consolidation, And Broadband Expansion In South Africa.

Shane Chorley - Fibre-network Consolidation, Acquisitions, And Broadband Expansion In South Africa.

Recent Topics

Technology, Technology Business, Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence, Telecommunications

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
TechCentral (main feed)
:

TCS+ | Vox on AI, data rules and omnichannel communication for SMEs

October 26, 2026

Phone calls, e-mails and in-person conversations were once the only ways businesses could talk to their customers. Social media changed that. Marketing, customer acquisition, sales and support now happen across a growing number of channels. That brings clear benefits, but it can also leave businesses with a fragmented communication ecosystem that hurts the customer experience. In this episode of TCS+, Natalie van der Merwe, head of telephony at Vox, unpacks why an omnichannel approach matters...

TCS | The Cape Town firm quietly connecting Eskom, Pep and 6 000 ATMs

October 23, 2026

Réan van Niekerk Metacom has spent 25 years designing its own routers and running private networks for some of Africa's biggest retailers, without a cent of venture capital. In this episode of the TechCentral Show, founder Réan van Niekerk tells Fanie van Rooyen how the Cape Town company came to connect more than 6 000 ATMs, every Pep store in Africa and, by his account, well over half the communications Eskom uses to monitor and control electricity distribution. He explains why Metacom de...

TCS+ | Boards are underestimating the cost of a cyberattack, says Arctic Wolf

October 22, 2026

In this episode of TCS+, brought to you by Arctic Wolf, Jason Oehley, the company's country sales manager, and Andre Den Hond, senior systems engineer, talk about why South Africa is bearing the brunt of ransomware in Africa and what businesses can do about it. The pair unpack an Interpol report that found 92% of ransomware detections on the continent are in South Africa. Oehley explains that the country's high connectivity, big financial services sector and large mid-market are part of the ...

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Frequently asked questions

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TechCentral (main feed)
:

How do I get in touch with TechCentral (main feed)?

TechCentral (main feed) is hosted by Duncan McLeod and Fanie van Rooyen. Its publicly listed email is duncan@techcentral.co.za. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for TechCentral (main feed)?

The publicly listed email for TechCentral (main feed): duncan@techcentral.co.za.

How many listeners does TechCentral (main feed) have?

Podseeker estimates TechCentral (main feed) reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for TechCentral (main feed)?

TechCentral (main feed) typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Senior executives, founders, investors, and technical specialists with direct expertise in technology companies or African technology markets. Common among recent guests: Leadership of a technology company, major business unit, or investment fund; Direct experience building, financing, or deploying technology in African markets; Recognized specialist expertise in areas such as telecommunications, cybersecurity, or artificial intelligence. Recent guests include Andre Den Hond, Jason Oehley, and Daniel du Plessis.

How hard is it to get booked on TechCentral (main feed)?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does TechCentral (main feed) cover?

Recent episodes cover Technology, Technology Business, Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence, and Telecommunications. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

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