Where powerful conversations shape powerful brands.

The Comms Hub is Tishala’s podcast exploring the ideas, strategies,

and stories behind impactful communication. Featuring industry leaders, industry experts, and bold thinkers, it dives into what it truly takes to build brands that stand out, grow, and lead in their space.

Each conversation is designed to unpack real insights, practical strategies,

and the thinking behind powerful brand narratives — giving listeners a clearer understanding of how to communicate with purpose and intention. It’s a space where ambition meets strategy, and where brands learn how to be seen, heard, and remembered in a way that drives lasting impact.

Essential Episodes

[CAPE TALK] Adaptive Deepfake Detection

Views and News with Clarence Ford is the mid-morning show on CapeTalk. This 3-hour long programme shares and reflects a broad array of perspectives. It is inspirational, passionate and positive. Host Clarence Ford’s gentle curiosity and dapper demeanour leave listeners feeling motivated and empowered.

May 81 min read

Adaptive Deepfake Detection Revolutionises Digital Fraud Prevention

Sumsub launches its upgraded deepfake detection solution, setting a new standard in catching sophisticated fraud online Johannesburg – May 2026 – Sumsub, a leading full-cycle verification platform that enables scalable compliance, launched  Adaptive Deepfake Detector. The new model tackles the prevailing issue of traditional offline solutions being unable to detect the newest deepfake scams. Unlike its predecessors, Sumsub’s deepfake detector effectively spots emerging typ

May 13 min read

AI to become irreplaceable in preventing problem gambling in 2026

As Africa’s gaming industry grows, predictive technologies and ethical frameworks are becoming essential to identifying risk early and protecting players in real time. Africa’s gaming market is growing rapidly, but so is the complexity of managing risk in real time. In a recent panel discussion I participated in at the Africa Gaming Expo 2026 in Lagos, Nigeria, I had the opportunity to explore how predictive tools and ethical frameworks are reshaping the way we approach pro

Apr 15 min read

[FINTECH FINANCE NEWS] Africa’s Crypto Market Matures: Fraud Rates Drop by 28% – New Sumsub Report

Crypto platforms across Africa are rapidly improving identity verification performance as the industry moves toward stricter regulation and stronger fraud prevention. These findings are based on Sumsub, a leading full-cycle verification platform that enables scalable compliance, which today released its fourth annual State of the Crypto Industry report*. The new research reveals how crypto companies are balancing fraud prevention, regulatory pressure, and user experience as t

Mar 201 min read

[FFNEWS] Africa's Crypto Market Matures: Fraud Rates Drops by 28% - New Sumsub Report

Crypto platforms across Africa are rapidly improving identity verification performance as the industry moves toward stricter regulation and stronger fraud prevention. These findings are based on Sumsub, a leading full-cycle verification platform that enables scalable compliance, which today released its fourth annual State of the Crypto Industry report*. The new research reveals how crypto companies are balancing fraud prevention, regulatory pressure, and user experience as t

Mar 201 min read

[Radio Helderberg] How AI is changing dating

Feb 230 min read

Sumsub launches AI Agent Verification to strengthen human accountability in Africa’s digital economy

New solution links AI-driven automation to verified human identity, helping African businesses address AI-driven fraud while enabling safe digital innovation.   Johannesburg - South Africa – Sumsub, a global verification and fraud prevention leader, announced the launch of its AI Agent Verification solution, a first-of-its-kind approach to controlling AI-driven automation by binding it to real, verified human identity within Sumsub’s Know Your Agent (KYA) framework. As arti

Jan 284 min read

Africa’s iGaming Sector Cuts Fraud but Faces Ongoing Verification Challenges

Johannesburg, South Africa (28 August 2025) - Africa’s iGamingsector continues to chart a unique course in the fight against fraud, recording a 14.7% reduction in fraud rates over the past two years, even as global levels rise. The findings, published in the State of Identity Verification in the iGaming Industry 2025 report, underline the region’s progress while also exposing the challenges that still stand in the way of a fully secure and seamless player experience. Globally

Nov 26, 20254 min read

Africa Emerges as Most Fraud-Exposed Region Globally, New Sumsub Study Reveals

In collaboration with Statista, Sumsub released its 2nd annual Global Fraud Index, showcasing fraud trends across 100+ countries October 2025 - Africa remains the world’s most exposed region to fraud, with an average regional score of 3.84 on the Sumsub 2025 Global Fraud Index, significantly higher than the global average of 2.79. The findings underline the continent’s continued vulnerability to digital and financial fraud, even as global efforts to strengthen fraud defences

Nov 26, 20254 min read

Betting on Trust: Fraud, Regulation, and the Future of iGaming in Africa

By Richy Emah, Regional Business Development Director, Northand West Africa, Sumsub Africa’s iGaming sector is undergoing a transformation that few other regions in the world can match. Valued at $17.63 billion and projected to grow at a compound annual rate of 4.23% between 2025 and 2029, the industry is being fuelled by a youthful population, widespread mobile penetration, and a growing appetite for sports betting and online casinos. Studies suggest that between nine and f

Nov 26, 20255 min read

Africa’s iGaming Sector Cuts Fraud but Faces Ongoing Verification Challenges

Johannesburg, South Africa (28 August 2025) - Africa’s iGamingsector continues to chart a unique course in the fight against fraud, recording a 14.7% reduction in fraud rates over the past two years, even as global levels rise. The findings, published in the State of Identity Verification in the iGaming Industry 2025 report, underline the region’s progress while also exposing the challenges that still stand in the way of a fully secure and seamless player experience. Globally

Aug 28, 20254 min read

The future of Web3 in Kenya hinges on intelligent compliance

22 August 2025 Kenya’s cryptocurrency sector stands at a pivotal juncture. At the recent Blockchain and Crypto Conference in Nairobi last month, industry leaders underscored a critical reality: while Kenya’s Web3 ecosystem has expanded rapidly, it has done so in a regulatory vacuum. Virtual asset service providers (VASPs) have long operated in a grey zone, but this is set to change. The newly proposed Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) Bill (2025) promises to introduce

Aug 22, 20254 min read

How Africa’s businesses pay the price for cutting fraud prevention corners

3 April 2025 Like a bee that seems small but delivers a painful sting, fraud and compliance risks may appear minor, until they strike, inflicting significant financial and reputational damage. In its latest campaign, Sumsub highlights how overlooked threats can escalate, costing businesses far more than they anticipate. Africa’s $1.2tn digital payments market represents one of the world’s most exciting financial opportunities and sophisticated fraudsters have taken notice. Ma

Apr 3, 20252 min read

[BUSINESSTECH] Alarm bells for South Africans with green ID books

The rise of identity fraud in South Africa has sparked alarm, especially for citizens who still rely on green ID books. These documents, still widely used despite the introduction of the more secure Smart ID cards, are increasingly being exploited by fraudsters due to their susceptibility to tampering. According to alarming data revealed by Sumsub, a global verification platform, identity fraud involving forged passports and IDs accounted for 50% of all fraud attempts globall

Nov 25, 20241 min read

[SABC NEWS] Spotlight on impact of global digital exclusion - Sumsub's Hannes Bezuidenhout weighs in

Sumsub, which is a full-cycle verification platform, says that there's a massive 627 million people globally who, due to lack of digital access, are excluded from accessing essential digital services which include financial services, education, healthcare and education platforms, among others. It says their lack of participation in the digital economy represents the equivalent of a R30 trillion loss to the digital economy. So how can these excluded individuals be brought into

Oct 18, 20241 min read

Bizcommunity: Sumsub's Non-Doc Identity Verification extends global coverage, transforming African market

Sumsub, a global full-cycle verification provider, today announced its Non-Doc Identity Verification solution is available in Norway and Denmark, making it now accessible to over 2.9 billion people across four continents – Africa, Eurasia, North and South America. Sumsub is currently the global document-free verification provider offering the widest coverage on the market while also maintaining the highest standards of safety, compliance, and user-friendliness. Read the full

May 23, 20241 min read

Sumsub Expands Its Non-Doc Verification Solution to More Countries, Reaching Widest Coverage on the Market

Sumsub, a global full-cycle verification provider, today announced its Non-Doc Identity Verification solution is available in Norway and Denmark, making it now accessible to over 2.9 billion people across four continents – Africa, Eurasia, North and South America. Sumsub is currently the global document-free verification provider offering the widest coverage on the market while also maintaining the highest standards of safety, compliance, and user-friendliness. Non-Doc Verif

May 21, 20243 min read

IOL: Deepfake fraud and attacks on the rise in SA

Read the full article on IOL here: https://www.iol.co.za/capeargus/news/deepfake-fraud-and-attacks-on-the-rise-in-sa-1c14c52e-4cd1-43ef-a5f8-4f0d5cfcdf68

Dec 7, 20231 min read

Sumsub Research: Global Deepfake Incidents Surge Tenfold from 2022 to 2023; South Africa shows a 1200% increase in Deepfake Fraud

With its updated solution, the full-cycle verification provider enables 44% growth in user pass rates across South Africa, Nigeria, Kenya, and Ghana. Sumsub, a full-cycle verification platform, today announced that its Non-Document Verification solution is now available in South Africa, Nigeria, Kenya, and Ghana, enabling clients to reach over 350 million potential users. With this launch, Sumsub pioneers document-free verification in Africa, helping companies stay compliant

Nov 30, 20233 min read

70% of Crypto Companies Report Deepfake Fraud Rise

New research on identity verification in the crypto industry by Sumsub finds the number of deep fakes in the sector increasing by 128% Sumsub, a full-cycle verification platform, today releases its State of Verification and Monitoring in the Crypto Industry 2023 report. The findings focus on crypto companies' regulations and verification practices, with highlights from verification performance and identity fraud statistics. The report intends to provide crypto businesses with

Oct 16, 20232 min read

Thought Leadership Insights for Powerful Brands

My journey of leaving the newsroom for PR.

I did not foresee that my professional journey would lead me to PR. I was committed to journalism – print journalism specifically. I was so committed that I married a fellow journalist. Having said that, there were things about journalism that didn’t work for me. As a young hack working for a daily publication, I’d look at the mothers in the newsroom and the difficulty they experienced with the irregular work hours. Long hours were not the problem, it was the fact that you co

May 134 min read

World PR Day: The Work Behind the Story

PR isn’t just about headlines — it’s about the authentic, creative process that happens long before.

Jul 16, 20251 min read

The power of PR: Your business’s hidden superpower

If you've wondered what drives business growth and fuels trust and positive relationships, the answer lies in Public Relations (PR) says Nomsa Mdhluli, Founder of Tishala Communications. Mdhluli highlights the untapped potential of PR as a key driver of business growth and reputation. In today's competitive and ever-changing business landscape, companies are constantly looking for ways to build credibility, expand their reach and connect with their audiences in meaningful way

Mar 12, 20252 min read