Equinix is building global connections from Africa to the rest of the world
Equinix MD Sandile Dube explains that the co-location provider is not your typical data centre: it secures your data, and businesses on the continent can tap into Equinix’s globe reach.
Life Healthcare makes strategic changes to its executive committee
The reconstituted executive committee will see Life Healthcare CFO Pieter van der Westhuizen take responsibility for the information technology and cybersecurity portfolios.
African SAP User Group adds SAP specialist Andre Russell to its board
With a career that spans more than two decades, Andre brings a unique blend of strategic vision and operational expertise to the table.
Jenny Mohanlall’s biggest assignment in IT
DHL’s senior IT director reveals that moving DHL from its former premises took a toll on her both physically and emotionally, but it was the support of her team that helped see the project to successful completion.
Intellinexus appoints ICT powerhouse Zimkhita Buwa as CEO
The 2016 MTN Outstanding Women in ICT Awards recipient takes the helm at the cloud analytics company.
Dr Khensani Xivuri is a young technologist breaking barriers in the IT industry
Khensani is the first African woman to earn a PhD in applied data science, focusing on AI algorithmic fairness.
The Innovation Hub welcomes new CEO Bangani Mpangalasane
Bangani was the top candidate after a rigorous search. He succeeds Mothibedi Matshele, the outgoing interim CEO.
Getting to know extreme sports enthusiast Willem Deyzel
CIO South Africa recently had the opportunity to connect with Willem Deyzel, the chief technology officer (CTO) at Numeral, whose diverse interests extend far beyond the confines of his professional role.
National lotteries CIO Mothibi Ramusi appointed as Icasa chairperson
According to the minister of communication and digital technologies Mondli Gungubele, Mothibi Ramusi will assume his role as chairperson of the Icasa for a period of five years, effective from the date of Mothibi’s availability.
Stefan Schönenberger says your product offering should evolve with your customers
Stefan Schönenberger, CIO at Communication Genetics (CG) says CIOs should regularly review the CCM strategy to adapt to changing customer preferences.
Ebrahim Rahman joins Epson Middle East as head of IT
Epson, a multinational electronics company, has appointed Ebrahim Rahman as its new head of IT, effective 1 April 2024.
Hemu Choonilal: from prototypes to digitally transforming the continent’s biggest bank
As a youngster, Hemu Choonilal was quite inventive. Now he’s taking that spirit into growing and stabilising Access Bank South Africa through agile IT.
Equinix set to appoint Adaire Fox-Martin as global president and CEO
CIO South Africa’s latest executive partner in South Africa will appoint Adaire Fox-Martin as its new president and CEO in Q2 2024. She will succeed current president and CEO Charles Meyers.
Unlocking potential: hosted cloud platforms and their role in empowering local businesses
Hyperscale environments should not be seen as a universal solution for IT and hosting challenges. While these environments offer extensive capabilities, they may not be accessible to many local businesses due to skills gaps, writes Japie Botha, operations executive at iOCO.
Telkom elevates digital leadership with appointment of Sello Mmakau as group CDO
Sello played a pivotal role in guiding Momentum Corporate’s transformation from a traditional insurer to a cutting-edge insurtech company. With his expertise and vision, he aims to lead Telkom into the next frontier of digital innovation.
BidTravel’s Herby Seedat – the travel-loving technologist with a business bent
The BidTravel CIO’s blend of business acumen and tech expertise has helped him plot a successful career path.
The role of CISOs in shaping robust cybersecurity laws
Newly appointed chief information and security officer (CISO) at the University of the Witwatersrand Galeboe Mogotsi discusses the important role security officers must play in shaping the country’s cybersecurity laws.
CIO dinner: talking the latest tech and a growing appetite for hyper-personalisation
CIO dinner attendees revealed that a move towards hyper-personalisation will take precedence over flash-in-the-pan technologies.
Thato Sopeng went from Visual Basic to CIO for Energy at Sasol
Sasol Energy’s CIO, Thato Sopeng, has gone from using her skills in basic software development programming to heading up a large team in a traditionally male-dominated environment.