Discover the tech foundations behind Juan-Paul Gough's IT leadership
As Mustek’s group data and technology executive, Juan-Paul has built his career from the ground up, mastering the core hardware and software capabilities of technology.
CIO Dinner: real boardroom influence lies in safeguarding the company’s reputation
CIO South Africa hosts first-ever joint CIO and CFO Dinner, an intimate, diverse, and impactful discussion in the Mother City.
CIO Jörg Fischer sees hackathon as a way to find talent, innovative solutions
Standard Bank group CIO Jörg Fischer says that the hackathon has been instrumental in insourcing, and creating a culture of innovation.
Transforming DevSecOps with the shift-left approach
iOCO’s senior quality engineer, Alfred Lehabe, reveals why ‘shift-left’ testing is gaining traction in software development, and provides an insider’s view of the testing process.
Does Africa care about protecting its digital assets?
As Africa transitions from being a resource-rich continent to a player in the global digital economy, Galeboe Mogotsi, chief information and security officer (CISO) at the University of the Witwatersrand, emphasises that protecting the continent’s digital assets is becoming increasingly critical.
The City of Cape Town bets on Andre Stelzner to drive its digital ambitions
Andre previously held the role of the city’s chief information officer and is tasked with leading the city’s Digital Transformation Refresh programme as the new CDO.
Executive Day: connected leadership at a personal and strategic level
At the 2024 Executive Day, attendees discovered that true connected leadership hinges on having clear, unified goals and accountability across the board.
Part 2: Succession planning – from hospitality to insurance
CIO South Africa engaged with two leading IT executives to explore the essential skills and competencies they prioritise when identifying potential successors within their teams.
Executive Day returns to unpack connected leadership
Following the success of the 2023 trifecta of CIOs, CFOs, and CHROs, South Africa’s top executives will once again gather to discuss the power of connected leadership
How techies collaborate across the continent
CIDO Jimmie Mwangi shares insights on the IT landscape in Kenya, and the alliances he’s built and maintained during his time in South Africa.
Deloitte’s Abdul Kajee: nothing beats the smell of the place!
Discover Deloitte CTO Abdul Kajee’s full-circle journey with the auditing giant – a place where he first cut his teeth in IT, and whose culture drew him back after a brief departure.
Part 1: Succession planning – from banking to forestry
CIO South Africa engaged with two leading IT executives to explore the essential skills and competencies they prioritise when identifying potential successors within their teams.
Luyanda Ndlovu takes up acting CEO role at USAASA
The former CIO at the Department of Communications and Digital Technologies (DCDT) Luyanda Ndlovu has been seconded to the Universal Service and Access Agency of SA (USAASA) as the acting chief executive officer.
What are CIOs reading: top literature for the progressive IT leader
Discover the books that keep CIOs going, and provide the necessary reprieve and inspiration.
ZZ2’s Martin Jansen brings innovation to agriculture going beyond harvesting
Similar to the tomato, the original fruit masquerading as a vegetable, fresh produce enterprise ZZ2 isn’t entirely what it’s known for being – a tomato farm.
CIO South Africa connects with Kenyan CIDO Jimmie Mwangi
Diamond Trust Bank’s chief information and digital officer Jimmie Mwangi shares insights into his upbringing in Nyahururu, and his journey into the captivating world of IT.
Qlik appoints Tejas Mehta as SVP and GM: Middle East and Africa
This strategic appointment underscores Qlik’s commitment to accelerating growth and innovation in the Middle-East and Africa region, a region poised to lead in the adoption of AI.
Embracing zero trust: a new era for cybersecurity in South African universities
Galeboe Mogotsi, chief information and security officer (CISO) at the University of the Witwatersrand, urges fellow information officers and cybersecurity experts to explore zero trust architecture (ZTA), a cutting-edge approach to safeguarding an organisation’s digital assets.
La-Cell Mouton to take on CIO role at FNB
La-Cell Mouton will soon take on the role of chief information officer (CIO) at FNB.