Nutun’s Hans Zachar believes local CIOs can really shake up the international scene
He argues the technical attitude is already there, and when combined that with business knowledge, you have yourself a leader.
Alula Technologies appoints Yunus Scheepers as its new group CIO
The appointment gives Yunus the opportunity to help guide the entire group’s growth plans and vision.
Sne Dlamini in the running for the 2023 CIO Awards
Discovery Insure CIO joins other IT leaders nominated for the 2023 CIO awards.
Nkosenhle Ngongoma nominated for 2023 CIO Awards
Ascendis Health’s group CIO is among other IT leaders vying for the coveted CIO of the Year title.
Microsoft Africa makes two key new appointments
The tech giant has appointed Lillian Barnard as president for Microsoft Africa, and named Kalane Rampai as managing director of Microsoft South Africa, succeeding Lillian.
TracPlus appoints SA-born Mark Greene as new CTO
Mark will contribute expertise to TracPlus’s future wildfire innovation.
Communication Genetics backs CIO South Africa Community
Communication Genetics believes CIO South Africa is an excellent forum for personal and professional development.
The art of software negotiation
Do your research, advises ChatGPT, in order to get the best deal.
CIO Summit looks at the challenges and ethics of AI
Shalendra Singh and Chris Shortt agree that AI has two jobs: making a positive impact on the business, and people’s careers.
Sentient AI: have we entered The Matrix?
Blockchain guru Professor Steven Sidley gave CIO South Africa Summit attendees a look into its history.
CIO Summit: Four top tips to build a future-fit AI team
Keynote speaker Kosta Kontos advises CIOs to start with the recruitment process - and avoid brilliant jerks who will cost the company more in the long run.
Africa doesn’t exist online, CIO Summit hears!
Cape Town’s top CIOs find out that African languages still aren’t represented online, but will be soon!
CIO South Africa Summit delves into AI, its potential, risks, and its future
Use it to build teams, but never to expect it to replace humans.
CIO at NSFAS, Modibedi Oliphant, believes it’s time to give back
For Modibedi, digital transformation and changing lives go hand in hand.
Muhammad Ali Bhikhan blends communication and cultural awareness for optimum performance
Absa’s CIO says his position requires a love of people and an understanding of many cultures.
CIO SA tech news round-up: Google to launch first-ever foldable device, human intelligence in the driver’s seat, and IT industry bids a final farewell to Gijima’s Hamilton Ratshefola
Google enters the foldable device race, LLMs still have a long way to go, says Hanno Brink Synthesis lead engineer, and a huge loss for IT as inspirational leader Hamilton Ratshefola passes away.
Wojtek Piorko is Vertiv’s new managing director for Africa
Wojtek will be responsible for driving Vertiv’s growth and market penetration in Africa.
Gita Daya's strengths go beyond technical expertise
Bank Zero's CIO has the power to "calm the chaos," bringing stability to the environment.
AI, ethics and the CIO: Building a bridge between people management and technology
AI tools are developing at lightning speed and require that we consider their implications, writes Jon Foster-Pedley.
