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When the market can’t deliver, Santam group CIO Sam Nkosi develops his own data platforms and technology talent.

Asokan Moodley will spearhead NTT Data’s artificial intelligence across the Middle East and Africa region and act as an industry advisor for vertical client engagements.

Rachit Tayal, associate VP and country head at HCLTech, shares real-world insights on moving from AI concepts to tangible business value in South African companies.

South Africa’s top tech leaders will come together at the Marriott Hotel in Melrose Arch on 27 May to discuss recent developments in the CIO role and draft a new playbook.

Direct Transact’s (DT) head of cybersecurity, Dirk Labuschagne, unpacks the vulnerabilities facing South Africa's financial sector and shares practical strategies for organisational resilience.

Barloworld’s Karin Höne learnt during dog training that reward can be a powerful motivator and uses this in her career to retain and attract top cyber talent.

Seasoned Standard Bank CIO Theo Skosana heads to Liberty to ensure its IT operations align with the business’s growth ambitions.

MakwaIT has signed up as a Diamond partner for the 2025 IT Indaba taking place on 15 October.

Nozipho Duma, AI programme business adoption and change management lead at FNB, shares insights on the bank's journey to equip its workforce with critical AI skills and create a culture of AI innovation.

With over 25 years of experience in the telco industry, Schalk Visser has gone from the nuts and bolts of engineering at Telkom to leading a team of 210 at Cell C in a dual leadership role of CITO.

On 15 October 2025, the inaugural IT Indaba will bring together thousands of tech professionals for the biggest IT gathering in the southern hemisphere.

The Young CIO of the Year Award is one of the stand-out categories of the CIO Awards. It celebrates the future of IT by recognising technology leaders under 40 years, who have demonstrated strategic vision, innovation and measurable business impact.

Recently retired Motus CIO David Long realised early in his career that project and people management were equally important to any IT leader’s success, and plans to impart this wisdom as an executive coach and industry consultant.

Hani will drive NTT Data’s technology solutions growth in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region, collaborating with local teams to define and implement a growth strategy aligned with global objectives.

Modernising legacy systems is no longer a luxury, it’s a business imperative. But for CTOs like Mbusiswa Nyuswa from Old Mutual iWYZE, the challenge lies in balancing risk with resilience. CIO South Africa explores how today’s technology leaders can approach transformation strategically.

Aveena Mothilall, winner of the 2024 CIO Smart Award, has dedicated much of her career to driving youth development initiatives. Now, she’s urging higher education institutions to ensure that graduates leave university armed with the practical, future-ready IT skills the industry demands.

Andrew Griffith, managing director at Information Genetics, shares insights on transforming data, driving AI readiness, and enabling sustainable success for CIOs.

It's no exaggeration to say that the life of a technologist is demanding and constantly on the move, something that became clear when CIO South Africa caught up with Mahendra Beharie, vice president IT at DHL Express, sub-Saharan Africa. He took a moment from navigating the streets of Johannesburg to have a chat with the community’s senior writer, Reabetswe Rabaji.

From birthday celebrations at Spur Steak Ranches to gourmet burgers at RocoMamas, Spur Corporation has become a staple in South African dining culture. But behind the scenes, a complex technology ecosystem keeps the experience consistent and seamless across regions. Spur Corporation CTO Marius du Toit lifts the lid on how IT drives operational excellence across the group’s diverse portfolio.