Ozayr Omar discusses the crucial role of technology in South African commercial real estate
As head of IT (CIO) of Pareto Limited & Mowana Properties, Ozayr’s role is as expansive as the properties under his watch. Beyond his IT leadership, Ozayr indulges in his passion for travel and food, often fantasising about life as a culinary writer.
Grant Kemp assumes chief information and digital officer role at PwC
Grant will oversee the development and implementation of a comprehensive digital and technology strategy aligned with PwC Africa’s business objectives and global goals.
Getting to know Pineapple CTO Sizwe Ndlovu
CIO South Africa recently had the opportunity to connect with Sizwe Ndlovu, a passionate foodie and the chief technology officer at Pineapple, an innovative insurance provider.
Humanising AI adoption: dear leader, you have the upper hand!
While AI is the latest craze in technology adoption, FSCA’s CIO, Phokeng Mogase, emphasises that the human element in AI implementation will always take precedence over decisions solely driven by AI.
Ridwan Khan nominated for the 2024 CIO Awards
With just three months to go until CIO South Africa celebrates the nation's top IT executives, Clicks’ Muhammad ‘Ridwan’ Khan secures his spot in the race for the prestigious honour.
Prenesh Padayachee: the man driving Seacom’s tradeability strategy
The African continent faces a significant digital divide, and as CDOO, Prenesh is on a mission to address connectivity issues and ensure minimal disruptions to business operations.
Women: the missing data in artificial intelligence, a silent war
This Women’s Month, Dr Denisha Jairam-Owthar, CIO at the Council for Medical Schemes, highlights the inequalities in representation between women and men technology leaders responsible for AI adoption.
Merchants appoints Shalendra Kundalram as new VP of technology and facilities
Shalendra transitions from the poultry industry to the business process outsourcing (BPO) space.
Award-winning women execs share insights on how to innovate to dominate
In an engaging panel at the 9th Annual Executive Women’s Event, top women executives discussed innovation, diversity and the unique challenges women face in the C-Suite.
Boardroom notes: women executives share key insights for excelling in the C-suite
The 9th Annual Executive Women’s Dinner fireside chat reinforced the importance of fairness in the hiring process, maintaining principles, and doing what’s right, even when no one is looking.
Tando Luyaba: the visionary behind BizPortal
The Information Regulator’s CIO has dedicated his career to enhancing processes, kickstarting entrepreneurial journeys, and driving innovation.
Seismic leadership: owning your space and leaving a lasting impression
These sentiments were shared at the 9th Annual Executive Women’s Dinner on 1 August.
Oceana’s Francois Swanepoel secures a nomination for the 2024 CIO Awards
Francois is the latest IT executive vying for the CIO of the Year title in November.
Sasol’s Bramley Maetsa: tell me it can’t be done and I’ll find a way to do it
Bramley Maetsa, head of delivery enablement at Sasol, describes himself as an ideas guy with a wilful attitude and ability to garner buy-in.
Nuclear scientist Nomso Kana: from sci-fi inspiration to real-world achievements
Nomso Kana, founder of Simsciex Technologies, found her inspiration in science fiction, which sparked her passion for the sciences. Today, she's a trailblazer, using her journey to inspire others and give back to the community.
Executive Women’s Dinner: celebrating the power of seismic leadership!
South Africa’s most formidable women CIOs, CFOs and CHROs will gather on 1 August for an intimate discussion on what groundbreaking leadership means from a woman’s perspective.
The green-fingered, musical CTO: Gijima’s Christo Abrahams
Christo Abrahams, Gijima's CTO, is a man of diverse skills, seamlessly transitioning from the boardroom to the concert hall to the soil. Though he is a techie on paper, his greatest talent lies in giving back to his team and community.
ICT heavyweight Maphum Nxumalo returns as acting GCE at Gijima
Maphum previously served as Gijima COO and then CEO. His appointment as acting group chief executive is in line with the ICT firm’s commitment to agile leadership.
RMB’s Christiaan du Preez nominated for the 2024 CIO Awards
Christiaan's nomination for the 2024 CIO Awards along with other nominees recognises his exceptional leadership and contributions to the field of information technology.