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CIO South Africa recently caught up with Jean Scheltema, CIO at Wesgro and here is what she shared about her job.

Leading technology executives speak candidly about what it takes to thrive in leadership, from dismantling the myth that technology is a “boys' toy” to managing the demanding, 24-hour accountability of modern enterprise systems.

Sasol’s IT digital and innovation enablement lead Bramley Maetsa and Microsoft’s senior account technology strategist Phumlani Nhlapo explore why the industry's Open-AI coalition changes the sovereignty debate.

Succession Financial Planning Advisory Services chief information officer Mohammad Malik has been nominated for the 2026 CIO Awards.

Newly appointed Betfred’s head of IT Ebrahim Rahman shared his transition playbook with CIO South Africa ahead of his new chapter starting on 3 August, explaining why his first months will focus on listening and alignment.

For W&R Seta chief information officer Barnabas Masekwameng, the root of most business problems can be traced back to a simple lack of communication. His unique calling as an ordained reverend shapes his empathetic leadership style.

Nikos Angelopoulos has been appointed as the new group chief information officer of Nedbank, bringing more than 30 years of global technology leadership experience to the bank.

Digital infrastructure provider xneelo has signed up as a Gold partner for the IT Indaba taking place on 21 October 2026.

Santam Insurance chief information officer Sam Nkosi has been nominated for the 2026 CIO Awards.

The one night a year CIO South Africa lets the sales pitch in. That's how 28 July played out at The Venue Green Park in Morningside, Sandton, as a room full of CIOs and IT decision-makers watched sales partners – from global players like Kaspersky and Workday to homegrown iOCO – take the stage for the 2026 Pitch Parade.

Over 120 CIOs, IT leaders and sales executives gathered on the 20th floor of The Venue Green Park in Morningside. Set against panoramic views of Sandton business district, the event delivered on its promise: four-minute pitches with absolutely no fluff.

Central University of Technology CIO Galeboe Mogotsi expected to lead with risk and architecture. Six months in, he reflects on why he paused instead – and what that taught him about institutional transformation.

Kuben Nair, CTO at Harambee Youth Employment Accelerator, once thought IT wasn’t for him. But his career path eventually brought him back to tech – this time with purpose: helping South African youth realise their potential.

Customer communication management platform GhostDraft has signed up as a Silver partner for the IT Indaba taking place on 21 October 2026.

If your cyber security strategy is measured by the number of security products you own, then you are measuring the wrong thing.

HealthImpact head of technology and data Roy Elliott has been nominated for the 2026 CIO Awards.

Absa chief information officer for personal and private banking Thatayaone Matolong explains the strategy behind the bank’s integration of Home Affairs services. Discover why Absa opted for a phased rollout, how a new mobile unit will reach underserved communities and what this milestone means for the future of public-private partnerships.

When Astute FSE chief information officer Michelle Taylor stepped into a cybersecurity role before she felt ready, the risk paid off – helping her company become the first ISO 27001-certified fintech in South Africa.

While the demand for data and coding skills continues to soar, the secret to surviving the AI revolution might lie in going back to basics. IT leaders, including PPECB chief information officer Bridgette Daries, Aveena Mothilall, director of data and analytics, at Twinings and Keaobaka Morare, head of group IT strategy and enterprise architecture, office of the CIO and COO at Santam explain how professionals at any stage of their career can use mentorship, traditional education and cross-pollination to pivot successfully.