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African Bank’s Unathi Mtya has been appointed chairperson of the Unisa Graduate School of Business Leadership (SBL) advisory board, a significant milestone coinciding with SBL’s 60th anniversary in 2025. Her term as chairperson will run until 31 August 2026.

As the new CEO, Selva plans to expand In2IT’s presence across key markets, including South Africa, Kenya, and Nigeria. He aims to leverage cutting-edge technologies such as artificial intelligence, cloud computing and advanced cybersecurity to support clients in their digital transformation journeys.

Josiah Moloi, PPS sector CIO: shared services, says his goal is to connect people, simplify complexity and bridge two worlds.

Vinoliah will be responsible for a broad range of strategic and operational initiatives, ensuring the alignment of PwC’s technology vision with its overarching business objectives.

Slow innovation can have a knock-on effect on your business, as companies cut down on IT costs, but steps can be taken to optimise tech teams while keeping them motivated, agile and innovative.

Forget the traditional first 100 days – Thabani has set his sights on achieving a clean audit finding and establishing a clear digital transformation roadmap in the first 90 days in his role. 

With a proven track record in IT leadership and a passion for digital transformation, Siyabonga is poised to drive innovation and efficiency at the National Home Builders Registration Council.

After nearly seven years in the pharmaceutical industry, Louise Steenekamp has ventured into the agricultural and forest product manufacturing sector as CIO at TWK Agri. She will be responsible for leading the overall technology strategy and IT operations.

Lonwabo will be tasked with building internal IT capacity that will enable the agency to deliver on its digital transformation.

In the world of retail technology, Massmart Africa CTO Nicole Harris stands out as a beacon of inspiration. From a fast-tracked academic career to embracing motherhood at a young age, Nicole’s resilience, determination, and a deep-rooted faith have resulted in her ability to connect with people, empathise, and still get the job done.

The appointment aligns with MTN’s leadership evolution to strengthen succession planning, enhance operational execution, and advance its Ambition 2025 strategy.

Although he’s been programming from a young age, Peter Robb only knew he wanted to be in IT when two CIOs suggested he’d be good at it – now he is the CIO of Omnia.

Here are some books, ranging from historical insights to technical expertise, suggested by South Africa's top CIOs.

John-Paul (JP) will play a key role in advancing African Bank’s strategic mission to promote financial inclusion through innovative and customer-centric digital solutions.

CIO South Africa caught up with Eugene van der Lingen, chief information officer at the Africa Health Research Institute and Aveena Mothilall, group head of data and analytics at Engen, to find out what areas they’ll be prioritising in 2025.

Shaped by a strong upbringing, Maletsema Phofu, CIO (designate) at the University of Johannesburg, is determined to drive meaningful social change – both professionally and personally. She is preparing to lead the university’s 2025 strategy, which aligns deeply with her passion for empowering people and fostering a cyber-savvy society.

It’s the festive season, and CIO South Africa thought it would be worthwhile to catch up with the country’s top IT leaders to find out which holiday destinations offer them the necessary rest and relaxation.

As the Quality Council for Trades and Occupations’ (QCTO) director of IT, Tafadzwa Ramhewa and his team are fortifying back-end systems and implementing rigorous quality assurance processes to combat fraudulent qualifications and elevate the credibility of tradesmen.

Kabelo’s appointment signals Google's continued focus on leveraging AI and technology to drive innovation and impact in South Africa.

Phuti is currently serving as Naspers CEO and is set to join the company’s board of directors from 1 April 2025.