Aveena Mothilall calls on higher education to equip graduates with future-proof skills
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.
Data is the fuel, but information is the engine: How CIOs can drive sustainable success in the age of AI
Andrew Griffith, managing director at Information Genetics, shares insights on transforming data, driving AI readiness, and enabling sustainable success for CIOs.
Discover how Mahendra Beharie is transforming DHL Express through people, innovation, and sustainability
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.
Marius du Toit reveals the ‘secret sauce’ for impactful IT in the food industry
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.
Magic Mechanics: The conversation about legacy systems continues
CIO South Africa hosted its Cape Town Summit on 10 April, under the theme Magic Mechanics. The community reflects on one of the event’s most engaging discussions: the challenges and opportunities surrounding legacy systems.
From banking to new ventures: Josh Souchon joins Oppenheimer Generations
Oppenheimer Generations has appointed former Sasfin group CIO Josh Souchon as its new IT executive.
George McDonald joins Goldwagen as new CIO
Prior to joining Goldwagen, George was group CIO at SkyNet Worldwide Express group CIO.
Luxaviation Group CITO Pieter Steyn on the power of coaching and mentorship
Pieter Steyn recently ventured into corporate executive coaching, guiding senior executives and colleagues across diverse industries over and above his day-to-day job of leading IT in the aviation space. He shares the purpose behind his coaching journey and reflects on the mentors who have shaped his leadership path.
CIO Summit Cape Town: Legacy systems stir emotions, tackle that before the tech
At the CIO South Africa Summit in Cape Town on 10 April, IT leaders unpacked the nuances of modernising legacy systems. The CIOs said that transforming legacy systems requires careful attention to the speed of the transformation and people management – beyond just looking at the technology.
Henny Schlebusch steps up as global IT director at Rhenus Air and Ocean
Henny will lead and align IT operations across Asia-Pacific and EMEA regions, as well as the Americas.
Brad Eliot reflects on his first 10 Months with IMI
In June 2024, Brad Eliot, took on a new challenge as CTO of International Media Investments (IMI). Tasked with overseeing technology across IMI’s prestigious media brands, including Sky News Arabia, The National, Al-Ain News, and CNN Business Arabic, Brad has spent the past 10 months navigating a rapidly evolving media landscape.
ICT veteran Poppy Tshabalala joins CIO Summit Cape Town’s powerful executive line-up
On 10 April, CIO South Africa returns to Cape Town to reconnect with the city’s top IT leaders for an engaging evening themed Magic Mechanics – a deep dive into the complex yet rewarding journey of modernising legacy systems.
Coaching and collaboration at CIO Women’s Circle Dinner
Not only did attendees at the CIO Women’s Circle Dinner glean valuable insights from renowned executive coach, Lori Milner, they also generously shared their advice and experiences with one another.
Tech, the enabler: it's man working with machine, not competing against it
Stor-Age’s group head of ICT, Schalk Lesch says that in his environment, technology serves as a crucial enabler – supporting staff, streamlining operations and enhancing efficiency rather than replacing human-driven processes.
Executives Communities provides leaders across Africa with a platform for high-level networking and knowledge sharing
MD Joel Roerig says the newly launched brand and parent company of CIO South Africa positions the organisation for excellence and growth.
Beyond the firewall - a CTO’s insights on cloud security
In an era of rapid digital transformation, cloud security remains a critical concern for CIOs and IT leaders. Gerhard Swart, chief technology officer at Performanta, unpacks common misconceptions about cloud security, the hidden risks enterprises often overlook, and the rise of AI-driven cyber threats.
Nominations for the 2025 CIO Awards are still open!
The 2025 CIO Awards nominations deadline has been extended to Friday, 11 April, giving colleagues and peers more time to recognise the most outstanding CIOs and IT leaders in the industry.
Is big data blinding us to the human story?
The rise of big data has transformed decision-making across industries, offering unprecedented access to large-scale, quantifiable insights. Yet, as data volumes grow, a paradox is emerging: the more we quantify, the more we need qualitative insights to make sense of it all. This is where thick data – ethnographic, contextual, and human-centred information becomes indispensable, says Rennie Naidoo, professor in Information Systems (IS) and research director at the Wits School of Business Sciences.
