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These CIOs have gained from mentorship, seen its value and now want to pay it forward – charting the path for the next generation of leaders.

The IT business relationship executive’s unique background helps him drive public-sector innovation.

CIO Women’s Circle attendees discuss ascending the corporate ladder, revealing that empathy and purpose are a woman’s greatest superpower.

On 13 March, the CIO South Africa community will connect with Capetonian CIOs through an engaging dialogue, where they will share their experiences with each other, and explore innovative strategies for upskilling existing teams.

Siddika Osman, CEO at Nkgwete IT, says that Microsoft’s Power Platform is a powerful set of tools, but its flexibility comes with challenges where governance is concerned.

CIO South Africa trusted partner Makwa IT has welcomed Christopher Kistasamy as its new CEO – he succeeds Makwa IT’s founder and now-chairperson, Lethabo Mokone.

Bessy puts organisational culture above everything and found it back where her career journey started.

Gabsten Technologies and DMP SA’s group CTO has a unique leadership style that involves guidance, a bit of humour, and a hands-on approach.

Is there an IT leader who you believe has demonstrated IT excellence, here’s your opportunity to let them know, nominations for the 2024 CIO Awards are now live.

A group of IT executives discussed what they had implemented to stave off cyber-attacks at the CIO South Africa Cybersecurity Summit held on 20 February 2024. Here are the real-world practices they have implemented.

The temporary appointment will see Andrew return to his former role as chairperson and independent non-executive director of EOH once a permanent CEO has been appointed.

Eugene believes that a CIO must help an organisation marry the technology with the business strategy – and when you’re doing your job properly, IT almost needs to fade into the background.

At an honest, yet fruitful brainstorm discussion, IT leaders relayed their biggest cybersecurity fears, and what they are doing to prepare.

Protecting your company from cyber-attacks requires a multi-level approach that can be seen like an ‘onion’, panellists at the CIO South Africa Cybersecurity Summit heard.

When it comes to cybersecurity challenges and lessons, companies’ focus must be on people, processes, and technology to ensure that everyone is on board to fight the scourge of cyber-attacks, says Josh Souchon, CIO at Sasfin.

At the CIO South Africa Cybersecurity Summit, industry leaders gathered to discuss crucial strategies against cyber threats and the best ways to protect the organisation's most valuable assets. Winning the great cyber war, CIOs say, requires a strong army – your people.

Louise will form part of the Board’s core leadership team and represent AFSUG at the global stage as an executive member of the SAP User Group Executive Network (SUGEN).

Hamzah Asmall, the GM for digitalisation at Al Baraka Bank, explains how consulting paved the way for his career in IT, how his religion keeps him grounded, and underscores the fulfilment derived from paying it forward.

Vincent’s appointment is the result of a new partnership between True I/O and DSG.