Direct Transact’s (DT) head of cybersecurity, Dirk Labuschagne, unpacks the vulnerabilities facing South Africa's financial sector and shares practical strategies for organisational resilience.
Barloworld’s Karin Höne learnt during dog training that reward can be a powerful motivator and uses this in her career to retain and attract top cyber talent.
Nozipho Duma, AI programme business adoption and change management lead at FNB, shares insights on the bank's journey to equip its workforce with critical AI skills and create a culture of AI innovation.
Cybersecurity is often seen as a thankless, behind-the-scenes job, but it is at the heart of protecting customer trust and organisational reputation. Clicks Group head of IT Ridwan Khan’s approach to cybersecurity is one of preparation, partnerships and continuous improvement.
Guided by the African proverb, “I am because we are,” Mukuru’s head of engineering, Carmelo Naciti, builds success through conversations, community focus and simplicity.
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.
Brendon Wilson, CIO at the NSRI, has always loved being around water and knew very early in his career that he wanted to become a mechanical engineer so he could build boats. “I was fascinated with them, particularly motorised yachts,” he says.
Just as athletes rely on meticulously planned strategies to outmanoeuvre their opponents, IT professionals depend on a playbook to navigate the complexities of technology projects. CIO South Africa spoke with IT leaders Dolf Smook, Josh Souchon, José Soares, and Tshepo Motshegoa to uncover their strategies for taking IT projects across the finish line.
As Mustek’s group data and technology executive, Juan-Paul has built his career from the ground up, mastering the core hardware and software capabilities of technology.
Cape Town’s top CIOs find out that African languages still aren’t represented online, but will be soon!
CIO Mohammed Gause took attendees at the CIO South Africa Summit on his journey to establishing the IT function as a business partner within Tiger Brands - and becoming a trusted advisor.
Top CIOs discuss the impact of external partnerships on their organisations’ change journeys.
Panellists discuss extreme individualisation and outsourced service providers as a means to retaining top talent.
Panellists agree that the only way startups can make it big is by leveraging relationships with big corporates.
Top CIOs hear about the solutions that are helping organisations to get ready for the future.
Leading IT executives discussed the importance of the role during CIO South Africa launch event.
Sello Mmakau, who has 19 years’ experience in the IT industry in South Africa, has resigned as AfroCentric CIO.
From taking apart his dad’s computer to leading an entire IT department, Dido’s passion for tech is clear.
Chris Shortt, PnP’s CITO, says creative problem-solving can be applied anywhere.
From negotiations with vendors to exco, James knows how to ensure FCTG gets the best value for its money.
