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.

When the Department of Higher Education flagged a multi-million-rand fraud issue across its learning authorities, W&RSeta chief information officer Barnabas Masekwameng turned to the youth for a solution. Discover how an intensive 66-hour coding challenge helped authorities identify “ghost learners” and put an end to double-dipping.

When Fikile Sibiya finished matric, her heart was set on becoming a journalist. Today, the e4 Strategic chief information officer uses that same curiosity to navigate the age of artificial intelligence, build resilient technology foundations and empower the next generation of African problem-solvers.

Simon Fishley uses the word squiggly to describe his career path, a term he and his team often use at Luno to explain things aren’t in a straight line. And if he had to live life over, he says he wouldn’t change much.

Dr Wynand Beukes has been nominated for the 2026 CIO Awards for his role as CDO at WeBuyCars.

Anand Naidoo has been nominated for the 2026 CIO Awards for his achievements as CTO at Hello Group.

Greg Schroder, head of AI applied engineering at Entelect, shares why disciplined adoption beats AI enthusiasm every time.

Brian Bownass has been nominated for the 2026 CIO Awards for his role as head of ICT at Moolmans.

Ebrahim Rahman has been nominated for the 2026 CIO Awards for his role as head of IT at Epson Middle East

Ray Naicker anticipates starting with BSP during the third quarter of 2026.

Obey Makuvele has been nominated for the 2026 CIO Awards for his role as head of IT at Redefine Properties.

Lubabalo Lokwe believes great leaders are defined by their ability to transform institutions into places that are stronger and better than when they were first found. As the CIO of Nelson Mandela University (NMU), he is determined to live up to his exceptional standards of leadership.

Quilter has appointed May Govender as deputy CIO and head of Affluent Tech, marking both a professional and personal milestone for her.

Entelect has appointed Greg Schroder to head up AI Applied Engineering, an expansion of his remit that underscores the growing importance of AI in modern software delivery.

Aubrey Mochela has been nominated for the 2026 CIO Awards for his achievements as group GCTO at the City of Johannesburg.

Peter Robb has been nominated for the 2026 CIO Awards for his achievements as group CIO at Omnia.

The global digital and AI solutions provider has just signed up as a Silver partner at the 2026 IT Indaba taking place on 21 October 2026.

Pineapple CTO, Sizwe Ndlovu’s agenda at the insurance company right now is reinforcing a forward-thinking culture and shaping the future of the insurance landscape through cutting-edge technologies.

In 2024, the National Health Laboratory Service (NHLS) fell victim to a devastating cyberattack. Less than a year later, Dr Sylvia Sathekge stepped into the role of CIO, a move carrying significant responsibility.

With over two decades in the world of IT, Phila Msizazwe, CIO at the Automobile Association (AA) of South Africa, has strategically risen through the ranks and says he has enjoyed every moment of the journey.