RMB chief digital information officer (CDIO) Christiaan du Preez says leading technology teams is his true calling. He believes that collaboration between industry and the private sector can make a real difference in addressing the skills shortage.
An overseas trend of new laws governing AI could soon affect local companies and IT leaders. To gain a better understanding from an African context, CIO South Africa sought views from Africa Health Research Institute (AHRI) CIO Eugene Vanderlingen.
The amendments to the EU AI Act have mandated organisations globally to educate their employees on AI literacy. Wits CISO Galeboe Mogotsi discusses how higher education institutions are equipping themselves to meet the demands of this new regulatory era.
Changes to the EU AI Act are compelling organisations worldwide to train employees on AI literacy. glu Mutual CIO Sibusiso Mbingo unpacks what the law requires from a South African perspective and how to meet these obligations.
Wits CIO and proud farmer Dr Stanley Mpofu believes in building his team and giving back. His exceptional people and project leadership skills were recognised at the 2024 CIO Awards, where he took home the prestigious CIO of the Year and IT Project of the Year awards.
Award-winning Bidvest Bank CIO Nomonde White-Ndlovu had her hands full, literally, when she walked away with three awards at last year’s CIO Awards - best high performance team; best strategy & leadership; and, the title of 2024 Young CIO of the Year.
With over 25 years of experience in the telco industry, Schalk Visser has gone from the nuts and bolts of engineering at Telkom to leading a team of 210 at Cell C in a dual leadership role of CITO.
Recently retired Motus CIO David Long realised early in his career that project and people management were equally important to any IT leader’s success, and plans to impart this wisdom as an executive coach and industry consultant.
Hani will drive NTT Data’s technology solutions growth in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region, collaborating with local teams to define and implement a growth strategy aligned with global objectives.
Modernising legacy systems is no longer a luxury, it’s a business imperative. But for CTOs like Mbusiswa Nyuswa from Old Mutual iWYZE, the challenge lies in balancing risk with resilience. CIO South Africa explores how today’s technology leaders can approach transformation strategically.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Oppenheimer Generations has appointed former Sasfin group CIO Josh Souchon as its new IT executive.
Prior to joining Goldwagen, George was group CIO at SkyNet Worldwide Express group CIO.
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.
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 will lead and align IT operations across Asia-Pacific and EMEA regions, as well as the Americas.
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.
