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.
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.
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.
Seacom has named telecommunications veteran and former Nashua CIO, Kim Sacree, as its new managing director for digital services.
While Pieter Steyn, CITO at Luxaviation Group, and his team gear up for the future of electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, his passion remains firmly on solid ground – his beloved VW MK7.5 Golf GTI, aptly named ‘Dark Knight’. Whether carving through mountain passes or fine-tuning its performance, this project brings him endless joy.
CIO South Africa’s trusted principal partner, iOCO, has appointed Nompumelelo Mokou as an independent non-executive director to the board of directors.
In April 2024, Ebrahim Rahman joined Epson Middle East, Turkey, Africa, and Central West Asia (Epson META-CWA) as the company’s new head of IT. A year into his role, CIO South Africa caught up with him to explore his insights on leadership, innovation, culture, and AI.
Nazia succeeds Kholiwe Makhohliso who recently stepped down as managing director for SAP Southern Africa.
iSSC Group CEO Emil Henrico isn’t your typical executive – he’s also a helicopter pilot, effortlessly transitioning from navigating the skies to leading in the boardroom.
This week, Steven Bartlett dominates CIOs’ favourite podcasts with insights on all things cybersecurity being a close second, but read more about what other podcasts serve as great inspiration for South Africa’s top IT leaders.
Kevin Wilson, GM for group IT services at Stefanutti Stocks, shares insights on the transformative impact of AI and highlights the emerging technologies that could drive greater innovation and efficiency in the built environment.
The CFO-turned-CTO reflects on his unconventional journey into IT and how an unexpected left turn became the right move.
Ha will lead the company’s next-generation cloud, security, and AI initiatives while overseeing global IT operations.
How City Lodge Hotels is using smart ovens to enhance operational efficiency and guest experiences.
As group chief innovation officer, Cliff will drive Accelera Digital Group's (ADG’s) global innovation agenda, fostering emerging technologies, AI adoption, and next-generation digital solutions that enhance business performance and customer experience in South Africa.
To understand how industries are leveraging emerging technologies to improve operations and drive revenue, CIO South Africa spoke to Celenkosini Lukhele, senior manager: digital data transformation, group exploration at De Beers Consolidated Mines, who revealed that AI, machine-learning and drones are just some of the key technologies improving operations in the country’s mining industry.
Ever wondered what the future of insurance looks like? Just ask Sibusiso Mbingo, CIO of glu Mutual. After nearly two years in the role, he takes CIO South Africa on an insightful journey into what it takes to build a future-fit, customer-focused insurer.
Tshifhiwa shares key insights on what aspiring executives should consider before making the leap and how to set themselves up for success.
Pieter explores the dynamic world of aviation, where IT transcends its traditional role as a 'cost centre' to become a powerful revenue driver.
At the CIO Smarter IT Summit, industry leaders from banking, insurance and transport shared their AI experiences, discussing the opportunities, challenges and defining the line between automation and true AI innovation.
