The biggest takeaway from the CIO Summit panel discussion? Adoption is the true measure of AI’s impact. That’s what speaks to operational efficiency, and business value and ROI will follow.

Opportunities and challenges of AI revealed at the CIO Smarter IT Summit, which explored how IT leaders could balance business value, operational efficiency and customer-centricity, cost and navigate the AI hype cycle.

Ziaad will lead the growth and innovation strategy of Cassava’s South Africa operations as the organisation ushers in the harmonisation of its value proposition with its next growth phase.

From business insights to technical deep dives and life-changing advice, these podcasts have Nkosenhle Ngongoma, divisional director of IT at City Lodge Hotel Group, Hilton Martin, chief of ICT at Ster-Kinekor, and Tiaan van Zyl, CIO at DataNoble, glued to their screens.

CIO South Africa caught up with Eskom CIO Faith Burn, Merchant Capital CTO David Reynders and iWYZE CTO Mbusiswa Nyuswa to explore their unique approaches to mentorship.

Tim will play a critical role in shaping the firm’s systematic investment process by driving cutting-edge machine learning research and predictive analytics.

As anticipation builds for the CIO Smarter IT Summit on 18 February, CIO South Africa sits down with futurist and trend analyst Bronwyn Williams ahead of her highly anticipated keynote. From AI-driven transformation to platform risk, Bronwyn reveals the critical trends shaping IT leadership in 2025 and beyond. Here’s a sneak peek into the insights she’ll share at the summit.

Cricket enthusiast and Shoprite Group CTO Chris Shortt has masterfully navigated organisational culture, secured buy-in and spearheaded the retail giant’s largest-ever point-of-sale (POS) system upgrade – transforming 29,000 till points with precision and impact.

CIO South Africa returns to 39 Melrose Boulevard to kick off 2025 with another insightful gathering of IT leaders. This time, the focus is on how CIOs are keeping pace with evolving technology trends and strategically leveraging them to drive innovation within their organisations.

The African proverb ‘Umuntu ngumuntu ngabantu’, which translates to ‘I am because we are’, perfectly encapsulates Mpilo Technologies CTO Sizwe Mabanga’s belief that great leaders are shaped by their communities. 

Healthbridge, a cloud-based clinical and billing software solutions provider, has appointed Anton Fatti as its new chief technology officer, effective February 2025.

South Africa’s top IT leaders gathered at The Leonardo in Sandton for a high-energy, interactive live survey that provided a pulse check on the future of technology leadership. From AI and cloud computing to IT’s evolving role in shaping the workplace, the survey explored the biggest trends, challenges and opportunities defining the next era of innovation.

As BDO’s new chief information and digital officer, Khaya leverages his expertise in digital and technology strategy, delivery management, and overseeing complex business initiatives.

Sizwe’s expertise in agile development, multi-cloud environments, and cutting-edge platforms such as Volt MX and Temenos digital banking will be crucial in enhancing Mpilo Technologies’ technical capabilities.

From privacy-enhancing technologies to the evolving role of transparency, Galeboe explores the key challenges and opportunities shaping data privacy in 2025.

African Bank’s Unathi Mtya has been appointed chairperson of the Unisa Graduate School of Business Leadership (SBL) advisory board, a significant milestone coinciding with SBL’s 60th anniversary in 2025. Her term as chairperson will run until 31 August 2026.

As the new CEO, Selva plans to expand In2IT’s presence across key markets, including South Africa, Kenya, and Nigeria. He aims to leverage cutting-edge technologies such as artificial intelligence, cloud computing and advanced cybersecurity to support clients in their digital transformation journeys.

Vinoliah will be responsible for a broad range of strategic and operational initiatives, ensuring the alignment of PwC’s technology vision with its overarching business objectives.

Forget the traditional first 100 days – Thabani has set his sights on achieving a clean audit finding and establishing a clear digital transformation roadmap in the first 90 days in his role. 

With a proven track record in IT leadership and a passion for digital transformation, Siyabonga is poised to drive innovation and efficiency at the National Home Builders Registration Council.