Insight

Dr Denisha Jairam-Owthar, CIO of the Council for Medical Schemes, urges her IT peers to actively contribute to the development of South Africa's first National Artificial Intelligence strategy, while staying abreast of the latest advancements in the rapidly evolving IT landscape.

As Africa transitions from being a resource-rich continent to a player in the global digital economy, Galeboe Mogotsi, chief information and security officer (CISO) at the University of the Witwatersrand, emphasises that protecting the continent’s digital assets is becoming increasingly critical.

Galeboe Mogotsi, chief information and security officer (CISO) at the University of the Witwatersrand, urges fellow information officers and cybersecurity experts to explore zero trust architecture (ZTA), a cutting-edge approach to safeguarding an organisation’s digital assets.

While AI is the latest craze in technology adoption, FSCA’s CIO, Phokeng Mogase, emphasises that the human element in AI implementation will always take precedence over decisions solely driven by AI.

The youth of South Africa are our hope and the legacy we would leave behind. Our youth is a reflection on us as leadership, writes Dr Denisha Jairam-Owthar, CIO at the Council for Medical Schemes, and the 2023 Young CIO of the Year Award recipient.

To understand the legalities, challenges, and opportunities of AI in South Africa, CIO South Africa interviewed a law expert and three leading CIOs.

To gain a better understanding of how AI is reshaping the financial services industry, CIO South Africa caught up with Sasfin Bank CIO Josh Souchon, Old Mutual CIO May Govender and iWYZE CTO Mbusiswa Nyuswa.

Galeboe Mogotsi, chief information and security officer (CISO) at the University of the Witwatersrand, discusses the imperative to fortify the cybersecurity foundations of generative AI. 

Newly appointed chief information and security officer (CISO) at the University of the Witwatersrand Galeboe Mogotsi discusses the important role security officers must play in shaping the country’s cybersecurity laws.

From certifications and hard skills to leadership, IT leaders break down the most sought-after skills this year, and offer sound advice for the class of 2023.

In the dynamic and ever-changing world of business, maintaining a competitive edge and maximising efficiency requires the integration of innovative IT projects that hold the promise of transformation. However, the path to successful adoption of these projects is complex and riddled with obstacles.

Yasvanth Singh and Kurt Kruger explain why it’s time South African CIOs get on board – or get left behind.

EOH's Ziaad Suleman talks about the emerging technologies that will give businesses a competitive edge.

AI tools are developing at lightning speed and require that we consider their implications, writes Jon Foster-Pedley.

Building yourself and your team to become business leaders.

To comprehend the last month's cybersecurity theme of "See Yourself in Cyber", we need to understand that it all starts with you.

This is because the work is becoming less transactional and more about complex problem-solving and creative work.

Kurt Kruger and Stefan Bauer share insights on how IT leaders can retain tech talent.

As digital transformation sees more companies digitise their businesses and processes, cybersecurity must be a top priority for companies to ensure cyber and informational safety.

AI, robotic and process automation are underused in the profession, he says.