Rain’s Bernard Chadenga turned a hobby into a business at a young age
He started a computer repair business, which paid for his first year of university.
Keep the awards, I work for a purpose, says Old Mutual’s Sudhish Mohan
The CIO isn’t motivated by adulation ─ he’s focused on changing lives.
Leaving a legacy is far more rewarding than receiving accolades, says Mazen Mroué
MTN CTIO Mazen Mroue’s greatest reward has been assisting former colleagues in their advancement.
Mr Price Group CIO, Kim Sim, is proof that effort reaps rewards
Kim didn’t follow the usual CIO career path – and it’s paid off
Ascendis Health’s Nkosenhle Ngongoma is a product of youth development
Nkosenhle developed an interest in IT at Saturday classes as part of the President's Award programme.
It’s difficult to talk about digitisation and innovation if infrastructure is poor
IT leader at Corteva Agriscience Phyllis Mothiba talks about her IT infrastructure plans for the continent.
Law’s loss is IT’s gain in CIO Thivagaran Tandree’s case
Meet Thivagaran Tandree: certified rescue diver, website developer and CIO at Transaction Capital Recoveries (TRC).
Learn from those that did it before you, says Astute CIO Zakiyya Cassimjee
Mentorship and inspirational men and women, says the CIO, shaped her career.
How do I better lives using technology, asks EPPF's head of IT Yolisa Skwintshi
Technology can be used to transform businesses and change lives, says the IT Head.
Stanbic Bank’s Yaza Kara shares insights on the tech scene in Zambia
Yaza is thrilled about the future of tech in the country.
Bureau Veritas’s Zishaan Singh shares his top tips for success
Zishaan talks about his career – which had very humble beginnings.
Sappi is on a journey to use the benefits of advanced analytics in manufacturing
Successful digital strategies require strong governance structures, says Sappi CIO Markie Janse van Rensburg.
Afrimat’s Johan du Plessis unlocks the synergies between engineering and IT
The Afrimat tech GM’s interest in IT was sparked after designing a downtime model using Excel.
After the looting, Arend Brink and the Hungry Lion IT team achieved the extraordinary
The head of IT says that he worked as part of the team to get everything back online.
Jan van der Zandt: “The network is the computer”
Jan van der Zandt, CTO at Liberty Life, shares how history and technology are interlinked.
Deloitte’s CIO and CDO say the synthesis between business and IT is critical
Deloitte Africa’s Antionette Wagner and Catherine Stretton say professional services must be an “Uber experience”.
Avis CIO Sello Lehong says technology must keep pace with people’s changing needs
Sello believes CIOs must lead that journey – especially in a technology-led company.
Don’t talk tech, talk business, says GWK’s head of IT Berdine Viljoen
Berdine Viljoen has a three-step process to ensure each division has the support it needs.
Markus Bender: The future is exponential
Siemens CIO Markus Bender says humans struggle with change, and those who don’t adapt will be left behind.
UBS CIO Dido wa Kalonji has been making big moves since primary school
From taking apart his dad’s computer to leading an entire IT department, Dido’s passion for tech is clear.
