People moves

MTN Group has announced the reappointment of Charles Molapisi as group chief technology and information officer (GCTIO), effective 1 November 2025.

With over 20 years of experience, Faith Burn has been announced as the chief technology and operations officer at the Land and Agricultural Development Bank of South Africa.

Ritasha Kalidas has been appointed group head of cybersecurity at Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA). In this role, she will lead the development and execution of the company’s cybersecurity strategy.

Prescient Investment Management and Prescient Fund Services have announced the appointment of Norman Roberts and Clinton Bosch as chief technology officers (CTO) to lead the respective technology strategies of each division.

An experienced IT leader and founder, Dr Sylvia Sathekge will lead the definition and implementation of the National Health Laboratory Service's (NHLS) IT strategy as the newly appointed CIO.

Koteswara Rao Muppavarapu has been announced as Argility Technology Group’s (ATG) new head of technology.

With over two decades of IT experience, Marko Salic has been announced as the chief executive for Smollan data and tech, leading the company’s digital and data division.

With over two decades of experience driving digital transformation across the healthcare and corporate sectors, Wayne Janneker, the newly appointed CTO of the Africa Clinical Research Network (ACRN), is looking to modernise technology systems and lead the rollout of digitally enabled trials.

An experienced actuary and non-executive director, Satish Antony will lead Medscheme Holdings’ data organisation and strategy development functions.

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.

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.

Seacom has named telecommunications veteran and former Nashua CIO, Kim Sacree, as its new managing director for digital services.

CIO South Africa’s trusted principal partner, iOCO, has appointed Nompumelelo Mokou as an independent non-executive director to the board of directors.

Nazia succeeds Kholiwe Makhohliso who recently stepped down as managing director for SAP Southern Africa.

Ha will lead the company’s next-generation cloud, security, and AI initiatives while overseeing global IT operations.

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.

Celeste succeeds James Barty, who has held the role since last year and will continue to support her in an advisory capacity.

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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.