Nomonde White-Ndlovu, CIO of Bidvest, and Cinga Nyangintsimbi, founder and MD of Batsamayi Software Development, are among the 2024 winners.
Wits University CIO Dr Stanley Mpofu and AfriSam CIO Louise van der Bank receive “Decade of CIO Service” awards at the ITWeb Brainstorm CIO Banquet.
In the hands of an experienced developer who stays in control, artificial intelligence is a remarkable leap forward in what can be achieved.
Tshifhiwa Ramuthaga establishes TGR Global Enterprises, to empower companies to harness their IT capabilities and investments.
ITWeb TV: SA has enough potential skills | Episode #77
CompTIA's Loraine Vorster talks addressing the IT skills shortage, upskilling within the organisation, giving a chance to 1 million matriculants and what's on the horizon for the IT certification and training body. #itwebtv #comptiacetification #skills
Phuthi Mahanyele-Dabengwa is appointed as an executive director of Naspers, with effect from 1 April.
Gugulethu Zwane becomes the new appointee in the acting director-general position at the Department of Science and Innovation.
From Novice to Eskom CIO: Faith Burn’s Inspiring Journey in Tech | Exploring Careers in Tech #15
In the latest episode of Exploring Careers in Tech, ITWeb interviews Faith Burn, CIO of Eskom, who shares her inspiring journey in the tech industry. Faith candidly reflects on her path, emphasizing the role of preparation and seizing opportunities. Despite never having seen a computer before university, she pursued a degree in computer science, driven by curiosity and a willingness to face fears. Faith began her career as an assistant programmer, steadily rising through roles such as business development manager, project manager, and ultimately CIO. Along the way, she gained diverse experiences, including working in internal auditing, project risk consulting, and holding a leadership role at Deloitte. Her advice to aspiring women in tech centers on embracing new challenges, maintaining a learning mindset, and not being deterred by doubt or negativity. Faith underscores the importance of finding mentors and counselors from diverse backgrounds to provide guidance and perspectives, enabling informed decisions
Nearly a third of 1 000-plus surveyed women cite funding as a major hurdle with regards to starting a business.
Pearl Pasi has been elected as the new president and board chairperson of the Institute of Information Technology Professionals South Africa.
Female tech executives laud the inclusion of women in the tech space, but caution that stereotypical thinking still exists in companies today.
Standard Chartered and WomHub launch the second Women in Tech Incubator Programme to empower female entrepreneurs.
The manifesto reflects Chillisoft’s values, and is underpinned by a rich set of practices, leadership training and company policies, says CEO Anujah Bosman.