Standard Bank’s AI role model
The world needs people who don’t conform because they trigger different ways of thinking, says Standard Bank’s Lisel Engelbrecht.
When a breach brought benefits
A breach in 2018 triggered a vital shift in how Liberty viewed security, giving it more credibility and allowing the IT teams to implement more safeguards.
Technology keeps us turning pages
Local print newspaper sales have slumped by about 60%, so what attracted Martina Madali to join media company Arena Holdings?
The serial entrepreneur
Luckily for Warren Koopman, CIO at Apros, his bosses understand his entrepreneurial itch.
Investment in people pays off
Investec’s Kerusha Kanjee aims to create a collaborative space where people can contribute ideas, take risks, and learn from their experiences.
Digging into mine technology
The slow move away from fossil fuels demands big changes for mining firms.
People: The core of it
At Synaq, people aren’t just another brick in the wall, says the company’s CTP, Thirusha Chetty.
Banking on fleet solutions
Standard Bank’s Justin Thomas believes technology is pointless if it doesn't solve a business problem.
2024’s best CIOs
Brainstorm has been hosting its annual CIO Banquet for a decade, and to mark the occasion in 2024, we singled out two individuals who have excelled in their roles in the private and public sectors.
The holy trinity of cyber defence
Blue Label’s senior cybersecurity manager talks us through how he’s protecting the company.
Taking MTN from telco to techco
MTN’s Group CIO Nikos Angelopoulos is passionate about AI, data and cloud.
How to start a bank from scratch
Bank Zero’s CIO Gita Daya recalls the daunting feeling of throwing in her lot with a new financial services player.
Retail space… the final frontier
The bricks-and-mortar real estate business is finally catching up with technology.