ITWeb Honours SA’s Top CIOs of 2026 | ITWeb Tech Headlines, 19 - 24 October 2026
These are the stories making headlines on ITWeb this week. Transnet group CIO Pandelani Munyai and Absa's Jochem Melis, CIO of cloud, infrastructure and core platforms, were named the top public and private sector CIOs at the ITWeb Brainstorm CIO Awards 2026, with Sanlam's Theo Mabaso receiving an honourable mention.
Tech Wins, Listings, Legal Limbo, and Fintech Surge: SA’s Innovation Week
In this week's tech news roundup on ITWeb, CSIR signed 12 new tech licences via CSIR C3, accelerating IP impact. Cell C lists on JSE by year-end with R2.4bn BEE deal via TPC. Online gambling in legal limbo after SCA ruling on roulette bets. Altron’s profit up 15% to R549m despite digital dip; HEPS +22%. Paymenow doubles users to 600k+, 55% YoY transaction growth. Stay informed and engaged with our comprehensive coverage of these stories and more on our website, www.itweb.co.za and social media platforms. Discover the latest advancements shaping the future of technology by ITWeb. #newsvideo #AWS #Cloud https://www.itweb.co.za/videos/rW1xL75nVe5MRk6m News Links: https://www.itweb.co.za/article/csir-accelerates-market-readiness-of-local-tech-ip/Kjlyr7wB6r1vk6am https://www.itweb.co.za/article/cell-c-listing-to-result-in-r24bn-bee-deal/KA3WwMdzOdOvrydZ www.itweb.co.za/article/online-casino-bets-in-legal-limbo-after-gauteng-ruling/JBwErvn3Om176Db2 https://www.itweb.co.za/article/altron-sees-profit-increase-
SA Exits Greylist, iOCO Profits, Matric Debate, ICT Lags, AI Talent Booms
In this week's tech news roundup on ITWeb, South Africa’s removal from the FATF greylist was hailed as a major win for financial integrity, though challenges like crypto traceability persist. Tech firm iOCO returned to profit after last year’s loss, while the High Court reserved judgment on whether matric results can be published. Parliament heard that ICT transformation remains slow despite B-BBEE efforts, and Zindi reported a surge in Africa’s data science talent, driven by the continent’s growing AI adoption. Stay informed and engaged with our comprehensive coverage of these stories and more on our website, www.itweb.co.za and social media platforms. Discover the latest advancements shaping the future of technology by ITWeb. #newsvideo #ai #matricresults News Links: https://www.itweb.co.za/article/even-as-sa-exits-greylist-tech-challenges-remain/xnklOqz1OJlM4Ymz https://www.itweb.co.za/article/ioco-out-of-the-red-as-it-makes-profit/kLgB1MezOrkq59N4 https://www.itweb.co.za/article/even-as-sa-exits-gre
Entries for Top Enterprise CIO and Top Public Sector CIO must be in by Sunday, 28 September.
ITWeb Brainstorm and MTN Business have introduced two new CIO awards for 2025, and nominations for candidates are now open.
To honour outstanding local CIOs, ITWeb Brainstorm, in partnership with MTN Business, is introducing two new CIO awards for 2025.