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Artificial Intelligence (AI) | Digital Transformation | IT Strategy

TALO Africa Releases Landmark White Paper

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January 27, 2026
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1 min read
TALO Africa has released a groundbreaking white paper redefining how artificial intelligence should be governed, valued, and institutionalised across African…
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AI Drives Changes In SA IT Skills Needs

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January 27, 2026
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7 min read
The widespread adoption of Artificial Intelligence is driving rapid change in the IT job market and the skills needed within…
Digital Ethiopia 2030 represents an opportunity for leadership. By combining green energy advantages with strong governance and forward-looking regulation, Ethiopia is not only building a digital economy but actively securing its digital destiny, while offering a replicable model for Africaโ€™s collective digital future.
Ethiopia | Opinion

Digital Ethiopia 2030: Charting a Sovereign Path to Prosperity

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January 27, 2026
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5 min read
The launch of Digital Ethiopia 2030 (DE2030) marks a historic milestone in the nationโ€™s digital journey. Building on the foundations…
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Why Youth Education Is A Security Imperative

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January 23, 2026
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6 min read
With organisations experiencing an average of 2,207 cyberattacks per week according to Check Pointโ€™s Threat Intelligence Report, cybersecurity is a…
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What OpenAI’s Health Push And Google’s AI Rollouts Really Mean For Africa

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January 23, 2026
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8 min read
On 7th January 2026, OpenAI launched the waitlist for the ChatGPT Health model which is expected to provideย a specialized model…
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YouTube Video VVVvRlpWYTFaMUpoRWV1TGdPc1VxM2NnLldtQ1ZwZnVCeU1J As digital transformation accelerates, the role of IT in business value creation is under renewed scrutiny. At the CIO100 Symposium & Awards 2025, senior finance and technology leaders came together for a thought-provoking CFO Interactive Debate to address a critical question: Is IT still a cost centreโ€”or a strategic growth driver?

In this engaging panel discussion, CFOs and CIOs examine:

The shifting perception of IT from expense to value enabler

Measuring ROI and business impact of technology investments

Aligning IT spend with revenue growth and strategic outcomes

The role of digital innovation in financial performance

Strengthening collaboration between finance and technology leadership

This session offers practical insights for CFOs, CIOs, and business executives seeking to bridge the gap between finance and IT while maximizing the value of technology investments.

๐Ÿ“ Recorded at the CIO100 Symposium & Awards 2025
๐ŸŽฏ Topic: IT Value, Financial Strategy, and Digital Transformation

Watch the full debate to hear how todayโ€™s leaders are redefining the business value of IT.

#CIO100 #CFOInteractiveDebate #ITValue #DigitalTransformation #TechLeadership #FinanceAndIT #BusinessStrategy #CIOLeadership
As digital transformation accelerates, the role of IT in business value creation is under renewed scrutiny. At the CIO100 Symposium & Awards 2025, senior finance and technology leaders came together for a thought-provoking CFO Interactive Debate to address a critical question: Is IT still a cost centreโ€”or a strategic growth driver?

In this engaging panel discussion, CFOs and CIOs examine:

The shifting perception of IT from expense to value enabler

Measuring ROI and business impact of technology investments

Aligning IT spend with revenue growth and strategic outcomes

The role of digital innovation in financial performance

Strengthening collaboration between finance and technology leadership

This session offers practical insights for CFOs, CIOs, and business executives seeking to bridge the gap between finance and IT while maximizing the value of technology investments.

๐Ÿ“ Recorded at the CIO100 Symposium & Awards 2025
๐ŸŽฏ Topic: IT Value, Financial Strategy, and Digital Transformation

Watch the full debate to hear how todayโ€™s leaders are redefining the business value of IT.

#CIO100 #CFOInteractiveDebate #ITValue #DigitalTransformation #TechLeadership #FinanceAndIT #BusinessStrategy #CIOLeadership
Technology is transforming agriculture, driving efficiency, sustainability, and resilience across the value chain. At the CIO100 Symposium & Awards 2025, Steve Maina, CEO of Central Highlands Tea, presents a compelling agriculture sector case study, sharing real-world insights from the tea industry.

In this session, Steve explores:

How digital transformation is reshaping modern agriculture

Leveraging technology to improve productivity and operational efficiency

The role of data, automation, and innovation in agribusiness

Addressing challenges such as sustainability, scalability, and climate impact

Lessons learned from applying technology in a large-scale agricultural enterprise

This case study offers valuable takeaways for CIOs, agribusiness leaders, policymakers, and technology professionals interested in the future of agriculture.

๐Ÿ“ Recorded at the CIO100 Symposium & Awards 2025
๐ŸŽค Speaker: Steve Maina, CEO โ€“ Central Highlands Tea
๐ŸŽฏ Focus: AgriTech, Digital Transformation, and Sustainable Agriculture

Watch the full session to discover how technology is driving impact and growth in the agriculture sector.

#CIO100 #AgricultureCaseStudy #AgriTech #DigitalTransformation #CentralHighlandsTea #TechInAgriculture #Sustainability #CIOLeadership
Digital transformation is reshaping the education sector, from learning delivery to institutional management. At the CIO100 Symposium & Awards 2025, Maurice Murimi, Director of ICT at the University of Embu, presents a compelling case study from the education sector, sharing real-world insights from a universityโ€™s digital transformation journey.

In this session, Maurice highlights:

How technology is enhancing teaching, learning, and administration

Key ICT strategies driving digital transformation in higher education

Challenges and lessons learned in implementing large-scale IT initiatives

The role of data, systems integration, and innovation in modern universities

Preparing educational institutions for a digital-first future

This case study offers valuable takeaways for CIOs, ICT leaders, policymakers, and education stakeholders seeking practical examples of technology-driven impact in the education sector.

๐Ÿ“ Recorded at the CIO100 Symposium & Awards 2025
๐ŸŽค Presenter: Maurice Murimi, Director ICT โ€“ University of Embu
๐ŸŽฏ Focus: Education Sector Digital Transformation

Watch the full session to learn how universities are leveraging technology to drive efficiency, innovation, and student success.

#CIO100 #EducationSector #DigitalTransformation #EdTech #HigherEducation #ICTLeadership #CaseStudy #CIOLeadership
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The December-January 2026 edition of CIO Africa magazine features Deborah Mutungi, Group IT Manager at Sarova Hotels & Resorts, who was crowned CIO of the Year 2025 at the CIO100 Symposium & Awards 2025 event. Mutungi’s recognition highlights her transformative leadership in the hospitality sector, demonstrating how technology can elevate customer experiences while driving operational excellence across multiple properties. This year-end CIO100 Winners special issue showcases the award-winning projects from the event, revealing groundbreaking initiatives that are setting new benchmarks for digital innovation across Africa. The magazine explores whether AI could be the breakthrough solution to Africa’s climate challenges, examining how artificial intelligence applications are being deployed to address environmental sustainability, resource management, and climate resilience. It also provides a forward-looking analysis of AI infrastructure development in Africa, mapping out the investments, partnerships, and technological foundations being laid to support the continent’s artificial intelligence ambitions. As a capstone to 2025 and bridge to 2026, this edition not only celebrates the year’s most impactful technology leaders and projects recognized at the CIO100 Awards but also charts the trajectory for Africa’s digital future, where climate action and AI innovation converge to create sustainable solutions for the continent’s unique challenges.

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