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31 July 2021 Tech and social media companies continue to post impressive results thanks to an increase in online activity. 30 July 2021 Gerald Stoltz steps into the role as interim CEO at York Timber following the passing of Pieter van Zyl. 30 July 2021 Not only does the group expect revenue growth, its debt levels have also improved beyond pre-Covid-19 levels. 30 July 2021 The Communicare chair says the low-income development will help to build integrated communities. 29 July 2021 The former Telkom and SAA CFO will take over from exiting Lebo Ntlha as Famous Brands’ group FD. 29 July 2021 The new music streaming app comes at a time when the cost of data “pinches hard”, says Tramayne. 29 July 2021 Travis Fisher is not your typical accountant – he’s also a professional waterskier. 28 July 2021 Anabel Vieira will be taking over from exiting Anthony Stein as the FD of Octodec. 28 July 2021 Mark says the support Hulamin has received to resume operations is an example of the country’s resilience. 28 July 2021 Sayuri Naicker will be taking over from Waldi as the FD of Calgro M3 in March 2022. 28 July 2021 Doshex founder Alex de Bruyn believes blockchain technology will begin to replace external audit. 27 July 2021 Hulisani has extended Masibulele Dem’s time as the interim CEO until 14 October 2021. 27 July 2021 Despite the challenges faced by the property sector, Heartwood has reported net asset growth. 26 July 2021 Mirela and CEO Alexandru Morar are both leaving the company to pursue other entrepreneurial activities. 26 July 2021 Reeza believes that Woolworths’ investment into online services has pointed the business in a new direction. 25 July 2021 Sipho will step down from the role in June 2022, after eight years of service with Telkom. 25 July 2021 BlackRock uses its proxy for climate good, BHP may be exiting oil and gas, and more. 24 July 2021 The Sage EMEA VP says South Africans can deal with adversity and will bounce back. 23 July 2021 Bongi says that TFG will start to rebuild and restock their stores that were affected by the recent civil unrest. 23 July 2021 Herman Singh reflects on the recent civil unrest in South Africa and the impact it will have on businesses going forward. 23 July 2021 Mark says that South Africans should work together during this time of civil unrest. 21 July 2021 Consumer credit reporting agency TransUnion has signed up for the Finance Indaba Network. 21 July 2021 Sappi Southern Africa has suspended several of its operations due to the civil unrest across South Africa. 21 July 2021 Brydon Report author believes focus needs to be on restoring trust in capital markets globally. 21 July 2021 Data is not an IT problem anymore, which is why CFOs need to get involved in its lifecycle in a business, says Serisha. 20 July 2021 Dr Chris van Straten and Dr Stavros Nicolaou highlight the impact of Covid-19 and the civil unrest on mental health. 20 July 2021 Eleven Woolworths stores have been looted and severely damaged in KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng, Reeza says. 20 July 2021 Ninety One has an obligation to help curtail disruptive climate change and ensure sustainability, says Kim. 19 July 2021 Jordaan Burger and Brad Wentzel unpack their audit-ready processes, and how to improve them. 19 July 2021 Otsile explains that a secondary listing option creates an alternative trading venue so investors have choice. 18 July 2021 The US sees a 13-year high in inflation rate, emergency stimulus tapering off, and more. 17 July 2021 The closure of the N3 highway, ports and railways due to civil unrest has impacted the movement of mining goods. 17 July 2021 TymeBank’s Dietmar Bohmer highlights the benefits of banks moving to the cloud to stay agile. 16 July 2021 Amanda Farris takes up the role of interim CFO following the resignation of CFO Jean Michel Bour. 16 July 2021 Christine explains that the acquisition of Corvus shares presents AngloGold Ashanti with a unique opportunity. 15 July 2021 Rob explains that it took extraordinary effort from the finance teams to refinance the debt facilities. 15 July 2021 An authentic leader is trustworthy, understanding and inclusive, says JAM International CFO Nico Esterhuizen. 14 July 2021 Ivanplats has ordered emission-free battery mining equipment for its new Platreef underground mine. 14 July 2021 Dion Ramoo will be taking over as FD from Charl Herselman, who takes up the role of head of group finance. 14 July 2021 The purchase forms part of the organisation’s intention to align executive interest with that of shareholders. 13 July 2021 The suspension of the award comes as EOH sues John King for damages from his time as CFO. 12 July 2021 Business spend management software company Coupa has signed up as an associate partner of CFO South Africa. 12 July 2021 Rochelle has driven change throughout her career with a focus on people, processes and technology. 11 July 2021 To create control, CFOs must standardise their finance processes, reveals CA Southern Africa’s Michael Brink. 10 July 2021 The King Price Insurance CFO explains that, pandemic or not, remote working is here to stay. 10 July 2021 Big tech under fire in China, while Trump aims his ire at social tech, and more. 10 July 2021 Millions join the ranks of super-rich amid the pandemic. 09 July 2021 Absa CIB-sponsored webinar unpacks the upcoming changes to LIBOR benchmarks. 09 July 2021 Susan Hansen believes good decision-making requires understanding an organisation’s numbers – and their limitations. 08 July 2021 Gregory will step into the role of Tsogo Sun Gaming CFO following the resignation of Annelize Hoyer. 08 July 2021 Herman Singh shares the six key stages CFOs and organisations need to follow on their cloud journey. 07 July 2021 Business is becoming increasingly complex, and audit needs to evolve accordingly, says PwC’s Dion Shango. 07 July 2021 Christine will step down as interim CEO following the appointment of a new CEO, Alberto Calderon. 06 July 2021 Adrian says Aveng’s strengthened balance sheet has enabled Moolmans to embark on a renewal plan. 06 July 2021 Blayne Burke will be taking over from retiring Billy Neasham as the new CEO of ARB Holdings. 05 July 2021 Sandile Mnguni will be taking over from retiring CFO Krish Kumar, who has been in the role for 40 years. 05 July 2021 Keshree Alwar, who has been serving as CFO-designate, will be taking over from exiting CFO Harry Todd. 03 July 2021 Michael Brink explains how finance professionals can benefit from automating their financial close. 03 July 2021 Whisky, litigation funding and crowd farming are attractive alternative investments for South Africans. 02 July 2021 The former Tiger Brands CFO has been appointed as an independent non-executive director. 02 July 2021 Emira Property Fund has raised R805 million in sustainability-linked debt as part of its growing ESG focus. 02 July 2021 Michel Doukeris has taken over from Carlos Brito as the CEO of Anheuser-Busch InBev. 02 July 2021 Americans emerge richer from the pandemic, Facebook’s market value rises, and more. 01 July 2021 Alex has been serving as interim CEO while Net1 was in the process of appointing a new CEO. 01 July 2021 Hanré Rossouw will be taking over from exiting CFO Paul Victor in July 2022. 01 July 2021 Financial services company CaseWare Africa has joined the Finance Indaba Network. 01 July 2021 Sage’s Gerhard Hartman and AWCape’s Jeff Ryan explore the benefits of using cloud-based technologies. 30 June 2021 Riaan says that various measures have been put in place to combat the impact of Covid-19. 30 June 2021 EWX’s Trevor Niemack unpacks why smart finance leaders should be automating their reporting. 30 June 2021 BDO SA’s head of finance explains how focusing on people and not just numbers can get you better results. 28 June 2021 Simon and Brad explained what it took to shut down operations or to operate as an essential service. 28 June 2021 The CFO says regulation, governance and compliance can be a competitive advantage. 27 June 2021 Revenue growth is challenging in the current economic climate and cost efficiency is crucial for survival. 26 June 2021 Billionaires want to go to space, but insurers don’t, John McAfee dies in prison and more. 25 June 2021 A CFO South Africa webinar reveals how digital solutions and open banking are changing the finance industry. 25 June 2021 The business travel solutions provider will also have an exhibition stand at the live Finance Indaba. 24 June 2021 Private equity has changed substantially since the 1980s, says AIF professor Cyril Demaria. 24 June 2021 The travel solutions provider will join the line-up of exhibitors at the live Finance Indaba in October. 23 June 2021 Christelle will be incorporated as a director to complete the Cricket South Africa majority independent board. 23 June 2021 Tramayne believes David and Goliath teaches that difficulty grows capability. 23 June 2021 Sean Capazorio says embracing mandatory audit firm rotation early was a strategic decision for Aspen. 23 June 2021 Ofhani’s love for science and a desire to improve the lives of the impoverished led him to start his own company. 22 June 2021 South African Bruce Ramsden will take over from Greg Isenor as executive VP along with his role as CFO. 22 June 2021 In Pat’s tenure, ACCA has seen a growth in membership, accredited universities and approved employers. 22 June 2021 Finance leaders’ roles have shifted from being number crunchers to more strategic business partners. 21 June 2021 As the CFO, Wessel will help lead the Colorado-based company through its next phase of growth. 21 June 2021 Deon Smith, CFO of Thungela Resources, shares his playbook on how to go through a demerger during a pandemic. 20 June 2021 Tsakeriwa explains that the agency has received unqualified audit opinions for the past two financial years. 20 June 2021 Tax specialist and founder Nico Theron explains how Unicus Tax aims to make tax matters easier. 19 June 2021 Coca-Cola’s share price fell because of Cristiano Rolando, and real estate markets show bubble warnings. 19 June 2021 Nutanix’s Rowen Grierson explains why CFOs should be investing in subscription-based IT solutions. 18 June 2021 The New Equation aims to focus on trust and sustainability reveals PwC CEO Dion Shango. 17 June 2021 Strong all-round performance sets the stage for growth at Multichoice South Africa in 2022. 17 June 2021 CFO Community Conversation participants heard about the benefits of a client-centric business model. 16 June 2021 Digitisation offers massive benefits but requires strategic thinking and infrastructure investment, says Exxaro FD. 16 June 2021 Grant Greeff explains that CEOs and CFOs have clear lanes of accountability and need to trust each other. 15 June 2021 Access Bank CEO Herbert Wigwe says the bank intends to unlock a gateway to southern Africa. 15 June 2021 Increased shareholding of empowerment partners boosts the creation of a new, smart lifestyle. 14 June 2021 The former Equites Property Fund CFO will be taking over from retiring Djurk Venter. 14 June 2021 Kelebogile will be stepping down as group FD in November to pursue other interests. 14 June 2021 The embattled broadcaster reported a monthly profit for April 2021 for the first time in five years. 14 June 2021 Capitec made sure to understand the impact of Covid-19 on its clients, and to act accordingly. 13 June 2021 Strive made his fortune from launching Zimbabwe’s first mobile operator in 1993. 13 June 2021 Bitcoin becomes a legal tender in El Salvador, economic losses are expected due to the climate crisis, and more. 12 June 2021 Policy uncertainty and ballooning government debt keeping business leaders up at night. 12 June 2021 Sygnia’s low-cost passive investment strategy pays off with double digit growth despite Covid-19. 11 June 2021 Reunert has reported a significant recovery of its results due to its electrical engineering segment. 10 June 2021 Tafadzwa is passionate about mentoring and empowering young students and CAs, as well as his colleagues. 10 June 2021 Herman Singh explains how you can build a more coherent life strategy by redefining what success looks like. 09 June 2021 Noorul-ain’s appointment will contribute to the business as it continues to expand and grow. 09 June 2021 Nikhyle will be taking over from exiting Mohammed Tariq Azum, who is struggling with ill health. 09 June 2021 Jean-Michel will be stepping into the role of CFO following the resignation of Andrey Maruta. 09 June 2021 Africa faces similar auditing challenges to global counterparts, plus several of its own, says Jamil Ampomah. 08 June 2021 Masibulele explains that, while they continue to reduce costs, there is room for higher reductions. 07 June 2021 The Old Mutual CFO says that leaders have had to be more deliberate when checking in with people. 06 June 2021 DoughGetters' Willem Haarhoff shares the seven things they learned while working from home during the pandemic. 06 June 2021 India’s economy contracted by 7.3 percent, the IMF is helping Uganda mitigate the impact of Covid-19, and more. 06 June 2021 Elon Musk’s recent tweet on cryptocurrency wreaked havoc on the already volatile markets. 05 June 2021 CFO Daan Ferreira says that Astral’s results were largely affected by increased feed costs. 04 June 2021 Having achieved the goals set out in the ‘One Altron’ strategy, they have moved on to ‘Altron 2.0’.Top international headlines: Tech companies record strong revenue growth
York Timber CFO Gerald Stoltz steps in as interim CEO
Distell proves its resilience despite alcohol bans and civil unrest, says CFO Lucas Verwey
CFO Kholeka Zama says its a joy to hand over keys to Bothasig Gardens tenants
Famous Brands appoints Deon Fredericks as new group FD
Tencent CFO Tramayne Monaghan introduces Telkom Music Powered by JOOX
SAPRO’s Travis Fisher lets the water lead the way
Anabel Vieira excited to contribute her skills to Octodec as its new FD
Don’t underestimate the resilience and dedication of South Africans, says CFO Mark Gounder
Calgro M3 FD Waldi Joubert appointed as the group’s Memorial Parks MD
“Is there a future for audit?” asks Doshex CEO
Masibulele Dem to continue serving as interim CEO of Hulisani
CFO Koba Dumas proud of Heartwood Properties’ consistent growth
JSE-listed Nepi Rockcastle FD Mirela Covașă to step down
CFO Reeza Isaacs unpacks Woolworths’ new digital approach
Telkom CEO Sipho Maseko to step down
Top international headlines: Climate crisis continues to top business agendas around the world
Sage’s Jordaan Burger: Businesses to play a critical role in rebuilding South Africa
TFG on the road to recovery after civil unrest, says CFO Bongi Ntuli
67 minutes of reflection after 67 hours of mayhem
CFO Mark Stirton encourages South Africans to build a better tomorrow
TransUnion joins Finance Indaba Network
Sappi FD Pramy Moodley says despite disastrous state of affairs, there is hope
UK audit reform proposals have application elsewhere, suggests Sir Donald Brydon
TechSoft’s Serisha Beosumba explains why data is a critical asset for the CFO
CFO and CHRO Community Conversation explores mental health during times of unrest
CFO Reeza Isaacs says Woolworths expresses sadness over civil unrest in South Africa
CFO Kim McFarland shares Ninety One’s journey to a net zero emissions goal
Webinar reveals that automation and cloud will improve audit-ready processes
A2X CFO Otsile Matheba shares how Africa’s second biggest stock exchange is changing the game
Top international headlines: Big brands’ tax affairs in the spotlight this week
Civil unrest impacts Merafe Resources’ supply chains, says CFO Ditabe Chocho
Why the cloud is crucial to agile, future-proof banks
Kore Potash appoints Amanda Farris as its interim CFO
CFO Christine Ramon: AngloGold Ashanti to create a meaningful new production base
Tongaat Hulett CFO Rob Aitken: Refinancing debt facilities was critical to release a clean audit
Nico Esterhuizen explains what it takes to be an authentic leader
CFO Marna Cloete: Ivanplats wants to be at the forefront of zero-emission operations
NVest appoints Dion Ramoo as its FD
Life Healthcare CFO Megandra Naidoo’s R3 million share purchase
Former EOH CFO John King’s 2014 CFO Award suspended
Coupa shows its support for the finance professionals of South Africa
Imperial’s Logistics Africa CFO Rochelle Gabriels leads with humility, authenticity and agility
CFOs need to automate to have control of their finance processes
CFO Paul Stedall says the key to working from home is trust and open communication
Top international headlines: Social, cloud and big tech in the spotlight this week
Is our financial system rigged for the rich?
Webinar reveals that organisations need to be prepared for LIBOR changes
Financial tools enable good decision-making, says Simply Finance author
Tsogo Sun Gaming appoints new CFO, Gregory Lunga
CFO’s must think like rocket scientists to avoid having their heads in a cloud
Audit must change alongside business, says CEO of PwC Africa
Christine Ramon to return to her role as AngloGold Ashanti CFO
Aveng CFO Adrian Macartney explains the workings behind Moolmans’ turnaround path
ARB Holdings appoints Blayne Burke as its new CEO
eThekwini Municipality appoints Sandile Mnguni as new CFO
Novus Holdings appoints Keshree Alwar as its new CFO
How CFOs are successfully using finance automation to achieve tangible results
The benefits of alternative investments in the time of Covid-19
Olufunke Ighodaro to fill the skills gap on the Telkom board
CFO Greg Booyens says sustainability-linked funding is a good fit for Emira
Michel Doukeris excited to creating a future with more “cheers” as AB InBev CEO
Top international headlines: Americans and Facebook becoming richer
Alex Smith returns to role of CFO at Net1
Sasol appoints Hanré Rossouw as its CFO-designate
CaseWare Africa signs up for Finance Indaba Network
Podcast reveals that CFOs can identify opportunities and risks using cloud-based technologies
Riaan Koppeschaar gives insight to Exxaro’s performance over the last six months
Automated reporting reduces headaches for CFOs
Kym Joubert’s empathy underpins her leadership style
Simon Adams and Brad Wentzel reveal how they learned to be flexible during lockdown
Transaction Capital’s Sean Doherty sees good value in creating transparency and trust
Why CEOs are turning to cost efficiencies to save the bottom line
Top international headlines: Billionaires in the spotlight
Open banking will reshape the finance industry as we know it
Corporate Traveller signs up for Finance Indaba Network
Private equity eco-system is fluid and market specific, says Professor Cyril Demaria
FCM Travel signs up for Finance Indaba Network
Acting CFO Christelle Janse van Rensburg joins new CSA board as director
Find growth in the difficulties, says CFO Tramayne Monaghan
Plan ahead for audit firm rotation, advises Aspen Pharmacare Group CFO
Science inspires Ofhani Ramukhuvhathi to become an entrepreneur
Roscan Gold Corporation appoints CFO Bruce Ramsden as executive VP
Pat Semenya leaves ACCA South Africa in good shape
Sage’s Gerhard Hartman explains how CFOs should be gearing up for their role
Charlotte’s Web appoints South African Wessel Booysen as its new CFO
Deon Smith unpacks the establishment of Thungela Resources in a Covid-19 recovery world
CFO Tsakeriwa Chauke says SASSA has turned around the issues related to irregular expenditure
How to successfully navigate tax disputes
Top international headlines: Coca-Cola and real estate markets make news
Why CFOs are happy to see the back of old school CapEx technology approaches
PwC launches global strategy to meet unprecedented change
Multichoice reports solid growth despite pandemic, reveals CFO Tim Jacobs
CFO André du Plessis reveals that Capitec’s success is its client-centricity
Optimise before you digitise audit, advises Riaan Koppeschaar, Exxaro finance director
CFOs can learn from Formula 1 team Mercedes when working with their CEOs
Access Bank South Africa launches, claiming it’s a ‘big bank with a small bank mentality’
CFO Kameel Keshav: SAHIF is committed to taking digital infrastructure to affordable housing
Fortress appoints Bram Goossens as independent non-executive director
Kelebogile Ntlha steps down as Famous Brands’ group FD
CFO Yolande van Biljon says SABC’s profitability illustrates the potential for financial self-sustainability
CFO André du Plessis shares how Capitec took care of its clients during Covid-19
Zimbabwean born Strive Masiyiwa named UK’s first black billionaire
Top international headlines: Bitcoin and the impact of the climate crisis
African CEOs would rather invest in the US and China than locally
CFO Murad Sirkot says Sygnia sees opportunity in the new normal
CFO Nick Thomson says Reunert continues to have a strong, un-geared balance sheet
The only way to move forward, is together, says Stanbic Bank Zimbabwe CFO Tafadzwa Mahachi
How to upcycle your career
London-based iSoftBet names South African Noorul-ain Khan as its new CFO
Nutritional Holdings appoints Nikhyle Dasarath as its new CEO
Jean-Michel Bour appointed as new Kore Potash CFO
Africa needs to focus on auditing basics, says ACCA Africa Director
CFO Masibulele Dem says there is scope for improvement in Hulisani results
Casper Troskie believes people need focused connection in times of change
Lessons from working remotely that you can apply to your business
Top international headlines: India and Uganda economies take knock due to Covid-19
Financial markets have influencers like the beauty and fitness industries
Astral Foods reports an increase in revenue, despite the challenges of the last year
Outgoing Altron CFO Cedric Miller gives insight into financial results, Altron 2.0 and his departure
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