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14 August 2019 FD Zakhe Khuzwayo says you want to keep pace with technology rather than sweating your tech assets. 14 August 2019 Steinhoff Financial Holding GmbH and Steinhoff Europe AG have successfully completed their financial restructuring. 14 August 2019 IMAS broadens access to high-quality professional accountancy education to aspiring CAs. 14 August 2019 Vuyokazi says CFOs have a role to play in bridging the gap between the economic haves and the have-nots. 14 August 2019 Herman Singh explains how nearly $2.5 million in equity was crowdfunded on the Intergreatme platform. 13 August 2019 Standard Bank FD Arno Daehnke said that Africa regions grew headline earnings by 15 percent. 12 August 2019 CFO South Africa welcomes previous CFO of the Year 2018 winner to the CFO Awards judging panel. 12 August 2019 Jennifer Allen has been appointed as CFO of the group and Amy Sherk as CFO of the India and Africa divisions. 09 August 2019 Also: Delta Property Fund and Rebosis in talks of a merger, and Quilter sells life and pensions business. 08 August 2019 Claudelle says that she has worked to ensure the mechanisms were in place to build competent internal auditors. 08 August 2019 At the CFO Awards on 15 May 2019, Umar Banda walked away with the Young CFO of the Year Award, in recognition of the exceptional work he's doing at the City of Tshwane. He has addressed the City's illiquid position by finding innovative ways for the city to generate income, and he is excited about the establishment of a CA programme, which will bring much-needed skills to the field of public finance. 08 August 2019 He has been permanently appointed after acting group as CFO since April 2019. 08 August 2019 With so many companies having multinational or multi-provincial operations, it's unsurprising that "willingness to travel" is a headline job requirement for CFOs. Four finance executives who apply their strategic thinking to the business travel journey as much to the destination, shared their travel tips and tricks with Kate Ferreira. 08 August 2019 Mazwai has been appointed by President Cyril Ramaphosa and will be replacing outgoing Norman Manoim. 08 August 2019 Douglas Stevenson's appointment was unanimously approved by the board with full support to lead Cell C. 08 August 2019 Nedbank CFO Raisibe Morathi decries challenging economy and difficult operating environment. 08 August 2019 Want to keep up to date with the latest developments in finance, but you are short of time? Don't worry. CFO South Africa weekly collects 10 of the most important articles from international media for your convenience. 07 August 2019 A partnership between commercial property services company Broll and global real estate services firm Cushman & Wakefield will support the expansion of Broll's footprint into North Africa and the Middle East, providing real estate services to tenants and helping them to optimise their spend. Ray Mahlaka spoke to Malcolm Horne, Group CEO of Broll Property Group, and Ken Gerber, the MD of Cushman & Wakefield | Broll, about the intricacies of this deal and what it will mean for tenants on the African continent. 07 August 2019 UCT GSB's Xolisa Dhlamini explains how development finance can turn around SA's 55.2 percent youth unemployment. 07 August 2019 One of TymeBank's founding members, Tauriq Keraan, rejoins the bank as its new CEO. 07 August 2019 Dr Tim London reveals three mistakes you might be making that are hampering creative thinking. 06 August 2019 Invicta FD Nazlee Rajmohamed says the business is happy to offer its investors an alternate way to trade. 06 August 2019 PPS offers tailor-made insurance, investment and healthcare solutions to graduate professionals. 05 August 2019 Groepe says he is looking forward to being part of the structural change of SA's financial services landscape. 05 August 2019 Ralph says his curious mind has served him well as he's shifted industries twice in his career. 04 August 2019 Fatima has already played a meaningful role in the forensic investigation lead by ENSAfrica. 02 August 2019 Wealthy South Africans favour luxury SUVs, according to the 2019 South Africa Wealth Report. 02 August 2019 The bond is aimed at enforcing the conservation of "countable, critically endangered and charismatic" rhinos. 02 August 2019 Also: Ascendis Health sells off biosciences division, and SAPPI and Efficient Group acquires internationally. 02 August 2019 The reason for the separation was cited as "differences on forward strategy in relation to the SAPO structure". 02 August 2019 "If I want your opinion, I'll give it to you," said AFGRI CFO Rivasha Maharaj, about being her own competition. 02 August 2019 Beyond the Dress Founder Lori Milner: Women need to celebrate progress instead of aiming for perfection. 01 August 2019 With so many companies having multinational or multi-provincial operations, it's unsurprising that "willingness to travel" is a headline job requirement for CFOs. Four finance executives who apply their strategic thinking to the business travel journey as much to the destination, shared their travel tips and tricks with Kate Ferreira. 01 August 2019 SARS has placed Hlengani Mathebula, Teboho Mokoena and Luther Lebelo on suspension with immediate effect. 01 August 2019 Head of reporting and finance team Lerena Olivier will be taking over from outgoing CFO Bakar Jakoet. 31 July 2019 Globally, companies are acquiring disruptive technology and tech firms, says Deloitte's Mohsin Khan. 31 July 2019 SAICA CEO Freeman Nomvalo and a team of specialists will establish the chief restructuring office at Eskom. 31 July 2019 She will be taking over from retiring Nicky Newton-King with effect from 1 October 2019. 31 July 2019 The insurer plans to appeal to a higher court to argue that it acted lawfully when it terminated Moyo's contract. 30 July 2019 John Stretch explains why proper forecasting could have saved Tongaat from the challenges it now faces. 30 July 2019 CEO Parmi Natesan says the roles of chair and CEO are distinct and need to be kept separate. 29 July 2019 The group will retain its primary listing on the London Stock Exchange and secondary listing on the JSE. 28 July 2019 Leslie says he hopes to use his international expertise to benefit South Africa in the years to come. 28 July 2019 Want to keep up to date with the latest developments in finance, but you are short of time? Don't worry. CFO South Africa weekly collects 10 of the most important articles from international media for your convenience. 26 July 2019 CFO Bruce Bydawell says the disposal will keep Alexander Forbes capital-light and focused on what it does best. 26 July 2019 PepsiCo to buy Pioneer Foods, Murray & Roberts ? Aton merger denied, and more make news. 26 July 2019 What causes stress in South African organisations? The answer, if you're an executive, is "you". 26 July 2019 The suspension will be reevaluated after the finalisation of Jooste's disciplinary proceedings against him. 25 July 2019 Wikus will be taking over from Heinie Werth until a permanent group FD has been appointed. 25 July 2019 BlueBridge One is a unified business management suite that uses the cloud to help grow your business. 24 July 2019 CFO Day entertainer Pieter-Dirk Uys had a special message for finance professionals at the event. 24 July 2019 The Sandton Convention Centre had put various sustainability initiatives in place to reduce its carbon footprint. 24 July 2019 The listing will give more choice and attract potential new investors, says Vunani CEO Ethan Dube. 24 July 2019 Hosted at Marble Restaurant, CFO Day delivered insights on disruption, turnaround strategies, stress and resilience. 23 July 2019 Telkom's Sipho Maseko, EOH's Stephen van Coller and T-Systems' Dineo Molefe discussed turnaround strategies. 23 July 2019 Opportunity, deep pockets, the right people and tech make disruption tick, said A2X CEO Kevin Brady. 22 July 2019 PPC delivers great results "despite the challenging environment we often operate in", says Tryphosa. 22 July 2019 Babalwa will serve as an independent non-executive director and chair of the audit and risk committee. 22 July 2019 Want to keep up to date with the latest developments in finance, but you are short of time? Don't worry. CFO South Africa weekly collects 10 of the most important articles from international media for your convenience. 21 July 2019 The CFO of the DPSA says that he needs to safeguard the departments' limited budget. 19 July 2019 The competition recognises and rewards young CAs who are trailblazers and leaders. 19 July 2019 Gautrain Management Agency CEO Jack van der Merwe plans to acquire second-hand rolling stock from UK. 19 July 2019 Bidvest acquires Eqstra Fleet Management, Investec buys into Spinneys Egypt and more. 19 July 2019 The interests will be listed under Prosus, which will be one of the largest technology investors worldwide. 19 July 2019 The Big Four auditing firms, BDO, Grant Thornton and Mazars averaged an audit quality of 75 percent. 19 July 2019 On 23 July South Africa's leading CFOs gather to immerse themselves in an unparalleled learning experience. 18 July 2019 SAP Concur evolving to support CFOs' search for greater agility, accuracy and compliance. 18 July 2019 CFO Elisa Mkhiza is proud of Clinix's surgical initiative, and many other SA companies also show they care. 18 July 2019 Barrie van der Merwe has been the vice president of finance at Orica since 2019. 17 July 2019 Tsogo Sun has appointed its former group corporate finance manager as its new CFO. 16 July 2019 Lifelong learning will power accountants' prosperity now and in the future, says Intuit's Jolawn Victor. 16 July 2019 Barrie has been appointed as the new vice president of finance at Australia-based Orica. 16 July 2019 The CFO is confident that Eskom's treasury operations will continue to run smoothly despite the resignation. 15 July 2019 Deloitte's Valter Adão says that the companies that will survive are those that embrace learning. 15 July 2019 Nakedi reflects on her first seven months at Masimong, but will always have a soft spot for RBH. 15 July 2019 KPMG is a professional services company and one of the Big Four auditors. 15 July 2019 Want to keep up to date with the latest developments in finance, but you are short of time? 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CFO South Africa weekly collects 10 of the most important articles from international media for your convenience. 15 July 2019 Cushman & Wakefield | Broll is a Pan-African commercial property services company. 13 July 2019 The restructuring will allow for synergies, efficiencies, and the establishment of local group shared services. 12 July 2019 Cell C is strategically positioning itself for participation, Douglas says, sharing changes being he's making. 12 July 2019 Also making headlines is Emira Property Fun buying SA Corporate Real Estate and Ethiopia. 12 July 2019 Johannes Magwaza's resignation, for personal reasons, comes shortly after the resignation of SAA's CEO. 12 July 2019 Grindrod's CFO believes in dynamic and diverse finance teams, which is aligned to the group's strategy. 11 July 2019 Finance Minister Tito Mboweni has appointed an interim board of directors at the PIC with effect from 12 July. 11 July 2019 The President has reappointed Kganyago for another five-year term, and Kganyago is "glad" to do it. 11 July 2019 Chairperson of the Nuclear Energy Corporation of South Africa has resigned barely six months after being appointed. 11 July 2019 Deloitte's Valter Adão says the way we gain knowledge has to change from something we do to how we behave. 10 July 2019 The company helps organisations transform data into real-world intelligence with its powerful software solutions. 10 July 2019 John's priority as CFO is to help the company achieve its goals to drive further shareholder value. 09 July 2019 Rather than emigrating, South Africans should stay and help build SA's future, says Herman. 09 July 2019 Despite the hype, cost and skills are what's holding 4IR tech uptake back, says Arthur Goldstuck. 08 July 2019 The CFO Case Study Competition has been a mainstay of the event since the inaugural Finance Indaba. 08 July 2019 Want to keep up to date with the latest developments in finance, but you are short of time? 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CFO South Africa weekly collects 10 of the most important articles from international media for your convenience. 07 July 2019 Senele says CFOs will continue to be asked to do more with less until the economy grows. 07 July 2019 Theodore will replace Philip Dieperink as CFO of the troubled retailer. 06 July 2019 Internal auditors need to keep up with the pace of technology says PwC Southern Africa CEO. 05 July 2019 Quilter explores the disposal of life insurance business and GIAP begins acquisition trail into Africa. 05 July 2019 Nico's appointment is seen as an effort to stabilise leadership at Mango Airlines. 04 July 2019 She joins the Naspers group at a "pivotal time for the group and for South Africa". 03 July 2019 The Capitec CFO does so through his Community Keepers project, which supports Ysterplaat Primary School. 03 July 2019 Sage's Pieter Bensch: CFOs can help their organisations grow and thrive during a time of Adapt or Die. 03 July 2019 MoData provides leading edge, innovative solutions for the financial services sector. 03 July 2019 It will represent NTT in the Middle East, Africa while retaining the Dimension Data brand. 02 July 2019 Stretch Global CEO John Stretch takes a deep dive into the planning behind every business strategy. 02 July 2019 Sean will be taking over from Fay Mukaddam until her successor has been appointed. 01 July 2019 She will be taking over from Bonang Mohale, who has taken a new directory role at Bidvest. 01 July 2019 Thomson Reuters is the world's leading source of news and information for professional markets. 01 July 2019 Storme McDonald is the CFO of Corporate Banking at RMB. She is a passionate advocate of digital transformation and a lover of dogs, she tells CFO.co.za. 30 June 2019 Want to keep up to date with the latest developments in finance, but you are short of time? Don't worry. CFO South Africa weekly collects 10 of the most important articles from international media for your convenience. 28 June 2019 Claudelle von Eck probes the factors that have led to SA's spate of audit scandals. 28 June 2019 Also: Life Healthcare exits India and Grit sees potential investment opportunities across sub-Saharan Africa. 28 June 2019 Investec Plc joins other banks in the push to move into Australia to expand its international network. 28 June 2019 The industry is now an emerging market as opposed to just being a potential market. 28 June 2019 Grand Parade Investments appoints acting CEO Mohsin Tajbhai permanently with effect from 1 July. 27 June 2019 Our future will be defined by how well we deliver on our strategy, says Roland van Wijnen, new PPC CEO. 27 June 2019 Companies must adopt true multi-tenancy cloud technologies and architectures, says Workday's Zuko Mdwaba. 27 June 2019 Sage, the market leader in cloud business management solutions, has partnered with CFO Day. 26 June 2019 The real estate group becomes the latest company to list its shares on the A2X Exchange in South Africa. 25 June 2019 Michael Page is a specialist Africa recruiter offering 130 years of collective experience. 25 June 2019 The bank also announced that deputy CEO Tauriq Keraan will replace outgoing CEO Sandile Shabalala.Innovent: Making the business case for tech asset rental
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The Zoological Society of London plans to sell an impact bond to grow black rhino population
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SARS places three key executives on precautionary suspension
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Old Mutual to appeal High Court's ruling of Peter Moyo's reinstatement
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Alexander Forbes sells its short-term insurance business to Momentum Metropolitan
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CFO Day: Stress expert Richard Sutton makes CFOs reflect on how their stress affects others
SAICA suspends ex Steinhoff CEO Markus Jooste's membership
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Nico Bezuidenhout returns to Mango Airlines as CEO
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