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23 July 2020 CFO Paul Victor says that the sale of these assets can assist Sasol in paying down its debt. 23 July 2020 This comes after Zeder sold part of its stake in Quantum to Astral competitor, Country Bird Holdings. 23 July 2020 CFOs discuss the importance of supporting society while ensuring the survival of their organisations. 22 July 2020 None of the participants of the BER survey regarded business conditions as satisfactory. 22 July 2020 SARS commissioner Edward Kieswetter says that some businesses "may never come back". 22 July 2020 Technologies like central management systems allow for more effective insurance claims cost control. 22 July 2020 Hajra will be taking over from interim CFO Trevor GIles with effect from 1 November. 22 July 2020 Adventurers Kingsley and Ross Holgate retire Land Rover Discoveries and move into Defenders. 22 July 2020 The Land Rover Defender is clever, capable and safe for all the family, and in a category of its own. 21 July 2020 UCT GSB's Timothy London looks at what works and doesn't work if leaders are to ensure relevance. 21 July 2020 Danie's resignation comes after Denel announced a widened loss to R1.75 billion. 21 July 2020 Growthpoint Properties wins IAS Excellence in Financial Reporting and Communications Award 2019. 20 July 2020 Pierre will step down from the role of CEO in December, after 38 years with Spur Corporation. 19 July 2020 She was under pressure to deliver life-saving gases, but denied her respite of running during lockdown. 19 July 2020 The share price spike has made nCino one of the most successful listings of the year so far. 17 July 2020 This follows a forecasted 10 to 13 percent decline in distributed income and the impact of Covid-19. 17 July 2020 The airports have met the requirements set by SCAA to open for business travel. 17 July 2020 ECDC reports five employees tested positive for Covid-19, but two have now recovered. 17 July 2020 Sarah Kuijlaars looks forward to joining the diamond industry as De Beers's new CFO. 17 July 2020 Mark Godfrey and Ashley Francis share their leadership lessons from Covid-19 and lockdown. 16 July 2020 Bongiwe says TFG is fortunate that Covid-19 found the group with a strong balance sheet. 16 July 2020 This week's conversation explored how companies' risk strategies have evolved as a result of the pandemic. 15 July 2020 As part of a transformation drive, Babalwa has been elected as the first woman chair of UCT's council. 15 July 2020 The programme is aimed at helping tourism return to full swing when lockdown regulations ease. 15 July 2020 Deepa will be taking over from Pamela Padaychee, who has been acting as CFO. 14 July 2020 SAA creditors approve business rescue plan and Phillip Saunders is appointed as interim CEO. 14 July 2020 The Hulisani CFO was nominated for the 2019 CFO Awards, citing it a "truly awesome" experience. 14 July 2020 MTN's brand value grew by 8 percent in 2020, maintaining its position as SA's most valuable brand. 13 July 2020 The decision forms part of the group's cost-containment initiatives in response to Covid-19 impact. 13 July 2020 This comes after the group cut almost half of its net debt during the year ended June 2020. 13 July 2020 Akhil says it will be great to have a break from being restricted to his house during lockdown. 12 July 2020 Want to stay up to date with the latest developments in finance, but short on time? 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CFO South Africa weekly collects 10 of the most important articles from international media for your convenience. 10 July 2020 These initiatives are aimed at increasing GDP, job creation, and increasing tax revenues. 10 July 2020 Pramy started working with numbers when she was young, helping out with the books for her family's farm. 10 July 2020 The manufacturing production industry has decreased by 49.4 percent year on year in April 2020. 10 July 2020 The Financial Sector Conduct Authority plans to take action against insurers who are non-compliant. 10 July 2020 CFO Shaneel Maharaj says that the tough economic environment led to a loss of tenants. 10 July 2020 Members are looking at retirement fund suspensions and financial literacy for survival during lockdown. 09 July 2020 Dexamethasone is the first treatment to show life-saving promise for those very ill with Covid-19. 08 July 2020 This follows the Tribunal's ruling that Dis-Chem has engaged in price gouging on Covid-19 masks. 08 July 2020 Robots are assisting humans to build cars, deliver packages and assemble computers. Blockchain is tracking diamond supply chains and monitoring construction equipment. Smart machines are showing up in hospitals, shipping containers, pharmacies, and more. For finance to meet the challenges of a digital world, CFOs need to transform their talent and use different tools and techniques. 08 July 2020 Omnia share price jumps more than 10 percent following announcement of R129 million profit. 08 July 2020 Oracle director Nick Jackson says efficiency and resilience will help CFOs embrace change. 08 July 2020 Oracle director and CIMA deputy president Nick Jackson says CFOs need to be the face of change. 08 July 2020 Fourth straight positioning as a leader recognises completeness of vision and ability to execute. 08 July 2020 Financial applications should be able to respond to the changing business demands of the new normal. 08 July 2020 MTN's Chris Badenhorst: Standardised reporting is important because you need to trust the numbers. 08 July 2020 A webcast series brought to you by AICPA & CIMA and Oracle, with insights from McKinsey & Company. 08 July 2020 Bradley will be taking over from Cobus Loubser as CEO with immediate effect. 08 July 2020 Herman Singh: Covid-19 killed office work, but technology has become the knight in shining armour. 08 July 2020 A webcast series brought to you by AICPA & CIMA and Oracle, with insights from McKinsey & Company. 07 July 2020 Truter is the eighth person arrested and charged with 47 charges relating to the looting of VBS Bank. 07 July 2020 Experience the ultimate practical sports car and tailor your offer today. 06 July 2020 Want to stay up to date with the latest developments in finance, but short on time? 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CFO South Africa weekly collects 10 of the most important articles from international media for your convenience. 06 July 2020 Iain's appointment follows a long legal battle with former CEO Peter Moyo. 06 July 2020 Ahmed's exposure to the inner workings of government embedded a deep sense of responsibility. 03 July 2020 The Financial Sector Conduct Authority has granted Barclays a licence to offer private banking. 03 July 2020 Shilpa says women shouldn't shy away from leadership, especially during tough economic times. 03 July 2020 Tongaat has been fined for its 2011 to 2018 financial information not complying with IFRS standards. 03 July 2020 Jowayne will be taking over from exiting Chantelle Ah Sing, who will be pursuing her higher education. 03 July 2020 Gert will be taking over from Nonkululeko Dlamini, who has since become CFO of Transnet. 02 July 2020 The indomitable founder of CFO SA, CHRO SA and M&A Africa has passed away in his home country, The Netherlands. 02 July 2020 Nonkululeko joins Transnet from the IDC where she was CFO for five years. 02 July 2020 CFOs need to take a "yes, and" approach, but they also have to say "no" when it's necessary. 02 July 2020 ACCA-qualified Bright says this is because of the death of cargo-transporting passenger flights. 01 July 2020 Ilana will be taking over from Sateesh Kamath, who has been promoted to Vodafone CFO. 01 July 2020 The drop in GDP growth marks the third consecutive decline since the third quarter of 2019. 30 June 2020 Roxane says the Investec Life milestone proves there is a good reason to invest in technology. 30 June 2020 A high EQ culture and strong empathy for customers makes Coupa Software a natural partner for organisations seeking to mitigate their supply chain risk. Todd Ford, CFO for the Nasdaq-listed tech player explains how the company helps customers navigate within a financially stressed world. 29 June 2020 Mr Price has already shut four of its five Nigerian stores and expects to close the last one soon. 29 June 2020 Sitho Mdlalose will be taking over from Till Streichert with effect from 1 July 2020. 28 June 2020 Want to stay up to date with the latest developments in finance, but short on time? Don't worry. CFO South Africa weekly collects 10 of the most important articles from international media for your convenience. 28 June 2020 Webinar reveals that unsegregated responsibilities can lead to fraud, especially during Covid-19. 26 June 2020 Having the wisdom to make smart decisions is something Thobeka Ntshiza, CFO of Avis Fleet, values. 26 June 2020 Proud says the investment challenge has exposed him to new frontiers that school doesn't teach. 26 June 2020 Merafong Municipality acting CFO Thys Wienekus plans to turn state witness following arrest. 26 June 2020 Mark says that while Tito Mboweni's speech presented plans, there weren't any guidelines as to "how". 26 June 2020 The QCTO CFO says CFOs need to take on the role of trauma surgeons and growth navigators. 25 June 2020 Peregrine CEO Robert Katz says that he doesn't expect the economy to recover in the next 12 months. 25 June 2020 Riaan says further downside scenarios have been used to stress test Exxaro's solvency and liquidity. 25 June 2020 Machines and people need to work in concert for successfully ERP systems and enterprises. 25 June 2020 Although the CFOs expressed their concern about sovereign debt, there were some silver linings. 23 June 2020 Ashley anticipates budget cuts to be announced at minister Tito Mboweni's budget speech. 23 June 2020 Dr Claudelle von Eck: Interventions are cheaper than the cost of consequences of unethical culture. 23 June 2020 Companies will have to ensure compliance with the new sections within one year of their commencement. 23 June 2020 Despite Covid challenges, Reunert's ICT sector has reported good growth for the half-year. 23 June 2020 Sizwe believes we need to preserve the quality, growth and transformation of the accounting profession. 23 June 2020 Chantelle says AEEI's interim results put the company in a respectable position to navigate its future. 23 June 2020 For ACCA-qualified Yvonne Soglo, no day in the job is the same in her role as director: provincial budget analysis at the National Treasury. Her responsibilities including supporting 12 finance teams in the Limpopo province to deliver on spending that matches their budgets. 23 June 2020 Workday and Salesforce's Work.com come together to help customers better prepare their workforce. 23 June 2020 Workday has announced its results for the fiscal 2021 first quarter ended 30 April 2020. 23 June 2020 Microsoft, Workday announce strategic partnership to accelerate planning for today's world 22 June 2020 Sygnia achieved its highest six-month profit, highest dividend and highest six-month basic earnings. 22 June 2020 CEO Bernard Agulhas: We're proud that rotations are not limited to changing between the big four. 22 June 2020 DC Kemp will step into the role on 1 July and Adriaan van Rooyen will take up a new reporting position. 22 June 2020 Sean Doherty: "When things do eventually take a turn for the better, we can thrive together." 21 June 2020 Want to stay up to date with the latest developments in finance, but short on time? 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CFO South Africa weekly collects 10 of the most important articles from international media for your convenience. 19 June 2020 Sasol will be stepping away from its oil business to refocus on its chemicals business. 19 June 2020 TreasuryONE's Rudolph Janse van Rensburg takes CFOs through the automation process. 19 June 2020 Reshaad will head up the new artificial intelligence venture, which is set to launch on 10 October. 19 June 2020 Her role as African Rainbow Capital CFO enables her to make that positive contribution to society. 18 June 2020 CFOs believe the move to online, and improved healthcare and education are amongst silver linings. 18 June 2020 On Wednesday morning, eight men were arrested in connection with the R2.7 billion theft at VBS Mutual Bank. 17 June 2020 Laila has been serving as interim CFO of Equites since December 2019. 17 June 2020 Noel will be taking over from CJ Kujenga, who resigned to explore other opportunities. 17 June 2020 TreasuryONE's Rudolph Janse van Rensburg explains why finance professionals need to automate. 17 June 2020 This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a team that can make a positive difference, says David. 17 June 2020 We don't know what the future is going to hold, but we have the opportunity to make it better, Rhett says. 17 June 2020 She sees the challenge of the new role as promoting more flexibility, adaptability and agility. 16 June 2020 Andri looks forward to steering the group in this period of uncertainty and making use of opportunities. 15 June 2020 Robert looks forward to helping the company steer through the challenges it is currently facing. 15 June 2020 Want to stay up to date with the latest developments in finance, but short on time? Don't worry. CFO South Africa weekly collects 10 of the most important articles from international media for your convenience. 14 June 2020 Avashnee Ramdial has learnt that finance departments don't deliver well if their culture isn't cohesive and collaborative. She explained how she got this right as the CFO of Stanlib, based on a similar process in her prior role at Absa, and how she is keen to share the learnings from the hardships she has faced with other women in finance, in an interview with Georgina Guedes. 13 June 2020 The government has made a number of changes to South Africa's level 3 lockdown regulations. 12 June 2020 The new council will be responsible for supporting government in repositioning state-owned enterprises. 12 June 2020 Nienke demos CaseWare Africa's automated reporting system in a CFO South Africa Webinar. 12 June 2020 Sateesh has held various roles within the Vodafone franchise, including FD and vice president. 12 June 2020 ACCA and Grant Thornton discuss the main challenges auditing faces in a series of roundtables. 11 June 2020 Jenna will continue at Investec Property Fund as head of treasury and balance sheet management. 11 June 2020 Tsogo Sun Gaming's focus during lockdown has primarily been to eliminate operating costs.Sasol has identified ten assets that will be prioritised for sale
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Oceana Group appoints Hajra Karrim as new CFO
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Denel CEO Danie du Toit resigns
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Spur Corporation CEO Pierre van Tonder set to retire
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CFO Bongiwe Ntuli: Scenario planning continues to be critical to TFG's forward planning
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UCT appoints former Safika Holdings CFO Babalwa Ngonyama as chair of Council
CFO Nombulelo Guliwe: SA Tourism has a business enablement programme
Tiger Brands appoints Deepa Sita as new CFO
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Masibulele Dem accepts CFO Awards nominee's trophy under social distancing regulations
CFO Ralph Mupita: The work on the MTN brand never ends
Alexander Forbes freezes fees of non-executive directors
Pan African Resources expects to be debt-free within the next 12 months
CA article clerk Akhil Panday the lucky winner of a three-night stay at Sun City
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Covid-19 impact on manufacturing industry worse than impact of 2008 financial global crisis
FSCA says national lockdown can't be used as grounds to reject insurance claims
Delta Property Fund earnings decline as vacancies increase due to tough economy
Webinar reveals that the focus of retirement funds has shifted to engaging individuals
Aspen Pharmacare has the necessary capacity to manage the demand for dexamethasone
CFO Rui Morais says Dis-Chem disappointed with Competition Tribunal decision
Deloitte Consulting Africa's Philip Hechter: Time to reimagine finance
Omnia Holdings bounces back after R407 million loss to R129 million profit
Why the CFO should put purpose at the centre of change
Four crucial changes every CFO should be making right now
Oracle recognised again as a leader in Gartner Magic Quadrant
IDC and Oracle Webinar: Three ways to boost Finance's ability to respond to Covid-19
MTN Group masters financial reporting with Oracle Cloud EPM
Agile Finance: Reimagining finance for the new normal
Long4Life appoints Bradley Moritz as CEO of sport and recreation division
Technology is reinventing the office
Agile Finance: Reimagining and reforming the business
Former VBS Mutual Bank CFO Philip Truter granted bail of R50,000
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Iain Williamson appointed as group CEO of Old Mutual
Having a role to play in the public sector machine is an honour for NCT CFO Ahmed Moolla
Barclays given go-ahead to open private banking services for South Africans
CA Shilpa Mehta first female president of the Entrepreneurs' Organisation Durban Chapter
Tongaat Hulett fined R7.5 million by JSE for non-compliance
AEEI has appointed Jowayne van Wyk as its new CFO
Industrial Development Corporation appoints Gert Gouws as acting CFO
Maverick & legend: The lasting legacy of our founder Alex van Groningen
Nonkululeko Dlamini appointed as new Transnet CFO
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Solenta Aviation FD Bright Amisi: Cargo carriers have been inundated with demand during Covid-19
Safaricom appoints Ilana Darcy as interim CFO
South Africa records -2 percent GDP growth for first quarter of 2020
Investec Life CFO Roxane Leita: Life insurance market still attractive for innovators
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CFO Mark Stirton: Mr Price to focus on South Africa in a more concentrated way
Vodacom Group appoints Sitho Mdlalose as interim group CFO
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With companies under financial pressure, the opportunity to commit fraud has increased
Thobeka Ntshiza shares the experiences that have made her into a "discerning" leader
Proud Sola plans to immerse himself into the world of trading after the investment challenge
A third CFO arrested in connection with the VBS Mutual Bank heist
Spar CFO Mark Godfrey: Drastic and urgent action is required to avoid a fiscal crisis
Innocent Gumbochuma describes the role of the CFO and public sector during Covid-19
Peregrine Holdings reports revenue increase despite tough market conditions
FD Riaan Koppeschaar: Exxaro has sufficient liquidity to withstand operational interruption
Surviving the technoshock: how to get your organisation ready for AI-powered ERP
CFOs gather for a post-revised-budget analysis in this week's Community Conversation
UCT CFO Ashley Francis predicts negative growth in state funding for 2021
The hidden cost of the Covid-19 crisis - an increase in fraud and corruption
New sections of the Protection of Personal Information Act to commence on 1 July 2020
Reunert CFO Nick Thomson: It's hard to report forward-looking implications during Covid-19
Future Nation Schools' Sizwe Nxasana: No prospective accountant should be left behind
CFO Chantelle Ah Sing: AEEI's resilience and ability to adapt is all the more necessary
National Treasury's Yvonne Soglo has a calling for public service
Workday announces partnership with Salesforce to help organisations safely return to work
Workday Announces Fiscal 2021 First Quarter Financial Results
Workday Adaptive Planning to run on Microsoft Azure Cloud
Sygnia CFO Murad Sirkot proud of company's investment performance
A quarter of JSE-listed companies have rotated audit firms, citing early adoption of MAFR
Atterbury Property Holdings appoints DC Kemp as CFO
Transaction Capital to protect welfare of people in taxi industry says CFO Sean Doherty
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Sasol to position business for sustained profitability in low-oil-price environment
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Liquid Telecom CEO Reshaad Sha resigns to head up BriteGaze
Refiloe Nkadimeng wants to have a positive impact on others
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Two CFOs among those arrested for VBS theft
Laila Razack appointed as permanent Equites Property Fund CFO
Adcorp Holdings appoints Noel Prendergast as interim CFO
You can't go through a digital transformation without automation
David Lamont rejoins Australia-based BHP Group as CFO
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Abigail Mukhuba believes there's no better time to be stepping into the role of Sanlam FD
GWK's Andri Bezuidenhout gets promoted to group FD
Hammerson appoints Robert Noel as non-executive chair
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Stanlib CFO Avashnee Ramdial gets candid about culture
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AngloGold Ashanti CFO Christine Ramon appointed to State-Owned Enterprises Council
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Former Safaricom Sateesh Kamath appointed as British firm Vodafone Business CFO
ACCA: Audits need to adapt to the digital age
Investec Property Fund's Jenna Sprenger steps down as CFO
New Tsogo Sun Gaming CFO Annelize Hoyer on reporting during Covid-19
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