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22 February 2019 The company announced a record first-half increase of 12 percent in revenue despite negative GDP growth. 22 February 2019 EOH announced that two of their founding members and directors will be stepping down. 22 February 2019 Cell C has announced that CEO Jose Dos Santos has stepped down with effect from 1 March. 22 February 2019 Stuart Hughes excited about facing the challenges in South Africa as Pernod Ricard SA FD. 21 February 2019 Attendees shared their stories about collaboration and big thinking to help others achieve successful outcomes. 21 February 2019 Former VBS chairperson Tshifhiwa Matodzi has been stripped of his CA(SA) title. 21 February 2019 CFO Nokuthula Selamolela has been appointed as FoodBev SETA CEO. 21 February 2019 PwC economist Christie Viljoen outlines the key takeaways for business in Tito Mboweni's budget speech. 20 February 2019 Tim London: "Your vision statement is probably useless. Here's how to make it better." 20 February 2019 JSE All Share Index best-performing share in 2018 Amplats reduces debt and increases HEPS. 20 February 2019 CFO South Africa sponsored the Reporting Accountant category awards at the gala event. 19 February 2019 All the spaces for the Get Smart summit on 21 February are almost gone. Register now! 19 February 2019 Craig Miller will take over from Ian Botha as financial director of Anglo American Platinum. 19 February 2019 Lonmin has appointed Phembani CFO Sizwe Nkosi as a non-independent non-executive director. 19 February 2019 Petra Diamonds has appointed former AngloGold Ashanti CFO Richard Duffy as its new CEO. 18 February 2019 Woolworths Holdings CFO Reeza Isaacs won the CFO of the Year Award in 2016. 18 February 2019 Vukile Property Fund has appointed Laurence Cohen as its new CFO with effect from 1 March. 18 February 2019 SAA to break into three business units as part of a restructuring plan, says CEO Vuyani Jarana. 17 February 2019 Whether she's running Nedbank Group finance or a marathon, Raisibe Morathi gets the job done. 15 February 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. 15 February 2019 Telkom, Airtel, Tourvest and Travelex embark on joint ventures and Brimstone second guesses Clover acquisition. 15 February 2019 Poor-performing Dunkin Donuts and Baskin Robbins to exit South Africa, says Grand Parade Investments. 15 February 2019 Willem van Biljon and Ryno Blignaut were also appointed to the global messaging services company board. 15 February 2019 Icasa chairperson Rubben Mohlaloga sentenced to two decades in prison for fraud and money laundering. 14 February 2019 Seismologists, chemists, engineers... These CFOs haven't always served in finance. 14 February 2019 Sanlam announced the appointment of Sydney Mbhele and other new members to its executive committee. 13 February 2019 Angelique Montalto explains how Get Smart event partner SAP Concur adapted to change and grew. 13 February 2019 The amendment bill will close loopholes that businesses have used to enrich themselves. 12 February 2019 Keeping an anxiety disorder from your coworkers? CA and entrepreneur Liezl Berry believes it makes you a better accountant. 12 February 2019 A report by the Public Protector claims Dondo Mogajane failed to disclose a criminal record. 11 February 2019 Former Alexander Forbes CFO Deon Viljoen won the CFO of the Year Award in 2015 CFO. 11 February 2019 Tongaat Hulett has appointed acting CFO Rob Aitken permanently with effect from 1 March. 11 February 2019 The CFO says the unbundling won't be cheap and the costs are yet to be determined. 10 February 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. 10 February 2019 The FD tells how she joined Comair to simplify her life, then her career took off. 09 February 2019 Phembani CFO Sizwe Nkosi: You should not and frankly you cannot adapt to all changes. 08 February 2019 Minister of Finance Tito Mboweni has appointed a panel to interview candidates for the position. 08 February 2019 Sea Harvest Group and Coca-Cola Beverages Africa expand while Clover gets bought out. 08 February 2019 SONA: Eskom turnaround strategy to be implemented, and the company to be split into three. 07 February 2019 To hedge or not to hedge? That is the question. Five CFOs unpack their reasoning. 07 February 2019 Olufunke Ighodaro has tendered in her resignation as CFO-designate at Barloworld as of 1 February 2019. 07 February 2019 Andries van Tonder and Patrick Gillingham have been arrested on charges of corruption and fraud. 06 February 2019 Lauren Odell, Hannes Boonzaaier and Thobeka Ntshiza anticipate learning new skills and ideas for the future. 06 February 2019 DHL has appointed Jed Michaletos as MD of DHL Express SA as of 14 January 2019. 05 February 2019 Brett Terespolsky explains why financial services providers are over-investing in technology, and under-investing in people. 05 February 2019 Wayne will be leaving the group on 31 March to pursue other interests. 05 February 2019 Group Five has announced the resignation of CEO Themba Mosai as of the end of January 04 February 2019 Former Standard Bank CFO Simon Ridley won the CFO of the Year Award at the 2014 CFO Awards. 04 February 2019 The PIC board of directors handed in their resignation after Minister of Finance loses confidence. 03 February 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. 03 February 2019 AstraZeneca's Osman Mia is expanding his skills set and industry understanding in the UK. 01 February 2019 Elon Musk announced the appointment of Zach Kirkhorn as Tesla's new CFO. Market responds negatively. 01 February 2019 Competition Tribunal approves and disapproves some mergers while South African companies invest in Nigeria. 01 February 2019 Vodacom "can't go near" the R70 billion Please Call Me inventor Nkosana Makate is demanding. 01 February 2019 JSE CEO Nicky Newton-King recommends creating an investment-conducive environment through collaboration. 31 January 2019 CFOs discuss the external factors affecting their companies' performance and share how they deal with them. 31 January 2019 The former Bosasa CFO revealed he and Angelo Agrizzi used a tractor to dispose of incriminating documents. 31 January 2019 Mqondisi Gumede will discuss why "psychological innovation and insight is just as valuable as technical innovation." 30 January 2019 Santam will be listed on JSE competitor A2X Markets exchange as of 1 February 2019. 29 January 2019 Uncertainty and change make for tough decision making. CFO SA's Graham Fehrsen offers tips to help. 29 January 2019 Mohammed Akoojee takes over as the recently listed Imperial Logistics CEO as of 1 February. 29 January 2019 The CEO says that it was never her intention to stay for this long. 28 January 2019 Awards Judges impressed with the calibre of the nominees interviewed ahead of the 15 May ceremony. 28 January 2019 Former CFOs Andries van Tonder and Patrick Gillingham have been named in the testimony by Angelo Agrizzi. 27 January 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. 27 January 2019 Jaco Maritz has 18 years of mining experience, but he's proudest of the people he's developing. 26 January 2019 Santam CFO Hennie Nel has been nominated for the CFO Awards 2019. 25 January 2019 Yoco's annual Q4 2018 Small Business Pulse shows small businesses are more buoyant than big. 25 January 2019 MultiChoice to list on JSE, Edcon hopes for PIC funding and Absa joins with French bank. 25 January 2019 "CFO Clean Audit" Irene Singo moves from the Department of Mineral Resources to transport industry. 24 January 2019 Capitec, Black Umbrellas, Jaguar Land Rover, Torre Industries and 4AX's CFOs explain their approaches. 24 January 2019 Her resignation is effective from end March, and she will work to ensure a seamless transition. 23 January 2019 Register for the Get Smart summit to discover the hows and whys of insights like these. 23 January 2019 The IDC's CFO Nonkululeko Dlamini has been nominated for the CFO Awards 2019. 22 January 2019 How to win at this next, big, bright, brilliant thing that is digital transformation. 22 January 2019 Shahied Daniels has been appointed as the new CEO of SAIPA as of 21 January. 21 January 2019 Royal Bafokeng Holdings' CFO Nakedi Ramaphakela has been nominated for the CFO Awards 2019. 21 January 2019 A management services agreement states that Glencore International will make personnel available to Katanga. 21 January 2019 Some of the best finance leaders of the country came to the Deloitte headquarters in Woodmead on 21 January 2019 for the first CFO Awards nominee interviews of the year. 21 January 2019 Grant Pattison, Edcon CEO, says the company is working on detailed clauses of the final agreement. 21 January 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. 18 January 2019 Acting CFO Mohammed Mahomedy says Transnet is spending significant time going through thousands of contracts. 18 January 2019 The Reserve Bank governor speaks out about ANC's call for a "flexible monetary policy regime". 18 January 2019 Dealmakers are looking at Kenya, Group Five sells of its subsidiaries and Helios Towers enters SA market. 18 January 2019 Delivering a stronger finance team, ensuring a succession path and enjoying the fine local gins
18 January 2019 The new laws deal with excise duties, anti-avoidance, and evaluating the impact of increasing VAT. 17 January 2019 Is it their interpersonal skills, their leadership qualities or their values? We reveal leading CFO characteristics. 17 January 2019 Elon Musk hints that Tesla will probably be coming to SA at the end of 2019. 17 January 2019 Lillian Barnard has been appointed as the new managing director of Microsoft South Africa. 17 January 2019 The Get Smart summit this February will present the EOH Group FD and other inspirational speakers. 16 January 2019 The Land Bank has appointed Konehali Gugushe as its new acting CFO. 16 January 2019 SAA has appointed Vusi Pikoli as its new chief risk and compliance officer from 1 February. 16 January 2019 Beware staff who say, "But we don't do it that way." 15 January 2019 Jabu has replaced Udayan Sen as CFO of BP Southern Africa as of 1 January. 15 January 2019 John Hudson has been appointed as sugar producer Tongaat Hulett's new CEO. 14 January 2019 Kumba Iron Ore's CFO Bothwell Mazarura has been nominated for the CFO Awards 2019. 14 January 2019 Several Steinhoff International directors have been served with papers as part of multibillion-rand lawsuit. 13 January 2019 Want to keep up to date with the latest developments in finance, but are short of time? Don't worry. CFO South Africa weekly collects 10 of the most important articles from international media for your convenience. 11 January 2019 Creditor LSW GmbH is challenging Steinhoff's plan to restructure its convertible debt into new secure loans. 11 January 2019 Three Alexander Forbes executives have resigned as the company moves forward with a strategic review. 11 January 2019 Jaco Maritz, Syspro CFO, believes that South Africa does not lag behind its global tech counterparts. 11 January 2019 Discovery Bank has appointed Frank Rizzo as head of internal audit as of January this year. 11 January 2019 Adapt-IT to buy Wisenet Group and Ascendis Health to sell its manufacturing facility to Mylan. 10 January 2019 The entrepreneur and businessman appeals to all decision-makers in business to do right by SMEs. 10 January 2019 Garron Stewart has been the finance director at Wade International since November 2018. 10 January 2019 Nolwazi Mamorare has been the chief financial officer at the University of Johannesburg since May 2018. 10 January 2019 Bongiwe Ntuli has been the chief financial officer of The Foschini Group since 3 September 2018. 10 January 2019 Major General Puleng Dimpane has been the chief financial officer at SAPS since 21 December 2018. 10 January 2019 Thapelo Mashiane has been the chief financial officer at the Gauteng Provincial Government since October 2016. 10 January 2019 Heinrich Stander has been the group chief financial officer of Choppies Group since December 2018. 10 January 2019 Manenzhe Manenzhe's appointment follows the implication of former CFO Charity Wurayayi in a controversial tender. 10 January 2019 Lindsey was integral in the establishment of Climate Fund Managers and will now head up finance. 09 January 2019 SAA secures the R3.5 billion loan it needed to keep operating until March 2019. 09 January 2019 The ex-Huge Group CFO will be filling the roles of chief financial and commercial officer. 08 January 2019 Sizwe Nkosi has been the chief financial officer at Phembani Group since January 2016. 08 January 2019 Wayne Beifus has been the chief financial officer at Retail Pharmacy since August 2018. 08 January 2019 Mobasheer Patel has been the group chief financial officer of Media24 since 1 September 2018. 08 January 2019 Lenny Govender has been the group chief financial officer of Macsteel Services Centres SA since August 2018. 08 January 2019 Euan McNeil has been the chief financial officer of the Flight Centre Travel Group since September 2018. 08 January 2019 Gideon Joubert has been the chief financial officer at FirstRand Africa since November 2017.Comair maintains profitability despite oil price spike
Embattled EOH loses founding members and directors
Cell C CEO Jose Dos Santos steps down
Stuart Hughes joins Pernod Ricard SA from the Angolan business as FD
Top CFOs and CHROs share learnings on change and collaboration at Get Smart summit
SAICA strips Tshifhiwa Matodzi of his registration
Nokuthula Selamolela new FoodBev SETA CEO
Budget 2019: The good news is there wasn't more bad news
Getting your vision, mission and purposes statements in shape for success
Amplats delivers strong results after a busy year
South Africa's top M&A professionals get recognition at the DealMakers Awards
Few sought-after spaces left for Get Smart event registrations
Anglo American group financial controller Craig Miller is the new Amplats FD
Sizwe Nkosi to replace Kennedy Bungane as a director on Lonmin's board
Former AngloGold Ashanti CFO Richard Duffy now Petra Diamonds CEO
Flashback: CFO of the Year Award 2016 winner Reeza Isaacs
Laurence Cohen new Vukile Property Fund CFO
SAA breaks into three to improve agility and accountability
Raisibe Morathi: Set yourself a goal and you'll probably achieve it
Finance flash: the TOP-10 articles of week 7, 2019
M&A Roundup: Airtel-Telkom, Tourvest, Brimstone make headlines
This is why we can't have nice things: Dunkin Donuts and Baskin Robbins leave SA
Michael Jordaan appointed chairman of the board of Clickatell
Icasa chairperson sentenced to 20 years in prison
Meet six CFOs who took the career path less travelled to their roles
Sydney Mbhele new Sanlam CE: Brand along with other appointments
SAP Concur and the Get Smart summit: a perfect partnership
Competition Amendment Bill signed into law
There could be an upside to your anxiety disorder
Ramaphosa initiates remedial action against appointment of Treasury DG
Flashback: CFO of the Year Award 2015 winner Deon Viljoen
Rob Aitken made permanent CFO at Tongaat Hulett
Eskom's Calib Cassim explains that unbundling will not solve all of Eskom's issues
Finance flash: the TOP-10 articles of week 6, 2019
Comair's Kirsten King: Flying high and staying grounded
Get Smart summit attracts CFOs who aim to stay relevant
The search for a new SARS commissioner is on
M&A Roundup: Food & beverage companies make headlines this week
Eskom to split into three separate entities
Top CFOs explain their companies' approaches to rand hedging
Olufunke Ighodaro resigns as CFO-designate at Barloworld
CFOs at heart of Bosasa corruption case arrested
CFOs looking forward to learning, sharing and being inspired at Get Smart summit
Jed Michaletos appointed as DHL Express SA MD
True disruption is less about technology and more about people
Omnia announces resignation of CFO Wayne Koonin on 1 February
Group Five CEO Themba Mosai resigns
Flashback: CFO of the Year Award 2014 winner Simon Ridley
PIC board hands in mass resignation following allegations of corruption
Finance flash: the TOP-10 articles of week 5, 2019
Osman Mia, area CFO-in-waiting to a global pharmaceutical business
Zach Kirkhorn announced as new Tesla Inc CFO
M&A Roundup: M&A activity hotting up as 2019 gets underway
Vodacom would "close shop tomorrow" if it paid Please Call Me claim
Nicky Newton-King: Businesses need to create their own ideal conditions
The top 5 factors CFOs say affect company performance
Blow by blow: Andries van Tonder has his day in court
Get Smart summit to get people thinking about getting the most out of their teams
Santam CFO Hennie Nel: We're encouraging competition with A2X listing
Practise agile thinking to make great decisions in 2019
Imperial Holdings CFO Mohammed Akoojee becomes CEO
Maria Ramos to retire as Absa CEO at the end of February
CFO Awards judging kicks off with three days of nominee interviews
The two former CFOs at the heart of the Bosasa corruption scandal
Finance flash: the TOP-10 articles of week 4, 2019
Acacia CFO Jaco Maritz on personal growth, people development and mountain biking
Hennie Nel nominated for CFO Awards 2019
Yoco releases The Small Business Pulse for Q4 2018
M&A Roundup: Naspers, Absa and struggling Edcon make headlines this week
Irene Singo new Cross-Border Road Transport Agency CFO
Work-life schmalance? Four CFOs share how they have - or haven't - achieved this
Eskom Pension and Provident Fund CEO Nopasika Lila resigns
Rob Katz: If you're not working in a team, you're dead!
Nonkululeko Dlamini nominated for CFO Awards 2019
Seven caveats to consider when implementing digital transformation
SAIPA appoints Shahied Daniels as chief executive
Nakedi Ramaphakela nominated for CFO Awards 2019
Glencore's Paul Smith takes on the role of CFO of Katanga Mining
Judges start interviewing CFO Awards 2019 nominees
Unidentified investors rescue debt-laden Edcon
Finance flash: the TOP-10 articles of week 3, 2019
Transnet taking former executives to court for a lost R1.3 billion.
Lesetja Kganyago: ANC's aim to change the Reserve Bank mandate is "unconstitutional"
M&A Roundup: 2019 - set to be tough but also rewarding
Udayan Sen reflects on his time as CFO of BP Southern Africa
Ramaphosa signs three new tax bills into law
Five CFOs share what they believe makes a person great in the role
Tesla will be coming to SA "probably" at the end of 2019
Microsoft SA appoints first woman MD Lillian Barnard
Megan Pydigadu to reveal how you can build a better business through collaboration
Konehali Gugushe new Land Bank acting CFO
Vusi Pikoli new SAA chief risk and compliance officer
Forget about learning - those who are future-ready are those who can UNlearn
Jabu Ndlovu appointed as new BP Southern Africa CFO
From beer to sugar: Former SABMiller CEO takes the lead at Tongaat Hulett
Bothwell Mazarura nominated for CFO Awards 2019
Ex-Steinhoff CFO Ben la Grange facing investor class action
Finance flash: the TOP-10 articles of week 2, 2019
Steinhoff restructure challenged by creditor
Alexander Forbes loses three more executives
Syspro CFO: SA is forging ahead in the tech space
Frank Rizzo new head of internal audit at Discovery Bank
M&A Roundup: Dealmakers brace for M&A uplift in 2019, starting with these
Marnus Broodryk responds to Woolworths' apology to Ubuntu Baba
Wade International: Garron Stewart
University of Johannesburg: Nolwazi Mamorare
The Foschini Group: Bongiwe Ntuli
SAPS: Puleng Dimpane
Gauteng Provincial Government: Thapelo Mashiane
Choppies: Heinrich Mathiam Stander
Manenzhe Manenzhe new City of Johannesburg CFO
Climate Fund Managers appoints Lindsey Ord as CFO
SAA secures R3.5 billion loan to ensure future operations
Zunaid Bulbulia takes on dual role at Mobile Outsourcing Solutions
Phembani Group: Sizwe Nkosi
Retail Pharmacy International: Wayne Beifus
Media24: Mobasheer Patel
Macsteel Services Centres SA: Lenny Govender
Flight Centre Travel Group: Euan McNeil
FirstRand Africa: Gideon Joubert
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