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Finance Minister Tito Mboweni announced spending cuts to offset falling tax revenue in his MTBPS. Frederik Scholtz shares his five takeaways from Tito Mboweni’s medium-term budget policy statement. Amanda Tandiwe Nzimande will be taking over from Nomkhita Nqweni as the Solidarity Fund CEO. Wikus Roos will be taking over from Michael Vosloo as TeleMasters’ CFO with effect from 1 November. Airports Company South Africa expects operational losses due to decline in passenger numbers from Covid-19. CFO Community Conversation reveals that hackers exploit the employees in the business. Lelo Rantloane has taken over from former SAVCA chairman, Craig Dreyer, as of 26 October. CFOs have had to come up with risk scenarios on how to respond effectively to Covid-19. Digital transformation in finance is reshaping the role of the CFO like never before. Unilever’s Mikateko Tshetshe shares her learning journey to the top during Finance Indaba Network. Transnet has set up a loss control function, which will report to new group CFO Nonkululeko Dlamini. The company has launched an inclusive share ownership scheme that will benefit its SA employees. Nomalungelo will be taking over from exiting CEO Thamsanqa Hlongwa. The Covid-19 trading restrictions and lockdown affected up to 20 percent of the retailer’s revenue. The company’s rebrand helps present Mazars more consistently across the globe, say co-CEOs. These are the winners of the Finance Indaba Network scavenger hunt and leaderboard competitions. Prof King reveals that value creation has replaced profit focus in CFO Community Conversation. Noel has been acting as CFO since the resignation of former CFO Cheryl-Jane Kujenga. Parliamentary committee recommends Tsakani Maluleke as next Auditor-General. The JSE has fined Steinhoff R13.5 million for disseminating false and misleading information. In order for businesses to survive the Covid-19 storm, companies have to be ‘risk intelligent’. The Linde Group intends to buy the remaining shares of Afrox, after which it plans to delist the company. Loot.co.za CFO Shakeerah Diedericks: This is a golden opportunity to enter an active market space. Sage FD Jordaan Burger: Companies that went digital before lockdown were prepared for Covid-19. Nyiko Shiburi’s appointment forms part of an entire executive reshuffle at MultiChoice. Webinar to look at how businesses and suppliers are reframing their priorities, processes and procedures. Attendees said they enjoyed the insightful content, speakers and virtual interaction with their peers. CFO Nolwazi Mamorare steering the University of Johannesburg through the Covid-19 storm. Today’s uncertainty and change will see finance leaders assuming greater responsibility. Myles will be taking over from Solly Mboweni, who has stepped down as CEO to fulfil another role. Two Aon Workday experts revealed their learnings from their global solutions implementation. Air Liquide's Taki Nkhumeleni and other panellists share their companies’ stories of growth on foreign soil. Experts hash out the extent of the CFO’s responsibility for cyber security at Finance Indaba Network. Having sufficient liquid assets is an important safety net in times of crisis, the Finance Indaba heard. Finance professionals were treated to a gamified virtual conference and expo experience! At this year’s Finance Indaba Network, leading CFOs discussed three ways to qualify for the top finance job. Speaking at the 2020 Finance Indaba Network, Professor Mervyn King advocated for a title change for CFOs. Verimark CFO Bryan Groome and other panellists shared their secrets to achieving early success. Panellists agree overcoming communication challenges is important during a virtual audit. Raisibe Morathi and other panellists shared their learnings from working through Covid-19. A panel of women finance leaders said these three things were critical in their journey to the top. Deon Geyser has been appointed as the CEO of Liquid Telecom SA with effect from 1 January 2021. The virtual auditorium is filling up to hear Vodacom new CFO Raisibe Morathi and other panelists speak. It’s not too late to join finance professionals from across South Africa at this virtual conference and expo. PPC has reported a group revenue decline of two percent following a challenging financial year. Ascendis has appointed Cheryl-Jane Kujenga as its new CFO. Afgri Group CFO Rivasha Maharaj made time to mentor a Grade 12 scholar throughout her academic year. Automation is a key tool for finance functions to maximise operational efficiencies. Dr Catherine Duggan has been appointed director of the UCT Graduate School of Business. Finance and accounting authority Fasset has joined the Finance Indaba Network. The Companies and Intellectual Property Commission joins the Finance Indaba Network. A new way for finance managers to store tax filing information, optimise efficiency and reduce tax headaches. Jordaan Burger enjoys being the strategic finance leader within business management service Sage. Vedanta Zinc CFO Pushpender Singla will serve as a director of Black Mountain Mining board. Employee benefits company, Sanlam Corporate, joins Finance Indaba Network. CFOs share how their people-friendly policies, like parental leave, have changed from traditional policies. CFOs have a key role to play beyond the books and digital transformation. Seven-year jail sentence handed down to Former VBS bank chief financial officer. TreasuryONE Automation and Automation Anywhere have signed up together as a Gold Partner. Cloud-based software, Konsise, has joined the Finance Indaba Network. Blue Recruiting MD Graeme Marais shares why hiring a newly qualified CA is the way to go. CFOs must ensure that the pace and scale of finance technology investments align with their strategy. Both Glenn and Lauren Fullerton were influenced by Glenn’s father to pursue a career in finance. Technology group Altron wins court ruling against Tshwane over multi-billion rand contract. The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants has joined the Finance Indaba Network. Deploying Alteryx offers finance teams the ability to automate between 50 and 90 percent of data processes. Sage’s AME FD Jordaan Burger shares his tips for CFOs of the future working in a digital era. Business management solution, Sage, has joined the Finance Indaba Network. RiSA CFO Nishal Lalla: Agility and resilience are key in an industry not likely to rebound quickly. Business spend management platform Coupa Software has joined the Finance Indaba Network. Tyrone Soondarjee joins Grindrod Bank as chairperson after the resignation of Amanda Dambuza. Employee benefits solution company, Momentum Corporate, joins the Finance Indaba. The Foschini Group has seen an increase in online sales despite the easing of lockdown restrictions. Wendy is expected to take over from retiring chairperson Christo Wiese at the group’s next AGM. Business process solutions company, SoluGrowth, has joined the Finance Indaba Network. CFOs asked Tania all their questions around the sign off regulations, and a heated debate ensued. Cristina Teixeira will be taking over from Phillip Matthee as Spur CFO with effect from February 2021. Financial reporting tool Quick Consols has joined the Finance Indaba Network. The cement maker will now publish its full-year financial results in the week of 5 October. Capitec’s operating profits and headline earnings were heavily impacted by Covid-19 in the first quarter. Rita will help Hammerson navigate through the challenges Covid-19 poses for the real estate sector. Consulting service, EnterpriseWorx, has joined the Finance Indaba Network. Thobeka and Zamani Ntshiza started their relationship over the phone. Now they have five children. CEO Ram Ottapathu: Choppies has traded strongly following its exit from non-performing markets. Oracle director of product strategy Andreea Vasiliu reveals how CFOs can future-proof their business. The enterprise cloud applications provider will be headlining the Indaba on 15 October. Nedbank CIB’s Belinda Munger and Gary Marais unpack how CFOs can successfully manage liquidity. Boipelo has a vision for improving the mining sector in South Africa through life-saving technology. The expense, invoice and travel management provider will be headlining the Indaba on 15 October. FinChatBot CEO Antoine Paillusseau: Personalised conversational AI solutions can assist and outshine human interaction. Attacq has delivered a net profit from operations of R1.4 billion for the year ended 30 June 2020. The SA Reserve Bank's indicators showed increases in eight out of 10 components. The Institute of Internal Auditors South Africa has joined the Finance Indaba Network. Tim London: Separate these functions so their different priorities don't become a point of conflict. Pramy and Kreesan Moodley graduated the same year at the same university, but only met years later. Laren will serve as acting CFO until Hulamin has appointed a permanent CFO. Astral Foods CFO Daan Ferreira will be the central contact person during Chris Schutte's absence. Developer of Software solutions for finance professionals, CaseWare Africa has joined Finance Indaba Network. The business rescue plan will see a consortium invest fresh equity of R500 million into Comair. Disruptive technology investor, Kalon Venture Partners, has signed up for Finance Indaba Network. Workday's Tom Bogan: Planning is a fundamental part of the path forward for businesses. 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. Woolworths' has had to tightly manage working capital, cut back on discretionary costs and more. For Anton, heading up finance at Shoprite during Covid-19 and IFRS 16 has been ‘interesting’. The latest BankservAfrica index reported a "curiously high" number of people not getting a salary. Francis will be taking over from current CFO Lizette Smith with effect from 1 October. Analytics consultancy company Dimago Data Analytics has signed up for the Finance Indaba Network. The initial threat of Covid-19 and Alert Level 5 lockdown left people isolated in their homes, unable to see their family and friends. However, this didn't stop former UCT executive director of finance Ashley Francis from finding new ways to make memories. Restrictions on international travel and social or business gatherings will ease from 21 September. Automation cloud software provider BlackLine has joined the Finance Indaba Network. Sage CFO 3.0 reveals: The crisis demands that CFOs find ways to ensure the business is sustainable. Interim CEO Christine Ramon: AngloGold Ashanti well-positioned to deliver better returns. CFOs need to ensure investments align with the business outcomes and overall strategy. Nonkululeko says recent events are in direct conflict with her initiative against racism and prejudice. Shoprite CFO Anton de Bruyn married Zyla four days after she wrote her final honours exam. JAM CFO reveals CFOs need to understand the difference between a fixed and a growth mindset. CEO Thomas Pays says Kalon's investment will enable Ozow to help South Africa transition into a cashless society. Despite Covid-19, Harmony has reported high production in the last quarter of its 2020 reporting year. Mpumi Madisa has been appointed as Bidvest's new CEO, taking over from retiring Lindsay Ralphs.Mboweni announces government wage freeze in medium-term budget policy statement
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Mazars rebrands to celebrate balanced growth and successful expansion
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Adcorp appoints Noel Prendergast as permanent CFO
Tsakani Maluleke recommended for Auditor-General position
JSE fines Steinhoff for breaching listing requirements
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Afrox to delist from the JSE as part of Linde Group acquisition plan
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Liquid Telecom South Africa appoints Deon Geyser as new CEO
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PPC hopeful for recovery of cement industry in South Africa
Ascendis appoints new CFO
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Business school appoints new director
Fasset joins the Finance Indaba Network as a Silver Partner
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Vedanta Zinc International restructures Black Mountain Mining board
Sanlam Corporate joins the Finance Indaba Network as a Silver Partner
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Coupa Software joins the Finance Indaba Network as a Platinum Partner
Grindrod Bank appoints former Cell C CFO Tyrone Soondarjee as chairperson
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TFG CEO Anthony Thunström: Covid-19 accelerated existing shifts in the retail environment
Shoprite appoints Wendy Lucas-Bull as chairperson-designate
SoluGrowth joins the Finance Indaba Network as a Silver Partner
Tania Wimberley reveals why the JSE implemented the CEO and FD sign-off regulation
Cristina Teixeira new Spur Corporation CFO
Quick Consols joins Finance Indaba Network as Gold Partner
PPC delays results for third time as it continues to fix accounting errors
Capitec Bank sees recovery in the second quarter results, ending August
Hammerson appoints Rita-Rose Gagné as its new CEO
EnterpriseWorx joins the Finance Indaba Network as a Gold Partner
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Choppies reports strong results following South Africa exit
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Workday joins the Finance Indaba Network as a Diamond Partner
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Attacq delivers satisfactory results despite Covid-19 challenges
SARB business cycle indicators show signs of recovery for SA economy
IIA SA joins Finance Indaba Network as a Silver Partner
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Hulamin appoints Laren Farquharson as acting CFO
Astral Foods CEO Chris Schutte hospitalised after motorcycle accident
CaseWare Africa joins Finance Indaba Network as Gold Partner
Comair's new business rescue plan approved
Kalon Venture Partners sign up for Finance Indaba Network as a Silver partner
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Take-home salaries fell by 35 percent in July 2020 compared to 2019
Namibian-based Oryx Properties appoints Francis Heunis as new CFO
Dimago Data Analytics joins Finance Indaba Network as a Silver Partner
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BlackLine joins the Finance Indaba Network as a silver partner
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Harmony Gold concludes acquisition of AngloGold Ashanti's SA assets
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Nonkululeko Gobodo resigns as Clicks non-executive director
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Harmony Gold sees 9 percent revenue increase due to increased gold price
Mpumi Madisa to become Bidvest CEO from 1 October 2020
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