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The former Media24, Pioneer Food and Sea Harvest CFO will serve as an independent non-executive director.

The group’s diverse business model enabled Old Mutual to deliver a solid set of half-year results.

Refilwe’s appointment marks a milestone for Vodacom, which has reached a 50/50 gender split at exco.

SAA’s Fikile Mhlontlo and Lanseria’s Mpolaheng Mohlopi unpack what the future of the aviation industry will look like.

Ushana Amichand reflects on her learnings about trust during her stint as a relatively young CFO.

PwC’s Grant Searle and Workday’s Zuko Mdwaba explore the six topics shaping CFOs’ agendas.

e4’s recent Girls in STEM programme is a demonstration of how working together can create change.

Elmar Grobbelaar says businesses need to embrace innovation and become a fintech player.

The group’s various restructuring efforts have paid off, says CFO Adrian Macartney.

Angela Pillay explains that Sasfin has taken significant steps to streamline its activities.

OneStream, which has seen massive success in its current geographies, is looking to expand into new geographies.

Women should be given opportunities with full confidence that they are going to achieve and deliver, says Nopasika.

Companies are calling for the relaxation of post-Brexit visa requirements to address supply chain crisis.

Quantimetrics CEO Bram Meyerson says CFOs need to be prepared when boards demand measurable value.

Kobus Venter explains that centralised treasury tech helps CFOs keep a handle on liquidity, cash flow and risk.

Masslift Africa has encouraged women to create authentic change in the workplace this Women’s Month.

Deloitte came first in the Universum 2021 Talent Survey for being graduates’ first pick when choosing a career.

Marcel Naude has resigned from the FD role with effect from 23 September.

Rui will take on the role of Dis-Chem’s CEO following the retirement of Ivan Saltzman.

Turrito Networks’ Brian Timperley reveals why cutting the business down to size is a smart growth tactic.

The Dimension Data MD believes that the empowerment of both women and men should be addressed.

Being agile in financial reporting is now a key consideration for the C-Suite, says Prosus’s Moveshen Moodley.

Because of its investments in various sectors, Emira has managed to outperform SAPOA’s average results.

Can the audit profession restore trust? Will new technologies cannibalise jobs? Find out from the experts.

Standard Bank Group has seen positive recovery in its financial results for the first half of 2021.

Tamuka shares how he and his finance team navigated the challenges of the last year together.

Zyda Rylands will stay on as the Woolworths SA CEO until 2024, after which the role will fall away.

MTN South Africa welcomes Khumbudzo Ntshavheni as the new minister of communication and digital technology.

As the only female executive at SANRAL, Inge is passionate about empowering the women around her.

Automation has become a feature of the finance function – in a positive way – says the iOCO CFO.

The defence of Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou failed on facts and law, China looks to the super-rich and more.

Rob unpacked his journey over the past two years during a CFO Community Conversation.

Human-centric digital transformation elevates humans by helping them reclaim time to do strategic work.

Synthesis MD Michael Shapiro unpacks the fears around AI and how it can be used for social good.

Chantal says banks are embracing their societal role, and prioritising issues such as diversity and inclusion.

Jonathan Knowlden has been appointed as the acting CFO of Bauba Resources.

Adri Führi, e4 group CFO, says much more can be done to ensure equality and innovation.

Carin Taylor, Workday’s chief diversity officer, talks about visibility, open dialogue, and looking at the individual.

Nerissa Chetty discusses how managing expectations helped her to fulfil work and personal responsibilities.

AFS reporting requirements will soon be in place for SOEs and municipal-owned companies.

Herman Singh says that in order for start-ups to be successful, they need to have a resourceful team.

Graphene Economics founder says transfer pricing audits arrive years down the line, creating surprise risk exposure.

The bank’s group headline earnings grew five-fold to R8.9 billion for the first half of 2021.

Sasol, which was hit hard by the impact of Covid-19 on fuel demand, is ready if it happens again.

CAMAF provides a range of benefits for chartered accountants in South Africa.

With a new job in a new industry and a new baby, Abigail has spent the last 18 months relearning.

Google explores pay cuts, while pharmaceutical giants raise Covid-19 vaccine prices and more.

Leading CFOs explain that it’s not too late for organisations to work towards financial maturity.

Standard Bank’s Zaid Moola unpacks taking on his new role as head of wholesale clients South Africa.

Roche Diagnostics’ Numair Hussain shares a few pearls of wisdom for job seekers today.

Michelle Chetty has been appointed as the new group CFO of Affinity Group.

Heleen was previously involved in Safire's financial audits during her time at KPMG.

CFO Ian Vorster says sustainability bonds are increasingly being used around the world to finance renewable energy development.

Momentum Corporate’s Emda Fourie says women are uniquely placed to change the sector.

Brad explains that, during the hard lockdown, he had to replan Douglasdale Dairy’s strategy daily.

Recent civil unrest has highlighted the need to ensure business operations can be maintained as far as possible.

Leading women in finance and technology reveal that inclusion starts long before women enter the workforce.

CJ Kujenga says audit needs to add business value and to grapple differently with complexity.

Jurgen Hanekom, Octavius Vermooten and Rayhaan Samsodien have also been appointed as divisional CFOs.

Tiffany Dunsdon will be serving as interim CEO until a permanent replacement for Sibusiso has been appointed.

CFOs share how they have had to reset their boundaries since working from home.

The technology services company has been approved for a secondary listing on A2X Markets.

Zoliswa has had to wear sales, risk and operation leadership hats throughout her career at G4S South Africa.

CFO Dumisani Dlamini says the move will minimise the risk of handling cash and improve customer convenience.

Rihanna makes the billionaire list, rising aluminium prices depress consumers and more.

Nicholas has played a key role in developing the new Altron 2.0 business strategy and is ready to take it even further.

Enoch Godongwana will succeed Tito Mboweni as South Africa’s new Finance Minister.

Siveshen joins the group from Denel, where he served in various roles, including CFO of its Vehicle Systems business.

CFOs and CHROs gathered to share ideas, learn from thought leaders, and be inspired.

Jodi Joseph, divisional executive at CaseWare Africa, Adapt IT, says women have the ability to set their own trajectory.

Paul Cruickshank will be taking over from retiring RCL Foods CEO, Miles Dally.

Serame will serve as the CEO designate until July 2022, when he will take up the role of group CEO.

Digitisation and the Covid-19 pandemic are only some of the challenges Raisibe has faced this last year.

Tim Souter joins Appzone while continuing to manage several other interests.

Ford South Africa has appointed Yota Baron as its first women CFO in its 97-year history.

The group has spent R39.2 billion on its stakeholders and economic contributions for South Africa.

The new acting marketing head of ACCA South Africa brings wide-ranging experience to the role.

Wayne has been with the group for 14 years and is thrilled to join the TBWA\Chiat\Day LA team.

Veliswa has played a critical role in the merger of Barloworld Motor Retail and NMI Durban South Motors.

Bots are changing the way finance teams operate, including Hyundai Automotive SA, says CFO Thinus Venter.

Local manufacturing can provide some certainty at a time when shipping periods are uncertain, Terry says.

Tech and social media companies continue to post impressive results thanks to an increase in online activity.

Gerald Stoltz steps into the role as interim CEO at York Timber following the passing of Pieter van Zyl.

Not only does the group expect revenue growth, its debt levels have also improved beyond pre-Covid-19 levels.

The Communicare chair says the low-income development will help to build integrated communities.

The former Telkom and SAA CFO will take over from exiting Lebo Ntlha as Famous Brands’ group FD.

The new music streaming app comes at a time when the cost of data “pinches hard”, says Tramayne.

Travis Fisher is not your typical accountant – he’s also a professional waterskier.

Anabel Vieira will be taking over from exiting Anthony Stein as the FD of Octodec.

Mark says the support Hulamin has received to resume operations is an example of the country’s resilience.

Sayuri Naicker will be taking over from Waldi as the FD of Calgro M3 in March 2022.

Doshex founder Alex de Bruyn believes blockchain technology will begin to replace external audit.

Hulisani has extended Masibulele Dem’s time as the interim CEO until 14 October 2021.

Despite the challenges faced by the property sector, Heartwood has reported net asset growth.

Mirela and CEO Alexandru Morar are both leaving the company to pursue other entrepreneurial activities.

Reeza believes that Woolworths’ investment into online services has pointed the business in a new direction.

Sipho will step down from the role in June 2022, after eight years of service with Telkom.

BlackRock uses its proxy for climate good, BHP may be exiting oil and gas, and more.

The Sage EMEA VP says South Africans can deal with adversity and will bounce back.

Bongiwe says that TFG will start to rebuild and restock their stores that were affected by the recent civil unrest.

Herman Singh reflects on the recent civil unrest in South Africa and the impact it will have on businesses going forward.

Mark says that South Africans should work together during this time of civil unrest.

Consumer credit reporting agency TransUnion has signed up for the Finance Indaba Network.

Sappi Southern Africa has suspended several of its operations due to the civil unrest across South Africa.

Brydon Report author believes focus needs to be on restoring trust in capital markets globally.

Data is not an IT problem anymore, which is why CFOs need to get involved in its lifecycle in a business, says Serisha.

Dr Chris van Straten and Dr Stavros Nicolaou highlight the impact of Covid-19 and the civil unrest on mental health.

Eleven Woolworths stores have been looted and severely damaged in KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng, Reeza says.

Ninety One has an obligation to help curtail disruptive climate change and ensure sustainability, says Kim.

Jordaan Burger and Brad Wentzel unpack their audit-ready processes, and how to improve them.

Otsile explains that a secondary listing option creates an alternative trading venue so investors have choice.

The US sees a 13-year high in inflation rate, emergency stimulus tapering off, and more.

The closure of the N3 highway, ports and railways due to civil unrest has impacted the movement of mining goods.

TymeBank’s Dietmar Bohmer highlights the benefits of banks moving to the cloud to stay agile.

Amanda Farris takes up the role of interim CFO following the resignation of CFO Jean Michel Bour.

Christine explains that the acquisition of Corvus shares presents AngloGold Ashanti with a unique opportunity.

Rob explains that it took extraordinary effort from the finance teams to refinance the debt facilities.

An authentic leader is trustworthy, understanding and inclusive, says JAM International CFO Nico Esterhuizen.

Ivanplats has ordered emission-free battery mining equipment for its new Platreef underground mine.

Dion Ramoo will be taking over as FD from Charl Herselman, who takes up the role of head of group finance.