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24 January 2020 Also: Anglo American to acquire Sirius Minerals and African Rainbow Capital buys Alexander Forbes stake. 24 January 2020 Selwyn moved to Nelson Mandela Bay after four years of ensuring Kouga Municipality's financial sustainability. 24 January 2020 Jason has been with Absa for more than 12 years and serves on various committees within the group. 23 January 2020 NECSA has also appointed a new representative of the Department of International Relations and Cooperation. 22 January 2020 Naidoo's appointment comes after the company has been without a permanent CEO since 2014. 22 January 2020 The new appointments come when the company is at a critical point and needs new leadership. 22 January 2020 Auchincloss will be taking over from Brian Gilvary and serving alongside new CEO Bernard Looney. 22 January 2020 Herman Singh took a roadtrip around South Africa this December. Here is what he learnt. 21 January 2020 Bidvest CEO designate Mpumi Madisa is one of the four new appointments. 20 January 2020 The bank has been admitted as a member of the JSE's interest rate and currency derivatives market. 19 January 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. 17 January 2020 4AX's Eugene Booysen said these listings demonstrate the incredible opportunities that still exist in SA. 17 January 2020 Kruger has worked in a variety of roles in the FirstRand Group, including CRO at RMB. 17 January 2020 Prosus continues to pursue fast-food industry and RDI Reit exits UK due to Brexit impact. 17 January 2020 Van der Westhuizen plans to continue delivering on the company's 2025 strategy. 16 January 2020 Makgoba's appointment follows the resignation of Jabu Mabuza and makes way for a board restructure. 15 January 2020 The appointment comes as the search for a permanent CEO is at an advanced stage. 15 January 2020 The appointment will come into effect once all local and regulatory requirements have been met. 15 January 2020 Willem has been serving with the group for a year and has stepped down as FD from 10 January. 15 January 2020 Good investor relations are now more important than ever before, says Aprio's Julian Gwillim. 14 January 2020 Joe has previously served in various finance roles, as well as being the MD of AECOM. 14 January 2020 Bagattini will be taking over from previous group CEO Ian Moir with effect from 17 February. 13 January 2020 Riaan has served with Exxaro for over 17 years because of his attraction to its constant evolution. 13 January 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. 11 January 2020 Mabuza apologised for Eskom's inability to meet the commitment it made to the president. 11 January 2020 Wayne joins the list with Barry Melancon, Tom Hood, Allan Koltin and President Donald Trump. 10 January 2020 Also: MTN raises R14 billion and Takeaway.com almost victorious in takeover battle with Just Eats. 10 January 2020 Andrew will act as interim CEO until a replacement for Peter Oswald has been appointed. 09 January 2020 The bank believes that Ramaphosa could effect a turnaround with structural reforms and policy certainty. 08 January 2020 He replaces Nicky Oppenheimer and surpasses Natie Kirsh, the other two South Africans on the list. 08 January 2020 Euan is responsible for keeping the company ahead of regulatory changes and global trends. 08 January 2020 CFO Sheldon Friedericksen explains how Fedgroup gamified its employees' work experience - with stellar results. 07 January 2020 Juanita Steenekamp says that it is both "onerous and vague" and that "more guidance is required". 06 January 2020 Mminele is "looking forward to leading the exciting journey that Absa has embarked on". 06 January 2020 The board of Grindrod Bank has confirmed his appointment as CFO and executive director. 05 January 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. 23 December 2019 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. 15 December 2019 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. 13 December 2019 Forget chasing the points or beefing up your CV. Lifelong learning is now a requirement for executives and thinking professionals marching confidently into the Fourth Industrial Revolution. Executives revealed to Kate Ferreira. 13 December 2019 Forget chasing the points or beefing up your CV. Lifelong learning is now a requirement for executives and thinking professionals marching confidently into the Fourth Industrial Revolution. Executives told Kate Ferreira. 13 December 2019 Forget chasing the points or beefing up your CV. Lifelong learning is now a requirement for executives and thinking professionals marching confidently into the Fourth Industrial Revolution. Executives revealed to Kate Ferreira. 13 December 2019 Forget chasing the points or beefing up your CV. Lifelong learning is now a requirement for executives and thinking professionals marching confidently into the Fourth Industrial Revolution. Experts revealed to Kate Ferreira. 13 December 2019 Forget chasing the points or beefing up your CV. Lifelong learning is now a requirement for executives and thinking professionals marching confidently into the Fourth Industrial Revolution. Executives revealed to Kate Ferreira. 13 December 2019 Forget chasing the points or beefing up your CV. Lifelong learning is now a requirement for executives and thinking professionals marching confidently into the Fourth Industrial Revolution. Executives revealed to Kate Ferreira. 13 December 2019 Alexander Forbes, Aveng, Conduit, Bell Equipment and Metair are also making headlines. 13 December 2019 Barloworld, Altron and Alexander Forbes were among the companies who appointed new CFOs this year. 13 December 2019 Virtual or remote CFOs are using specialist software and cloud solutions to deliver services to small businesses and entrepreneurs. But as their automated solutions free up the business to focus on strategy and growth, could they be creating a model for the CFO of the future - regardless of organisational size? Beth Amato spoke to three virtual CFOs to learn how they are shaping the future of finance. 13 December 2019 Virtual or remote CFOs are using specialist software and cloud solutions to deliver services to small businesses and entrepreneurs. But as their automated solutions free up the business to focus on strategy and growth, could they be creating a model for the CFO of the future - regardless of organisational size? Beth Amato spoke to three virtual CFOs to learn how they are shaping the future of finance. 13 December 2019 Virtual or remote CFOs are using specialist software and cloud solutions to deliver services to small businesses and entrepreneurs. But as their automated solutions free up the business to focus on strategy and growth, could they be creating a model for the CFO of the future - regardless of organisational size? Beth Amato spoke to three virtual CFOs to learn how they are shaping the future of finance. 13 December 2019 Experts dived into finance trends from disruptive technology, to customer focus, to job "tax", and boards. 13 December 2019 Six of South Africa's finest finance professionals walked away with awards on the evening of 15 May. 13 December 2019 Richard Crecel and Daniela Thakkar: banks must act as credit loss remains divergent under IFRS 9. 13 December 2019 CFOs need to be adaptable, agile and forward-thinking in order to weather the storm and stay relevant. 13 December 2019 Many employers neglect to focus on their employees' retirement fund, because it simply isn't the core focus of the business. These are some of the key considerations in making sure you are investing to give your staff the future security they need. 13 December 2019 INOVO director Jan Kühn says tactical debt collection is important to business survival and sustainability. 13 December 2019 Jo-Ann Pohl, Tryphosa Romano, André du Plessis, and Brett Tromp all help to make South Africa better. 13 December 2019 Having to let people go, self-doubt and regulatory changes keep these CFOs awake at night. 13 December 2019 Apart from finance, these CFOs are passionate about things from books to flying to fishing. 13 December 2019 From a near-death incident to being right in the middle of the Gupta scandal, these CFOs shared their journeys. 12 December 2019 Cheryl said this is a pivotal moment in terms of Africa's relationship with the wider globe. 11 December 2019 Wrenelle will be stepping into the role immediately, replacing former joint-CEO Glenn Orsmond. 11 December 2019 Emma Hitzke and Shagun: How to help your organisation thrive in the digital age of finance. 10 December 2019 Alan is one of two South Africans that have been appointed to the company. 09 December 2019 Bianca is bringing her finance and business acumen to the company with the aim of enabling growth. 09 December 2019 Bowmans CFO Jo-Ann Pohl supports the non-profit organisation Charities Aid Foundation Southern Africa in her personal capacity. She believes in using her technical finance, strategy execution, and reporting skills to not only build her career but to also uplift disadvantaged people. 08 December 2019 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. 06 December 2019 Crosson's appointment comes after the resignation of Dylan Pienaar who had only been appointed in March. 06 December 2019 IRBA director Imre Nagy says it will help to identify where there may be risks in the audit market. 06 December 2019 Also: Curro acquires three new schools and Investec to sell 10 percent of its asset management business. 06 December 2019 This follows the resignation of independent directors and the suspension of CEO Thabang Moroe. 05 December 2019 The investment manager attributed its performance to its focus on low-cost investment and savings products. 04 December 2019 South Africans say "What struggling economy?" with a 36 percent growth in Black Friday transactions. 03 December 2019 Economy brought down by mining and manufacturing, while some sectors brought in only small gains. 03 December 2019 According to fresh results from this year's CFO Day Survey, nearly three quarters of all CFOs are eyeing the top job and aspire to be CEO after their current role. And their ambitions are not unrealistic: a third of all CEOs of the JSE Top-40 are previous finance executives. But what does it take to scale the highest summit? Which different skills are required? How do you move from numbers to people and strategy? CFO Magazine spoke to five former CFOs who were promoted to CEO to find out what it takes. 03 December 2019 The Cell C CFO recently participated in a Finance Indaba panel on real transformation in the workplace. 03 December 2019 Dorette also serves as a member of the financial reporting investigation panel on the JSE. 02 December 2019 This follows the resignation of founder Lex van Wyk as CEO, effective 1 January 2020. 01 December 2019 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. 29 November 2019 Tongaat had appointed PwC to investigate allegations that came through the whistleblowing line. 29 November 2019 African Rainbow Capital has expressed its appreciation for Bridget's dedication and thanked her for her contribution. 29 November 2019 Osman shares his excitement on achieving his aim of becoming the AstraZeneca MEA CFO. 29 November 2019 Also: Steinhoff names Kapela Holdings as B-BBEE partner and Growthpoint to take over Capital & Regional. 29 November 2019 Robert will be taking over from Jarrod Liedman, who has resigned, with effect from March 2020. 29 November 2019 Along with his role as CFO, Bryan heads up finance, IT, HR, logistics and warehousing, and imports at Verimark. 28 November 2019 According to fresh results from this year's CFO Day Survey, nearly three quarters of all CFOs are eyeing the top job and aspire to be CEO after their current role. And their ambitions are not unrealistic: a third of all CEOs of the JSE Top-40 are previous finance executives. But what does it take to scale the highest summit? Which different skills are required? How do you move from numbers to people and strategy? CFO Magazine spoke to five former CFOs who were promoted to CEO to find out what it takes. 28 November 2019 Although Till has resigned, his priority is to make sure that "it is business as usual" for the finance function. 26 November 2019 Recruitment specialist Chantelle Smith explains how to make sure your finance function will support your goals. 26 November 2019 Company secretary Graham Tyrrell has also tendered his resignation with effect from 1 March 2020. 26 November 2019 Xolani believes a CFO and his team should be dynamic to achieve optimal results. 26 November 2019 Excel Academy: It's not about getting rid of Excel, it's about learning how to use it safely and efficiently. 25 November 2019 The group's operating profits and headline earnings have also increased, despite constrained consumer spending. 25 November 2019 Risto is responsible for business performance, group reporting, balance sheet management and more. 24 November 2019 Spear CFO Christiaan Barnard believes that the ethos of his school has defined his work ethic. 24 November 2019 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. 22 November 2019 ArtGo's shares went from the best to plummeting completely after MSCI denies addition to China Index. 22 November 2019 Liberty founder, entrepreneur and philanthropist Donald Gordon passed away on 21 November 2019. 22 November 2019 Also: RMB Holdings sells its stake in FirstRand and Barloworld reduces interest in Avis Fleet. 22 November 2019 The group plans to prioritise investment, product innovation and leverage the strength of its brands to better results. 21 November 2019 According to fresh results from this year's CFO Day Survey, nearly three quarters of all CFOs are eyeing the top job and aspire to be CEO after their current role. And their ambitions are not unrealistic: a third of all CEOs of the JSE Top-40 are previous finance executives. But what does it take to scale the highest summit? Which different skills are required? How do you move from numbers to people and strategy? CFO Magazine spoke to five former CFOs who were promoted to CEO to find out what it takes. 21 November 2019 SAP Concur collaborates with powerful partners and constantly drives innovation with the intention of maintaining their position as the number-one travel and expense management provider to global organisations. 21 November 2019 He will be taking over from Cheryl-Jane Kujenga, who has been appointed as interim CEO. 20 November 2019 Acting CEO Charles Nel: leaders must reflect honesty, accountability, integrity, fair justice and good conduct. 20 November 2019 The group of CFOs considered how they can support innovation in their organisations. 20 November 2019 UCT GSB's Dr Tim London: Maximise staff engagement by understanding the tasks they love and hate. 19 November 2019 CFO Daan Ferreira said Astral continues to deliver strong cash flows despite challenging market environment. 18 November 2019 The Ministry of Public Enterprises made a surprise announcement of his appointment on Monday afternoon. 18 November 2019 Spar Group CFO Mark Godfrey: While we are optimistic, we acknowledge the market uncertainties. 18 November 2019 The group said, in line with good corporate governance, the next group chairperson should be independent. 17 November 2019 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. 17 November 2019 Oceana Group CEO Imraan Soomra: It was a satisfactory year, despite the tougher trading environment. 15 November 2019 The young CFO is a man of many talents, and he feels a powerful alignment with Letsema's values. 15 November 2019 Nedbank Group CFO Raisibe Morathi: This recognition is the result of lots of hard work. 15 November 2019 Also: Accelerate Property Fund to sell Edcon warehouse and Prosus puts deadline on Just Eats deal. 15 November 2019 Former SA Reserve Bank deputy governor Daniel Mminele to serve as Absa CEO from 2020. 14 November 2019 According to fresh results from this year's CFO Day Survey, nearly three quarters of all CFOs are eyeing the top job and aspire to be CEO after their current role. And their ambitions are not unrealistic: a third of all CEOs of the JSE Top-40 are previous finance executives. But what does it take to scale the highest summit? Which different skills are required? How do you move from numbers to people and strategy? CFO Magazine spoke to five former CFOs who were promoted to CEO to find out what it takes. 14 November 2019 The Financial and Accounting Services Seta has a message for the industry: It is ready to fulfil their sectoral training needs and has been conducting research to ensure that it has the capability to do so. 13 November 2019 The appointment of Mazars Netherlands was announced at Steinhoff International's AGM. 13 November 2019 Recognise the leading finance executive on your team with a nomination for the prestigious CFO Awards. 13 November 2019 Herman Singh answers the question: Will EPMS dashboards dash your plans or delivering dashing results? 12 November 2019 He has been preparing for the role for almost four years at the company's London offices.M&A Roundup: Naspers sells shares in Prosus and Labat Africa invests into more cannabis
Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality appoints Selwyn Thys as its new CFO
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NECSA appoints six new board members and a chairperson
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Eskom appoints previous National Health Ombudsman Malegapuru Makgoba as chair
Land Bank appoints Sydney Soundy as acting CEO
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Pembury Lifestyle Group FD Willem Marais resigns
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Former AECOM MD Joe Ndala steps back into CFO role, joins Aurecon
South African Roy Bagattini appointed as new Woolworths group CEO
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Eskom chairperson Jabu Mabuza resigns
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M&A Roundup: Anglo American to take over Sirius Minerals and Absa to expand into Africa
Mondi Group CFO Andrew King steps in as CEO resigns
The Eskom Effect: World Bank cuts SA's growth outlook to less than 1 percent
Johann Rupert climbs the ranks to become the richest South African
Flight Centre Travel Group's Euan McNeil nominated for 2020 CFO Awards
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Saica highlights concerns with the new CIPC Compliance Checklist
Absa officially announces the appointment of Aaron Daniel Mminele as its new CEO
Rakesh Garach is the new chief financial officer at Grindrod Bank
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Absa appoints Cheryl Buss as CEO of its international operations
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Canadian-based Cyntar Ventures appoints Alan Rootenberg as its new CFO
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Taste Holdings appoints Duncan Crosson as its third CEO of the year
IRBA has released its Feedback Report on Audit Quality Indicators
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Cricket South Africa suspends former acting CFO Ziyanda Nkuta from various committees
Sygnia achieves strong full-year growth despite economic headwinds
BankservAfrica reveals just how much South Africans love Black Friday
South Africa's GDP contracts by 0.6 percent in the third quarter
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Zaf Mahomed: Diversity will strengthen the finance team and the organisation
Adcock Ingram Holdings Dorette Neethling nominated for 2020 CFO Awards
Jan Hnizdo, one-time CFO of Teraco, to take on the role of CEO
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Tongaat Hulett to pursue claims against executives after PwC report suggests shortfalls
African Rainbow Capital CFO Bridget Radebe has tendered her resignation
AstraZeneca's Osman Mia: This role has been a dream of mine
M&A Roundup: Pepkor exits Zimbabwe and Anglo American sells Australian business stake
enX Group appoints Robert Lumb as its new CFO
Verimark's Bryan Groome nominated for 2020 CFO Awards
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2017 CFO of the Year Till Streichert has resigned from Vodacom
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Robert Huddy has resigned as Tsogo Sun Gaming CFO with effect from 31 July 2020
Grindrod's Xolani Mbambo nominated for 2020 CFO Awards
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Pepkor announces commendable results with 9 percent revenue increase
Momentum Metropolitan Holdings' Risto Ketola nominated for 2020 CFO Awards
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ArtGo: From best performing stock in the world to a 98 percent decrease
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Tiger Brands announces 3 percent revenue increase for year ended 30 September
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Talib Sadik appointed as interim CFO of Adcorp Holdings
IIA SA finds 3.5 percent improvement in corporate governance and ethics
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Astral Foods reports increase in revenue, but decline in earnings
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Oceana Group delivers solid operating performance despite headwinds
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