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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.

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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.

Maphefo Sedite will be taking over from acting CFO Beverly Bokaba as Innovation Hub's new CFO.

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Deloitte Consulting Africa CFO Aneshree Naidoo returned to work from maternity leave during Covid-19.

CFO Riaan Davel: One good thing that came from Covid-19 was a favourable gold price environment.

After 14 years leading the group, Mark Rayner has resigned as CEO to pursue other opportunities.

Net1 is looking to take advantage of some of the emerging trends in electronic payment methods.

African Bank has entered into a R8 billion support arrangement with its shareholders.

Nedbank CIB reveals CFOs need to take a more holistic view of longer-based tender facilities.

Most CFOs agree that their purpose is making a difference to the world around them.

How Workday brought continued improvements and efficiencies to closing the books during Covid.

Herman Singh will step into the role of independent non-executive director from 25 September.

Consumers' digital adoption enabled FNB to produce a resilient performance during difficult circumstances.

The business model has helped Aspen Pharmacare remain in full operation throughout Covid-19.

Johann le Roux will serve as the acting CEO of Zeder for an interim period starting 1 October.

CA Clarissa Appana will serve as an independent non-executive director of Sygnia.

CFO Risto Ketola: The strategy put us in a better position to handle the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Isaac Malevu will be taking over from Gert Gouws, who has been serving as the IDC's interim CFO.

Greg Chen: Brands can now develop hyper-personalised digital engagement over SMS.

Brett and Candice Tromp went the CA route together, believing the qualification would open many doors.

redPanda Software CEO Gareth Hawkey: We can't apply old ways of doing things to new problems.

The company saw significant improvement after the sale and unbundling of its food division.

2017 CFO of the Year Till Streichert set to take over from exiting Amadeus CFO Ana de Pro.

Brett Botten will be taking over from Graham O'Connor, who will become chairperson in March 2021.

CFO Meroonisha Kerber: Implats has had to navigate through the increasing complexity of Covid-19.

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Hennie says that there’s a huge amount of change and vibrancy in the Santam business.

The suspension follows allegations against the UIF of fraud and mismanagement of relief funds.

Lee-Anne will be taking over from long-serving Perseus CFO Elissa Brown as of 1 November.

First National Bank takes first place for the first time with a brand value of $2.795 billion.

CFO Dorette Neethling says that Adcock remains in a healthy financial position despite Covid-19.

Colleen Backstrom explains how marketers can use neuromarketing to build familiarity.

Kennedy Chinganya, Altron Nexus FD, says education has been a game changer in his life.

Claudelle von Eck: When it comes to ethics, leaders need to put their money where their mouth is.

Ashley has resigned as UCT executive director of finance to focus on newly founded Safricang Group.

Ian has taken over from Christine Ramon, who has been appointed as interim CEO.

i9 Partners co-founders Rosh Segal and Laurence Milner go beyond the requirements of IFRS 9.

Sage's Gerhard Hartman will be giving practical tips for CFOs to prepare for the future.

CFO Norman Basthdaw expects recovery of the hospitality industry will lag after Covid-19.

SA public service entities are under pressure to contain costs and enhance their spend capabilities.

Sage's Pieter Bensch: All the digital trends that were at play before the pandemic have accelerated.

CFOs Jaco and Elmarie Martiz found love in the general office for article clerks at KPMG.

Nedbank's Mike Brandon reveals how companies can use supply chain finance to manage Covid-19.

Grathel will help to navigate the company through the Covid-19 impact as of 1 September.

FD Abigail Mukhuba: The financial year was challenging, particularly around the onset of Covid-19.

Dineo Molefe takes over from Sugentharan Perumal, who served as MTN South Africa acting CFO.

Sugen will be taking over from Ralph Mupita, who has stepped into the role of MTN group CEO.

Ruwayda will be taking over from Trevor Brown as chair of the board with effect from 1 September.

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CFO Rob Aitken: These past 18 months have been the most challenging in Tongaat's recent history.

CFO Riaan Koppeschaar: Strength and resilience resulted in positive operational and financial results.

To improve the liquidity of the group, Distell has temporarily suspended the payment of dividends.

CEO Bernard Berson says annual results show demand in spend sectors improved in June.

Nolukhanyo Makuni, director at CN Outsourced Finance, explains the payment terms of PAYE deferral.

CFO Tatenda Bundo says AYO has learned a lot from the agreed-upon procedures engagement.

In an exclusive interview with CFO.co.za, Raisibe says she's looking forward to Vodacom's youthfulness.

The search for new executives follows former CEO Kingsley Makhubela's allegations of corruption.

CFOs agree that auditors need to adapt their processes to the new virtual world brought on by Covid-19.

Workday's Edward Bass and Brian Montgomery will explain how finance has to continuously transform.

ACCA-qualified Innocent Gumbochuma runs his public sector organisation with a strong private-sector orientation.

Panel of experts agrees that the lines between CFOs' and CEOs' roles are increasingly blurring.

Marelise will be taking over from CFO Shaneel Maharaj as interim CFO with immediate effect.

Raisibe will be taking over from exiting Till Streichert as Vodacom group CFO with effect from 1 November.

Jubilant will be taking over from exiting Izak van der Walt, who is leaving to pursue other interests.

Mike Davis has been appointed CFO-designate and will take over as CFO from 1 October.

Exiting CEO Nick Holland: Gold Fields has managed to limit the impact of Covid-19 on production.

Jason Quinn: Absa's capital and liquidity levels are strong and will allow us to support our customers.

Stronger growth in trading income helped offset these impacts as Covid-19 restrictions were eased.

The former Transnet and Eskom CFO was found guilty of 12 charges by SAICA.

Steve Cox suggests that organisations will realise their new mission, with the help of technology.

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Wikus's appointment will support Sanlam's reviewed strategy with effect from 1 October 2020.

Hatch Africa FD Craig Sumption's has developed a deep sense of responsibility and accountability.

Mango CFO Marelize Labuschagne and CEO Nico Bezuidenhout have both resigned.

CFO Rui Morais: There comes a point where you have to consider the potential reputational damage.

Nontobeko has been appointed as a non-executive director to the Sasfin board as of 19 August.

Some of SA's top CFOs explored the challenges facing the country, and then shared solutions.

Mike Brandon and Lloyd Caughey explain how CFOs can mitigate the risk of disrupted supply chains.

The question is whether the illegal cigarette and alcohol channels are here to stay, says Mark.

The direct profit impact of the pandemic on projects during the year is estimated at R622 million.

CFO Prinisha Khoosal: This unprecedented time calls for high quality and a mindset of change.

MTN has announced that Ralph will be taking over from exiting CEO Rob Shuter from 1 September.

Karien will be responsible for assisting the finance team with financial operations, like reporting.

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Talib will be taking over from exiting group CEO Danie du Toit with immediate effect.

Oracle VP Steve Cox details the impact of digitisation on businesses' survival during Covid-19.

Zaida will be taking over from exiting Jenna Sprenger with effect from 1 December.

Herman Singh: Corporate organisations of the future need to act like a boxer who can box on either foot.

Laila says it's important for young women of colour to take up significant positions in corporate SA.

Tim says this is part of a new streaming platform that will include content from international players.

Rhett helped found King Price Insurance in 2012 and has been instrumental in its growth.

Social Development MEC Nonhlanhla Khoza said disciplinary action was recommended for PPE procurement irregularities.

CFO Michael Wood says Fagerhult to focus its investments on more attractive growth opportunities.

Nick will be responsible for aligning the financial operations with the strategic goals of the business.

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