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Peregrine CEO Robert Katz says that he doesn't expect the economy to recover in the next 12 months.

Riaan says further downside scenarios have been used to stress test Exxaro's solvency and liquidity.

Machines and people need to work in concert for successfully ERP systems and enterprises.

Although the CFOs expressed their concern about sovereign debt, there were some silver linings.

Ashley anticipates budget cuts to be announced at minister Tito Mboweni's budget speech.

Dr Claudelle von Eck: Interventions are cheaper than the cost of consequences of unethical culture.

Companies will have to ensure compliance with the new sections within one year of their commencement.

Despite Covid challenges, Reunert's ICT sector has reported good growth for the half-year.

Sizwe believes we need to preserve the quality, growth and transformation of the accounting profession.

Chantelle says AEEI's interim results put the company in a respectable position to navigate its future.

For ACCA-qualified Yvonne Soglo, no day in the job is the same in her role as director: provincial budget analysis at the National Treasury. Her responsibilities including supporting 12 finance teams in the Limpopo province to deliver on spending that matches their budgets.

Workday and Salesforce's Work.com come together to help customers better prepare their workforce.

Workday has announced its results for the fiscal 2021 first quarter ended 30 April 2020.

Microsoft, Workday announce strategic partnership to accelerate planning for today's world

Sygnia achieved its highest six-month profit, highest dividend and highest six-month basic earnings.

CEO Bernard Agulhas: We're proud that rotations are not limited to changing between the big four.

DC Kemp will step into the role on 1 July and Adriaan van Rooyen will take up a new reporting position.

Sean Doherty: "When things do eventually take a turn for the better, we can thrive together."

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Sasol will be stepping away from its oil business to refocus on its chemicals business.

TreasuryONE's Rudolph Janse van Rensburg takes CFOs through the automation process.

Reshaad will head up the new artificial intelligence venture, which is set to launch on 10 October.

Her role as African Rainbow Capital CFO enables her to make that positive contribution to society.

CFOs believe the move to online, and improved healthcare and education are amongst silver linings.

On Wednesday morning, eight men were arrested in connection with the R2.7 billion theft at VBS Mutual Bank.

Laila has been serving as interim CFO of Equites since December 2019.

Noel will be taking over from CJ Kujenga, who resigned to explore other opportunities.

TreasuryONE's Rudolph Janse van Rensburg explains why finance professionals need to automate.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a team that can make a positive difference, says David.

We don't know what the future is going to hold, but we have the opportunity to make it better, Rhett says.

She sees the challenge of the new role as promoting more flexibility, adaptability and agility.

Andri looks forward to steering the group in this period of uncertainty and making use of opportunities.

Robert looks forward to helping the company steer through the challenges it is currently facing.

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Avashnee Ramdial has learnt that finance departments don't deliver well if their culture isn't cohesive and collaborative. She explained how she got this right as the CFO of Stanlib, based on a similar process in her prior role at Absa, and how she is keen to share the learnings from the hardships she has faced with other women in finance, in an interview with Georgina Guedes.

The government has made a number of changes to South Africa's level 3 lockdown regulations.

The new council will be responsible for supporting government in repositioning state-owned enterprises.

Nienke demos CaseWare Africa's automated reporting system in a CFO South Africa Webinar.

Sateesh has held various roles within the Vodafone franchise, including FD and vice president.

ACCA and Grant Thornton discuss the main challenges auditing faces in a series of roundtables.

Jenna will continue at Investec Property Fund as head of treasury and balance sheet management.

Tsogo Sun Gaming's focus during lockdown has primarily been to eliminate operating costs.

CFO Community Conversation looks at the industries hit hardest by Covid-19 and how they survived.

Elisa Mkhize has resigned as the CFO of Clinix Health Group with effect from 1 August 2020.

Stangen CFO Lerato Olahleng believes the current crisis gives SA an opportunity to rebuild its economy.

Absa has completed its separation from Barclays and emerges an independent African bank.

This forms part of the company's strategy to right-size its balance sheet by reducing its debt levels.

Kieron Futter will be resigning as the CFO of Ascendis Health after five years with the company.

Subhradeep brings more than 19 years' banking experience to the Standard Chartered AME team.

From the property sector to banking, companies have been supporting their customers and clients.

Cobus, who has served as CEO since 2018, has tendered his resignation with effect from 30 November.

Synthesis revenue is growing from the increased adoption of digital payment solutions during lockdown.

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Finance manager Dominique Nash explains how the payment app now performs quick and easy daily screenings.

Three young CFOs shared their experiences and tips with a captivated and interactive online audience.

Her love for numbers and sharp logic make Jo-Ann Pohl a natural dynamo in finance, but what has really made her an exceptional leader is her strong creative streak and ability to imagine fresh new possibilities for every scenario.

Businesses need to comply with these occupational health and safety measures in order to operate.

Italtile executive director of retail Brandon Wood will be serving in Tsu's role for the interim.

The CFOs agreed that Covid-19 has already started shaping the future and the new normal.

Marketers should share their companies' stories on LinkedIn as people are noticing brand news more.

Mphume will be taking over from Kabelo Lehloenya, who cited personal reasons for her resignation.

Fulu is most proud of Renergen's increase in assets that came with its new Virginia Gas Project.

Herman will be stepping down as RMH completes the unbundling of its shares in FirstRand Bank.

To attain the "badge" of true leadership, you have to master personal leadership, says Nico.

RMH's Herman Bosman: The unbundling ends a multi-decade relationship between RMH and FirstRand.

Gwen adds to a new executive team that is intended to create a future-ready organisation.

With years of experience in both CEO and CFO roles, Priscillah joins the Sasol Energy Business.

Neil's appointment is one of a number that are part of Prasa's executive restructuring.

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Pete will serve as interim group CEO of Jasco Electronics with the help of CFO Warren Prinsloo.

Nischal looks forward to building onto SABRIC's success by leveraging technology, data and AI.

Riaan is using his work ethic and hard-gained knowledge to rehabilitate areas historically damaged by mining.

Premier Fishing and Brands is looking to preserve as much cash as possible says Brent.

As part of Metair's Covid-19 response strategy, the company will be looking for a new CEO and COO.

The team has thought up new creative ways to contribute to the business during Covid-19.

Cathy says it's difficult to figure out what clients need because backward-looking data doesn't answer that question anymore. 

Paul is confident that the business is fundamentally robust despite recent challenges and Covid-19.

Lerena believes their positive results and response to Covid-19 are a reflection of good teamwork.

If IT transformation is done right, the benefits can outweigh the disruption says Oracle's Swami Natarajan.

UCT GSB's Dr Tim London explores how businesses can work through the trauma of Covid-19 and tell a new story.

Join South Africa's leading holiday timeshare company that for 20 years has helped thousands of people enjoy incredible holidays.

CFO Community Conversation: Some teams continue to work from home, others are returning to work.

We are especially proud of the resilience of its people and technology says Kim McFarland.

SAP Concur's cloud-based platform automates much of the previously laborious reporting requirements incumbent on finance departments' spend management efforts.

Mike says he is excited to help ensure the group's long-term sustainable future.

Nedbank shareholders have unanimously approved two climate change-related resolutions.

Ex-Massmart CFO Hans van Lierop will be based in TIP's Amsterdam headquarters as CFO.

Sibanye has invested about R200 million on operations to protect employees says CFO Charl Keyter.

As the CFO of entertainment giant Big Concerts, ACCA qualified Jonathan Murphy has become accustomed to preparing forecasts almost daily as the company and its US-listed parent come to terms with the global pandemic which prohibits gatherings.

PwC's Dion Shango: CFOs are beginning to shift their focus to a more prolonged recovery period.

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CFO Pieter de Wit says Afrimat has been very conservative with its balance sheet, in case of turmoil.

The financial planning and scenario modeling tools help customers adapt to changing market conditions.

Scenario planning can help visualize the future and assess how to respond to multiple scenarios.

Kantar's Jacqui Horsley: How brands should go about winning their share of consumers' diminished spending power.

Deon Fredericks, the interim CFO of South African Airways, might be in the throes of rescuing the struggling state-owned airline from collapsing but he still makes time to give back to society. He supports the CFO Case Study Competition, which is run by CharterQuest Institute South Africa and aims to groom high school (junior) and university students (senior) for the finance profession.

As the CFO of Nando's South Africa, Simon Adams stands behind the company's strategy to make South Africa a better place, whether it's through their chicken, their community projects or their investment into South Africa's local designers and artists.

Tertius will be working alongside CFO Ted Wilcox to overcome the immediate challenges of Covid-19.

Vodacom South Africa will be operating as a standalone company after a Vodacom Group restructure.

Ignatius Sehoole was appointed as CEO of KPMG South Africa in June last year, and given the challenging task of rebuilding and restoring trust to the Public and the SA business community and the audit profession more broadly as well. Ignatius is tackling the challenge head on, and while there are very specific steps he's taking within KPMG's walls, he believes that public trust in the audit profession must be rebuilt by every individual involved in the financial reporting space.

The group's FD says after a period of stagnation, like lockdown, there is usually a boom of activity.

Small business encouraged to increase vigilance against growing cybercrimes during and post lockdown.

Walter Leonhardt, FD of CCBSA believes that if they care for people profitability will follow.

CFOs often need to oversee the skilling up of their teams. But junior employees aren't the only staff who need to grow and learn - the demand for development exists all the way to the very top, with leaders needing to embrace learning opportunities as much as anyone else on their teams.

Heather claimed that she was unaware of the need to disclose a transaction with Geros.

John's resignation follows the company filing for voluntary business rescue due to Covid-19.

Krishna will be taking over from Lesibana Fosu as CFO of PRASA with immediate effect.

Find out how you can use Workday to successfully manage finance and human capital.

Chatting to Devrani Moonsamy is like inhaling a deep breath of air after the rain. She is currently head of finance at the Competition Tribunal and is involved in delivering on the public sector promise of ensuring clean audits across the public sector.

Digital assistants can support the functions employees may need now while creating efficiencies.

One Adcock Ingram plant was shut down and cleansed after employee tested positive for Covid-19.

Nonkululeko's work at the IDC has seen her nominated for the CFO Awards two consecutive years.

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Despite the challenges, group CFO Brent Robertson believes Premier is financially stable.

Till Streichert: The finance team has met every milestone right up to reporting very pleasing results.

There are clear opportunities to harness synergies across both brands, says Rui.

Rina started travelling for work, then made it her passion, and now feeds it back into her working world.

The JSE has retracted its statement of a partnership with The Meeting Specialist on AGMs in SA.

Sasol's asset review process has been extended to other measures to reposition its debt.

Tongaat's Gavin Hudson has been issued with a material adverse change notice on the sale of its starch business.