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As a Gold partner at the 2026 Finance Indaba, AJM will showcase its specialist expertise in tax consulting and litigation, helping businesses and individuals navigate an increasingly complex tax environment.

Tshiamiso Trust CFO Edzani Muedi has been nominated for the 2026 CFO Awards, recognising her diverse finance leadership experience across major organisations including GE, Sasol and iX Engineers, as well as her continued executive role in the trust and advisory space.

Veteran finance and audit leader Bongi Ngoma has been appointed deputy auditor-general at the Auditor-General of South Africa, bringing more than two decades of experience in finance, governance, auditing and organisational leadership to the role.

The future of work is no longer a distant concept but a reality unfolding today. This was the key message at Workday Horizon South Africa, where business leaders, technology experts and industry professionals gathered to explore how artificial intelligence, data and human potential can be combined to create more agile, productive and resilient organisations.

On Youth Day, leading CFOs and executives reflect on their journeys, offering powerful insights on ambition, resilience and the importance of building an “invisible CV” through consistency, confidence and courage.

From structuring BEE transactions at Standard Bank to navigating the pressures of global healthcare, Mediclinic Group finance chief and 2025 Finance & Technology Award winner Jurgens Myburgh reflects on a target-setting mindset, leadership, legacy and why a winemaker’s parting words sum up his personal philosophy.

Leading financial software provider 1.618 Technologies has signed on as a Gold Partner for the 2026 Finance Indaba, Africa’s premier finance conference.

Andile Dawn Mbatha, chief financial officer of the Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC), has been nominated for the 2026 CFO Awards. With a strong track record in finance, governance and public-sector leadership, she joins a distinguished group of finance leaders being recognised for their contribution to organisational excellence and people-centred leadership.

After 18 years at Deloitte, where he rose from articled clerk to partner and helped shape the careers of some of Namibia’s leading finance professionals, Julius Nghikevali made a bold move into public service. Now finance executive at the Namibia Industrial Development Agency, he is focused on driving industrialisation, creating lasting economic impact and ensuring that career success never comes at the expense of family.

Seasoned finance executive and chartered accountant Sumari Coetzee has been appointed CFO of Sanlam Retail Affluent, bringing nearly two decades of experience across the financial services and insurance sectors.

Relebohile Mosaletseng-Malahleha, Barloworld’s finance chief, navigated the company’s 123-year history through a transformative acquisition in 2025. Keeping the team intact and communication open were key as she oversaw the complex transaction. Her strong work ethic and relationships forged from an early age in Matatiele shaped her rise to finance leadership.

Ombud Council head of finance Devrani Moonsamy has been nominated for the 2026 CFO Awards, recognising her extensive public sector finance leadership across South Africa’s regulatory institutions, including previous senior roles at the Competition Tribunal and Competition Commission.

After a decade building his career in Europe’s automotive and medical device sectors, Christoph Scholz returned home to Namibia with a wealth of international experience. As CFO of Satcom Namibia, he is helping to steer one of Africa’s few military communications manufacturers through a period of rapid expansion, while modernising its finance function and preparing the business for its next phase of growth.

As a Diamond partner, iOCO Technology Group will showcase how innovative technology solutions are helping finance leaders enhance operational efficiency, strengthen security and accelerate business growth.

CFO Aneshree Naidoo has two signatures. One moves markets. The other moved a boy to write: Smiles so bright, they can destroy the darkness. She uses both daily.

Spear Reit CFO and 2025 Young CFO of the Year Christiaan Barnard became the youngest financial director on the JSE at just 27 – and has spent the years since learning that knowing when to log off is just as important as knowing the numbers.

As finance leaders step beyond traditional stewardship roles, they are increasingly shaping enterprise strategy, driving digital transformation and helping organisations navigate uncertainty.

Recognised among South Africa’s leading finance executives, RH Bophelo CFO Yondie Metu has secured a nomination for the 2026 CFO Awards, highlighting her impactful leadership, extensive financial expertise and growing influence within the country’s finance sector.

TreasuryOne has joined the 2026 Finance Indaba as a Silver partner, bringing its expertise in treasury solutions, market risk consulting and financial technology to one of the country’s leading finance gatherings. The event will bring together more than 3,000 finance professionals, CFOs and industry leaders for a day of networking, insights and innovation.

Today’s business environment is no longer defined by a single shock but by ongoing geo-political events shaping the macro-economic environment. Businesses are operating amid a polycrisis, with renewed uncertainty in the Middle East adding pressure to an already challenging environment.

Woolworths group FD Zaid Manjra has been nominated for the 2026 CFO Awards, recognising his extensive leadership experience across the retail and public sectors.

After more than two decades with the company, including nearly four years as CFO, Taryn Woodbridge reflects on a leadership journey shaped by financial acumen, operational excellence and a deep commitment to people, performance and trust.

South Africa’s leading finance executives gathered for an evening of candid reflection on the invisible pressures shaping modern business, from geopolitics and AI to culture, people and reputation. The conversation revealed a defining truth for today’s CFOs: resilience is no longer optional and adaptability has become the currency of survival.

Speaking at the recent CIO Day in Johannesburg, iOCO Technology Group CFO Ashona Kooblall said organisations must strengthen the strategic partnership between CFOs and CIOs to turn disruption into measurable business value, while managing risk and maintaining flexibility.

Attacq has appointed Peter de Villiers as CFO effective 1 June 2026, following his tenure as interim CFO and years of leadership in shaping the group’s investment strategy and portfolio management.

MyERP will join the 2026 Finance Indaba as a Silver partner, bringing its expertise in enterprise resource planning solutions and digital transformation to one of South Africa’s leading gatherings for finance professionals.

Kevin Jacoby, CFO of the City of Cape Town and 2025 CFO of the Year, steers an R84-billion budget – and he will tell you, without hesitation, that none of it would be possible without his wife.

Absa group FD Deon Raju has been nominated for the 2026 CFO Awards, joining leading finance executives in contention for the prestigious CFO of the Year title.

South Africa’s leading finance executives gathered in Johannesburg at the 2026 CFO Day for robust discussions on growth, efficiency, digital transformation and sustainable value creation in an increasingly complex business environment.

Minerals Council South Africa CFO Tima Norkie has highlighted the evolving role of CFOs as strategic enablers of growth, stressing the importance of balancing governance, risk management and business agility, at the 2026 CFO Day in Johannesburg.

Taryn Woodbridge has been appointed CEO of Mercedes-Benz South Africa, following a career spanning more than two decades within the organisation.

Thiru Naicker will take over as Nampak’s CFO and executive director from 1 August, succeeding Glenn Fullerton.

SPAR Group CFO Megan Pydigadu says bridging the gap between strategy and execution is the modern CFO’s primary mandate. In this Q and A, Megan shares insights from the COO chair, a role she joined in 2023.

Yoco co-founder Bradley Wattrus will once again take up the role as head of finance.

Strategic finance and advisory firm Pragmatic Thinking adds its name to the impressive lineup of partners gearing up for the 2026 Finance Indaba taking place at the Sandton Convention Centre on 22 October.

FirstRand Namibia CFO Lizette Smit once imagined a very different career as a chef. Instead, she found her way into finance, where curiosity, resilience and a willingness to keep pushing herself shaped a career that has already included one CFO role at 27 and another at one of Namibia’s biggest banks

Trellidor has announced the appointment of Jennifer Erasmus as its chief financial officer and executive director, effective 1 July.

Success is not just hard work and long hours. 10X Investments CFO Jade Longano, says it's also about being at the right place at the right time.

Preshanta Govender has been nominated for the 2026 CFO Awards for her role as chief finance and value management officer at Standard Bank South Africa.

Claims and ancillary services provider Brolink has announced the appointment of Lerato Luula as its new chief financial officer, with effect from April.

“Leave a place better than you found it.” This simple mantra drives CFO Ratang Icho-Molebatsi’s approach to her role. Whether she is advocating for a stronger community of CFOs in Botswana or investing in professional coaching, her focus remains on building systems and people that thrive long after her tenure.

JSE-listed mining group Tharisa has announced the appointment of Jacques Breytenbach as its new chief finance officer designate, with effect from 1 May.

Much Asphalt FD Tommie Koeries had a 10-year plan pinned to his cupboard when he was still at varsity. It included a gap year to gain experience and find a wife.

For most CFOs, revenue risk is framed in familiar terms: macroeconomic conditions, tariff decisions, credit control and collection strategies. Yet, as Kevin Jacoby, CFO of the City of Cape Town, makes clear, there is a far more operational but equally powerful lever at play: service delivery quality.

Nilisha Padayachee has been nominated for the 2026 CFO Awards for her role as chief financial officer at Bidvest McCarthy.

Ricardo Sardien’s rise to CFO is a testament to the power of structured discipline and the relentless pursuit of personal growth over environmental odds. He demonstrates that leadership is built through incremental improvement and the wisdom to prioritise effectiveness over simply being right.

After an impressive eight-year climb through the ranks from project accountant, globally-experienced CA(SA) Melani De Castro has officially stepped into the chief financial officer role at JSE-listed group Crookes Brothers.

Mutual financial services company PPS adds its name to the impressive line-up of partners gearing up for the 2026 Finance Indaba taking place at the Sandton Convention Centre on 22 October.

He memorised the Quran at 12, skipped a grade, and once went behind a café counter in Mauritius to show a barista how to steam milk properly. Finance boss Faheem Sarwan does not do half-measures – whether it's latte art, crisis management, or steering half a billion rand in revenue.

The CFO South Africa Cape Town Summit returned to the Mother City on 16 April, bringing together the city’s finance leaders in the elevated calm of 180 Lounger.

During an exclusive dinner in Johannesburg about the art of scaling in a rapidly changing world, the conversation shifted to how businesses are adapting to Gen Z’s in the workplace and in the markets.

From Kitchener in Canada to Dublin in Ireland before landing a plum job as chief financial officer of the Namibia Institute of Pathology, Scholastika Mwetulundila’s meteoric career path is not what she thought it would be.

From banking to investment teams to a fintech operating across Africa, Jade Longano had done almost every other job before stepping into the CFO chair. She describes most of it as figuring it out as she went.

On 16 April, the CFO South Africa community will gather at 180 Lounger in Cape Town's CBD for an exclusive summit titled NextGen Finance. The event will bring together the country's most influential finance leaders to discuss the evolution of finance.

Fully accredited tuition provider IBTC adds its name to the impressive line-up of partners gearing up for the 2026 Finance Indaba taking place at the Sandton Convention Centre on 22 October.

When routine safety checks shut down one of the world's most remote airports, a four-day birding trip became a two-week lesson in resilience, community and finding opportunity in the unexpected.

CFO Alex Smith walked into Edinburgh University planning to argue cases, he walked out ready to close them. The numbers, it turns out, had always had the stronger argument.

Global accounting member association AICPA and CIMA has signed up as a Platinum partner for the 2026 Finance Indaba taking place at the Sandton Convention Centre on 22 October.

Big Four firms trained him. The world tempted him. But Batsirai Pfigirai had a different calculus – one that led him to become the CFO reshaping Namibia’s postal future.

OneStream is the only enterprise finance platform that seamlessly unifies all financial and operational data, embeds AI to boost productivity, and adapts to fit your unique needs. Microsoft Partner of the Year and five-time leader in the Gartner Magic Quadrant, we know that finance teams need AI powered by verified data and trusted sources, ensuring full transparency and security.

Easter offers a rare pause in the relentless pace of corporate life. It’s a chance to trade spreadsheets for spirituality, boardrooms for family tables and deadlines for deep breaths. For finance leaders, it’s not just a long weekend – it’s a deliberate reset that fuels the year ahead.

Afrirent CFO Shadi Makhuvele is preparing to deliver the Seven Sayings sermon this Good Friday, balancing her executive duties with deep community commitment. While the upcoming Easter period brings no real break for her family, the holiday offers a chance to reset together – complete with soccer, braais, and oxtail on Sunday.

Most companies keep the CEO and CFO in separate seats for good reason. Yet in emerging markets, the distance between growth and durability has always been an illusion—one that punishes misalignment quickly and quietly. Here, Adrian Maizey, CEO and CFO of Rand Capital, unpacks what holding both perspectives taught him about building where currency volatility, infrastructure gaps, and thin capital markets make the rules.

Software solutions provider Workday has signed up as a Gold partner for the 2026 Finance Indaba taking place on 22 October.

Philile initially wanted to study fine art, but her father persuaded her to do a BCom instead. Unexpectedly, she mastered the art of numbers and has never looked back.

Finance veteran Shadi Makhuvele has been appointed as the new group chief financial officer of Afrirent Holdings, bringing nearly 25 years of experience to the company as it expands beyond fleet management.

From making history in Mbombela when she became a CFO at 26, to hailing from one of South Africa’s most storied dynasties, Mintek CFO Thembelihle Mjaji-Mbatha has dedicated her life to service in the public sector.

On 19 March, CFO South Africa hosted an exclusive dinner at The Westcliff’s Cellar Door in Johannesburg, bringing together finance leaders for lively discussions on recognising when growth begins to stagger, resetting capital allocation according to scale, building systems and teams that grow sustainably, and protecting value while pursuing ambition.

After an 11-year tenure steering the company through significant change, Nampak CFO Glenn Fullerton will step down from his role.

During the week, Bank Windhoek CFO Zenaune Kamberipa masters the intellectual rigour of finance. His weekends are reserved for matters of the heart and tending cattle.

Former Astral Foods group FM Dries Ferreira has taken up two new roles at KAP, bringing with him extensive executive experience and an entrepreneurial background.

When 2025 CFO Awards nominee David Chadinha was eight years old, he set his sights on becoming a listed CFO. He achieved that dream at 35. But dreams don’t always pan out the way it’s envisioned. It takes discipline, resilience and people-first leadership that turns ambition into a dream realised.

The 2026-2027 National Budget signals a strategic shift towards private-sector collaboration to overcome the balance sheet constraints of state-owned entities. By prioritising infrastructure investment and maintaining fiscal discipline, the government aims to lift GDP growth toward three percent over the medium term.

Mary-Anne Musekiwa has taken up a new CFO role at Orbis Investments after serving seven years at Coronation Fund.

PSG Group investment executive Dries Mellet has been appointed as the new financial director of Zeder, replacing Johann le Roux, who stepped down on 28 February.

Trained in Indian classical music, finance leader Ravi Rugbeer has performed on global stages and brings the precision of a drummer to the boardroom.

The leading financial scenario planning, budgeting and reporting platform has signed up as a Silver partner for the 2026 Finance Indaba taking place on 22 October.

Nico Nieuwenhuis began his new chapter as head of finance Africa in Aggreko in January, bringing with him more than three decades of cross-industry financial leadership experience spanning auditing, mining, petroleum, IT and consulting.

Becoming a partner at a major accounting firm is a path that only a few will ever get to walk. Yet Botswana’s group finance director of Sefalana Group Mohamed Osman found himself turning down the role twice.

Managing large volumes of cash is tricky in any business. Glory CASHINFINITY™ Technology is helping cash-bashed businesses reconcile their books with ease and less hassle. Here is the case study with Roots Butchery in eMalahleni.

Around his 40th birthday, Patensie Citrus CFO Bennie Hancke found himself reflecting on his life’s work and journey. While he is professionally successful and settled, he realised that being comfortable can lead to complacency, replacing growth. This insight reignited his commitment to complete his chartered accountant qualification.

His departure marks the close of a 14-year chapter that began on 1 May 2012, when he joined the Group as CFO.

Western Cape finance leaders gathered for an evening of high-level peer engagement at The Chef's Table in Cape Town.

On 25 February, CFO South Africa hosted an exclusive dinner at The Chef’stable Cape Town, bringing together finance leaders for lively discussions on how discourse in global geopolitics is increasingly shaping local financial outcomes.

The award-winning cloud-native platform is among an impressive lineup of partners gearing up for the 2026 Finance Indaba taking place at the Sandton Convention Centre on 22 October 2026.

Rofhiwa Irene Singo, CFO at the Department of Justice and Correctional Services; Alex Smith, CFO at e4; Masilo Makhura, CFO at the Department of Public Service and Administration; and Devrani Moonsamy, head of finance at The Ombud Council share what they would like to hear from Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana.

The evening of 19 February marked the beginning of Namibia’s entry into Executive Communities, as an elite group of nearly 30 chief financial officers gathered for the country’s first CFO event.

Karine’s start in finance was far from straightforward. Despite having lived in South Africa since her childhood, the DRC-born finance leader struggled to gain access to major audit firms.

Namibia’s Inaugural CFO Dinner Highlights Nearly 30 of Namibia’s leading finance executives gathered at the Hilton Windhoek for the country’s first-ever CFO dinner. Hosted by Executive Communities, the evening provided a rare platform for leaders from organisations such as Standard Bank, Nampower and Bank of Namibia to engage as peers and discuss the future of the profession.

Megan moves into the chief financial officer position after serving as the group’s COO

Martin brings more than three decades of banking and financial services experience, including previous senior leadership roles at Postbank and Deutsche Bank locally and abroad.

As funding volatility, regulatory complexity and persistent misconceptions intensify pressure on South Africa’s NGO sector, CFOs are stepping into a more strategic role than ever before. A sustainable funding model for 2026 and beyond now demands full cost recovery, diversified income streams, sophisticated compliance and technology-driven financial management.

The leading provider of audit and financial reporting software adds its name to the impressive lineup of partners gearing up for the 2026 Finance Indaba taking place at the Sandton Convention Centre on 22 October 2026.

From stumbling into an attempted coup in her second job, to a baptism of fire at Vodacom, financial director Kayley Beattie has mastered a work-life balance, from wearing many hats in her job, to making time for family and personal growth.

Leadership is not unlike medicine: a responsible doctor does not prescribe treatment without a proper diagnosis. In business, urgency and expectation often tempt CFOs to act before fully understanding the problem.

Aimee has been with the firm since 2007 and has held several senior positions across Coronation-related entities.

Top finance executives gathered in Sandton for the first CFO Summit of 2026, exchanging practical insights on capital allocation, AI adoption, organisational culture and the changing role of finance leaders as strategic change agents.

A look at CFO South Africa Return on CapExcellence Summit, where senior finance leaders came together for candid conversations on capital discipline, execution and the evolving role of the CFO.

Wilson is an accomplished finance executive with a career spanning more than eight years within the Standard Bank Group.

Libstar CFO Terri Ladbrooke reflects on her early years, career navigation and rise through the finance ranks. From a childhood in Pietermaritzburg to leading the finance function of a dynamic consumer goods group, her journey is one of determination, learning, and leadership through authenticity.

Liquidity is not binary. Treating all cash as if it were required immediately may protect against risk, but it can also quietly erode value. Mokgadi Skwambane, Head of Corporate Business Development at Sasfin Asset Managers shares insight on why idle cash doesn’t serve business needs.

The 2026 CFO Summit will bring together some of the country’s top finance leaders to discuss managing today’s business challenges, working together more effectively and adapting quickly in a fast-changing world.

Nominations for the 2026 CFO Awards remain open until 30 April 2026, giving colleagues and peers more time to recognise the most outstanding CFO and finance leaders in the industry.

Sasha Brown starts a new chapter in Melbourne as finance director for Champion Petfoods Australia.

MagicOrange has signed up as a Silver partner for the 2026 Finance Indaba taking place on 22 October 2026.

PepsiCo South Africa CFO Pankaj Chugh takes 150 to 200 mindful breaths a day, an essential part of a lifelong commitment to spirituality. It is this commitment, combined with his financial expertise, that has seen him drive digitilisation, data-led decisions and team development at one of the world’s leading food and beverage companies.

The social justice company adds its name to the impressive lineup of partners gearing up for the 2026 Finance Indaba taking place at the Sandton Convention Centre on 22 October 2026.

Raj brings 20 years of experience to his new role at the data centre operator.

The Independent Regulatory Board for Auditors (IRBA) has signed up as a Silver partner for the 2026 Finance Indaba taking place on 22 October 2026.

Andile has over a decade of experience in assurance and internal audit.

An elite group of at least 30 of Botswana’s top financial officers from medium to large firms got together for the first historic gathering of the country's finance chiefs, under the Executive Communities banner.

Sayurie Naidoo’s appointment as finance chief of Valterra Platinum coincided with another life-changing event – finding out she was pregnant with her first child. She has been instrumental in guiding Valterra Platinum through its demerger and subsequent listing on the London Stock Exchange.

Henry will lead the poultry producer’s finance division before CFO Johan Geel officially takes over.

Pretty will fill a key role, which has been vacant for over a year, at the South African National Roads Agency (Sanral) as of February.

Bothwell, winner of the 2025 CFO South Africa Finance & ESG Award, begins his new chapter at the mining giant in London.