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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.

Adcorp's new CEO Phil Roux will have oversight of the finance team as CJ steps down as CFO.

Victor Sekese and Nik Rabinowitz also enlightened and entertained at CFO Community Conversation.

Aspen Pharmacare has donated 600 internet-enabled tablets to University of Pretoria students.

The discussion also featured lessons for business from nature with biomimicry expert Claire Janisch.

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.

CFO Landi van Staden's role is to ensure finance supports the challenges of the new environment.

The finance team at Jaguar Land Rover South Africa are encouraged to become business partners, influencing the organisation as a whole and seizing the opportunities presented for personal development. But there is one more characteristic that typifies the motor company's finance team - and that's an abiding passion for the two premier brands.

Dress up in your best evening attire as Victor Sekese shares a judges perspective on the CFO Awards.

Automation is one of the key strategies driving financial reporting says Nienke Krüger.

Johan rejoins Afgri from GWK, where he served as group FD until April 2020.

Herman Singh says a positive VUCA definition can help you to become more resilient.

CFO Senele Mbatha: Discovery Vitality remains committed to its partnership with Comair.

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.

The company's shares have no value as it entered business rescue in September 2019.

Lee joins Chrometco from the Sail Group, where he served the director of new business development.

ACCA head Pat Semenya shares the steps SMEs can take to mitigate the Covid-19 impact.

It's managing challenges like Covid-19 that has kept David Preston at Canon South Africa.

CEO Leila Fourie: The state of capital markets ensures that the financial sector can support the economy.

CFO Pieter van der Westhuizen: Management teams have taken steps to protect revenue streams

Denzel was the Eastern Cape government's longest-serving CFO.

Businesses are falling victim to South Africa's weak economy that has been worsened by Covid-19.

Cedric Miller took on the role of group CFO of Altron in May last year after a long and fruitful career with Standard Bank. He's relishing getting to grips with the finances of an ICT empire, while playing an active role in delivering on CEO Mteto Nyati's vision for the transformation of Altron.

New World Wealth has rated Patrice Motsepe and Sol Kerzner among SA's top 10 business people.

New admission of guilt fine directives have been published for businesses breaking lockdown rules.

One business owner responded to a fake tender from what she thought was the Department of Health.

These CFOs share their insights into changing their companies' BEE scores and culture.

SAA' Thandeka Mgoduso: We are proactively responding to requests for essential cargo.

Oracle's Ronnie Toerien: Organisations are seeking to accelerate their digital transformation.

The digital guru discussed reinventing branding during the Covid-19 crisis with marketers.

JSE's Valdene Reddy says ETFs offer diverse opportunities in these volatile environments.

CFOs share their leadership anecdotes from times of crisis during a CFO Community Conversation.

CFO David King says Creative Graphics International is living proof that any business change is possible.

King Price CFO Rhett Finch: Covid-19 will quickly show which insurers are geared for a digital world.

Comair CEO Wrenelle Stander says that the only responsible decision is to apply for business rescue.

IIA SA has appointed Julius as its new CEO following the resignation of Claudelle von Eck.

Business activity in South Africa's manufacturing industry fell to 46.1 percent in April.

The Metropolitan Trading Company CFO is on a mission to boost the number of black CAs in SA.

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Oceana Group has been prepared for Covid-19's entry into South Africa since the start of 2020.

The group has had to secure and manage the business by implementing turnaround processes.

PSG Group has announced that it is thinking about unbundling some or all of its shares in Capitec.

Ronel, now permanent, took over from Tryphosa Ramano as interim CFO of PPC in 2019.

FD Clifford Amoils: Huddaco has listed on A2X so investors can trade at lower costs.

MTN CFO Ralph Mupita said CFOs' guidance as stewards of value has become super-important.

Rui says he believes information provided to the Competition Commission was misunderstood.

Finance leaders have no choice but to prepare themselves and their workplaces for the digitization revolution. Workplaces are already reaping the benefits of automation and AI, and to remain current, CFOs need to embrace self-education along with any formal training that they can lay their hands on.

Muhammad's appointment follows the resignation of John Paul de Freitas as Sea Harvest CFO.

UCT GSB's Tim London says leaders must avoid returning to the old ways of doing business post-lockdown.

Jenitha takes over from Bernardt Agulhas, who has worked to strengthen auditor independence.

Several corporate scandals and instances of poor governance have tarnished South Africa's reputation as an investment destination. Listed CFOs need to pay careful attention to the JSE's new listing requirements, which require enhanced accountability and transparency.

With the appointment of Phil Roux as the company's CEO, CJ steps back into CFO role.

Nienke Krüger: The template is designed to help enterprises draft their interim financial statements.

The Massmart CFO details the retailer's plans for a turnaround, boosting online and Africa, and now, Covid-19.

CEO Piet Mouton: We are not arguing economy over lives, but that lives are linked to the economy.

Finance leaders have no choice but to prepare themselves and their workplaces for the digitisation revolution. Workplaces are already reaping the benefits of automation and AI, and to remain current, CFOs need to embrace self-education along with any formal training that they can lay their hands on.

The university has ensured that all students are equipped to study online with laptops and data bundles.

AICPA's Ash Noah shares his tips to manage the financial disruption Covid-19 has caused.

Hosted by CFO & CHRO SA, top marketers discussed the power of presence with expert Lori Milner.

CFO Lorenzo Cardoso: The agreement is instrumental to SA Taxi's medium and long-term strategy.

An Oracle whitepaper details the benefits of using cloud-driven innovation to do business.

CFOs say they will remain cautious after lockdown, but are optimistic about a new way of work.

The webinar series examines how market leaders are outpacing change with cloud-driven innovation.

Stats SA surveyed 707 businesses, half of which are closed, about the effects of Covid-19.

Deloitte Analytics' Catherine Stretton: The time is right for AI implementation.

Nakedi will be taking some time off after having been with the company for just over a year.

Herman Singh unpacks the ways in which the world will be different after the pandemic.

Pat Semenya, the South African country head of the ACCA, spends a chunk of her daily work considering her team members, ensuring their wellbeing both as humans first, and then in terms of their functional and organisational plans.

The ACCA-qualified NPO NGO reflects on the benefits of a global accounting qualification.

The role of mentoring is becoming increasingly important in an ever-changing work environment.

ACCA's Pat Semenya highlights the perfect storm of debt and deficit facing SA with ratings downgrade.

Tito Mboweni's recession recovery measures will be overwhelmed by economic challenges.

Covid-19 impact on 2019 annual report results in new publishing date of 30 June 2020.

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SA is going to struggle to recover from lockdown, but government was already taking positive steps.

My experience has shown me that if you lead with courage and empathy and have people at the heart of your business, the numbers usually work themselves out, says Deloitte Consulting CFO Aneshree Naidoo.

The impact of the crisis on South Africa will result in a poor wealth forecast for 2020/2021.

Also: Capitec enters unsecured vehicle finance market and AB InBev postpones SAB Zenzele B-BBEE.

Mixcorp CEO Mixo Kobe: Industries depend on transport and logistics to operate, so we must adapt.

Tourism was hard hit before social distancing and lockdown was announced. Recovery will be tough.

The CFO believes this will require human ingenuity, social compacts and solidarity resources.

Despite the economic challenges SA homes are facing, rate cut will provide some relief.

Finance leaders reveal that teams are becoming more innovative, in this week's CFO Conversation.

Remaining efficient while still investing in growth initiatives is a balancing act says Tiffany Boesch.

Finance leaders have no choice but to prepare themselves and their workplaces for the digitization revolution. Workplaces are already reaping the benefits of automation and AI, and to remain current, CFOs need to embrace self-education along with any formal training that they can lay their hands on.

I feel significant responsibility and accountability, the CEO-designate says.

Joint Aid Management CFO: There are opportunities to support the vital work of non-profits.

Property Industry Group chairman Estienne de Klerk: We need to find solutions to benefit everyone.

Absa and FirstRand executive directors and prescribed officers take salary cuts to help Covid-19 fight.

The dairy is operating as an essential service, but safety has been ramped up.

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Altron has a progressive outlook and had implemented work-from-home policies before lockdown.

Catherine's appointment follows the resignation of executive FD Johann Lemmer.

How we respond to this pandemic has been our greatest Thuma Mina moment, Leila Fourie says.

Finance execs agreed that keeping humanness in the dialogue is what's getting them through this.

Now is not the time to create more or new risks within your business says Wauko's David Irish.

CFO Megan Pydigadu says EOH has the right processes in place to manage the Covid-19 crisis.

Eric worked with the CFO and CEO to ensure the company's sustainable future amid Covid-19.

Emma has been serving as interim CEO after having served as CFO of the company.

CFO Reeza Isaacs is among executives taking an up to 30 percent paycut to support struggling staff.

Tsunzukani is an experienced finance executive and has served with Italtile since 2017.

Ted is a finance executive with almost 20 years of developing and emerging market experience.

Rhett has served in various finance roles at King Price since its launch in 2012.

She has served as the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development's COO and now CFO.

Innocent has been nominated for his role as Quality Countil for Trades and Occupations CFO.

Clinix Health Group's Elisa has over 15 years auditing, financial management and reporting experience.

She was nominated for the work she has done as the CFO of Adcorp Holdings.

Narriman is the first female FD of the V&A Waterfront with 20 years of corporate experience.

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Nando's closes stores during Covid-19 lockdown, staff fully compensated during this time.

Ashley has been with the university since 2013 and serves on various boards within UCT.

Norman has worked in a variety of sectors, ranging from banking to hospitality.

With lockdown in full swing, essential service companies keep operating with additional precaution.

As a millennial, her sense of calm about remote working is helping her team to cope and thrive.

Gadi was born, raised and educated in SA before looking for career opportunities internationally.

This came with a caveat for attendees of the online CFO summit: Watch out for the Lawson Effect.

CFO 'Clean Audit' believes she is giving back to the community with this appointment.