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Distell group CFO Lucas Verwey relishes the strategic leadership and variety that his role offers him.

Sage’s Jordaan Burger: CFOs in the professional services sector are the drivers of the digital revolution.

Futurist Craig Wing shared his views on the impact of emerging technologies on humanity with CFOs.

AYO CFO Tatenda Bundo: Some of the group’s operating divisions have achieved exceptional growth.

CFO Brent Robertson: The group is cash positive and continues to operate well under the circumstances.

SoluGrowth CFO Francois Burger: People who’ve been replaced by automation are moving up the ladder.

Webinar reveals how Workday enabled Aon to do financial closures and audits entirely virtually.

Zaakir Mohamed: Companies must make sure their own operations aren’t complicit in enabling corruption.

Five remarkable CFOs scooped top honours at a glittering gala dinner held at the Inanda Club.

Jason Quinn, the group finance director at Absa, has been named South Africa’s CFO of the Year at the 2020 CFO Awards.

Netcare estimates that the pandemic resulted in foregone revenues of R3.7 billion and EBITDA of R2.3 billion.

The company will be sponsoring the Compliance & Governance Award at this year’s CFO Awards.

Nedbank CIB was nominated for its Nedbank Green Renewable Energy Bond and ‘Kimchi’ Syndication.

Tsakani Maluleke appointed as South Africa’s new Auditor-General (AG), the first woman to hold the position.

Nedbank CIB’s Craig Weitz highlights some of the challenges import and export businesses face.

Ayanda has served as CEO since January 2019, and will continue to serve in the role until March 2025.

Thabea Modise says she is a custodian of the public purse and must follow the rules.

Pepkor Holdings chair Jayendra Naidoo stepping down at the end of his term on 30 November.

Supported by strong demand for groceries during lockdown, food business sales increased by 9.2 percent.

Cheques will no longer be used in the South African national payment system.

Christo Wiese chairs his 40th and final Shoprite AGM as the group realises outstanding results.

CFO SA's John Deane chased clues and mastered obstacles with the new Land Rover Defender 110.

Find out how SoluGrowth’s BPO project helped Mastercard achieve more than 30 percent cost savings.

During a Community Conversation, Lori explained that multitasking can cause mental fatigue.

BlackLine’s Mike Hibbert: When it comes to month-end, some companies still do it the old-fashioned way.

TreasuryONE’s Rudolph Janse van Rensburg will be making the finance case for automation.

Webinar reveals why Kalon Venture Partners has invested in Sendmarc and Ozow.

CFO Daan Ferreira says that while selling prices increased, it wasn’t enough to cover operating costs.

CFO Kim McFarland says the half-year ended 30 September was a period of intense client activity.

Executives should focus on improving risk management, writes LexisNexis SA’s GM of compliance Greg Chamberlin.

Two Aon-Workday experts will share their learnings from their global solutions implementation.

CaseWare Africa's Jodi Joseph tells CFO SA about their offering, and the impact of digital transformation.

Kajal Singh will be taking over from Nomalungelo Mkhize as acting CFO.

Karen Nordier has been appointed as Tradehold’s new debt officer following new JSE listing requirements.

Patrick is a corporate finance executive advising JSE-listed and other large companies.

Jenna has been appointed as Investec Property Fund’s debt officer following new JSE listing requirements.

CFO Sean Capazorio says Aspen is pleased to be able to provide assistance for Covid-19 patients.

CFOs who worked with Kimi Makwetu in the public sector share their memories of the Auditor-General.

Shell financial advisor Sanda Mahlakahlaka has learned you can find game-changing people on the way to success.

The JSE now necessitates that companies have a debt officer as part of its listing requirements.

The former ARC CFO and 2019 CFO Awards nominee will serve as a non-executive director.

Kimi has served the country with integrity, humility and dignity as the Auditor-General.

In this webinar, Craig will explain how CFOs can diversify their income stream through trade.

Kalon’s Clive Butkow: Everyone wants to be part of the tech sector, but they don’t always know how.

Makwetu passed away in hospital of stage 4 lung cancer as he neared the end of his term.

Riaz Haffejee has been appointed as the new CEO of Metair from February next year.

Comair announces it will be taking bookings for Kulula as the festive season approaches.

CA Irene Chikobvu explains that you need to balance your reactions to conflicts in the workplace.

Coca-Cola SA CFO Walter Leonhardt: It’s important to look out for one another and the business.

CFO Nombali Mbambo says that, in time, this acceleration will save the company overhead costs.

Rivasha Maharaj reflects on the journey to winning the Top Woman in Finance 2020 award.

CEO Leila Fourie: These reforms will position SA as a competitive investment destination.

Mike Watters retires as CEO of RDI and hands over the reins to Stephen Oakenfull.

This follows Mahube appointing Petro Lewis as its FD to reinvigorate the focus of the organisation.

CFO Rui Morais says Dis-Chem is investigating an acquisition of a community-based pharmacy group.

Investec’s Marlé van der Walt: Tech and soft skills are critical to future proof yourself.

Oracle's Anne Ozzimo shares four strategies CFOs should consider to be resilient.

Coega appoints new chief executive to take the helm in early 2021.

Research entity’s report signals a modest private sector growth in the period since lockdown eased.

Sibanye-Stillwater CFO Charl Keyter: The rating upgrade reflects the significant improvement in the group.

Deon Botha will be serving as the mining company’s part-time FD with immediate effect.

How professional services companies can lead through innovation and grow their businesses.

Paul Stedall will be taking over from Rhett Finch, now deputy CEO, as King Price’s new CFO.

Former Tiger Brands CFO Funke Ighodaro will serve on Old Mutual’s audit, actuarial and risk committees.

Afrimat CFO Pieter de Wit: Risk management cannot operate as a silo an isolated function.

Mariné van Brakel has been appointed as the new debt officer of BNP Paribas Personal Finance SA.

Investec Specialist Bank CFO Marlé van der Walt will share her three-point plan to staying relevant.

Suzanne will play a role in ensuring adequate assessment and mitigation of risk and compliance.

The CFO Awards recognise top CFOs for outstanding performance and excellent leadership.

CFO Calib Cassim describes these savings as critical, particularly in light of Covid-19’s impact on Eskom.

Nico Pretorius, Phindile Majikijela and Marizane Meyer are delighted by the challenge outcome.

At the Finance Indaba, Telkom CFO Tsholofelo Molefe explained what it takes to be a woman leader.

Significant gas find off the coast of South Africa to be assessed for further potential.

Vaccine manufacturer Biovac close to concluding deal that will see it producing doses locally.

BA’s local operator Comair to be bought by BidCo after Competition Commission approval.

Tangent Solutons’ Niël Malan: Tech savvy CFOs are essential to a successful digital transformation.

The FSCA fined Jooste for releasing information to four acquaintances regarding the shares of Steinhoff.

Finance Minister Tito Mboweni announced spending cuts to offset falling tax revenue in his MTBPS.

Frederik Scholtz shares his five takeaways from Tito Mboweni’s medium-term budget policy statement.

Amanda Tandiwe Nzimande will be taking over from Nomkhita Nqweni as the Solidarity Fund CEO.

Wikus Roos will be taking over from Michael Vosloo as TeleMasters’ CFO with effect from 1 November.

Airports Company South Africa expects operational losses due to decline in passenger numbers from Covid-19.

CFO Community Conversation reveals that hackers exploit the employees in the business.

Lelo Rantloane has taken over from former SAVCA chairman, Craig Dreyer, as of 26 October.

CFOs have had to come up with risk scenarios on how to respond effectively to Covid-19.

Digital transformation in finance is reshaping the role of the CFO like never before.

Unilever’s Mikateko Tshetshe shares her learning journey to the top during Finance Indaba Network.

Transnet has set up a loss control function, which will report to new group CFO Nonkululeko Dlamini.

The company has launched an inclusive share ownership scheme that will benefit its SA employees.

Nomalungelo will be taking over from exiting CEO Thamsanqa Hlongwa.

The Covid-19 trading restrictions and lockdown affected up to 20 percent of the retailer’s revenue.

The company’s rebrand helps present Mazars more consistently across the globe, say co-CEOs.

These are the winners of the Finance Indaba Network scavenger hunt and leaderboard competitions.

Prof King reveals that value creation has replaced profit focus in CFO Community Conversation.

Noel has been acting as CFO since the resignation of former CFO Cheryl-Jane Kujenga.

Parliamentary committee recommends Tsakani Maluleke as next Auditor-General.

The JSE has fined Steinhoff R13.5 million for disseminating false and misleading information.

In order for businesses to survive the Covid-19 storm, companies have to be ‘risk intelligent’.

The Linde Group intends to buy the remaining shares of Afrox, after which it plans to delist the company.

Loot.co.za CFO Shakeerah Diedericks: This is a golden opportunity to enter an active market space.

Sage FD Jordaan Burger: Companies that went digital before lockdown were prepared for Covid-19.

Nyiko Shiburi’s appointment forms part of an entire executive reshuffle at MultiChoice.

Webinar to look at how businesses and suppliers are reframing their priorities, processes and procedures.

Attendees said they enjoyed the insightful content, speakers and virtual interaction with their peers.

CFO Nolwazi Mamorare steering the University of Johannesburg through the Covid-19 storm.

Today’s uncertainty and change will see finance leaders assuming greater responsibility.

Myles will be taking over from Solly Mboweni, who has stepped down as CEO to fulfil another role.

Two Aon Workday experts revealed their learnings from their global solutions implementation.

Air Liquide's Taki Nkhumeleni and other panellists share their companies’ stories of growth on foreign soil.

Experts hash out the extent of the CFO’s responsibility for cyber security at Finance Indaba Network.

Having sufficient liquid assets is an important safety net in times of crisis, the Finance Indaba heard.

Finance professionals were treated to a gamified virtual conference and expo experience!

At this year’s Finance Indaba Network, leading CFOs discussed three ways to qualify for the top finance job.

Speaking at the 2020 Finance Indaba Network, Professor Mervyn King advocated for a title change for CFOs.

Verimark CFO Bryan Groome and other panellists shared their secrets to achieving early success.

Panellists agree overcoming communication challenges is important during a virtual audit.

Raisibe Morathi and other panellists shared their learnings from working through Covid-19.

A panel of women finance leaders said these three things were critical in their journey to the top.

Deon Geyser has been appointed as the CEO of Liquid Telecom SA with effect from 1 January 2021.

The virtual auditorium is filling up to hear Vodacom new CFO Raisibe Morathi and other panelists speak.