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Quilter explores the disposal of life insurance business and GIAP begins acquisition trail into Africa.

Nico's appointment is seen as an effort to stabilise leadership at Mango Airlines.

She joins the Naspers group at a "pivotal time for the group and for South Africa".

The Capitec CFO does so through his Community Keepers project, which supports Ysterplaat Primary School.

Sage's Pieter Bensch: CFOs can help their organisations grow and thrive during a time of Adapt or Die.

MoData provides leading edge, innovative solutions for the financial services sector.

It will represent NTT in the Middle East, Africa while retaining the Dimension Data brand.

Stretch Global CEO John Stretch takes a deep dive into the planning behind every business strategy.

Sean will be taking over from Fay Mukaddam until her successor has been appointed.

She will be taking over from Bonang Mohale, who has taken a new directory role at Bidvest.

Thomson Reuters is the world's leading source of news and information for professional markets.

Storme McDonald is the CFO of Corporate Banking at RMB. She is a passionate advocate of digital transformation and a lover of dogs, she tells CFO.co.za.

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Claudelle von Eck probes the factors that have led to SA's spate of audit scandals.

Also: Life Healthcare exits India and Grit sees potential investment opportunities across sub-Saharan Africa.

Investec Plc joins other banks in the push to move into Australia to expand its international network.

The industry is now an emerging market as opposed to just being a potential market.

Grand Parade Investments appoints acting CEO Mohsin Tajbhai permanently with effect from 1 July.

Our future will be defined by how well we deliver on our strategy, says Roland van Wijnen, new PPC CEO.

Companies must adopt true multi-tenancy cloud technologies and architectures, says Workday's Zuko Mdwaba.

Sage, the market leader in cloud business management solutions, has partnered with CFO Day.

The real estate group becomes the latest company to list its shares on the A2X Exchange in South Africa.

Michael Page is a specialist Africa recruiter offering 130 years of collective experience.

The bank also announced that deputy CEO Tauriq Keraan will replace outgoing CEO Sandile Shabalala.

Data analytics can be used to make more forward-looking, proactive decisions and to foster more collaborative relationships.

Morne will be taking over from retiring Andre Boje, who will remain involved with the company.

The company will be showcasing its business intelligence solutions at the 2019 Finance Indaba.

The former CEO has been appointed as KPMG's new global head of people with effect from 8 July.

Clinix Health Group CFO Elisa Mkhize thinks deeply about her role and her place in the world. She shares her mantras, professional vision and personal commitments with CFO South Africa.

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Alaris Holdings has appointed Elsie Muller as its new group chief financial officer, with effect from 1 July.

Also: Barrick Gold received an extension on Acacia buyout offer and Naspers Foundry invests in SweepSouth.

According to the 2019 PPS GPI, accountants would encourage matriculants to enter their profession.

SAP Concur offers services for optimising business travel, expense and invoice management.

Altron Karabina will licence, train and support Host Analytics solutions in the South African market.

CFO Tim Jacobs said the Pay TV operator is improving its services, particularly online streaming.

Iain Williamson will be stepping in as interim CEO until a permanent CEO is appointed in Moyo's place.

Accountant and entrepreneur Liezl Berry conducted an audit into whether accounting really is the most boring profession.

Deloitte provides collaboration and finance services for finance professionals.

Workday is a leading provider of enterprise cloud applications for finance and human resources.

The Namibia-based company sees strong operational performance across its insurance, resources and banking divisions.

She starts on 1 August 2019 at the company that focuses on the equipment, logistics and automotive industry.

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Sheldon tells Kate Ferreira about his stresses, stress-relieving activities and his long-term aspirations.

Mary-Anne has been deputy CFO since December and has replaced John Snalam as of 12 June.

Also: African Rainbow Capital and Ethos Private Equity invest R200 million into TymeBank.

She will be taking over from Dirk Kunz until a permanent CFO has been appointed.

After joining the IDC in 2015, Nonkululeko transformed its long-term planning model and automated its financials.

Arno Daehnke is excited by the innovation that the Standard Bank is seeing on the continent.

City of Tshwane CFO says it was the support of his team that made him grow in his profession.

Quick Consols is a financial reporting tool for South Africans, by South Africans.

Kate Ferreira asked five CFOs about the most useful applications or types of technologies in their lives, both professionally and personally, and discovered it's not all about the newest, latest, and greatest tech on the planet, but rather how these tools and innovations are integrating into their days, unlocking insight, and - figuratively and literally - keeping the lights on.

Tsogo Sun Hotels' listing represents an exciting new era for stakeholders, says CEO Marcel von Aulock.

Kate Ferreira asked five CFOs about the most useful applications or types of technologies in their lives, both professionally and personally, and discovered it's not all about the newest, latest, and greatest tech on the planet, but rather how these tools and innovations are integrating into their days, unlocking insight, and - figuratively and literally - keeping the lights on.

Kate Ferreira asked five CFOs about the most useful applications or types of technologies in their lives, both professionally and personally, and discovered it's not all about the newest, latest, and greatest tech on the planet, but rather how these tools and innovations are integrating into their days, unlocking insight, and - figuratively and literally - keeping the lights on.

The operations of Broll and Cushman & Wakefield will be combined to make one large real estate services entity.

NEPI will be listing as the largest property share on the A2X, says CEO Alex Morar.

BlackLine is a cloud solution provider, empowering accounting and finance leaders.

Herman Singh says, disrupt your industry simply by focusing on the needs of the customer.

The CFO at the Official Community Corporation has been tasked with ensuring the institute's continued strength.

The JSE has suspended Tongaat Hulett's shares in order to protect investors against insufficient financial information.

Capitec CFO André du Plessis won the Compliance & Governance and Finance & Technology Awards.

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IIA SA CEO Dr Claudelle von Eck says the grave situation has untenable consequences for the country.

The Premier FMCG CFO has the mantra of "build something, make it bigger, make it better."

Rajan believes that the amendments will create active participants in the economy, but may come at a cost.

Also: Telecommunications industry set for M&A activity and American Tower acquires Eaton Towers.

Zuks will be taking over from Vuyani Jarana, who resigned in May, as acting CEO.

Kate Ferreira asked five CFOs about the most useful applications or types of technologies in their lives, both professionally and personally, and discovered it's not all about the newest, latest, and greatest tech on the planet, but rather how these tools and innovations are integrating into their days, unlocking insight, and - figuratively and literally - keeping the lights on.

The President met with CEOs of over 20 SOCs to discuss their critical role in the economy.

Former Clover Industries CFO Elton Bosch will be taking over as Oceana Group CFO.

Robert brings "extensive and highly relevant experience" to Intu Properties as new CFO.

Deloitte's Valter Adão is guiding internal and external clients towards an inevitable digital future. Failure to embrace the coming changes is not an option - for your prosperity and the nation's.

This after ANC secretary-general Ace Magashule claimed that expansion of the bank was in the pipeline.

Draftworx is a financial statement preparation and engagement performance platform.

Dr Tim London reveals the one crucial element necessary to get SOEs back on track.

His appointment is part of the City's commitment to "entrusting young people with great responsibilities".

AfroCentric CFO says the award has also motivated him to share his experiences with younger finance professionals.

Want to get hired? Finance Indaba silver partner Cassel & Co's Georgina Barrick says it's time to specialise.

The company reports hit of up to R4.5 billion following a review of its accounting practices.

On 8 March, International Women's Day, Investec South Africa launched its "Women on the Rise" campaign, highlighting its relationship with women in business, education and sport. As part of the launch, Investec introduced the public to its newly appointed Specialist Bank CFO Marlé van der Walt. CFO South Africa spoke to her about her finance leadership experiences.

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The CEO's letter of resignation cites concerns around funding and slow decision-making processes.

Also: Helios Investment Partners plans to raise funding and Seacom to add eight new points of presence in Africa.

The Arrowhead board assured the public that the misconduct has no financial implications for the company.

Fedgroup CFO Sheldon Friedericksen says that technology gives him the power to balance competing interests.

The joint CEOs were appointed following the announcement of Erik Venter's resignation last week.

Black Umbrellas' success rate in incubating startups is 50 percent - well above the national average of 10 percent.

The comedian will make sure that the world of finance has no chance of taking itself too seriously.

Vukile Property Fund FD Mike Potts says he is extremely pleased with March 2019 results.

John Stretch explains what measurements you can put in place when return on equity fails.

Tsholofelo Molefe says the great results come from a relatively new team gelling well together.

The CFO says the group is very pleased with the positive effects of diversification.

W.consulting's Bruce Mackenzie: "IFRS 9 calculates what you EXPECT to lose, not what you HAD lost."

Trends report says CFOs should have one foot in the market and the other in the C-suite.

IIA SA CEO Claudelle von Eck says the number of internal auditors reporting intimidation has significantly increased.

"Never say die" is Nampak CFO Glenn Fullerton's approach to life. It served him well when he was told he would never return to work after a debilitating cycling accident in 2013. But this indomitable professional rose again to head up the finances of Africa's largest packaging company. Georgina Guedes chatted to him about how he got there and what he has learnt along the way.

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His resignation will come into effect at end-July, and no interim CEO has been announced.

Newly appointed Tim Simba "excited to be given the opportunity to lead the association's presence in Africa".

Ascendis Health has fired its CEO Thomas Thomsen for poor performance, with immediate effect.

"Why waste a crisis?" says the CFO, outlining measures being taken to fix Sasol's balance sheet.

Moyo held the position for less than a year before the board reached this conclusion.

Brett Tromp, Discovery Health CFO, and his wife, CA Candice Tromp, help the Orient Hills Day Care in their personal capacity. Their support of the school is underscored by a deep understanding that for a nation to flourish, children need to learn through play from a very early age. Orient Hills Day Care provides that opportunity for 72 children.

PwC Southern Africa has appointed Shirley Machaba as its new CEO with effect from 1 July.

A Gugulethu couple has been convicted for the murder, which took place in 2017.

SurTech is the sole distributor of ACL and VATSURE software and services in South Africa.

"Comair will continue to benefit from Erik's contribution," says Comair chairman Piet van Hoven.

Beyond Meat became the first plant-based food company to go public on a major exchange on 2 May.

Deloitte's Sihlalo Jordan says each of the CFO Awards winners' forward-looking stances is very positive.

Liezl Berry shares a young accountant's experience of working with three different types of CFO.

Goldman Sachs has appointed Mazars as its EU operations auditor with effect from 2021.

Finance Indaba Silver Partner VeriCred Collections are specialists in all aspects of consumer debt recovery.

Transnet has appointed Mark Gregg-Macdonald as acting CFO as of 13 May.

Sibanye-Stillwater is concluding its all-share bid for Lonmin. Charl is navigating the challenges.

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Mercantile had already developed what Capitec was looking for, says Capitec CFO André du Plessis.

"Space growth is really important for us," says Dis-Chem financial director Rui Morais.

Also: African Battery Metals enters share acquisition and Rebosis Property Fund to sell three shopping malls.

Ralph Mupita says MTN Nigeria NSE listing was a "great day 1 'pop' of 10 percent".