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The tobacco manufacturer says that, in fact, they are owed a R30 million tax rebate.

Aliko Dangote withdrew $10 million to convince himself that it was real, not just numbers on paper.

Roxane Leita joined Investec Life only four months after the insurer was launched.

MAS Real Estate has appointed Werner Behrens as CEO with effect from 1 May.

The bank has increased its loan book to $16 billion this year and approved five additional projects.

Steinhoff CFO Philip Dieperink says the company has set a new timetable that is achievable.

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Top CFOs share the most important lessons they've learnt as they've navigated their career paths.

Financial expert Pieter van Buuren has been appointed as the new CFO of Chryso Southern Africa.

She used her expertise to help build Ansarada's platform that lets dealmakers predict buyer behaviour.

Discovery Vitality has appointed former AIG CFO Senele Mbatha as its new CFO from April.

Herman Singh says there's a lot to be learnt from how the online marketplace conquered Africa.

Gugu Malaza has parted ways amicably with the Ekhuruleni City, bringing to a close a disciplinary process.

Insightsoftware is revolutionising enterprise reporting and performance management.

Corruption Watch has applied to have former Eskom directors including ex-CFO Anoj Singh declared delinquent.

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"CFO Clean Audit" reveals how at a smaller agency, she can expand her breadth of focus.

He will step down from the position of CEO to take up his new role as chairman on 1 April.

Also: Cementation Americas acquires Terra Nova Technologies and Aspen Pharmacare lists on A2X.

Sibanye won't be spending new capital to grow local operations because of and uncertain investment environment.

Finance leaders shared fears and aspirations for the future with special guest, futurist Graeme Codrington.

Co-president Chano Fernandez says a large Absa implementation is just the beginning of the journey.

These CFOs still see themselves in positions of influence in corporate South Africa.

Finance Minister Mboweni expects the new commissioner's appointment will restore SARS to a world-class organisation.

Deloitte Africa's marketing leader says CFOs should accept that CMOs can be financial enablers.

CFO-at-the-time More signed the memorandum authorising payment to AYO Technology Solutions.

Cassel&Co recruits finance professionals across a variety of focus areas for businesses.

These are the crucial questions to ask when appointing leaders, says UCT GSB's Dr Tim London.

Dr Keabetswe Modimoeng has been appointed as ICASA's new acting chairperson as of 25 March.

CFO Basil Sgourdos: This enables international tech investors to access Naspers' portfolio of internet assets.

The indomitable, inimitable Nik Rabinowitz will once again be emceeing at the annual CFO Awards.

CFOs gathered in Cape Town to talk innovation with international expert Paul Steenkamp.

The Companies and Intellectual Property Commission provides valuable business services.

The complementary A2X listing offers investors trading benefits, says Aspen Group CEO Stephen Saad.

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Competition Tribunal approves Glencore-Chevron and STOA acquires stake in South Africa's Metro Fibre Networx.

Ex-CEO Markus Jooste and ex-CFO Andries le Grange were implicated in the PwC report.

The FD is completing Stanford's Emerging CFO course, to support his focus on staying relevant.

EOH delays results to give new group FD Megan Pydigadu time to engage with auditors.

Alexander Forbes has announced the appointed the appointment of Bruce Bydawell as its new CFO.

ACCA's Thomas Isibor says finance has to prepare and adapt to meet transformative challenges.

Recipients of the Young CFO Award reflect on their career progression since receiving the accolade.

Unparalleled networking opportunities, entertainment and industry insights keep CFO Awards sponsors coming back for more.

Communications minister Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams has Rubben Mohlaloga as the chairperson of the communications authority.

Metrofile has announced the appointment of its second CFO in the space of four months.

Danie Ferreira gave it all up to scuba dive. Here's what he learnt about work-life balance.

Group FD Angela Pillay says she is fortunate to be able to tell a good news story.

CFO Awards attendees will learn about humanity's beginnings in the cosmos from a leading astrophotographer.

ADvTECH continues to grow, say annual results for the financial year ended December 2018.

AngloGold Ashanti has appointed Ian Kramer as its new senior vice president of Group Finance.

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This brings the total of area Amplats has given to communities to 473 hectares since 2014.

Cedric Miller has been appointed as the new CFO of Altron with effect from 1 May.

GoDaddy comes to South Africa, Jumia lists on the NY stock exchange and Naspers invests in China.

Mark Kingon has been reappointed as the acting head of SARS for another 90 days.

Simon Kruger has stepped in as acting FD after Ian Botha's departure in February.

The Googler beat the Guinness World Record with a value of 31,415,926,535,897 digits for pi.

Thabo Dloti was also appointed non-executive director of the companies' boards.

Angelique Montalto explains how SAP Concur projects pay for themselves in five months on average.

Atterbury moves forward in its leadership succession plan, restructuring and realigning its executive management.

Customers are responsible for revenue and growth, and must remain at the centre of the business.

Stretch Global owner and founder John Stretch reveals that intellectual capital and intangible assets can and should be accounted for.

Lenders unwilling to provide more funding lead to Group Five's appeal for business rescue.

Comair to consult with other operators, Boeing and technical experts to ensure the aircraft is safe.

SAIPA's Professor Rashied Small explains the ways in which accounting will change within five years.

CFO South Africa introduced the two CFOs to clear up who's who in the Jaco Maritz zoo.

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She has been appointed as CEO of the seta by the Minister of Higher Education.

This comes after shareholder concerns about the independence of some of Sanlam's long-serving non-executive directors.

Competition Tribunal approves some mergers, Seacom and Stor-Age acquire 100 percent stakes.

Marlé's is the eighth women to be appointed to the Investec Group Management Forum team.

Insightful perspectives on the customer are drawing CFOs, CHROs and CMOs to the Cape Town summit.

Forbes has published its annual Rich List, featuring five South Africans among the world's wealthiest.

The banking, insurance and telecoms companies have released their annual financial year-end results.

The new SA BRICS Business Council has appointed five members to replace previous council.

Herman Singh speaks from personal experience when he says: "Directing is only for the brave".

Mpumi has been appointed as CEO designate to ensure a smooth transition into the top job.

AngloGold Ashanti's Christine Ramon was declared CFO of the Year at the 2018 CFO Awards.

The funding will recapitalise the struggling company and stop it from closing its doors.

Victor Senna will be replacing Robert McBride, who is contending Victor's appointment, with immediate effect.

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Six years down the line, Barry reflects on his first challenging year as Didata's CFO.

Financially troubled Ensolor has closed down the Mall of Africa Hamleys and is in business rescue.

The JSE reports growth in group earnings and revenue for the financial year ending 31 December 2018.

Helios building towers in SA, new minority shareholder Cell C for and De Beers consolidates assets.

Shoprite plans to buy chairman Christo Wiese's shares to achieve greater transparency for shareholders.

Make a difference to SA's economy and your scorecard by supporting SMEs through Black Umbrellas.

The former Virgin Mobile SA FD takes up the Huge Group CFO role from 25 March.

She has been mandated to grow the pool of critical skills in the insurance sector.

Wesbank appointed Thembeka Maseko as its CFO in November 2018.

Deloitte's Doug de Villiers: "Brand owners need to drive data optimisation and deliver differentiated human experiences."

TymeBank goes live with big dreams of targeting SMEs and 21 million potential customers.

Capitec CFO André du Plessis will be sharing his customer-centric view at the summit.

Yusuf Bodiat has been appointed as the CFO of mutual assurance company FEM.

The Group has invested in the Maraphone project, which will see factories located in Rwanda and South Africa.

Vodacom CFO Till Streichert won the CFO of the Year Award in 2017.

EOH has announced the suspension and resignation of employees involved in causing Microsoft to cancel contracts.

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The Telkom CFO says: "You need to act beyond reproach, never compromise your integrity."

Rebosis Property Fund sells more properties, AngloGold Ashanti sells mine and Glencore buys Chevron SA.

Tegeta Exploration and Resources has applied for the liquidation of sister company Oakbay Investments.

The company announced a record first-half increase of 12 percent in revenue despite negative GDP growth.

EOH announced that two of their founding members and directors will be stepping down.

Cell C has announced that CEO Jose Dos Santos has stepped down with effect from 1 March.

Stuart Hughes excited about facing the challenges in South Africa as Pernod Ricard SA FD.

Attendees shared their stories about collaboration and big thinking to help others achieve successful outcomes.

Former VBS chairperson Tshifhiwa Matodzi has been stripped of his CA(SA) title.

CFO Nokuthula Selamolela has been appointed as FoodBev SETA CEO.

PwC economist Christie Viljoen outlines the key takeaways for business in Tito Mboweni's budget speech.

Tim London: "Your vision statement is probably useless. Here's how to make it better."

JSE All Share Index best-performing share in 2018 Amplats reduces debt and increases HEPS.

CFO South Africa sponsored the Reporting Accountant category awards at the gala event.

All the spaces for the Get Smart summit on 21 February are almost gone. Register now!

Craig Miller will take over from Ian Botha as financial director of Anglo American Platinum.

Lonmin has appointed Phembani CFO Sizwe Nkosi as a non-independent non-executive director.

Petra Diamonds has appointed former AngloGold Ashanti CFO Richard Duffy as its new CEO.

Woolworths Holdings CFO Reeza Isaacs won the CFO of the Year Award in 2016.

Vukile Property Fund has appointed Laurence Cohen as its new CFO with effect from 1 March.

SAA to break into three business units as part of a restructuring plan, says CEO Vuyani Jarana.

Whether she's running Nedbank Group finance or a marathon, Raisibe Morathi gets the job done.