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Want to keep up to date with the latest developments in finance, but you are short of time? Don't worry. CFO South Africa weekly collects 10 of the most important articles from international media for your convenience.

Telkom, Airtel, Tourvest and Travelex embark on joint ventures and Brimstone second guesses Clover acquisition.

Poor-performing Dunkin Donuts and Baskin Robbins to exit South Africa, says Grand Parade Investments.

Willem van Biljon and Ryno Blignaut were also appointed to the global messaging services company board.

Icasa chairperson Rubben Mohlaloga sentenced to two decades in prison for fraud and money laundering.

Seismologists, chemists, engineers... These CFOs haven't always served in finance.

Sanlam announced the appointment of Sydney Mbhele and other new members to its executive committee.

Angelique Montalto explains how Get Smart event partner SAP Concur adapted to change and grew.

The amendment bill will close loopholes that businesses have used to enrich themselves.

Keeping an anxiety disorder from your coworkers? CA and entrepreneur Liezl Berry believes it makes you a better accountant.

A report by the Public Protector claims Dondo Mogajane failed to disclose a criminal record.

Former Alexander Forbes CFO Deon Viljoen won the CFO of the Year Award in 2015 CFO.

Tongaat Hulett has appointed acting CFO Rob Aitken permanently with effect from 1 March.

The CFO says the unbundling won't be cheap and the costs are yet to be determined.

Want to keep up to date with the latest developments in finance, but you are short of time? Don't worry. CFO South Africa weekly collects 10 of the most important articles from international media for your convenience.

The FD tells how she joined Comair to simplify her life, then her career took off.

Phembani CFO Sizwe Nkosi: You should not and frankly you cannot adapt to all changes.

Minister of Finance Tito Mboweni has appointed a panel to interview candidates for the position.

Sea Harvest Group and Coca-Cola Beverages Africa expand while Clover gets bought out.

SONA: Eskom turnaround strategy to be implemented, and the company to be split into three.

To hedge or not to hedge? That is the question. Five CFOs unpack their reasoning.

Olufunke Ighodaro has tendered in her resignation as CFO-designate at Barloworld as of 1 February 2019.

Andries van Tonder and Patrick Gillingham have been arrested on charges of corruption and fraud.

Lauren Odell, Hannes Boonzaaier and Thobeka Ntshiza anticipate learning new skills and ideas for the future.

DHL has appointed Jed Michaletos as MD of DHL Express SA as of 14 January 2019.

Brett Terespolsky explains why financial services providers are over-investing in technology, and under-investing in people.

Wayne will be leaving the group on 31 March to pursue other interests.

Group Five has announced the resignation of CEO Themba Mosai as of the end of January

Former Standard Bank CFO Simon Ridley won the CFO of the Year Award at the 2014 CFO Awards.

The PIC board of directors handed in their resignation after Minister of Finance loses confidence.

Want to keep up to date with the latest developments in finance, but you are short of time? Don't worry. CFO South Africa weekly collects 10 of the most important articles from international media for your convenience.

AstraZeneca's Osman Mia is expanding his skills set and industry understanding in the UK.

Elon Musk announced the appointment of Zach Kirkhorn as Tesla's new CFO. Market responds negatively.

Competition Tribunal approves and disapproves some mergers while South African companies invest in Nigeria.

Vodacom "can't go near" the R70 billion Please Call Me inventor Nkosana Makate is demanding.

JSE CEO Nicky Newton-King recommends creating an investment-conducive environment through collaboration.

CFOs discuss the external factors affecting their companies' performance and share how they deal with them.

The former Bosasa CFO revealed he and Angelo Agrizzi used a tractor to dispose of incriminating documents.

Mqondisi Gumede will discuss why "psychological innovation and insight is just as valuable as technical innovation."

Santam will be listed on JSE competitor A2X Markets exchange as of 1 February 2019.

Uncertainty and change make for tough decision making. CFO SA's Graham Fehrsen offers tips to help.

Mohammed Akoojee takes over as the recently listed Imperial Logistics CEO as of 1 February.

The CEO says that it was never her intention to stay for this long.

Awards Judges impressed with the calibre of the nominees interviewed ahead of the 15 May ceremony.

Former CFOs Andries van Tonder and Patrick Gillingham have been named in the testimony by Angelo Agrizzi.

Want to keep up to date with the latest developments in finance, but you are short of time? Don't worry. CFO South Africa weekly collects 10 of the most important articles from international media for your convenience.

Jaco Maritz has 18 years of mining experience, but he's proudest of the people he's developing.

Santam CFO Hennie Nel has been nominated for the CFO Awards 2019.

Yoco's annual Q4 2018 Small Business Pulse shows small businesses are more buoyant than big.

MultiChoice to list on JSE, Edcon hopes for PIC funding and Absa joins with French bank.

"CFO Clean Audit" Irene Singo moves from the Department of Mineral Resources to transport industry.

Capitec, Black Umbrellas, Jaguar Land Rover, Torre Industries and 4AX's CFOs explain their approaches.

Her resignation is effective from end March, and she will work to ensure a seamless transition.

Register for the Get Smart summit to discover the hows and whys of insights like these.

The IDC's CFO Nonkululeko Dlamini has been nominated for the CFO Awards 2019.

How to win at this next, big, bright, brilliant thing that is digital transformation.

Shahied Daniels has been appointed as the new CEO of SAIPA as of 21 January.

Royal Bafokeng Holdings' CFO Nakedi Ramaphakela has been nominated for the CFO Awards 2019.

A management services agreement states that Glencore International will make personnel available to Katanga.

Some of the best finance leaders of the country came to the Deloitte headquarters in Woodmead on 21 January 2019 for the first CFO Awards nominee interviews of the year.

Grant Pattison, Edcon CEO, says the company is working on detailed clauses of the final agreement.

Want to keep up to date with the latest developments in finance, but you are short of time? Don't worry. CFO South Africa weekly collects 10 of the most important articles from international media for your convenience.

Acting CFO Mohammed Mahomedy says Transnet is spending significant time going through thousands of contracts.

The Reserve Bank governor speaks out about ANC's call for a "flexible monetary policy regime".

Dealmakers are looking at Kenya, Group Five sells of its subsidiaries and Helios Towers enters SA market.

Delivering a stronger finance team, ensuring a succession path and enjoying the fine local gins…

The new laws deal with excise duties, anti-avoidance, and evaluating the impact of increasing VAT.

Is it their interpersonal skills, their leadership qualities or their values? We reveal leading CFO characteristics.

Elon Musk hints that Tesla will probably be coming to SA at the end of 2019.

Lillian Barnard has been appointed as the new managing director of Microsoft South Africa.

The Get Smart summit this February will present the EOH Group FD and other inspirational speakers.

The Land Bank has appointed Konehali Gugushe as its new acting CFO.

SAA has appointed Vusi Pikoli as its new chief risk and compliance officer from 1 February.

Beware staff who say, "But we don't do it that way."

Jabu has replaced Udayan Sen as CFO of BP Southern Africa as of 1 January.

John Hudson has been appointed as sugar producer Tongaat Hulett's new CEO.

Kumba Iron Ore's CFO Bothwell Mazarura has been nominated for the CFO Awards 2019.

Several Steinhoff International directors have been served with papers as part of multibillion-rand lawsuit.

Want to keep up to date with the latest developments in finance, but are short of time? Don't worry. CFO South Africa weekly collects 10 of the most important articles from international media for your convenience.

Creditor LSW GmbH is challenging Steinhoff's plan to restructure its convertible debt into new secure loans.

Three Alexander Forbes executives have resigned as the company moves forward with a strategic review.

Jaco Maritz, Syspro CFO, believes that South Africa does not lag behind its global tech counterparts.

Discovery Bank has appointed Frank Rizzo as head of internal audit as of January this year.

Adapt-IT to buy Wisenet Group and Ascendis Health to sell its manufacturing facility to Mylan.

The entrepreneur and businessman appeals to all decision-makers in business to do right by SMEs.

Manenzhe Manenzhe's appointment follows the implication of former CFO Charity Wurayayi in a controversial tender.

Lindsey was integral in the establishment of Climate Fund Managers and will now head up finance.

SAA secures the R3.5 billion loan it needed to keep operating until March 2019.

The ex-Huge Group CFO will be filling the roles of chief financial and commercial officer.

On Monday, Jim Yong Kim announced his resignation as president of the international lending institution.

He took on the role following Sanooj Pullarote's resignation amid concern over months-delayed financial results.

SA private sector business activity's deterioration eases as expectations improve for 2019.

SAPS announced Dimpane's appointment, along with the new divisional commissioner for HR Development, in December.

These three business leaders had the best-read Expert Insights on CFO South Africa in 2018.

"Integrated employee experience", admin automation and the gig economy will revolutionise our workplaces.

The Fourth Industrial Revolution is upon us. Finance Indaba speakers explained how to be prepared.

At a glittering ceremony in May, Christine came away with a record four CFO Awards.

A rising middle class and extensive mobile penetration make Africa a land of opportunity for insurers.

WiFi, IoT, personalised services - smart cities are providing businesses with opportunities to grow and flourish.

Obsidian's Muggie van Staden: "2019 is going to be an intriguing year for open source."

Wayne Koonin, Arie Maree and Piet Mouton share their strategies for closing winning deals.

Mariska Casey, UJ accounting lecturer, says a rush of blood to the head is good for CFOs.

Syrex's Ralph Berndt: Companies must be able to operate in the face of malicious cyber-attacks.

Once hailed as the killer app, email is dying. Are you ready for instant messaging?

Want to keep up to date with the latest developments in finance, but are short of time? Don't worry. CFO South Africa weekly collects 10 of the most important articles from international media for your convenience.

Sanjay Mewalall's assets were seized following allegations that he defrauded the municipality of R2 million.

In 2018, the CFO community shared their insights with CFO South Africa. Here's what they had to say.

These articles were the Top Five trending articles on www.cfo.co.za this year.

Lauren Berrington, Bidvest's chief audit executive, and her team brought an audit bot to life.

Many South African corporates invest in art, but how are these assets accounted for?

From golf and cycling to wine aficionados and art collectors, these are wealthy South Africans' hobbies.

These CFOs appointments and resignations made a big impact in the past 12 months.

The South African Airways Pilots Association has a plan to save SAA R313 million over three years.

The Enterprise Solutions head says CFOs are now important players in taking calculated technology risks.

Anthony Clacher replaces Cristina Teixeira as Group Five CFO from the end of December 2018.

Chairman Professor Wiseman Nkuhlu says KPMG is very different from what it was 18 months ago.

MTN group executive Herman Singh says these four attributes take time but are worth developing.

Motlanalo's Koko Khumalo: "I have been waiting for an opportunity to empower my staff."

Hulisani's CFO Masibulele Dem has been nominated for the CFO Awards 2019.

Wade International appointed Garron Stewart as their new financial director, starting in November.