Deloitte joins 2026 Finance Indaba as Gold partner

Against the backdrop of a conversation about capital investment, Cape Town's finance leaders turned their attention to one of South Africa's most pressing challenges: youth unemployment. At a CFO dinner at Mount Nelson, the discussion explored how businesses can help young people enter the workplace, develop the skills needed for tomorrow's economy and become the finance leaders of the future.

Cell C’s journey to becoming a JSE-listed company offers lessons in leadership, transformation and long-term value creation. This article explores the importance of strong governance, accountability, self-leadership and building trust, while examining how finance leaders can balance business growth with financial discipline.

In an economy expected to grow by ~1.2% this year, South Africa’s CFOs face pressure to do more than safeguard the balance sheet. They are increasingly expected to help fund growth through financial discipline, ensure AI investments deliver measurable returns, and develop future business leaders.

Bongiwe Ncube joins Famous Brands as group finance executive, bringing extensive financial reporting and management experience gained across the healthcare and technology sectors.

From family time and golf to running and travelling, three finance leaders share what they do when they step away from the numbers and make time for themselves.

Nedbank Group CFO Mike Davis has been appointed as a non-executive director of NCBA Group, bringing more than 28 years of experience in financial management, banking and corporate governance.