Strategies for growth
CFOs face growing pressure to either unlock the value in cash reserves or deliver greater returns to shareholders. At the same time, they are closer than ever to the deal making and need a wide array of skills to successfully navigate this arena. What can you do to make your business grow?
13 September 2021 As the CFO, Chrisanthi has been instrumental in cementing Access Bank’s South African footprint. 06 September 2021 The Petrocam CFO unpacks his experience of expanding into markets with dominant incumbents. 26 August 2021 Turrito Networks’ Brian Timperley reveals why cutting the business down to size is a smart growth tactic. 24 August 2021 Standard Bank Group has seen positive recovery in its financial results for the first half of 2021. 21 August 2021 Rob unpacked his journey over the past two years during a CFO Community Conversation. 11 August 2021 Recent civil unrest has highlighted the need to ensure business operations can be maintained as far as possible. 03 August 2021 The group has spent R39.2 billion on its stakeholders and economic contributions for South Africa. 02 August 2021 Veliswa has played a critical role in the merger of Barloworld Motor Retail and NMI Durban South Motors. 30 July 2021 Not only does the group expect revenue growth, its debt levels have also improved beyond pre-Covid-19 levels. 21 July 2021 Brydon Report author believes focus needs to be on restoring trust in capital markets globally. 02 July 2021 Emira Property Fund has raised R805 million in sustainability-linked debt as part of its growing ESG focus. 27 June 2021 Revenue growth is challenging in the current economic climate and cost efficiency is crucial for survival. 18 June 2021 The New Equation aims to focus on trust and sustainability reveals PwC CEO Dion Shango. 17 June 2021 Strong all-round performance sets the stage for growth at Multichoice South Africa in 2022. 14 June 2021 The embattled broadcaster reported a monthly profit for April 2021 for the first time in five years. 12 June 2021 Sygnia’s low-cost passive investment strategy pays off with double digit growth despite Covid-19. 11 June 2021 Reunert has reported a significant recovery of its results due to its electrical engineering segment. 08 June 2021 Masibulele explains that, while they continue to reduce costs, there is room for higher reductions. 01 June 2021 The acquisition of Gravenhage will increase Afrimat’s scale in the ferrous-metal value chain. 31 May 2021 Ninety One saw positive results when asset prices recovered after the impact of Covid-19. 27 May 2021 Barloworld saw a 6.5 percent revenue increase, partially due to its two new acquisitions in 2020. 25 May 2021 The group’s gross profit margin has recovered to 12.3 percent as a result of its new strategy aimed at sustainability. 24 May 2021 Group CFO at e4, Adri Führi says embracing innovation is key to cultivating success. 21 May 2021 CFO Deepa Sita says Tiger Brands expects further improvement in the second half of the year. 20 May 2021 Ntobeko says Redefine is in a strong position to benefit from future growth in the property sector. 13 May 2021 Lerena explains that Pick n Pay’s growth strategy does not include its pharmacy division. 12 May 2021 Accountants have been real life-savers during Covid-19 by transforming their human capital structures. 10 May 2021 The company has made a lot of operational progress by exiting its loss-making operations. 26 April 2021 A proponent of digital tech as a key enabler, Mark talks about Mr Price’s recent acquisitions and growth opportunities. 21 April 2021 Cell C’s increased focus on more profitable subscribers saw its EBITDA up by 30 percent. 12 April 2021 Megan Pydigadu reveals some of the lessons learnt from EOH’s pre-pandemic liquidity crisis. 11 April 2021 The delisting will allow Comair to apply new focus on growing the business. 10 April 2021 Thembi Mazibuko accredits Masslift’s success during Covid-19 to its employees. 29 July 2020 Yolande says the SABC plans to reach a point where it won't be dependent on government bailouts. 28 July 2020 CFO Pieter de Wit says that diversifying beyond construction has helped Afrimat to survive. 24 July 2020 Tariff reductions and remote working resulted in an increase in mobile traffic, says CFO Sitho Mdlalose. 16 July 2020 Bongiwe says TFG is fortunate that Covid-19 found the group with a strong balance sheet. 15 July 2020 The programme is aimed at helping tourism return to full swing when lockdown regulations ease. 14 July 2020 SAA creditors approve business rescue plan and Phillip Saunders is appointed as interim CEO. 14 July 2020 MTN's brand value grew by 8 percent in 2020, maintaining its position as SA's most valuable brand. 10 July 2020 These initiatives are aimed at increasing GDP, job creation, and increasing tax revenues. 02 July 2020 ACCA-qualified Bright says this is because of the death of cargo-transporting passenger flights. 25 June 2020 Peregrine CEO Robert Katz says that he doesn't expect the economy to recover in the next 12 months. 25 June 2020 Riaan says further downside scenarios have been used to stress test Exxaro's solvency and liquidity. 23 June 2020 Despite Covid challenges, Reunert's ICT sector has reported good growth for the half-year. 23 June 2020 Chantelle says AEEI's interim results put the company in a respectable position to navigate its future. 22 June 2020 Sygnia achieved its highest six-month profit, highest dividend and highest six-month basic earnings. 19 June 2020 Sasol will be stepping away from its oil business to refocus on its chemicals business. 17 June 2020 We don't know what the future is going to hold, but we have the opportunity to make it better, Rhett says. 11 June 2020 CFO Community Conversation looks at the industries hit hardest by Covid-19 and how they survived. 10 June 2020 Stangen CFO Lerato Olahleng believes the current crisis gives SA an opportunity to rebuild its economy. 10 June 2020 This forms part of the company's strategy to right-size its balance sheet by reducing its debt levels. 05 June 2020 Marketers should share their companies' stories on LinkedIn as people are noticing brand news more. 04 June 2020 Fulu is most proud of Renergen's increase in assets that came with its new Virginia Gas Project. 02 June 2020 RMH's Herman Bosman: The unbundling ends a multi-decade relationship between RMH and FirstRand. 19 April 2020 SA is going to struggle to recover from lockdown, but government was already taking positive steps. 17 March 2020 UCT GSB's Timothy London shares key points leaders can use to manage the Covid-19 crisis and recover from it. 03 March 2020 Investec for Business's Marc Rosen discusses strategies to utilise when making business investments. 21 February 2020 CFO Charl Keyter: The group had gone from a market capitalisation of R10 billion in 2013 to R120 billion in 2020. 13 February 2020 DRDGold CFO Riaan Davel announces intentions to expand their Far West Gold Recoveries project. 07 February 2020 South Africa is viewed as a gateway to the rest of the continent says RMB's Nema Ramkhelawan-Bhana. 03 February 2020 Jason will build on his past experience and contribute to the company's growth in retail and financial services. 27 January 2020 The listing provides shareholders with a variety of trading venue options, says Sasol CFO Paul Victor. 20 January 2020 The bank has been admitted as a member of the JSE's interest rate and currency derivatives market. 17 January 2020 4AX's Eugene Booysen said these listings demonstrate the incredible opportunities that still exist in SA. 09 January 2020 The bank believes that Ramaphosa could effect a turnaround with structural reforms and policy certainty. 05 December 2019 The investment manager attributed its performance to its focus on low-cost investment and savings products. 25 November 2019 The group's operating profits and headline earnings have also increased, despite constrained consumer spending. 22 November 2019 The group plans to prioritise investment, product innovation and leverage the strength of its brands to better results. 19 November 2019 CFO Daan Ferreira said Astral continues to deliver strong cash flows despite challenging market environment. 18 November 2019 Spar Group CFO Mark Godfrey: While we are optimistic, we acknowledge the market uncertainties. 17 November 2019 Oceana Group CEO Imraan Soomra: It was a satisfactory year, despite the tougher trading environment. 08 November 2019 Richard Branson and other executives discuss how businesses need to evolve to keep up with revolutionary changes. 30 October 2019 CFO Michael Fleming says the group delivered a strong performance despite challenging trading conditions. 23 October 2019 Three CFOs told the Finance Indaba what they would go back and tell their younger selves. 17 October 2019 Small businesses hope the new ESD codes will help them to benefit more from BEE. 16 October 2019 Companies will future proof their businesses by deliberately attracting and welcoming a younger skill set. 07 August 2019 A partnership between commercial property services company Broll and global real estate services firm Cushman & Wakefield will support the expansion of Broll's footprint into North Africa and the Middle East, providing real estate services to tenants and helping them to optimise their spend. Ray Mahlaka spoke to Malcolm Horne, Group CEO of Broll Property Group, and Ken Gerber, the MD of Cushman & Wakefield | Broll, about the intricacies of this deal and what it will mean for tenants on the African continent. 05 August 2019 Ralph says his curious mind has served him well as he's shifted industries twice in his career. 03 July 2019 Sage's Pieter Bensch: CFOs can help their organisations grow and thrive during a time of Adapt or Die. 03 July 2019 It will represent NTT in the Middle East, Africa while retaining the Dimension Data brand. 02 July 2019 Stretch Global CEO John Stretch takes a deep dive into the planning behind every business strategy. 28 June 2019 The industry is now an emerging market as opposed to just being a potential market. 25 June 2019 Data analytics can be used to make more forward-looking, proactive decisions and to foster more collaborative relationships. 06 June 2019 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. 18 May 2019 Mercantile had already developed what Capitec was looking for, says Capitec CFO André du Plessis. 18 May 2019 "Space growth is really important for us," says Dis-Chem financial director Rui Morais. 03 May 2019 Mcebisi Jonas is chairman-designate of the newly constituted board, and Thabo Mbeki will chair the IAB. 25 April 2019 Mr Price Group has announced its listing on the A2X exchange and will start trading from 2 May. 15 April 2019 MTN is online marketplace for fashion and electronics Jumia's largest shareholder. 12 March 2019 Customers are responsible for revenue and growth, and must remain at the centre of the business. 12 March 2019 Stretch Global owner and founder John Stretch reveals that intellectual capital and intangible assets can and should be accounted for. 11 March 2019 SAIPA's Professor Rashied Small explains the ways in which accounting will change within five years. 27 February 2019 Deloitte's Doug de Villiers: "Brand owners need to drive data optimisation and deliver differentiated human experiences." 21 February 2019 Attendees shared their stories about collaboration and big thinking to help others achieve successful outcomes. 20 February 2019 Tim London: "Your vision statement is probably useless. Here's how to make it better." 12 February 2019 Keeping an anxiety disorder from your coworkers? CA and entrepreneur Liezl Berry believes it makes you a better accountant. 10 February 2019 The FD tells how she joined Comair to simplify her life, then her career took off. 01 January 2019 The Fourth Industrial Revolution is upon us. Finance Indaba speakers explained how to be prepared. 21 December 2018 Wayne Koonin, Arie Maree and Piet Mouton share their strategies for closing winning deals. 17 December 2018 Once hailed as the killer app, email is dying. Are you ready for instant messaging? 13 December 2018 The Enterprise Solutions head says CFOs are now important players in taking calculated technology risks. 12 December 2018 Chairman Professor Wiseman Nkuhlu says KPMG is very different from what it was 18 months ago. 11 December 2018 Motlanalo's Koko Khumalo: "I have been waiting for an opportunity to empower my staff." 30 November 2018 In a presentation, SAA suggested a turnaround plan and funding for the next month into 2019. 29 November 2018 Capitec CFO André du Plessis says they've been doing their business banking homework for some time. 28 November 2018 Mountain biking and finance transformation: Deloitte's Carryn Tennent enjoys the twists and turns of both. 21 November 2018 Bravura's Rob Bergman explains why investors are holding onto their cash piles during uncertain times. 14 November 2018 The Medu Capital founder says that belief in a brighter future is essential for investment. 10 November 2018 Property to become a global market within 30 years, mobile phone property auctions are skyrocketing. 19 September 2018 Comair FD discusses how diversification will help the aviation company to deliver wider profit margins. 07 August 2018 When times are tough, many companies and organisations instinctively want to tighten their belts - and this often means cutting down on executive training and marketing spend. 02 August 2018 General Motors will have a new CFO on 1 September, when 39-year-old Dhivya Suryadevara takes the reins. 31 July 2018 JSE-listed aluminum producer Hulamin has reported a 77% decline in headline earnings per share for the six months ended June 30 23 July 2018 Eskom has reported a loss after tax of R2.3 billion in a disturbing set of results that reveal that the state-owned enterprise's woes are far from over. 11 July 2018 Absa has overhauled its look and mission and changed its name as the bank enters a new Afro-centric era. 11 July 2018 Successful private equity is about patience, measured risk, and critically the right marriage of management and funder, says RMB Corvest CEO Mike Donaldson. It takes the same long term view and prior homework as a marriage - with the same extensive potential for mutual benefit. 11 July 2018 Finance chiefs are looking to add workers to boost digital transformation 07 July 2018 PwC has launched a Japanese-Africa desk to facilitate investment and partnerships, and improve links between businesses in Africa and Japan. 06 July 2018 "State of Innovation" survey reveals numerous obstacles CIOs face, despite tangible benefits and ROI from innovation investments.Chrisanthi Michaelides, the steadfast CFO behind Access Bank’s acquisition of Grobank
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CFO Pieter de Wit says Gravenhage acquisition will propel Afrimat to mid-tier miner
CFO Kim McFarland says Ninety One kept focus despite the challenges of Covid-19
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Adri Führi on thriving in a high growth environment
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CFO Ntobeko Nyawo says Redefine will focus on liquidity
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Stephen Howe says financial and people management are the engine rooms of growth
Net1 UEPS showing signs of improvement says CFO Alex Smith
Mark Stirton: making the CFO the chief futurist officer
CFO Zaf Mahomed is seeing the positive impact of Cell C’s turnaround strategy
The Covid-19 crisis was not Megan Pydigadu’s first liquidity rodeo as EOH group FD
New focus placed on growing Comair as it delists from the JSE
CFO Thembi Mazibuko on Masslift’s agile approach to Covid-19
SABC working on plan to be self-sustainable says CFO Yolande van Biljon
Afrimat's diversification strategy has helped it weather the impact of Covid-19
Vodacom SA sees 6.4 percent revenue growth from increase in data demand
CFO Bongiwe Ntuli: Scenario planning continues to be critical to TFG's forward planning
CFO Nombulelo Guliwe: SA Tourism has a business enablement programme
DPE's Kgathatso Tlhakudi: "New SAA" will be an attractive asset for an equity partner
CFO Ralph Mupita: The work on the MTN brand never ends
Business for South Africa prioritises 12 initiatives to accelerate economic growth
Solenta Aviation FD Bright Amisi: Cargo carriers have been inundated with demand during Covid-19
Peregrine Holdings reports revenue increase despite tough market conditions
FD Riaan Koppeschaar: Exxaro has sufficient liquidity to withstand operational interruption
Reunert CFO Nick Thomson: It's hard to report forward-looking implications during Covid-19
CFO Chantelle Ah Sing: AEEI's resilience and ability to adapt is all the more necessary
Sygnia CFO Murad Sirkot proud of company's investment performance
Sasol to position business for sustained profitability in low-oil-price environment
King Price CFO Rhett Finch: Covid-19 has given us perspective on work and working
CFOs reveal the changes they've had to make to survive lockdown and post-lockdown
Life insurance industry looks to life beyond Covid-19
CFO Megan Pydigadu: EOH delivered a milestone R540 million in debt in May
Marketers Com Con reveals: Give the market a story, or it will define your story for you
CFO Fulu Ravele shares Renergen's challenging year and approach to Covid-19
RMB Holdings receives green light to unbundle its entire stake FirstRand Bank
ACCA: Positive steps from Tito Mboweni's budget speech should not be overlooked
The coronavirus has hit
what now for business?
Strategies for growth in an uncertain climate
Sibanye-Stillwater re-lists on JSE with a market capitalisation of nearly R120 billion
DRDGold retains cash to pursue high-growth projects
South Africa places third on RMB's 2020 Where to Invest in Africa Report
HomeChoice CFO Jason Wright: Career advancement with a company on a growth trajectory
Sasol approved for secondary listing on A2X Markets
Goldman Sachs group announces Reserve Bank approval to open SA bank
iHealthcare Group and iHealthcare Group Holdings lists on 4AX
The Eskom Effect: World Bank cuts SA's growth outlook to less than 1 percent
Sygnia achieves strong full-year growth despite economic headwinds
Pepkor announces commendable results with 9 percent revenue increase
Tiger Brands announces 3 percent revenue increase for year ended 30 September
Astral Foods reports increase in revenue, but decline in earnings
Spar Group delivers excellent performance despite challenging retail environment
Oceana Group delivers solid operating performance despite headwinds
Making your business unordinary during unordinary times
Clicks results demonstrate resilience in a low economic growth environment
Finance professionals need to learn from their mistakes to grow
Finance Indaba panel hopes BEE will stimulate SMME growth
Embrace the youth, says Springage by Deloitte's Neliswa Fente
Broll's Cushman & Wakefield affiliate agreement delivers access to international markets
Ralph Mupita, MTN's problem-solving CFO of the Year
Sage adapting to change with customer-led innovation
Dimension Data moves its brand forward with NTT collaboration
The building blocks of a management system
What the future holds for Islamic financial services industry in South Africa
Why long-term business success requires early adoption of key technologies
Resistance is futile: The digital future is inevitable
Capitec merge with Mercantile has been approved by the Competition Tribunal
Dis-Chem plans to grow stores despite the depressed retail environment
MTN Group makes board changes and establishes international advisory board
Mr Price Group first retail group to list on A2X
Ralph Mupita on Jumia's NYE listing: "It was a landmark achievement"
Reimagine the Customer summit: Executives agree the best approach is back to basics
Explained: How to manage and measure intangible assets
What will matter most for accountants by 2023
Explained: how to deliver differentiated, high-impact brand experiences
Top CFOs and CHROs share learnings on change and collaboration at Get Smart summit
Getting your vision, mission and purposes statements in shape for success
There could be an upside to your anxiety disorder
Comair's Kirsten King: Flying high and staying grounded
Finance Indaba 2018 hot topic: Surviving the Fourth Industrial Revolution
Leading deal-making strategies explained by the experts
Has your business planned for the death of email?
CFOs' new relationship with tech explained - Deloitte's Arun Babu
KPMG SA appeals for recognition, patience and permission
Motlanalo to access EY's resources, teams and expertise through new partnership
SAA needs R7.5 billion to fund further operations
Behind the scenes: Capitec CFO explains the Mercantile Bank acquisition strategy
Navigating the winding path of finance transformation
M&A Flash: Rob Bergman on cash stockpiling
M&A Flash: Nhlanganiso Mkwanazi on SA's investment prospects
BidX1 CFO reveals the rationale behind the Pam Golding Properties JV
Comair's Kirsten King reveals strategy for beating static aviation earnings
Resist the urge to cut back in tough times
GM shatters glass ceilings once again with CFO appointment
Hulamin suffers from US trade, foreign exchange headwinds
Beleaguered Eskom uncovers R19 billion in irregular expenditure
Absa begins new era with brand refresh
Partnership in private equity: Q&A with RMB Corvest's Mike Donaldson
CFOs believe digital transformation could mean bigger teams - survey
PwC launches Japanese desk to facilitate investment on African continent
Biggest blocker to innovation is overspending on "keeping the lights on" - finance leaders
