Strategy

Revenue growth is challenging in the current economic climate and cost efficiency is crucial for survival.

The New Equation aims to focus on trust and sustainability reveals PwC CEO Dion Shango.

Strong all-round performance sets the stage for growth at Multichoice South Africa in 2022.

The embattled broadcaster reported a monthly profit for April 2021 for the first time in five years.

Sygnia’s low-cost passive investment strategy pays off with double digit growth despite Covid-19.

Reunert has reported a significant recovery of its results due to its electrical engineering segment.

Masibulele explains that, while they continue to reduce costs, there is room for higher reductions.

The acquisition of Gravenhage will increase Afrimat’s scale in the ferrous-metal value chain.

Ninety One saw positive results when asset prices recovered after the impact of Covid-19.

Barloworld saw a 6.5 percent revenue increase, partially due to its two new acquisitions in 2020.

The group’s gross profit margin has recovered to 12.3 percent as a result of its new strategy aimed at sustainability.

Group CFO at e4, Adri Führi says embracing innovation is key to cultivating success.

CFO Deepa Sita says Tiger Brands expects further improvement in the second half of the year.

Ntobeko says Redefine is in a strong position to benefit from future growth in the property sector.

Lerena explains that Pick n Pay’s growth strategy does not include its pharmacy division.

Accountants have been real life-savers during Covid-19 by transforming their human capital structures.

The company has made a lot of operational progress by exiting its loss-making operations.

A proponent of digital tech as a key enabler, Mark talks about Mr Price’s recent acquisitions and growth opportunities.

Cell C’s increased focus on more profitable subscribers saw its EBITDA up by 30 percent.

Megan Pydigadu reveals some of the lessons learnt from EOH’s pre-pandemic liquidity crisis.

The delisting will allow Comair to apply new focus on growing the business.

Thembi Mazibuko accredits Masslift’s success during Covid-19 to its employees.

Yolande says the SABC plans to reach a point where it won't be dependent on government bailouts.

CFO Pieter de Wit says that diversifying beyond construction has helped Afrimat to survive.

Tariff reductions and remote working resulted in an increase in mobile traffic, says CFO Sitho Mdlalose.

Bongiwe says TFG is fortunate that Covid-19 found the group with a strong balance sheet.

The programme is aimed at helping tourism return to full swing when lockdown regulations ease.

SAA creditors approve business rescue plan and Phillip Saunders is appointed as interim CEO.

MTN's brand value grew by 8 percent in 2020, maintaining its position as SA's most valuable brand.

These initiatives are aimed at increasing GDP, job creation, and increasing tax revenues.

ACCA-qualified Bright says this is because of the death of cargo-transporting passenger flights.

Peregrine CEO Robert Katz says that he doesn't expect the economy to recover in the next 12 months.

Riaan says further downside scenarios have been used to stress test Exxaro's solvency and liquidity.

Despite Covid challenges, Reunert's ICT sector has reported good growth for the half-year.

Chantelle says AEEI's interim results put the company in a respectable position to navigate its future.

Sygnia achieved its highest six-month profit, highest dividend and highest six-month basic earnings.

Sasol will be stepping away from its oil business to refocus on its chemicals business.

We don't know what the future is going to hold, but we have the opportunity to make it better, Rhett says.

CFO Community Conversation looks at the industries hit hardest by Covid-19 and how they survived.

Stangen CFO Lerato Olahleng believes the current crisis gives SA an opportunity to rebuild its economy.

This forms part of the company's strategy to right-size its balance sheet by reducing its debt levels.

Marketers should share their companies' stories on LinkedIn as people are noticing brand news more.

Fulu is most proud of Renergen's increase in assets that came with its new Virginia Gas Project.

RMH's Herman Bosman: The unbundling ends a multi-decade relationship between RMH and FirstRand.

SA is going to struggle to recover from lockdown, but government was already taking positive steps.

UCT GSB's Timothy London shares key points leaders can use to manage the Covid-19 crisis and recover from it.

Investec for Business's Marc Rosen discusses strategies to utilise when making business investments.

CFO Charl Keyter: The group had gone from a market capitalisation of R10 billion in 2013 to R120 billion in 2020.

DRDGold CFO Riaan Davel announces intentions to expand their Far West Gold Recoveries project.

South Africa is viewed as a gateway to the rest of the continent says RMB's Nema Ramkhelawan-Bhana.

Jason will build on his past experience and contribute to the company's growth in retail and financial services.

The listing provides shareholders with a variety of trading venue options, says Sasol CFO Paul Victor.

The bank has been admitted as a member of the JSE's interest rate and currency derivatives market.

4AX's Eugene Booysen said these listings demonstrate the incredible opportunities that still exist in SA.

The bank believes that Ramaphosa could effect a turnaround with structural reforms and policy certainty.

The investment manager attributed its performance to its focus on low-cost investment and savings products.

The group's operating profits and headline earnings have also increased, despite constrained consumer spending.

The group plans to prioritise investment, product innovation and leverage the strength of its brands to better results.

CFO Daan Ferreira said Astral continues to deliver strong cash flows despite challenging market environment.

Spar Group CFO Mark Godfrey: While we are optimistic, we acknowledge the market uncertainties.

Oceana Group CEO Imraan Soomra: It was a satisfactory year, despite the tougher trading environment.

Richard Branson and other executives discuss how businesses need to evolve to keep up with revolutionary changes.

CFO Michael Fleming says the group delivered a strong performance despite challenging trading conditions.

Three CFOs told the Finance Indaba what they would go back and tell their younger selves.

Small businesses hope the new ESD codes will help them to benefit more from BEE.

Companies will future proof their businesses by deliberately attracting and welcoming a younger skill set.

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.

Ralph says his curious mind has served him well as he's shifted industries twice in his career.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

Mcebisi Jonas is chairman-designate of the newly constituted board, and Thabo Mbeki will chair the IAB.

Mr Price Group has announced its listing on the A2X exchange and will start trading from 2 May.

MTN is online marketplace for fashion and electronics Jumia's largest shareholder.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

In a presentation, SAA suggested a turnaround plan and funding for the next month into 2019.

Capitec CFO André du Plessis says they've been doing their business banking homework for some time.

Mountain biking and finance transformation: Deloitte's Carryn Tennent enjoys the twists and turns of both.

Bravura's Rob Bergman explains why investors are holding onto their cash piles during uncertain times.

The Medu Capital founder says that belief in a brighter future is essential for investment.

Property to become a global market within 30 years, mobile phone property auctions are skyrocketing.

Comair FD discusses how diversification will help the aviation company to deliver wider profit margins.

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.

General Motors will have a new CFO on 1 September, when 39-year-old Dhivya Suryadevara takes the reins.

JSE-listed aluminum producer Hulamin has reported a 77% decline in headline earnings per share for the six months ended June 30

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.

Absa has overhauled its look and mission and changed its name as the bank enters a new Afro-centric era.

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.

Finance chiefs are looking to add workers to boost digital transformation

PwC has launched a Japanese-Africa desk to facilitate investment and partnerships, and improve links between businesses in Africa and Japan.

"State of Innovation" survey reveals numerous obstacles CIOs face, despite tangible benefits and ROI from innovation investments.

Anglo-American Platinum (Amplats) shares rose on Friday on the back of a favourable trading update for the six months to end June.

With global economic performance improving, CFOs' worries have shifted toward their companies' abilities to capitalise on opportunities and potential threats.

South African media and e-commerce behemoth Naspers reported a massive 72 percent rise in annual profit on the back of yet another imperious showing from Tencent.

Trade uncertainty has risen to be the biggest risk for corporations, according to the latest CNBC Global CFO Council quarterly survey EDIT EDIT EDIT EDIT EDIT EDIT EDIT EDIT

Investment company Brait has reported a R10,15 billion loss for the year to end March.

Time management and efficiency drives are becoming ever more significant as the role of the CFO broadens to encompass non-traditional duties

CFOs are growing increasingly concerned about data security threats, according to the Duke University/CFO Global Business Outlook

Financial services group Alexander Forbes has reported a 16,8 percent decline in headline earnings per share of 44,4 cents per share.

Clothing retailer Mr Price Group posted a 21% rise in full-year earnings, boosted by its MRP Apparel, Miladys and MRP Money divisions, in its latest results presentation

"When we invest in businesses we look at the quality of the CFO; that individual is critical as they become our eyes and ears into the business."

African fishing behemoth Oceana Group posted a solid set of results for the six months ended March 2018, as efficiencies on the continent and material volume improvements made an impact