Sustainability

Away from billion-rand balance sheets and boardroom strategy, Old Mutual CFO Casper Troskie finds perspective at his home on a farm in Paarl, in the kitchen and on mountain bike trails. Those moments of calm, he says, have become essential to leading through an increasingly unpredictable world.

From failing board exams and losing his mother just before qualifying as a CA(SA), to helping steer Proconics towards growth, CFO Bongani Ngcongo’s journey has been defined by endurance. Whether tackling the Comrades Marathon or difficult boardroom decisions, he believes resilience, integrity and purpose are what carry leaders through the toughest moments.

Alex Smith, CFO at e4, says innovation is a core priority, and while businesses and CFOs face pressure from a profitability perspective, letting innovation slip could come at a greater risk in the long run.

Top CFOs Riaan Davel, Joe Ndala, Stephen Mahlare and Taryn Woodbridge explained how to discover a purpose-driven strategy.

From his early days in the retail industry to his current leadership role, Praneel Nundkumar, group CFO for Mr Price, has had the rare opportunity to tap into his full set of capabilities. Appointed at the age of 39, he is also the group’s youngest exco member.

Simbarashe Madzana has found his niche at Meals on Wheels Community Services, where he is finance director of the Western Cape region. A humanitarian at heart, here he shepherds money to greener pastures – the intended beneficiaries – and is accountable to various stakeholders.

For CFOs and business leaders, gender equity is not just about fairness; it is about unlocking potential, driving innovation and ensuring long-term financial sustainability, explains Dineo Molefe, MTN SA’s CFO.

Sandra Villars, partner, financial services at management consultancy firm Oliver Wyman writes that financial services can no longer ignore the importance of sustainability practices.

As the CFO of SANEDI, Lethabo Manamela is at the coalface of looking at what the country and its citizens need to address the increasing energy challenges in South Africa.

With South Africa among the bottom 20 percent of countries when it comes to social impact effectiveness, Kearney experts unpack how CFOs can align purpose with profit to improve the “S” in their ESG impact.

As economic outcomes in South Africa weaken, Nedbank CFO Mike Davis explains what businesses and government can do to improve the country’s GDP growth.

CFOs Steven Kilfoil and Nerissa Jalim explain how using their finance leadership experience and skills, combined with their personal passion to drive more meaningful impact, has resulted in them giving back to society.

Top CFOs Isaac Malevu, Martin van der Walt, Maureen Manyama and Johan Geel explain how the right investments and partnerships can mean sustainable growth for South Africa during challenging times.

CFOs can play a vital role in supporting the integration of social impact into how businesses operate and report to shareholders, says Cathy Duff, Trialogue director.

The first CFO South Africa Summit of the year looked at the role finance executives play in helping to address the challenges the country is facing.

South Africa’s top finance executives will gather on 22 February in Johannesburg to discuss the future of the country, and reveal the role CFOs play in making sure we get there.

In what has become a tradition, South Africa’s top finance leaders completed the CFO Survey at this year’s annual CFO Day on 5 July. The results are unpacked in this CFO Magazine special feature.

CFO Mike Davis unpacks the exciting next steps in Nedbank’s evolution, which includes a unique approach to technology and a partnership with the government that might see South Africa into a better 2024, in a CFO Magazine interview.

Top CFOs shared how women empowerment is a good starting point for starting your ESG journey.

Three finance experts share how they have successfully implemented ESG initiatives, despite challenges.

Nedbank CFO Mike Davis says the increasing role sustainability plays in good business practices.

Top finance leaders find out there’s no wrong way to approach sustainability, as long as your intentions are right.

SA CFOs reveal the impact the country’s power crisis is having on people, business, and the economy.

SA CFOs reveal the impact the country’s power crisis is having on people, business, and the economy.

Arno Daehnke unpacks what change-ready finance leadership looks like for a new world.

Foskor’s CFO, Jubilant Speckman, maps out the technology and ESG blueprints that lead to success.

It’s time for South African business priorities to shift from the social to the environmental considerations of ESG.

Gold Fields CFO Paul Schmidt says renewable energy sources will be better than gas.

IPP Office’s head of finance Dzunani Makgopa on responding to South Africa’s power crisis.

ACCA South Africa's Kada Phiri calls on accountants to play a role in improving the future by helping to build a better world.

Focusing on a just transition will help to curb the effects of climate change on the African continent.

Arno Daehnke, Sean Doherty, Buhle Hanise and Yusuf Bodiat reveal the makings of an ethical organisation.

How hydrogen is emerging as the key to South Africa’s cleaner, greener energy landscape.

When it comes to managing ESG, CFOs must adopt a readiness mindset.

Webinar reveals the benefits of using technology to meet ESG’s finance requirements.

The CFO unpacks the industry-leading initiatives behind Omnia’s recent sustainability award win.

CA and farm owner Warren Winchester explains the business of investing in bees.

Mike Davis, CJ Kujenga and Masibulele Dem reveal that ESG is more than just climate change.

EY's Paul O’Flaherty reveals seven ways CFOs can drive the sustainability agenda within their organisations.

The InnoVent CFO and co-founder explains that companies need to adopt circular economy practices.

The Wetility CFO says, on the back of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, renewable energy is crucial for the economy.

The zinc resources company has invested R7 billion in a new expansion project in the Northern Cape.