As part of SAICA’s ‘Leadership in a Time of Crisis’ webinar series, Willem van der Post CA(SA), CEO of xTech.Capital, shared some thoughts on what the workplace of the future will look like, especially in a post-coronavirus world. The new normal. It’s all everyone’s talking about. But what exactly does it mean? I’m not a…
DetailsAs work sites slowly start to reopen, CFOs are optimistic they can keep their customers and employees safe. As COVID-19 restrictions continue to slowly lift in some countries while others remain in lockdown, PwC’s latest COVID-19 CFO Pulse report reveals a sense of optimism among finance leaders about their companies’ ability to reopen safely. Seventy-five…
DetailsWith companies making use of increased mediums of technology to conduct work-related activities, the emphasis on cybersecurity has intensified. However, while there may be a number of security measures in place, the end-user will always remain the most vulnerable target. Creating a culture of cybersecurity awareness is therefore a key component to help combat cyber…
DetailsThe modern world is facing a unique and unprecedented time. Lockdown and social distancing measures have been introduced across the globe, with South Africa implementing some of the strictest. The South African government closed most businesses on March 27th in a bid to curb the spread of Covid-19 — a business confidence index has fallen…
DetailsAt SAICA’s ‘Leadership in a Time of Crisis’ webinar series, Investec’s chief investment strategist, Chris Holdsworth, shared insights on how the pandemic is shaping investment strategie. As if there isn’t enough to worry about during the COVID-19 pandemic, many people have seen their investments tank over the past few weeks. Chris Holdsworth explained how he…
DetailsThe trends shaping our world of tomorrow are changing rapidly with COVID-19. In this article, the multi-level perspective on societal change model will be used to explain various trends and their potential impact on the economy, politics, technology, society and resources. We are operating in a new, fast-evolving multipolar global landscape in which challenges are…
DetailsGrit, resilience and authenticity marked Ashanika Perimal as a world-class leader at an age when most of her peers were still pondering their next career move. But she never dreamed she would one day lead a 100-strong team spread over seven southern African countries and accept the global Women in Finance Award – nor that…
DetailsThe chartered accountancy profession in South Africa is proud of the many star performers among its members. When we look up at the night sky, we can only see some of the billions of stars in our own galaxy, the Milky Way. Similarly, the few SAICA stars we focus on in this issue provide merely…
DetailsAccording to the PwC’s COVID-19 CFO Pulse Survey: Africa Report, most CFOs are making plans focused on tactical measures to protect staff, followed by strategic measures around remote work and automation. For example, 76% of CFOs are considering workplace safety measures and requirements such as masks and testing, and 65% say they will reconfigure work…
DetailsThe chairman of Pick n Pay, Gareth Ackerman, said he was delighted to announce that Mariam Cassim was appointed as an independent non-executive director following his promise to shareholders at the 2019 AGM to review and refresh the composition of the board. Pick ’n Pay looks forward to the contribution she will add to board…
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