Meet Christiaan, an innovator who turns financial expertise into business opportunities Christiaan van den Berg, co-founder and co-CEO of JOBJACK, leveraged his solid foundation in numbers and finance as a Chartered Accountant to identify and seize opportunities in the recruitment industry. JOBJACK, the tech solution he co-created, revolutionises entry-level hiring with smart algorithms that streamline…
DetailsEditorial This month SAICA’s beautiful CEO Patricia Stock, graces the cover of Accountancy SA magazine in her gorgeous heritage attire. Sitting in on her interview and hearing her speak about her past journey and future dreams and aspirations for SAICA, one is just once again reassured that the profession is in very good hands. I…
DetailsEditorial There is such beauty and strength in diversity. Just imagine what a terribly boring world it would be if everyone were ‘the same’. There’s literally nothing left for the imagination or to breed innovation and creativity. Coincidently, this month our brand team participated in a personality assessment, and it was an enlightening exercise and…
DetailsGlobal technology brand HONOR has made remarkable progress in South Africa in recent years. Focused on innovation within the local smartphone market, the brand’s dedication has been rewarded with substantial results. Consumer, operator, and retail partner trust has driven over 600% sales growth by the end of 2023, establishing HONOR as the fastest-growing smartphone brand…
DetailsAs we celebrate Women’s Month in South Africa, this is a time to reflect on the pivotal role male allies can play in amplifying women’s voices in the workplace, particularly in leadership roles. True gender parity requires the active participation and support of male colleagues and leaders in every organisation for it to be truly…
DetailsMeet Sinikiwe, a CA(SA), guiding aspiring young people to enter the CA profession. Sinikiwe Ngcobo, CA(SA), leverages over a decade of experience in corporate South Africa to shape impactful careers in finance. Having completed her articles at one of South Africa’s top banks and her studies at the University of Johannesburg through the Thuthuka Bursary…
DetailsSTOs have emerged as a prominent tool in the financial landscape, particularly in the field of blockchain-based projects. It is a method of fundraising that involves the issuance and sale of security tokens, which represent ownership or investment interests in a tangible asset or a company. It is the same as equities in traditional financial…
DetailsImagine a political party without a manifesto rising to become South Africa’s third-largest in just a few months, securing over one million votes. The meteoric rise of uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) is a recent example, following in the footsteps of predecessors like the Congress of the People (COPE) and the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF). Despite women…
DetailsAny successful person will have a story of how they personally matured and, as a result, were able to grow and improve themselves and those around them in their spheres of influence. As the saying goes, you can’t give what you don’t have, and in order to generate exceptional leaders, products, or services, you must…
DetailsTo quote Michelle Obama: ‘When we share our stories, we are reminded of the humanity in each other. And when we take the time to understand each other’s stories, we become more forgiving and more empathetic.’ This quote encapsulates the essence of the Tamar Project, which creates safe spaces for the stories of gender-based violence…
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