This is part three of a three-part series on integrated reporting. In the first article, we tracked trends and improvements that we have seen over the first six years since the introduction of integrated reporting in South Africa. In the second article, we looked at developments in the business model and the capitals. In this,…
From geopolitical events to market returns, asset classes and investment styles, what investors should be looking at in 2017 Modern trends in technology are impacting every sphere of business activity, not least of them, accountancy. Conversational user interfaces are creating the new invisible era for accounting, the Internet of Things represents the prospect of real-time…
In accordance with paragraph 3.59(a) of the Listings Requirements of the JSE Limited, shareholders are hereby advised that, having followed a robust recruitment process in evaluating external and internal candidates, the Chairman, the Human Capital Committee and the Board are pleased to announce the appointment of Felix Lombard as the new CFO of Pioneer Foods.…
Zizipho Nyanga has been at the helm of Old Mutual‘s Masisizane Fund for six months after taking over the role of CEO in October 2016. She was recently welcomed by Old Mutual who held an event to introduce her to its beneficiaries and team members. Nyanga hails from Mthatha in the Eastern Cape, a former…
Phumeza Nhantsi has been appointed as Chief Financial Officer of South African Airways (SAA). “South African Airways has announced the appointment of Phumeza Nhantsi as SAA’s new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). The appointment is effective from 1 May 2017,” SAA said on Wednesday. The 39-year-old Nhantsi was appointed as SAA’s Interim CFO in November 2015…
Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited board of directors advised that Mr Mahomed Gani has, with effect from 3 May 2017, been appointed as an Independent Non-Executive Director of the Company. He will be a member of the Audit and Risk Committee as well as the Remuneration and Nomination Committee. Mr Gani is a Chartered Accountant with over…
How to make digital deliver for banking in 2017 From tech to tech start-up How running to standstill won’t get you ahead of the pack Cyber- security saves financial organisations HOW TO MAKE DIGITAL DELIVER FOR BANKING IN 2017 2017 is the year that retail banking needs to deliver on its digital promises to customers…
From engineers to racers and jobs in-between, women are breaking into every corner of the motor industry. Thilosh Moodally CA(SA), the new head of MINI South Africa, discusses her ascent Thilosh Moodally is a ray of sunshine in the engineering world. Not just that it is rare for a woman to head up a motor…
This is part two of a three-part series on integrated reporting. In the first article, we tracked trends and improvements that we have seen over the first six years since the introduction of integrated reporting in South Africa. In this article, we will look at developments in the business model and the capitals while we…
THE SPIDERWEB EFFECT In observing influential people there are certain traits which they have in common. And I have since come to appreciate that influence can be learnt and mastered. I see influence as like a spider’s web. An influential leader starts by having influence on a small group (the immediate team members), thereafter they…