Could I have envisioned clinching the SAICA 2023 Trainee Trailblazer title? Not in my wildest dreams. As I contemplate the events of that memorable night, from the intricate steps leading to my place at the finalist table to the exhilarating moment of being declared the victor and everything that ensued thereafter, I find myself pondering…
True to the founder’s vision, Clico Boutique Hotel is a premier, serene and intimate establishment rightly positioned in the heart of Rosebank in Johannesburg. Its story begins with Jeanette Schwegman wanting to cater for travel-weary, discerning guests, and in addition to accommodating corporate guests as well as leisure-seeking tourists. The brief was clear, ‘create a…
Freeman Nomvalo’s five-year term as CEO of SAICA came to an end in December 2023. He was appointed in 2019 after the accounting profession had suffered a series of scandals, including the collapse of VBS Bank and Steinhoff, as well as a clean audit of the Gupta family companies. In Nomvalo’s final town hall, he…
Sithembiso Freeman Nomvalo’s tenure as SAICA’s CEO has been defined by a series of transformative accomplishments that have solidified SAICA’s position as a vanguard institution in the accountancy profession. Nomvalo’s leadership has been synonymous with a commitment to value creation, resilience and a staunch dedication to serving the profession. Having joined SAICA at a time…
Since 86% − 89% of family businesses in South Africa Africa fail in succession in the third generation, this is a huge economic loss. The next generation of entrepreneurs deserves a challenging future. In a series of eight articles, Fred de Boer, an executive coach and business developer at PUM, shares steps to be put…
The Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) has ushered in rapid progress that is fundamentally reshaping various facets of human life, including career opportunities and educational methodologies. Kurt Naicker CA(SA), senior lecturer from the North-West University’s School of Accounting Sciences, delves into the ongoing discourse surrounding advanced process automation and machine learning. According to Kurt, academia has…
How does a company remain successful and in family hands for more than 100 or even 300 years? Four ‘old’ top family businesses that are active in the hospitality industry, the automotive industry, food/vegetable manufacturing, and a chain of supermarkets, share their stories. Don’t be a steward, be an entrepreneur! The transfer of a business…
SAICA hosted its inaugural Climate Change Conference on Wednesday, 25 October 2023, coinciding with the passing of South Africa’s Climate Change Bill ahead of COP28 in the UAE in late November 2023. The aim of the conference was to deliberate on local challenges, market solutions, and financial instruments, and to leverage existing opportunities. Held under…
The MatePad Pro 13.2″ brings groundbreaking innovations to Huawei’s tablet line-up. It features a flexible OLED screen and has an astonishing 94% screen-to-body ratio, making it the tablet with the highest screen-to-body ratio currently available. And the screen boasts an impressive refresh rate of up to 144 Hz. With its incredibly lightweight and slim design,…
Your tool for work, play and learning HUAWEI has announced the release of the new HUAWEI MateBook D 16 2024. The laptop retains its 16-inch large screen real estate and is now lighter and yet still just as powerful. Built for the evolving demands faced by young office workers and students, the new HUAWEI MateBook…