The board of an organisation is required to understand the strategic importance of IT, assume responsibility for the governance of IT, and place IT governance on the board agenda. By Marius van den Berg This first principle in Chapter 5 of the King III code is central to the governance of Information Technology (IT), yet…
• 2015 is expected to be a positive year for Equity Capital Markets activity in Africa • US$11bn IPO and FO proceeds raised in 2014 in African equity markets • US$37.4bn proceeds raised from 2010 to 2014 • 24 African IPO companies listed in 2014 JOHANNESBURG, South-Africa, February 2, 2015/ — 2014 saw the highest…
New policies must “make it easier” for job creation South Africa’s’s new immigration regulations as well as black empowerment regulations must make it easy for small companies to create jobs and contribute to growing the economy, American Chamber of Commerce board member Tim Schweikert said. His comments support a recent report by the Johannesburg-based business…
There has never been a substitute for hard work for Seelan Gobalsamy. From the CA(SA) qualification which he acquired in his early twenties to his role as CEO of STANLIB, he has been driven by the desire to make a difference – first in his own life and now in that of others. Monique Verduyn…
During a recent visit to London, Gerinda Jooste found out why people keep saying that they always return to stay at The Chesterfield Mayfair London is always an unforgettable experience, but to make it one of my favourite places to visit has a lot to do with The Chesterfield Mayfair hotel. London is a fascinting…
As a trainee you know all about going the extra mile and doing extraordinary things. How you sometimes feel like giving up and just let it all go … SAICA and Sage Pastel are proud to be associated with South African actor Ivan Zimmermann, who embarked on a continent-long mountain biking journey from Cairo on…
Imagine you are trying desperately to pay attention to a technical presentation being delivered, and all you really want to do is to (theoretically) rather stick a fork in your eye than be bored to (technical) tears! In this article, let’s look at how you can turn a seemingly dull subject into an exciting showcase.…
Found along kilometers of unspoilt beach is an intimate luxury hotel and spa where nature keeps guests enchanted It’s what people are talking about, shopping for and, of course, growing – organic produce is the way to go and although it’s trendy, it’s by no means a fad; it’s a lifestyle. As health and wellbeing…
Taxpayers often find them in a position where the letter of the law is applied by the Commissioner when they are assessed for tax. In some instances, however, the boot may be on the other foot and the taxpayer may find himself of herself having to interpret, possibly plan around and complete a tax return…
This article is the second in a series of six that explores six common mistakes that can negatively impact one’s personal financial situation. MISTAKE NUMBER TWO: NOT SAVING ENOUGH OR SAVING TOO LATE Young professionals often wonder what is the best age to start saving. The simple answer is as soon as possible. The earlier…