Motivated by the love of solving complex problems in his childhood, Jody Baumgarten, CFO of Wonga, has successfully built a thriving career in the fintech space. He speaks about business, trends, hobbies and mental wellness. Heading up a fast-paced Fintech company Jody currently leads as CFO for the dynamic fintech company Wonga, where he maintains…
Imagine an entire film shot using a smartphone! Sir Ridley Scott is a well-known film director and producer who has received many accolades throughout his career. With the launch of the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra, Scott used this smartphone to shoot a short film called Behold (visit the link to the right). I mention this…
Monique Verduyn asked Neil Morris, Global Head of Assurance and ESG Methodology at KPMG, what the increased pressure on organisations to integrate ESG in their strategies, manage ESG-related risks and report ESG matters means for the profession. Environmental, social and governance (ESG) reporting is a rapidly growing field for chartered accountants. Investment funds with tens…
Do you ever have to worry about who will feed your pet while you leave the house for shopping or dining out? The Xiaomi Smart Pet Food Feeder is the ideal companion for your pets when you aren’t home. It can automatically feed your pets when you aren’t around, making it great for short trips…
In whatever province you find yourself this summer, there is a special fun destinations to visit. A wide array of accessible, affordable, safe experiences, activities and intimate getaway options are available right here in Mzansi that are sure to make those dear to you swoon. Here are a few ideas to get you started: Gauteng…
Here are the reviews for the Huawei Mate50 Pro, ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 and GIZZU 10W Solar Lighting Kit The HUAWEI Mate50 Pro is a futuristic tech-leading smartphone − IT comes equipped with a range of cutting-edge technologies, breaking new ground and expanding the scope of what users can expect from a smartphone. Amongst its…
Award-winning winery L’Ormarins produces some of our country’s finest bottle-fermented sparkling wines made according to the traditional Méthode Champenoise (the same way Champagne is made), by which a secondary fermentation takes place inside the bottle. They are dedicated to giving Cape expression to Old World wine techniques and by doing so, pioneered a whole new…
Thanda means ‘love’ in the language of the Zulu people. And if you’re looking for something a little more African to celebrate Valentine’s Day with your beloved this year, then look no further than Thanda Safari. We just know you will fall in love with the whole experience from beginning to end − from the…
Bhavna Gounder has excelled in her career in the banking sector. She speaks about her career, which has flourished since she qualified as a CA(SA) in the mid-2000s, her passion for female empowerment, motherhood − and that she’s just recently published a book she co-authored with her daughter about nut allergies. Bhavna Gounder started her…
Once named the youngest person to complete a PhD in IT, Dr Denisha Jairam-Owthar is on a mission to digitally transform Stellenbosch University It is widely known that CAs(SA) can enter almost any industry or area of business. Dr Denisha Jairam-Owthar, chief director of information technology at Stellenbosch University, is a prime example of how…