Lydène Kombo-Packou CA(SA), from Brazzaville in the Congo, is the Head of Internal Audit and Forensic Services at MTN Congo. She came to South Africa at 16 in 2005. Financial support for her studies was provided by her mother who earned around R8 000 at the time. ‘I had only one choice – to make…
In a world full of stiff-collared, number-crunching chartered accountants, Dr Gideon Botha stands head and shoulders above the rest. As futurist and thought leader, he offers fresh, unexpected insights and perspectives and if you listen to him long enough, your whole paradigm might just shift How he fits everything he does into a 24-hour day…
The tips shared below have been tried and tested and they work. However, it’s not the only way − find what is useful for you and use it There was a time in ancient Rome’s history when under the rule of the great Caesar, the Roman empire came under attack by the barbarians. What made…
Women possess numerous qualities that are essential to the success of the workplace, including their empathetic and caring nature. However, regardless of the efforts taken to celebrate women and their role in the workplace and society, there is still a significant gap in equality among men and women in terms of pay and rank. The…
The next normal A little bit more than a year ago our lives changes forever when our country went into full lockdown. People were talking about the ‘new normal’, while everyone was unsure what exactly that would entail. Fast forward to today, and there is still uncertainty about what is in store for us. In…
Building her personal branding: Zimasa Tile Zimasa Tile (29) from Johannesburg could be described as influential and inspiring, both in and out of the office. As a business manager to the head of investment banking South Africa (IBSA) at Standard Bank, Zimasa’s adult life is a far cry from the little orphan girl from Mount…
It is important to remember that as professional accountants we have a responsibility to act in the public interest, with the SAICA Code as the ultimate guide in helping us to navigate these uncertain times. The 5th of March 2020 was a momentous day, in that it marked the day the first COVID-19 case was…
On 10 March 2021, SAICA officially launched the approved CA2025 competency framework to stakeholders. This framework describes CAs(SA) as responsible leaders who behave ethically and deliver sustainable value to a wide range of stakeholders, now and into the future. The CA2025 competency framework is the culmination of a detailed research project with extensive consultation among…
KPMG South Africa announced that the firm has entered into an MOU with the Association for the Advancement of Black Accountants of Southern Africa (ABASA), which is to be represented through the ABASA Business Forum, to create more meaningful and broad-based commitment to transformation in the profession by providing training and providing market exposure to…
A South African ICU doctor, Zolelwa Sifumba, who has been avidly campaigning to support healthcare staff, received a video call from Prince William and Princess Kate on Commonwealth Day to let her know that she has been heard. Zolelwa has endeavoured tirelessly to highlight the myriad of issues facing doctors and nurses throughout the COVID-19…