Life After AGOA – Diversification as a CFO Imperative
The expiry of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) on 30 September 2025 has created a defining moment for South African businesses. For years, AGOA offered preferential ac
Liquidity Made Simple
When you hear “decentralised finance” (DeFi), your first thought might be: “That’s something for crypto enthusiasts, not CFOs.” But here’s the reality: ignoring DeFi to
The Price of Permission: Why Some Harms Can Never Be Monetised
Finance has long been obsessed with measurement. If something can be priced, it can be managed. But when it comes to social harm such as child labour, forced evictions, or cultural
When Culture Becomes the CFO’s Greatest Asset: Why culture, purpose, and people drive financial performance
For decades, the CFO’s role was defined narrowly: keep the numbers accurate, manage compliance, secure funding, and protect the balance sheet. It was about discipline, order, and
Governance as a Platform for Innovation: Why discomfort and discipline unlock long-term value
CFOs know that governance is rarely glamorous. It is the board packs, the compliance filings, the endless detail that few outside the finance function ever see. But it is also the
Not Everything That Counts Can Be Counted
Operators are the guardians of systems, controls, and reliable reporting. Their credibility rests on one simple truth: the numbers must be right. But in today’s ESG-driven world,
Policy U-Turn: What South Africa’s SMEs and CFOs Need to Know
South Africa’s business community has once again been reminded that policy certainty is fragile. Two major regulatory initiatives, both aimed at shaping the environment for small
Boats, Bentleys and Broken Trust: What CFOs Must Learn from the Maumela Asset Seizures
When the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) recently froze R325 million worth of luxury properties, supercars and even boats linked to businessman Hangwani Morgan Maumela, the he
South Africa’s CFOs Face a Warning Signal: Liquidations Surge as Small Businesses Buckle
The latest figures from July 2025 should give every chief financial officer in South Africa pause. Business liquidations rose sharply to 155 in the month, a 16.5% increase compared
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