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 stewardship. Those responsibilities have not disappeared, but they are no longer enough. The modern CFO is not only a guardian of financial integrity but a catalyst for transformatio

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 with July 2024. Close corporations carried the heaviest burden, with 26 more closures recorded than a year ago. On the surface this looks like another data […]

It is no secret that industries like finance and energy have long been dominated by men. Boardrooms, executive committees, and industry conferences often reflect a gender imbalance that has barely shifted in decades. For women who step into these spaces, the challenges are not only about doing the job well. They are also about proving, […]

Mentorship That Moves the Needle: Practical Strategies for CFOs to Build Future Leaders in Finance  Mentorship is not a feel-good extra or a nice-to-have. For a Chief Financial Officer, it is a leadership responsibility. When you mentor someone, you shape how they think, how they grow, and how they contribute to the organisation. You also […]

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