Turning Management Into True Leadership
Step into any boardroom today and you will notice a common thread: technical brilliance is abundant, but true leadership often feels scarce. Across industries, organisations pour r
Cybercrime Meets the CFO’s Agenda
Chief Financial Officers (CFOs) stand at a unique intersection of strategy, finance, and operational reality. While growth, capital allocation, and efficiency are rightly celebrate
The CFO as a Builder: From Numbers to Legacy
When a company rises, it is rarely because of numbers alone. It is because someone dared to connect the numbers to people, culture, and possibility. The true measure of fina
Diversification vs Retrenchment: Strategic Choices Under Tariff Pressure
Few roles carry the weight of immediate decision-making quite like that of the Chief Financial Officer. When global trade disruptions such as tariffs strike, the CFO’s position a
From 2G to 5G: Bridging South Africa’s Digital Divide
South Africa is a country of contrasts. On the one hand, it boasts one of the highest mobile penetration rates in Africa, with millions of citizens connected daily through their de
Member Profile: Fatima Mamod
In this edition of our CFO Spotlight series, we feature Fatima Mamod, CA(SA), a finance strategist with more than 15 years of experience across Africa, the Middle East, Asia, and E
Finance Leadership in a Regulated Economy: Insight into financial compliance and market regulation, especially in public-private partnerships
Economic regulation shapes the way businesses operate, invest, and compete. For Chief Financial Officers (CFOs), it is not just another compliance requirement. It is a landscape of
Muted Growth, Rising Unemployment: What CFOs Must Take from Treasury’s Warning
When Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana addressed the Macro Fiscal Workshop this past week, his message was direct: South Africa is entering a difficult period marked by muted eco
Unlocking Growth Where Numbers Alone Cannot Reach
When businesses face disruption, most instinctively turn to the numbers. Margins shrink, forecasts wobble, and cash flow models are pulled out to see where efficiencies can be foun
Is being on top enough?
Competency + Credibility = Success. You have the competency, now earn the credibility you need to back up your unique skillet. Earn your CFO(SA) designation.
