IoDSA wins training award

The Institute of Directors in South Africa (IoDSA) has been named Most Innovative Corporate Governance Training Institute for 2023 (UK) by Global Brands magazine. Sherma Malan, executive director: certification and member services at the IoDSA, says the award is a...

Merger creates tech-focused accountancy firm

South African professional services firm Ngubane Johannesburg is to merge with RSM South Africa, a member of a global assurance, tax and consulting services to middle market businesses. The combined business will be called RSM South Africa. With annual billings in...

Handling a crisis must be part of a modern leader’s skillset

Modern leaders face unprecedented challenges. In an environment of widespread global political instability, with a backdrop of new ways of working, changing customer expectations and broad economic uncertainty, leaders today are being tested on many fronts. By Peter...

Xero Beautiful Business Fund to boost small business aspirations

Coinciding with Xero Day 2023 – the day of Xero’s founding 17 years ago – Xero yesterday (6 July) announced a new global small business fund with more than R8-million in funding, to support the future aspirations of small businesses globally. The...

Capital Appreciation concludes Dariel Solutions acquisition

Fintech group Capital Appreciation has completed the R131,2-million acquisition of Dariel Solutions, the parent company of South African IT software services provider Dariel Software. Capital Appreciation offers technology-based goods and services to businesses in a...

Poor integration destroys shareholder value in too many M&As

Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) are some of the most complex business processes. Ensuring great system integration after the deal is done can help companies avoid the very real risk of failure, and can also help maximise future success. By Sergio Barbosa, CIO of...