Tag: good governance
BOOK REVIEW | Leading in the 21st Century
In 2020, the world found itself in a state of flux. A global pandemic disrupted the world order while the digital transformation that is the 4th Industrial Revolution (4IR), with its challenges and huge potential benefits, presented a fundamental paradigm shift.
BOOK REVIEW | Enabler or victim? KPMG SA and State Capture
What happens to an organisation when good governance and warning signs are ignored? The author had a ringside-seat at one of the worst financial catastrophes South Africa has seen and his new book Enabler or victim? KPMG SA and State Capture describes his experience as Chairman of KPMG during the turbulent period the firm experienced.
The Mozambican gas promise: why it epitomises the African dream
In what seemed like the blink of an eye, Mozambique’s known natural gas reserves spiked from nearly nothing to over 165 tcf, placing it as the continent’s third biggest reserve holder. It has been almost exactly ten years since Anadarko drilled the well that would give Mozambique its first major gas find in over sixty years of mostly disappointing oil and gas exploration.
Board independence: King IV recommends a balanced approach
South African boards should be looking carefully at King IV’s guidance on board composition and director independence rather than simply trying to impose a one-size-fits-all rule. An overemphasis on independence can actually rob boards of institutional knowledge and experience.
