State capture is often cited as the the reason for the department’s ongoing failures, but its problems run far deeper
Former Transnet chief executive Siyabonga Gama and four others have been arrested on charges of fraud, corruption and money laundering.
But the department’s already reduced ranks may make it difficult to find someone with the technical know-how and clout to replace Dondo Mogajane
Rautenbach’s retail track record put him in good stead — and inadequate succession planning helped too
The Zondo commission’s second report deals with the capture of Transnet through the Gupta racketeering enterprise
‘I protected Pityana’s job’
The mining company’s former board chairperson has accused his replacement of engineering a sexual harassment complaint to get him out
Activist group warns of a ‘culling trend’ affecting black professionals in top positions
The finance minister gave assurances that government will not interfere with the day to day running of the corporation
Mboweni denies Ramos has been appointed to lead the process of unbundling Eskom, but tells SABC she is among those being considered for the position
Absa CEO Maria Ramos’s decision this week to quit with just a month’s notice led to immediate speculation that she is quitting for another job
After leading Absa for a decade, Ramos is retiring from her post as chief executive at the end of February
According to Hogan’s testimony, a tussle between Jacob Maroga and the Eskom board showed how former president Jacob Zuma imposed his authority
Supporters also claim Barbara Hogan and Trevor Manuel have been targeting the ex-Transnet boss
Growth in retail and business banking in South Africa boosted the bank’s earnings
The land debate has to be approached calmly and responsibly says Barclays Africa Group chief executive Maria Ramos.
Public protector made findings against Absa without pursuing evidence submitted by key witnesses, says Maria Ramos.
The bank’s net income has risen to R12-billion from R10-billion last year.
Barclays Africa is giving its tellers iPads and offering mobile apps to try to win back market share from Capitec, Standard Bank and Nedbank.
Some analysts believe the bank’s One Africa policy makes sense but question if it can be done.
Terry Crawford-Browne says Jacob Zuma must appoint a commission of inquiry into Barclays Bank’s 2005 takeover of Absa and its link to the arms deal.
Absa has issued hundreds of staff members with retrenchment notices but it claims it’s in the interests of its clients and a more efficient operation.
Absa has denied retrenchment rumours, saying employees affected by its restructuring will be given the chance to apply for new jobs at the company.
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/ 1 February 2012
Absa Group’s Deputy Chief Executive, Louis von Zeuner, will, at his own request, move to a non-executive role in 2013.
The shake-up in Absa’s upper echelons is a case of parent Barclays “micromanaging” the local operations and direct intervention, according to sources.
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/ 27 January 2012
Absa’s top executive structures have been shaken up, with news that three top officials, including its chief operations officer, have resigned.
Africa had the potential and advantages to become the next big success story and emulate the successes of Asia, Absa CEO Maria Ramos said on Tuesday.
Distaste for the media hung thick at the ANC’s national council, much like the moisture that stuck to our backsides, writes <b>Mandy Rossouw</b>.
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/ 16 February 2010
SA’s biggest retail banking group, Absa is to establish a corporate bank this year, Absa CEO Maria Ramos disclosed on Tuesday.
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/ 20 November 2009
Senior managers are to call for the entire board to step down after Ramos is accused of victimising Gama.
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/ 4 November 2009
Absa group chief executive Maria Ramos has been appointed to the Barclays group executive committee with immediate effect.
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/ 23 September 2009
Absa CEO Maria Ramos has been named the world’s ninth most-influential businesswoman in a Fortune magazine survey.