Natasha Maatla Phuthego is an economist specialising in international trade and fiscal sustainability. She has a Master’s degree focused on globalisation and income inequality in the Southern Africa Development Community (SADC) region. She is a recurring guest analyst on media platforms, including Duma FM and Gabz FM, where she provides real-time strategic intelligence on geopolitical risks, energy security, and fiscal policy. As the Founder of Maatla Advisory Pty Ltd, Natasha develops strategic frameworks to evaluate the resilience of Botswana's industrial and financial sectors against synchronised global shocks. Her current research examines the transition toward Botswana’s 60% debt ceiling and the structural requirements for export-led growth in the post-diamond era. She is dedicated to architecting data-driven solutions that ensure the Global South remains competitive and inclusive within the evolving international trade landscape.