Speakers 2025
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- Keynote Speaker
- Opening Session
- Session 1
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- Session 3
- Session 4
- Session 5
- Session 6
- Session 7
- Session 8
- Session 9
- Session 10
- Session 11
- V. Closing Panel
- W. Closing Address
- X. Moderator
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AfCFTA Secretariat Director Coordination and Programmes
Tsotetsi is a Trade Facilitation Expert, Trade Policy Training Centre in Africa. Previously he
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Deputy Director, DTIC
Anele Z. Sigcau is a Deputy Director: Infrastructure Investment Funding in the Department of Trade, Industry and
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Researcher, CCRED – University of Johannesburg
Arthur Khomotso Mahuma is an Economist and Researcher at Centre for Competition, Regulation and Economic
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Development Economist and Senior Lecturer, University of Makeni
Charles Turay is a Development Economist. He has a Bachelor of Science
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Dale Trimble
ByRead MorePhD Candidate, University of Cape Town
Dale Trimble is a PhD candidate in Political Studies at the University of Cape
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Economist, TIPS
Danae Govender joined TIPS as an Economist in September 2024. He holds a Master’s Degree in Economics from
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Pan Africa Head, Enterprise & Supply Chain Development, ABSA
As Pan Africa Head of Enterprise & Supply Chain Development (ESD)
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Senior Lecturer and Economist, The University of Zululand
Dr Bongumusa Prince Makhoba is an NRF Y2-Rated Senior Lecturer and Economist
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PDRF, SARChI-ID
Clayton Hazvinei Vhumbunu holds a PhD in International Relations from the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN), South Africa. He
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Senior Lecturer, University of Namibia
Dr Canicio Dzingirai is a Senior Lecturer in the at University of Namibia, Economics Department
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PDRF, SARChI-ID
Kiru Sichoongwe is a Zambian Economist. He is a Senior Postdoctoral Research Fellow in the department of DSI/NRF
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Founder, Umlazi Scientific Communications and STEM Research
Dr Kolisa Sinyanya is a marine biogeochemist, science communicator, and the founder of
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Economist: Sustainable Development, TIPS
Dr Michael Hector is an Economist: Sustainable Development at TIPS. His work focuses on the agricultural
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Data Research Analyst, Africa International Trade and Commerce Research
Dr Odumu Moses Ojonugwa is an economist and multidisciplinary research professional
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Senior Economist, TIPS
Neva Makgetla is a Senior Economist at TIPS. She has undertaken extensive research into South African economic
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Senior Programme Manager: Executive Education Programme, Nelson Mandela School of Public Governance, UCT
Penny Parenzee is the Senior Programme Manager
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Executive Director, TIPS
Saul Levin joined TIPS in April 2013 and was appointed Executive Director in December 2014. He has
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Economist, TIPS
Dr Simbarashe Mhaka is an economist with expertise in international trade, green economy, and just transition policies for
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Economist: Sustainable Development, TIPS
Sinazo Ntsonge is an Economist: Sustainable Development at TIPS. Before joining TIPS, she worked as a
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Lecturer, University of Nairobi
Dr Socrates Majune is a Lecturer at the Department of Economics and Development Studies, University of
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Deputy Director General, DTIC
Dr Tebogo Makube is Chief Director: Industrial Procurement at the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition
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Director/Lecture, Pan African Institute for Evidence
Dr Thakaramahlaha Lehohla works at the Pan African Institute for Evidence as a management
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Senior Lecturer, University of Namibia
Torque Mude is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Public Management and Political Studies
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Chief Research Specialist, HSRC
Dr Vuyo Mjimba is a development policy researcher and strategist with over 15 years of experience
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Postdoctoral Fellow, UNISA
Dr William Gaviyau is a Postdoctoral Fellow at UNISA’s Department of Finance, Risk Management & Banking. He
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Chief Operating Officer - Absa Corporate Funds Management
Dumi is responsible for the effective functioning of what he calls the “engine
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Chairperson, ICOYACA
Emolot Allan David is the Chairperson of the Independent Continental Youth Advisory Council on the African Continental Free
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Evans Rubara
ByRead MoreLead and Founder, Transcribe Enterprises
Evans Rubara is a Natural Resource Management specialist with expertise in extractive geopolitics, environmental politics,
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Development and Research Consultant,DRISA Consulting Services
Francis Marimbe is a Development and Research Consultant with more than 15 years of
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Founder and Director, Africa First Advisory
Jens Pedersen has worked as a global health and policy specialist for over a
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Research Consultant, Women Excel Trust
Michael Weluzani is a dedicated gender advocate, living in Zimbabwe, who champions equality and strives
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Head Strategy and Shared Value, Corporate Citizenship, Absa Group Limited
Mpho Nhlabathi is a seasoned Corporate Affairs and Social Impact practitioner with a
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Senior Economist: Sustainable Development, TIPS
Muhammed Patel joined TIPS in 2017. He holds a Master’s in Economics from the University
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PhD Student, University at Nairobi
Ndirangu Ngunjiri is scholar and researcher specialising in theoretical and empirical work on investments, public
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Nicola Wills
ByRead MoreConsultant, DNA Economics
Nicola Wills is a consultant at DNA Economics, and works in the trade, regulation and industry practice
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Senior Economist, TIPS
Nokwanda Maseko is a Senior Economist at TIPS. Her work at TIPS is at the intersection of
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Researcher & Policy Advocate, Entrepreneurship To The Point
Nokwanda Motsitsi is a researcher and policy advocate with a focus on
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Researcher, Institute for Pan African Thought and Conversation,UJ
Nompumelelo Ndawonde is a published researcher who explores socio-economic issues. Her research
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Chief Research Officer, Nelson Mandela School of Public Governance, UCT
Dr Noncedo Vutula is a senior policy strategist and thought
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Economic Research Analyst at Property Point
Nozipho Ziqubu holds a Master of Management degree in Finance and Investments from Wits Business
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Economist, TIPS
Ntombifuthi Tshabalala is an Economist and Researcher at TIPS. She joined the organisation in September 2023, and she
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Research & Information and Acting Head: Industry Planning, IDC
Pamela Mondliwa is the Head of Research & Information and Acting
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Director, Nelson Mandela School of Public Governance, UCT
Professor Faizel Ismail is the Director of the Nelson Mandela School of
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Director and Chairholder, SARChi
Fiona Tregenna holds the DSI/NRF South African Research Chair in Industrial Development, heading this centre of
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Chief Research Specialist, HSRC
Prof. Justin Visagie is a Chief Research Specialist at the Human Sciences Research Council with a focus on
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Honorary Professor, Nelson Mandela School of Public Governance
Rob Davies is an Honorary Professor at the Nelson Mandela School of
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Economist: Sustainable Development, TIPS
Seutame Maimele is an Economist: Sustainable Growth TIPS. His work focuses on global climate change policies
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CEO and Founder,Goshen Business and Career Advisory Services
Sibongile Nkosi is the founder and CEO of Goshen Business and Career
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Energy Analyst,greencape
Sithobile Khoza is an Energy Analyst at GreenCape, focusing on identifying export markets for South African-manufactured renewable energy
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CIB Public Sector and Growth Capital Solutions and CIB ARO Lead, ABSA
Stephen Seaka is the Managing Executive of Absa
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Taahira Goga
ByRead MoreEnvironmental Engineer and Researcher, CSIR
Taahira Gogo a researcher at the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR). She has
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PhD Candidate, University of KwaZulu-Natal
Theshaya Naidoo is a PhD (Law) Candidate at the University of KwaZulu Natal, researching the
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Lecturer, Cape Peninsula University of Technology
Tshephisho Selatole is a lecturer with a background in quantity surveying and a growing
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Infrastructure Research and Financing, the dtic
Vuxaka Mashau works at the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition where she focuses
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Senior Economist, TIPS
Gillian Chigumira joined TIPS in 2014. Gillian has more than eight years of experience as an economist,
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Professor and Researcher, Eduardo Mondlane University
Ângelo Macuácua is a Professor and Researcher at the Eduardo Mondlane University, Faculty of
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