ABOUT PHUMLANI M. MAJOZI
Phumlani is a business and macroeconomics analyst, writer and commentator on economic, political and global issues. His writings have been published in the City Press, News24, BizNews, African Liberty and Politicsweb.
He has been quoted by TIME Magazine, Financial Mail Magazine and AlJazeera. The Financial Mail Magazine also profiled him in its Backstory section in July 2020.
In June 2018, he became a Senior Fellow at African Liberty. His appointment involves research and writing on African politics and economics.
He sits on the boards of three organizations: the South African Institute of Race Relations (SAIRR), the South African Institute of Business Accountants (SAIBA) and the Organization Undoing Tax Abuse (OUTA). At SAIRR, he is also a member of the Council.
He has been interviewed on these television channels: eNews Channel Africa (eNCA), BBC World News, SABC 1, SABC 2, CNBC Africa, Kyk Net. He has given talks in South Africa and Kenya. Sometimes he also moderates conference panel discussions.
In 2016 and 2017, two years in a row, he was selected by Avance Media as 1 of 100 Most Influential Young South Africans, under the Social Enterprise and Philanthropy category, and Law and Governance category.
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ACCOLADES
Some relevant achievements over the years...
Accenture Recognition
Performance: Drives-to-Add-Value Award
Accenture South Africa
Most Influential Young South Africans
Under the Social Enterprise and Philanthropy category
Avance Media
Most Influential Young South Africans
Under the Law and Governance category
Avance Media
Education
Phumlani’s academic qualifications consists of...
Bachelor’s degree
Rhodes University
Phumlani graduated with a bachelor’s degree on economics and information systems. Below are his achievements at Rhodes:
• Distinction in Economics
• Dean’s List for Academic Excellence
• Member of Golden Key International Honour Society
• Best 3rd year Academic Achievement in 2010 at Founders Hall Rhodes University
Honours degree
University of Cape Town
After completing his bachelor’s degree at Rhodes University, he pursued his Bachelor of Commerce honours studies at University of Cape Town. Here are his achievements at University of Cape Town:
• Dean’s List for Academic Excellence
• 2011 BSG Best Information Systems Honours Research Project Award University of Cape Town
Bloomberg Journalism
Gordon Institute of Business Science
From January 2017 to June 2017, he enrolled on Bloomberg’s Media Initiative Africa (BMIA) Financial Journalism Training Program. On the program, he completed the following modules:
• Capital Markets
• Accounting and Finance
• Financial Journalism
• Data Analysis and Interpretation
• Public Policy and Regulation
• Economics
• The Media Landscape
Governance and Ethics
Wits University
From July 2021 to September 2021, Phumlani studied a course called Governance and Ethics at Wits University, earning the certificate with a distinction.
SKILLS & EXPERTISE
A few things Phumlani is good at...
BROADCASTING
Radio talk show host and television commentator
POLITICS / ECONOMICS
Research on African politics and economics
PUBLIC SPEAKING
Avid public speaker and debater on political and economic issues
PUBLIC POLICY ANALYST
Recognised by Avance Media as 1 of 100 Most Influential Young South Africans, 2 years running
JOURNALISM
A seasoned writer with published works in the City Press, BizNews, African Liberty and Politicsweb
BUSINESS ANALYSIS
A professional business analyst with practical industry experience
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CONTACT DETAILS
Bryanston Gate, Block 5, Ground Floor, 170 Curzon Road, Bryanston
+27 11 884 0270