Phumlani is a political economist, global speaker, and author of a book titled “Lessons from Past Heroes” published by Tracey McDonald Publishers in November 2023. He has years of experience advising international investors on South Africa’s financial markets. His writings on economics and politics have been published in the City Press, Business Day, Mail & Guardian, 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.
He sits on the boards of three organizations: South African Institute of Race Relations (SAIRR), Chartered Institute of Business Accountants (CIBA), and Social Research Foundation (SRF).
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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Accenture South Africa
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Phumlani’s academic qualifications consists of...
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
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
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
From July 2021 to September 2021, Phumlani studied a course called Governance and Ethics at Wits University, earning the certificate with a distinction.
A few things Phumlani is good at...
Present on multiple boards as a director
Research on African politics and economics
Avid public speaker and debater on political and economic issues
Recognised by Avance Media as 1 of 100 Most Influential Young South Africans, 2 years running
A seasoned writer with published works in the City Press, BizNews, African Liberty and Politicsweb
A professional business analyst with practical industry experience
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