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, BizNews, African Liberty and Politicsweb. He’s also a contributor on News24, South Africa’s leading news website.
He has been quoted by TIME Magazine, Financial Mail Magazine and AlJazeera.
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: Free Market Foundation, South African Institute of Business Accountants (SAIBA) and Organization Undoing Tax Abuse (OUTA). He’s also a member of the Council of the South African Institute of Race Relations.
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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Some relevant achievements over the years...
Accenture South Africa
Avance Media
Avance Media
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
A few things Phumlani is good at...
Radio talk show host and television commentator
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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