Damien Mander has lived an extraordinary life for his 37 years. From humble beginnings as a garbage collector in Melbourne, he transformed his future by joining the Australian Defence Force at 19. Through sheer determination and resilience, Damien graduated from one of the military’s most arduous courses, becoming a Clearance Diver. This early achievement set […]

Mandla Isaacs is a public speaker, and facilitator. He is Managing Director of Zehuti Advisory, a communications and strategy firm.  His main areas of expertise and interest are: political economy, business strategy/trends, South African and African development, international relations, public policy/administration and politics. His career has spanned management consulting, including with McKinsey – where he […]

Keith Lockwood completed a Bachelor of Commerce Degree at the University of the Witwatersrand in 1986, majoring in Economics and Business Information Systems. He was awarded the B Com Honours Degree in Economics (through part-time studies) in 1989, which entailed the advanced courses in Macro- and Micro- economics, Development Economics, and the Development of Economic […]

Arabile Gumede is a financial journalist with a career glowing from remarkable feats and interrogative work. The world of money, markets, finance and economics are where he has garnered a lot of his reputation as a leading commentator, reporter, anchor and writer. ArabileG is also a firm believer and advocate for financial literacy, leading the […]

Bruce Whitfield is a name synonymous with excellence in financial journalism. Renowned for his insightful analysis and captivating storytelling, Bruce has garnered widespread acclaim throughout his career. With a string of prestigious awards to his name, including being named Sanlam Financial Journalist of the Year twice and winning the Citadel Words on Money Overall Winner […]

Daniel Silke is recognized as one of South Africa’s foremost political economy analysts, futurists, and compelling keynote speakers. His unique blend of economic acumen and political insight delivers presentations that are not only accessible but also deeply insightful. As the Director of Political Futures Consultancy in Cape Town, Silke has garnered acclaim for his outstanding […]

Dr Martyn Davies is the Managing Director of Emerging Markets & Africa at Deloitte Africa. He also leads the Africa firm’s China and Japan Services Group. Over his career, he has been an advisor to a large array of multinational firms on their market entry & engagement strategies in Africa. He has also conducted a […]

Tramayne Monaghan helps his teammates grow by keeping them accountable and by connecting them to the best people, the most challenging questions and the highest synergy collaborations at the very best time. I am a Dynamic, Cross-Functional, and Result-Driven Chief Operations Officer who is always looking to be challenged and to challenge others. Thinking outside […]

Guy Lundy is a renowned financial futurist and business strategist from South Africa, recognized for his deep understanding of global economic trends and their impact on future markets. With over two decades of experience in strategic foresight, Guy has become a leading keynote speaker, guiding organizations through the intricacies of financial transformation, innovation, and future-proofing […]

Wandile Sihlobo is the Chief Economist of the Agricultural Business Chamber of South Africa (Agbiz) and the author of “Finding Common Ground: Land, Equity, and Agriculture.” Sihlobo is Senior Lecturer Extraordinary at the Department of Agricultural Economics at Stellenbosch University. He is also a Visiting Research Fellow at the Wits School of Governance, University of the […]

Astrid Ascar has worked in the media industry for more than twenty years. Astrid Ascar – Financial Journalist career spans over the television, radio, print and more recently, the mobile and digital mediums. She began her career as a journalist on radio, working as a reporter and as a presenter in the current affairs, news, […]