Political and country risk analyst (Asia Pacific) for S-RM, a British consulting company, headquartered in London
Independent consultant for Africa-focused research and intelligence companies
Research assistant at the Centre for Conflict Resolution, a South African based think tank
Other activities
Part-time lecturer at the University of Cape Town
Guest lecturer at the University of Stellenbosch
Graduate Research Associate at the Institute for Democracy, Citizenship and Public Policy in Africa
Education
Studying towards a PhD in Political Studies at the University of Cape Town, South Africa, specializing in international relations with a focus on China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and Africa
Masters in International Relations, University of Cape Town
Honours in International Relations, University of Cape Town
Bachelor of Social Science (Geography and Political Science), University of KwaZulu-Natal
Publications
“Africa Tackles COVID-19”, Diplomatist Magazine, April 2020
“A Helping Hand: India’s Education and Capacity Building Initiatives in South Africa”, Diplomatist Magazine, December 2019
“Nigeria’s Economy on The Right Track”, Diplomatist Magazine Special Report: Nigeria at 58, November 2018
“Africa As India’s New Mining Frontier”, Diplomatist Magazine, May 2018
“COMESA’s Commitment to Infrastructure Development”, Diplomatist Magazine, May 2018
“Djibouti Welcomes India: The Strategic Motivations for India’s Visit”, In On Africa, November 2017
“CCS: Commentary: Making a Play for Africa: China, India and Japan Compete for the Continent’s favour”, Stellenbosch University: Centre for Chinese Studies, 15 September 2017
“CSS Commentary: The African Link in China’s OBOR Initiative”, Stellenbosch University: Centre for Chinese Studies, May 2017
“United We Stand, Divided We Fall: ASEAN Skirts around the South China Sea Ruling”, Daily Maverick, 17 August 2016
