By Nomahlubi Jakuja
Nomahlubi is an economist committed to playing a pivotal role in Africa’s development. She is currently pursuing her PhD in Economics at Ohio University in the United States.
Driven by a desire to leave a lasting legacy, her work focuses on advancing policies that promote inclusive growth – placing women and children at the centre of development. She is also a member of the African Finance and Economics Association.
Nomahlubi says: “The most important thing to note firstly is that South Africa cannot lose any new or old investments due to the poor growth rate of the economy. However, this was an opportunity for South Africa to change the current trade balance with the United States. US investments in the country have not grown in the last twenty years, and that is troubling.”
