His presentations are regarded as broadly motivational, as he highlights research that confirms numerous positive implications for business opportunities. His past experience as an economic policy advisor at National Treasury and regular discussions with political analysts add a unique insight into the policy environment and the likely implications of leadership change in Government.

Dr Roelof Botha received his early schooling in Stockholm (Sweden), Cologne (Germany) The Hague (The Netherlands) Christiana (North West), Cape Town and Pretoria. His Post-grad qualifications include Honors and Masters degrees in economics (cum laude) from the University of Pretoria, and a Doctorate from the University of Johannesburg.

Dr. Botha teaches applied macroeconomics, part time, at the Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS). He’s the Economic Advisor to the Optimum Financial Services Group, and writes a monthly economic overview for their website. He is a regular commentator & columnist on topical macroeconomic issues (in the national media) and has authored more than 500 articles, research papers & books.

In 2005, he received the prestigious Finmedia Economist of the Year award, based on the accuracy of forecasts of key economic indicators. He has also been an economic advisor to PricewaterhouseCoopers for the past 26 years and is an adjunct faculty member of the Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS), University of Pretoria. Over the past three decades, more than 400 companies & employer organisations have utilised his services in providing forecasts of economic indicators, mostly for purposes of strategic planning. His research is focussed on analysing sector-specific supply chains, macroeconomic impact assessments & the investment potential of the sub-Saharan African (SSA) region. BOOK NOW!

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