IPED 2022-2023: Multilateralism in the Age of Sovereign Rule

Ntombana Mbele is a passionate policy and trade economist whose focus is on demystifying economics and making it an inclusive discipline that speaks to all economic agents. She holds a master’s degree from the University of Johannesburg in economics and industrial policy.

Mbele currently works as an economic and trade advisor at the Embassy of Switzerland in South Africa. Her primary responsibilities include conducting economic research and providing strategic policy advice to the Embassy and the Swiss government in its bilateral relations with South Africa, Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Mauritius, and Namibia.

She previously worked as a quantamental analyst at UBS Investment Bank South Africa. Mbele also has worked for Investec as a private investment banker; was a junior lecturer at the University of Johannesburg; was an independent economist for BRICS magazine and Business Day; and was a frequent feature on Talk 702, Radio 2000, Kaya FM, and Power FM business shows.