PIVOT POINT – In conversation with ISAAH MHLANGA, Chief Economist and Head of Research, RMB

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Isaah has more than a decade of industry experience spanning both the public and private sector. He started his career as an economist at the International Monetary Fund in Pretoria and then moved to National Treasury’s economic policy unit.

His private sector experience spans roles as an economist at Absa and then RMB, where he was responsible for macroeconomic strategy and forecasting before he joined Alexforbes as its Executive Chief Economist. Isaah returned to RMB in 2023 to head up the Research unit and take on the Chief Economist role.
7 Dec 2023 3PM English South Africa Business News · Investing

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