About Mzukisi Qobo
Mzukisi “Mzu” Qobo is an Associate Professor and Head of School at the Wits School of Governance, University of the Witwatersrand. He is a writer, speaker, advisor, and expert on political economy, strategy, and geopolitics. He has a growing interest in themes related to digital governance, innovation, and the impact of shifts in energy technologies on society. He serves on the Presidential Economic Advisory Council. He obtained his PhD from Warwick University, MA from Stellenbosch University, and BA from the University of Cape Town. He writes a regular column for the Mail and Guardian. He is an expert in political economy, strategy, and geopolitics.

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He has a growing interest in themes related to digital governance, innovation, and the impact of shifts in energy technologies on society.
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South Africa’s Forgotten Industrial Story
The troubles besetting Eskom raise questions about South Africa’s industrial future. A stable energy supply is essential fuel for growth
How Bain destroyed the South African revenue authority
Why do businesses rush headlong to commit actions that harm public value and could have long-term negative impact on their
What would it take to restore public trust in leadership?
In South Africa, leadership failures and denigration of ethics have undermined our self-concept as a nation. The sense of who
Podcast & Media

UCL IIPP on Building State Capacity
Hosted by UCL IIPP, 21 October 2021
Hosted by UCL IIPP, 21 October 2021

Stakeholder Capitalism and Transformation
Transformation Seminar
Transformation Seminar

Geopolitics, Trade
and Domestic Economy
and Domestic Economy
Have Mzukisi Qobo Speak At Your Event
Over the last 20 years Mzu has fulfilled various roles as a leader in the public sector, an academic, and an advisor to decision makers in the government and corporate sectors. He has given keynote addresses and facilitated leadership and stakeholder dialogues across different sectors of society.