Siseko Maposa
Siseko Maposa is a director at Surgetower Associates, a management consultancy that focuses on international political economy. He is known for his insightful commentary on global economic trends and the dynamics of power in the geopolitical landscape. Maposa has gained recognition for his analyses of emerging markets and their impact on established economic systems, particularly in the context of organizations like Brics+. His recent writings reflect on the implications of U.S. foreign policy and the evolving role of countries like South Africa in a multipolar world.
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Siseko Maposa is the director of Surgetower Associates management consultancy.
Fighting corruption in local government needs systems, not saints – The Mail & Guardian
South Africa· 2025-09-25
Siseko Maposa is the director of Surgetower Associates management consultancy.
Is South Africa sleepwalking towards prolonged violent upheaval? – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-08-23
Siseko Maposa is the director of Surgetower Associates Management Consultancy.
How Trump’s tariffs exposed South Africa’s strategic trade failures – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-08-05
Policy analyst Siseko Maposa discussed the geopolitical implications of China's Belt and Road Initiative.
China’s Belt and Road shifts focus to Africa with record-breaking investments – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-07-29
Siseko Maposa is the director of Surgetower Associates Management Consultancy.
The dangerous allure of Mkhwanazi’s state collapse narrative – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-07-18
Siseko Maposa is the director of Surgetower Associates Management Consultancy and a regular commentator on South Africa's political economy and industry.
The non-negotiables of South Africa’s promised infrastructure surge – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-06-11
Siseko Maposa is the director of Surgetower Associates Management Consultancy and a regular writer on political economy.
Global capital distribution’s tipping point and SA’s precarious path – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-04-02Siseko Maposa is the director of Surgetower Associates management consultancy and a regular commentator on political economy.
Do biases and ideology trump evidence-based reasoning? – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-03-21
Siseko Maposa is a director of Surgetower Associates and a regular commentator on the South African political economy.
How the treasury can rethink its economic strategy – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-03-07Siseko Maposa is the director of Surgetower Associates management consultancy.
Proposed 2% VAT hike indicative of a deep fiscal health crisis – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-02-20
Siseko Maposa is a director of Surgetower Associates management consultancy and writes regularly on international political economy.
Trump’s actions mask deeper fears of dollar decline – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-02-12