Wandile Sihlobo

Wandile Sihlobo

economist South Africa

Wandile Sihlobo is an influential agricultural economist in South Africa known for his expertise in agricultural policy and market trends. He frequently engages in discussions regarding the challenges and opportunities within the agricultural sector, advocating for reforms to improve efficiency and sustainability. Sihlobo has a strong focus on the importance of export markets and the need for strategic agricultural trade agreements, which he emphasizes as vital for the growth of South Africa's agricultural economy. His insights contribute significantly to the dialogue surrounding the future of agriculture in the country.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
238,188
Power
1,406$
Sentiment
8.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
South Africa 1 8.00 0.40% +0% 59,308,690 238,188 $350,000 1,406$
Totals 1 59,308,690 238,188 $350,000 1,406$
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Recent Mentions

South Africa South Africa: Wandile Sihlobo is the chief economist of the Agricultural Business Chamber of South Africa. 8

Mail & Guardian: Why is SA importing yellow maize at a time of abundant domestic harvest? – The Mail & Guardian

South Africa South Africa: Wandile Sihlobo is the chief economist of the Agricultural Business Chamber of South Africa (Agbiz). 8

Mail & Guardian: Robust SA agricultural exports to US in second quarter of 2025 – The Mail & Guardian

South Africa South Africa: Wandile Sihlobo is the chief economist of the Agricultural Business Chamber of South Africa. 7

Thabo Makgoba Johann Kirsten
Mail & Guardian: Infrastructure, governance failures limit growth of agriculture and development in rural areas – The Mail & Guardian

South Africa South Africa: Wandile Sihlobo is chief economist at the Agricultural Business Chamber of South Africa. 8

Mail & Guardian: The Far East countries are buying SA’s maize again – The Mail & Guardian

South Africa South Africa: Wandile Sihlobo is the chief economist of the Agricultural Business Chamber of South Africa. 8

Mail & Guardian: SA food inflation rises again — but doesn’t shift the moderate outlook – The Mail & Guardian

South Africa South Africa: Wandile Sihlobo is the chief economist of the Agricultural Business Chamber of South Africa (Agbiz). 8

Mail & Guardian: Brics leaders must take steps on policy to facilitate between member countries – The Mail & Guardian

South Africa South Africa: Wandile Sihlobo is the chief economist of the Agricultural Business Chamber of South Africa. 8

Mail & Guardian: Ample grain and oilseed harvest in SA bodes well for food price inflation – The Mail & Guardian

South Africa South Africa: He is an expert on agriculture who estimated land ownership changes since 1994. 6

Vuyiswa Ramokgopa Toni Morrison Nelson Mandela Julius Malema Jacob Zuma Johann Kirsten Khumo Kumalo
Mail & Guardian: Race and politics distract us from the issue of inequality – The Mail & Guardian

South Africa South Africa: Wandile Sihlobo is the chief economist of the Agricultural Business Chamber of South Africa. 8

Mail & Guardian: Food price inflation should stay at comfortable levels this year – The Mail & Guardian

South Africa South Africa: Wandile Sihlobo is the chief economist of the Agricultural Business Chamber of South Africa. 8

Mail & Guardian: Index shows upbeat sentiment on South Africa’s agricultural sector – The Mail & Guardian