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
0.01%
Persistence
3 wks
Reach
1,761,993
Power
13,921$
Sentiment
5.33
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
South Africa 6 7.17 2.21% +30% 59,308,690 1,700,764 $350,000 10,037$
United States 1 5.00 0.02% +0% 331,002,651 61,229 $21,000,000 3,885$
Totals 7 390,311,341 1,761,993 $21,350,000 13,922$
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.

Recent Mentions

South Africa South Africa: Wandile Sihlobo is chief economist at the Agricultural Business Chamber of South Africa and author of A Country of Two Agricultures. 8

Mail & Guardian: Reasons for optimism about farm harvest prospects In South Africa – The Mail & Guardian

United States United States: Wandile Sihlobo stated that the negative sentiment from any confrontation with the Americas region would have negative effects on South Africa’s agriculture. 5

CNN: Trump wants to protect South Africa’s White farmers. But potential changes to trade privileges would hurt them

South Africa South Africa: Wandile Sihlobo is chief economist at the Agricultural Business Chamber of SA and author of A Country of Two Agricultures. 9

Mail & Guardian: Recent rains boost for summer grains, oil seeds and livestock – The Mail & Guardian

South Africa South Africa: Wandile Sihlobo is chief economist at the Agricultural Business Chamber of SA and author of A Country of Two Agricultures. 9

Mail & Guardian: Recent rains boost for summer grains, oil seeds and livestock – The Mail & Guardian

South Africa South Africa: Wandile Sihlobo has always been and remains a friend to the cause of property rights in South Africa. 5

Mail & Guardian: Wandile Sihlobo is too bullish on the Expropriation Act – The Mail & Guardian