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About me

I completed my PhD in Economics at the University of Cape Town under the African Economic Research Consortium (AERC) Collaborative PhD Programme (to be conferred in September 2026). I hold an MSc in Economics and a BSc in Economics from the University of Zimbabwe. My research interests lie in international trade, development economics, and labour economics, with a particular focus on emerging economies, especially in Africa.

I am a Research Associate in Policy Research in International Services and Manufacturing (PRISM) within the School of Economics at the University of Cape Town. My doctoral research examines the effects of import penetration on labour market adjustments, with a particular focus on labour market rigidities, firms' coping mechanisms and workers' labour market outcomes.

In addition to research, I am passionate about teaching and mentoring students. I have extensive experience teaching and supporting postgraduate students in Econometrics, Macroeconomics, and Microeconomics at the School of Economics, University of Cape Town. Prior to joining the University of Cape Town, I served as a Teaching Assistant at the University of Zimbabwe.

I am deeply committed to research and policies that promote Africa's economic development. I enjoy engaging with fellow scholars and practitioners through professional networks, including the ECA Young Economists Network (ECA-YEN), the Econometric Society, and the Zimbabwe Economics Society.

I strongly believe that human capital development is fundamental to economic growth and to breaking the cycle of poverty. Throughout my academic journey, I have been privileged to receive support from the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) and the African Economic Research Consortium (AERC). I have also been honoured with several academic awards, including the University of Zimbabwe Book Prize for graduating as the top student in 2017.

Outside academia, I enjoy hiking, travelling, and exploring new places. I am currently on the job market, and you can find my CV here.