Mamokete Lijane is a macro strategist in the Global Markets division at Standard Bank South Africa, with 24 years of financial markets experience. Her expertise spans macroeconomics, credit, rates, and non-equity research across buy and sell sides. She has previously held senior roles at ABSA, Aluwani Capital Partners, and as a top-ranked fixed income analyst. Mamokete holds a Business Science degree from the University of Cape Town, an MBA from GIBS, and is a CFA Charterholder. She serves on the Presidential Economic Advisory Council and chairs the board of Economic Research South Africa. A regular columnist for Business Day, she is widely respected for her analysis at the intersection of public policy, economics, and financial markets. Her ability to connect market dynamics with structural economic reforms has positioned her as a key voice in South Africa’s policy and investment landscape.