Various reports on pension funds and alternative investments, and mining event round-up. Renewable Energy book for DBSA

Ad hoc projects including content production for the EU-Africa Business Forum and the Africa-EU website

Editor, writer, business development

Various freelance articles on the travel industry.

Projects included: • Interviewing senior executives from across the continent for a a report sponsored by Avanti Communications titled 'Bringing Africa Online'. The brief also involved attending a one-day event, and writing up the post-conference report. • Interviewing senior executives from across the African continent for a a report sponsored by Avanti Communications titled 'Bringing Africa Online'. The brief also involved attending a one-day event, and writing up the post-conference… Show more Projects included: • Interviewing senior executives from across the continent for a a report sponsored by Avanti Communications titled 'Bringing Africa Online'. The brief also involved attending a one-day event, and writing up the post-conference report. • Interviewing senior executives from across the African continent for a a report sponsored by Avanti Communications titled 'Bringing Africa Online'. The brief also involved attending a one-day event, and writing up the post-conference report. • Covering the Saudi CEO Business Forum • An interview with Nokia CEO Cormac McWhelan Show less

Co-authored a book commissioned by the Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) to highlight its involvement in solar and wind projects in South Africa. The book led with a strong focus on socio-economic and enterprise development initiatives, which have been a major South African success story.

I have produced a range of content for the Economist Intelligence Unit including articles on everything from healthcare and technology to mining and manufacturing and the impact on education on labour outcomes. In another project, I produced city portraits for the Siemens African Green City index.

Joined FYM, a new business magazine aimed at young people aged 16-20, as editor-in chief midway through production of the first issue in July 2012. The magazine was one of 100 applicants to receive a £50,000 loan in the Big Issue Invest Tech for Good Challenge.

• Attended the two-day Africa Global Business Forum in Dubai on May 1 – May 2, jointly organised by COMESA RIA and the Dubai Chamber of Commerce. Conducted 30-40 high-level interviews with government officials from COMESA member states, as well as business leaders from across the continent. • Produced COMESA’s Promise, a 12,000+-word report on behalf of the COMESA RIA. COMESA, the Common Market for East & Southern Africa, is Africa’s biggest regional economic body and aims to promote… Show more • Attended the two-day Africa Global Business Forum in Dubai on May 1 – May 2, jointly organised by COMESA RIA and the Dubai Chamber of Commerce. Conducted 30-40 high-level interviews with government officials from COMESA member states, as well as business leaders from across the continent. • Produced COMESA’s Promise, a 12,000+-word report on behalf of the COMESA RIA. COMESA, the Common Market for East & Southern Africa, is Africa’s biggest regional economic body and aims to promote regional economic integration, the liberalisation of trade and the removal of barriers to the movement of goods and services.• The purpose of the report was to provide an overview of the work being done by COMESA, to canvas views and insights from leaders and business people from the body’s member states and to highlight investment opportunities across the region. • Interviewees included: Festus Mogae, former President, Republic of Botswana, Cheikh Diarra, former Prime Minister, Republic of Mali, Danny Faure Vice President Republic of Seychelles, Jabulile Mashwama, Mukhasa Kituyi, former Trade Minister Republic of Kenya, Sindiso Ngwenya, Secretary General, COMESA; Minister of Commerce Industry & Trade, Kingdom of Swaziland, Victoire Ndikumana Minister of Commerce, Industry and Tourism; Republic of Burundi; John Ngumi Head of Investment Banking, Standard Bank; Zemedeneh Negatu, Managing Partner and Head of Transaction Advisory for Eastern Africa at Ernst & Young in Ethiopia; Admassu Tadesse, President and Chief Executive Officer among others Show less

The role included everything from writing original content to sub-editing, rewriting and researching copy and fact-checking.

During this period researched and wrote Is Your Child Safe Online? on behalf of White Ladder

Commissioned by White Ladder to write Is Your Child Safe Online? Research started in earnest in mid-January and the book was published in October.