About

Zimbabwe National Chamber of Commerce (ZNCC) relies on strong macroeconomic policy analysis and economic research to guide its initiatives. As Principal Economist, contributions include driving sustainable development strategies, supporting key publications, and shaping national-level economic policies. With an MSc in Economics from the University of Zimbabwe, expertise spans economic analysis and research, stakeholder engagement, and collaborative project management. Passionate about fostering growth through evidence-based solutions, my work underscores a commitment to advancing national competitiveness and inclusive development.

Skills

  • Excellent Microsoft Office skills
    8
  • Macroeconomic Modeling
    8
  • Statistical Analysis
    10
  • Performing economic research and/or econometric
    10
  • Project Management
    8
  • English
    9
  • Shona
    10

Experience

Jephias Makiwa

Work experience
  • Policy analysis and economic research
  • Heading the Economics Department
  • Facilitating economic dialogue and stakeholder engagement
  • Designed the 2025 curriculum for the ZNCC Training School
  • Project management

Jephias Makiwa

Work experience
  • Participated in the drafting of the 2021 National Competitiveness Report and the ZNCC State of Industry and Commerce Surveys (2021, 2022, 2023, 2024)
  • Reviewing and analysing macroeconomic policies (National Budgets, Monetary Policy Statements, Trade Policies, Labour Policies)
  • Writing newspaper articles for ZNCC and publishing economic commentaries in public media
  • Featuring on TV and radio programmes and business debates (ZBCtv, ZTNPrime, 3Ktv, StarFM, & CapiTalk 100.4 FM)
  • Writing and publishing ZNCC Annual Reports (2021, 2022 & 2023)
  • Planning and managing high-level events (ZNCC Annual Congress, Annual Business Review Conference & Breakfast Meetings/Luncheons)

Jephias Makiwa

Education
  • Al-Tal, R. M. & Makiwa, J., 2024, ‘Analyzing the nexus between financial structure and monetary policy impulses in Sub-Saharan Africa’, South African Journal of Economic and Management Sciences 27 (1), a5280. https://doi.org/10.4102/sajems.v27i1.5280

Jephias Makiwa

Education
  • February, 2016 - December, 2018
  • Fulltime

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