Rishon Chimboza

Associate Consultant
Johannesburg

Prior to joining africapractice, Rishon
worked as a Political Risk Analyst for
Exclusive Analysis in London providing
risk analysis for multinational clients
and institutional investors. His
responsibilities covered the East and
Southern African region. He also worked
as a Research Analyst for African
Development Information Services in
London covering the East and Southern African region.

Since joining africapractice in 2007, Rishon has carried out various assignments in the business intelligence, advocacy and environmental policy areas for national governments, multilateral organisations and multinational companies.

Areas of Expertise
Strategic communications, research and stakeholder engagement

People don’t know I’m good at
Photography (a notch above amateur!)

Talk to me about
People, politics and development economics

An idea worth spreading
Afro-optimism (unwavering belief in the future and prosperity of the African continent)

I’m passionate about
Athletics, reading and improving my golf handicap

Website links
www.allafrica.com
www.zimupdate.com
BBC Africa