War returns to the DRC

Brendon Verster, who obtained his master’s degree in economics (with distinction) from the University of Pretoria, is an economist at Oxford Economics Africa. He is responsible for the macroeconomic analysis of Nigeria, Mauritius and the DRC. In his previous role, Brendon gained extensive consultancy experience and worked on various projects in both the public and private sectors related to sustainability, renewable energy, and economic development.

Theo is an economist at Oxford Economics Africa and joined the company in 2023. He is responsible for providing macroeconomic research, forecasts and analysis on several Central and Eastern African countries, while also regularly working on ad-hoc consulting projects. Theo has a Masters degree in Economics from the University of Stellenbosch and worked as the in-house economist for a stockbroker in Namibia before joining Oxford Economics Africa.

Jervin is a political analyst at Oxford Economics Africa, specialising in the political coverage of the DRC, Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, and several East African countries. Before joining OEA, Jervin honed his expertise in academia and research at the University of Pretoria’s Department of Political Science, the Institute for Security Studies, and the Global Initiative against Transnational Organised Crime. He holds an MA in International Political Economy from the University of Warwick. His areas of expertise include security and intelligence, foreign policy, and the illicit economy.