TIPS Podcast
Trade & Industrial Policy Strategies (TIPS) is an independent, non-profit, economic research institution established in 1996 to support economic policy development.
Dive into a wealth of economic research and industrial policy insights from our researchers. Listen to the body of research today and empower yourself with knowledge on technological change, the just transition, industry data, trade trends, and much more.
Episodes
25 episodes
Just Transition Labour Centre: Interview with Waheed Hoosen
In this episode, we speak with Waheed Hoosen of HOSPERSA (an affiliate of FEDUSA) and Vice President within FEDUSA responsible for youth and climate change.Waheed explains why the Just Transition Labour Centre (JTLC...
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JUST SA Northern Cape - Riaan Warie and Hendrik Louw, and Reratile Mathibe
In this episode of the TIPS Podcast Series in the JUST SA series, host Elize Hattingh records two conversations in Kimberley with officials from the Northern Cape Department of Economic Development and Tourism (DEDAT), exploring h...
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21:57
Just Transition Labour Centre: Interview with Rudi Dicks
In this episode, we speak with Rudi Dicks, Head of the Project Management Office in the Office of the President, about the role and future of South Africa’s Just Transition Labour Centre.Rudi explains why evidence-based res...
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JUST SA Northern Cape — Nthuseng Rabohome
In this episode, host Elize Hattingh speaks with Ms Nthuseng Rabohome from John Taolo Gaetsewe District Municipality, based in Kuruman in the Northern Cape.They discuss how a mining-dependent, rural district with nearly 300...
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11:52
JUST SA Northern Cape - Mzwandile Raymond Mene
In this episode, host Elize Hattingh speaks to Mzwandile Raymond Mene, a local government official from Kimberley, about the vital role municipalities play in climate action, decarbonisation, and building a just and inclusive econ...
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13:06
JUST SA Northern Cape — Jessica Makgetla and Kabelo Moremi
In this episode, we travel to Kimberley for a two-day JUST SA capacity-building workshop with provincial and local government officials. Host Nothembi Mahlangu speaks to Jessica Makgetla from the Northern Cape Economic Development...
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Just Transition Labour Centre: Interview with Lebogang Mulaisi
In this episode of the TIPS Podcast, recorded at the Just Transition Labour Centre, host Thobani Khumalo speaks with Lebogang Mulaisi, Head of Research and Policy at the Presidential Climate Commission. Mulaisi expla...
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17:43
Visual Storytelling with Indrani Pal-Chaudri: Civil Society on Industrial Policy and Green Structural Transformation
At the Reclaiming Industrial Policy for the People conference—convened by the TIDE Centre, Trade and Industrial Policy Strategies (TIPS), and the Transnational Institute (TNI)—host Thobani K speaks with film...
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20:48
Powering Africa's Green Industrial Future: How Critical Minerals can Drive Regional Integration with David Mparutsa and Thobani K
Host Tobani Khumalo speaks with David Mparutsa, Head of Enterprise & Supply Chain Development at Absa Corporate & Investment Bank, on how Africa can move from exporting raw minerals to building competitive regi...
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28:36
AfCFTA, Regional Integration, and Green Industrialisation: Insights from Rob Davies – TIPS Forum 2025
In this episode of the TIPS Podcast Series, recorded at the 2025 TIPS Forum, host Dr. Michael Hector sits down with former Minister of Trade and Industry Dr. Rob Davies to unpack the opportunities and challenges of the African Continental Free ...
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Just Transition to a Decarbonised Economy for South Africa (JUST SA): Eastern Cape Edition prt.1
As South Africa moves towards a greener economy, the Just Transition agenda has become critical in ensuring that no one is left behind. In this special edition of the TIPS podcast series, Elize Hattingh speaks with participants from the Eastern...
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Just Transition to a Decarbonised Economy for South Africa (JUST SA): Eastern Cape Edition prt.2
As South Africa moves towards a greener economy, the Just Transition agenda has become critical in ensuring that no one is left behind. In this special edition of the TIPS podcast series, Elize Hattingh speaks with participants from the Eastern...
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Just Transition to a Decarbonised Economy for South Africa (JUST SA): Western Cape Edition prt.1
As South Africa moves towards a greener economy, the Just Transition agenda has become critical in ensuring that no one is left behind. In this special edition of the TIPS podcast series, Elize Hattingh speaks with participants from the Western...
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16:29
Just Transition to a Decarbonised Economy for South Africa (JUST SA): Western Cape Edition prt.2
As South Africa moves towards a greener economy, the Just Transition agenda has become critical in ensuring that no one is left behind. In this special edition of the TIPS podcast series, Elize Hattingh speaks with participants from the Western...
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21:51
Interview: Cheryl Phillips from Drakenstein Municipality on Governing for a Just Transition
In this episode of TIPS Talk, we sit down with Cheryl Phillips, Senior Manager of Economic Development and Tourism at Drakenstein Municipality, to explore how local government can lead in making the transition to a greener, more inclusive econo...
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13:34
Just Transition to a Decarbonised Economy for South Africa (JUST SA): Free State Edition
As South Africa moves towards a greener economy, the Just Transition agenda has become critical in ensuring that no one is left behind. In this special edition of the TIPS podcast series, Ntombifuthi Tshabalala speaks with participants from the...
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22:57
Youth, Jobs, and Just Transition: What the Green Economy Could Mean for South Africa
In this episode of the TIPS Podcast Series, we explore the role of young people in South Africa’s just transition and what the green economy could offer in terms of jobs, skills, and long-term opportunity.Host Lesego Moshikaro-Amani<...
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24:08
TIPS Forum 2024 Special - Sibongile Sithole, Nomthandazo Mpande, Susan Kone and Phumudzo Muthanyi on Barriers for Entrepreneurs
In this episode hosted by Siyamthanda Nyulu, four dynamic South African women entrepreneurs discuss the challenges and opportunities of running small businesses in the green economy. The panel features Sibongile Sithole of MLPC Projects, Nomtha...
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19:58
TIPS Forum 2024 Discussion: Lesego Moshikaro-Amani, Elize Hattingh and Amélia Machava
In this episode, recorded at the 2024 TIPS Forum, TIPS Senior Economist Lesego Moshikaro-Amani sits down with Elize Hattingh, a sustainability specialist, and Amélia Machava, a researcher and teacher at Eduardo Mondlane Uni...
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40:48
Interview: TIPS Senior Economist, Nokwanda Maseko on Inclusive Industrial Policy
Nokwanda Maseko is a Senior Economist at TIPS. Her work at TIPS is at the intersection of industrial policy, gender and the just transition. Her recent publications include an analysis of the petroleum-based transport value chain for the Sector...
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18:25
Just Transition to a Decarbonised Economy for South Africa (JUST SA): Gauteng Edition
As South Africa moves towards a greener economy, the Just Transition agenda has become critical in ensuring that no one is left behind. In this special edition of the TIPS podcast series, Siyamthanda Nyulu speaks with participants from the Gaut...
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18:02
TIPs Forum: An Interview with Vas Putter
An artist, philanthropist, and avid upcycling and vintage enthusiast, Vas Putter is the founder and curator at Planet Art People Pty Ltd. After earning a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Durban-Westville (now UKZN), Vas began tuto...
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Interview: Research Fellow, Shawn Cunningham on Technology
Dr Shawn Cunningham is a process consultant working in the field of innovation and competitiveness improvement of the private sector. He supports a range of institutions, leaders and advisors internationally on topics such as making decisions u...
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Interview: Sustainable Growth Economist, Seutame Maimele on CBAM
Seutame Maimele is an Economist: Sustainable Growth at Trade and Industrial Policy Strategies (TIPS). His work focuses on global climate change policies and trade, designing climate-compatible value chains for carbon-intensive industries in Sou...
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Interview: Senior Economist, Gaylor Montmasson-Clair on SAREM
Gaylor Montmasson-Clair, Senior Economist at Trade & Industrial Policy Strategies (TIPS) and leads the organizations work on sustainability and just transition. He is also the facilitator of the South African Renewable Energy Masterplan (SA...
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