Daniel Silke

Cape Town based Daniel Silke is recognised as one of South Africa’s leading Politico-Economic analysts and Futurists. He provides a host of major blue-chip domestic and foreign clients with the latest analysis on contemporary issues. Few speakers are better able to combine the economic, political and business trend-drivers into riveting 1-hour presentations.

His talk focus on three areas: South Africa’s Political Economy; The Economic State of Africa; and Global Volatility, Risks and Opportunities.

For South African corporate clients, the focus remains on the domestic economy and possible political outcomes and touches on developments across Africa.

Silke specialises in global risk analysis and presents some of the most stimulating presentations available on the key financial, social and political trends facing the world.

By combining meticulous research with a relaxed speaking style, the impact of his presentations is powerful – translating the world of data into understandable trends, essential in business.

His commentary can be found on Bloomberg, the BBC, Deutche Welle (Germany) and AFP. He is regularly quoted in Business Day, the Sunday Times, The Times, Moneyweb, News24 and he is now a regular media voice on (inter alia) 702/Cape Talk, Power FM, the SABC, ANN7, ENCA, Business Day TV and CNBC Africa. He also writes regularly for Fin24 in South Africa.

Daniel Silke has recently presented in Dubai, Addis Ababa and in Amsterdam as well as at the prestigious World Affairs Council in Washington DC on African economic developments.