Thandiwe Mokoena
Managing Partner & Chief Analyst
Leads multi-market consumer and retail intelligence programmes with 15 years of experience supporting board-level strategy in Southern Africa.
Who We Are
Guiding leaders with grounded Southern African intelligence
Market Insight SA is a collective of senior analysts, economists, and field researchers dedicated to illuminating pathways to durable growth and impact in Southern Africa.
Our Mission
We exist to bring clarity to a complex region. By blending robust data with contextual understanding, we ensure our clients can execute with confidence and accelerate their impact in Southern Africa.
- Evidence-led recommendations tailored to each market
- On-the-ground intelligence to complement global data
- Partnership mindset focused on long-term value creation
Our Values
- Integrity: Transparent methodologies and trusted analysis.
- Curiosity: Relentless pursuit of the “why” behind trends.
- Collaboration: Co-creating insight with our clients and partners.
- Impact: Focused on measurable results and informed action.
Leadership Team
Seasoned Southern African market specialists
Our leadership team combines economic modelling expertise, sector specialisation, and regional networks to guide complex decisions.
Kabelo Dube
Head of Sector Advisory
Specialist in energy, infrastructure, and industrial value chains, guiding capital allocation with scenario planning and technical insight.
Naledi Jacobs
Director of Data Experience
Architects the integration of structured and unstructured data, enabling executives to interact seamlessly with dynamic intelligence platforms.
Our Methodology
Combining analytics, fieldwork, and collaborative insight design
Evidence mapping
We start by mapping data sets, regulatory signals, and trends specific to your markets, ensuring a balanced mix of quantitative and qualitative inputs.
Human insight
Our field researchers and network of expert contributors provide interview-based intelligence that surfaces lived realities behind the numbers.
Collaborative synthesis
Workshops with client teams are used to validate assumptions, refine scenarios, and co-design actionable roadmaps.
Activation support
We stay engaged after delivery, offering analyst-on-demand access, refreshed dashboards, and decision support labs.
Johannesburg Insight Hub
Our headquarters in Sandton serves as an insight hub for client immersions, analyst roundtables, and co-creation sessions.
123 Market Street, Sandton, Johannesburg, 2196, South AfricaPartnerships & Collaborations
We maintain strategic collaborations with leading universities, development finance institutions, and innovation labs to keep our intelligence at the cutting edge.
- University research partnerships
- Regional economic forums
- Specialist data providers