Prof Andrew Maredza is an Associate Professor of Economics at the University of Mpumalanga. He completed his PhD studies in Economics at the University of Fort Hare and has been awarded a C2 NRF rating in recognition of his research excellence and impact. He has published at least 50 papers in various journals and serves as an Editorial Board member for the International Journal of Economics, Business and Politics, Africa’s Public Service Delivery & Performance Review, and the Journal of Business and Law. His teaching disciplines include financial economics, particularly monetary theory and policy, efficiency and productivity analysis of banks, and macroeconomics.