Who we are
The Briefcase Trader is an award winning investment research firm that produces actionable commodity and equity insights.
What we believe
We believe that investor-grade information should not be esoteric and that if more people are to invest in the continent’s markets, the inaccessibility of information should not be a barrier.
OUR Values
Independent
To use reasonable care and exercise independent judgment.
Objective
To provide unbiased analysis and timely advice to our clients.
Actionable
To provide information that is relevant and advances the decision-making processes of our clients.
Integrity
To act with integrity, competence, dignity, and in an ethical manner when dealing with the public, clients, and prospects.
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We at The Briefcase Trader value constructive feedback. Please get in touch if you have any queries or you have any suggestions.
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Clive Miyoba Makala
Chief Executive Officer
Clive is in charge of the commodity and equity research teams. He also leads our due diligence team and is responsible for business development, compliance and product development. Clive has over 5 years’ experience in the legal industry.
Education
UNIVERSITY OF LEICESTER
Bachelor of Laws (LLB)
UNIVERSITY OF DURHAM
Foundation Degree
Activities
Hiking
Playing soccer
Bessie wanga jikanza
senior analyst and chief financial officer
Bessie has 6 years of experience in the agricultural, manufacturing and mining sectors. She has technical expertise in compliance, internal controls, financial and management reporting and analysis. Bessie has held positions in various organisations along the supply chain and a senior position in finance.
Education
CHARTERED INSTITUTE MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANTS (ACMA CGMA)
Management Accounting
ZAMBIA INSTITUTE OF CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS
Graduate
ZAMBIA SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Investment Advisory Licensee (Current)
Activities
Gardening
Youth mentorship
Bird-watching
nkandu chipale mwenge
AGRICULTURAL COMMODITIES AND LIVESTOCK analyst
Nkandu leads our commodity trade advisory team and is responsible for producing our soft commodity report. He has over 9 years’ combined experience working as a commodity trader for Cargill, in communications and journalism for Habitat for Humanity, Langmead & Baker and has written for publications in South Africa and Australia.
Education
MONASH UNIVERSITY
Economics
CAIA INSTITUTE
Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (Candidate)
Activities
Raising ducks
Writing
HENRY ELIKO MWENGE 岳飞
research analyst
Eliko is The Briefcase Trader’s strategy and operations management specialist. He has over 8 years of work experience in supporting and leadership roles and has consulted for companies and individuals in Asia, Africa and North America. He has traded livestock and has managed honey production projects in REDD+ Zones in and around South Luangwa National Park and across rural Zambia.
Activities
Coaching and playing rugby
Beekeeping
Bird-watching
Education
QUEEN’S UNIVERSITY
Masters of Business Administration
ZHEJIANG UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
International Economics and Trade
GEORE BROWN COLLEGE
Blockchain Engineering