About Nova
Nova Economics is a specialist economics and strategy consultancy based in South Africa, with offices in Johannesburg and Stellenbosch. We support clients across the public and private sectors by applying objective economic analysis, strategic thinking, and advanced analytics to complex real-world challenges.
Our team of consultants hold advanced degrees in economics and work closely with a trusted network of professional associates specialising in engineering, law, and finance. This allows us to bring the right blend and level of expertise to each engagement.
We share a passion for solving complex problems and contributing to faster, more inclusive, and sustainable economic growth in Sub-Saharan Africa. We have extensive experience delivering value to clients across a wide range of sectors, with a particular focus on energy and environmental sustainability, transport, education, consumer and retail, agribusiness, and financial services.
We pride ourselves on producing high-quality work grounded in rigorous analysis and empirical evidence. We build long-term relationships with our clients and are committed to providing objective, independent advice.
Our services include:
• Regulatory economics
• Social impact advisory
• Feasibility studies, including economic and financial appraisal and cost-benefit analysis
• Econometric and statistical modelling
• Corporate and business strategy
• Economic and public policy analysis
Meet the team
Meet the Nova team
We have significant experience in economic and strategy consulting and have provided services to a range of clients across the energy, education, financial services, transport, and health industries.
We are here because we enjoy the freedom and flexibility of working in a niche consultancy. We value the opportunity to pursue work that we find interesting and meaningful.
Kay Walsh
Peter Searle
Jessica Kiln
Jaco Nel
Peter Meihuizen
Prince Changole
Tessa Hubble
Kgaogelo Makoe
Associated firms
We employ a flexible consulting model that allows us to bring in associate consultants when additional capacity, specialised skills, or industry knowledge are required. We collaborate with a network of trusted local and international firms and maintain strong connections with leading experts in economic regulation, energy, transport, and social impact investment/philanthropy. These relationships enable us to access specific technical skills as needed, enhancing our ability to deliver the breadth and depth of expertise our clients require for complex engagements.
Local partners
International partners
Our network
We maintain strong links with leading local and international experts in the fields of economic regulation, energy, transport, and social impact investment/philanthropy. When an engagement requires specific technical skills or deep-industry knowledge, we can draw on this specialist network to offer our clients the breadth and depth of expertise they require.
