Nkosingiphile Vincent Duma, from Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, holds an honors degree in Agricultural Economics from the University of KwaZulu-Natal. He completed a two-year internship as an agricultural economist at the National Agricultural Marketing Council (NAMC). Duma’s experience includes facilitating development schemes for disadvantaged black smallholder farmers, bridging communication between industry bodies and the Minister of Agriculture, investigating statutory measure applications, and monitoring food prices, input costs, and market linkages. Passionate about improving rural livelihoods, Duma focuses on sustainable agricultural practices to enhance food security, reduce poverty, and promote environmental conservation.