PEOPLE. PARTNERSHIPS. PROSPERITY.

About Us

A platform for economic integrity.

AIEASA is a credible, independent platform connecting business, government, industry and knowledge stakeholders to safeguard the legitimate economy and support inclusive growth across Southern Africa.

DIALOGUE
SOLUTIONS
REAL IMPACT

Who We Are

Anti Illicit Economy Association of South Africa (AIEASA) is an alliance of business, government, industry and knowledge stakeholders working together to strengthen economic integrity, promote lawful trade and support inclusive, sustainable growth across Southern Africa.

We provide a neutral and trusted platform for dialogue, evidence and practical solutions that help build safer markets, stronger institutions and more resilient economies for the benefit of all.
DIFFERENT
PERSPECTIVES
A STRONGER
SOUTHERN AFRICA

Our Mission

To protect the legitimate economy through collaboration, evidence and action.

Our Vision

Stronger, fairer, more inclusive and resilient economies across Southern Africa.

A STRONGER SOUTHERN AFRICA

Why We Exist

Illicit trade, corruption and economic crime undermine jobs, reduce government revenue and erode trust. AIEASA exists to help turn the tide by convening stakeholders, generating evidence and supporting practical, collaborative solutions for a more inclusive and resilient Southern Africa.

Jobs

Protecting the legitimate economy supports fair competition, sustainable business growth and more opportunities for people across the region.

Revenue

Stronger economic integrity helps safeguard public revenue, enabling greater investment in essential services and shared prosperity.

Trust

Lawful trade and transparent markets build trust between business, government and communities — creating a more stable and resilient Southern Africa.

OUR PRINCIPLES

Guided by our values.

Credible

Evidence-based and trusted.

Intelligent

Insight-driven and solutions focused.

Fearless

Bold in the face of complex challenges.

Independent

Impartial and non-partisan.

Collaborative

Stronger together for greater impact.

South African

Rooted in the region and committed to its people.

OUR STRATEGIC FOCUS

Our Five Strategic Pillars

Our work is guided by a clear set of strategic pillars that shape how we collaborate, what we prioritise and the impact we seek to achieve across Southern Africa.

Protect

We help safeguard economies and communities from illicit activity.

Strengthen

We build stronger institutions, systems and resilience.

Promote

We help advance lawful trade, investment and inclusive growth.

Connect

We bring people (staakeholders) together for greater impact.

Support

We provide tools, knowledge and platforms for sustainable change.

OUR PEOPLE

Meet Our Team

A dedicated team of professionals working towards a more secure and prosperous region.
Refiloe Mocwa

Executive Director

Strategic leadership and stakeholder engagement.
Naledi Mokoena

Head of Research

Turning evidence into impact.

Sipho Dlamini

Head of Partnerships

Building collaborative solutions.

Zanele Khumalo

Head of Programmes

Driving implementation and measurable change.

LET'S WORK TOGETHER

Stronger economies require
stronger collaboration.

Stronger economies require stronger collaboration.

Partner with AIEASA to support fair markets, stronger institutions and more inclusive economies across Southern Africa.

SHARED ACTION
REAL PROGRESS
LASTING CHANGE
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WORK WITH AIEASA

Could we achieve
more together?

Explore opportunities to collaborate with AIEASA through strategic partnerships, research, policy dialogue, capacity building and stakeholder engagement.

STRONGER
PARTNERSHIPS

EVIDENCE-BASED
SOLUTIONS

GREATER
IMPACT

A MORE
PROSPEROUS AFRICA