Two Tanzanians to attend South Africa mining fair
What you need to know:
- This is the first time Tanzanians are selected through the initiative as emerging leaders in the mining sector who will participate in the event set to take place in Cape Town from February 5 to February 8 this year.
Dar es Salaam. Two Tanzanians have been selected among leaders in the extractives who will participate in the mining Indaba in South Africa next week.
The University of Cape Town has an initiative called Leaders in Extractives and African Development (LEAD) programme which highlights 30 dynamic early-career professionals from across the continent every year.
This is the first time Tanzanians are selected through the initiative as emerging leaders in the mining sector who will participate in the event set to take place in Cape Town from February 5 to February 8 this year.
Among the recognised future leaders include a senior manager at Grant Thornton, Mr Noel Shiyo from Tanzania, and co-founder of Woow Me Jewels, Ms Mecktilder Mchomvu.
Speaking to The Citizen yesterday, Mr Shiyo appreciated the recognition.
“This is the first time the mining Indaba organisers selected young leaders from Tanzania to participate in an important event that will bring together various stakeholders involved in the mining value chain across the world,” he said.
Mr Shiyo added that the opportunity is vital as it is part of promoting Tanzania and the available minerals.
He said the move increases the visibility of leaders as well as encouraging other youth to engage in the mining sector through the value chain.
He said there is urgency for relevant stakeholders to engage in dialogue, ensuring the country benefits from critical mineral space, without compromising the environment and the opportunities for future generations.
He called on the stakeholders to embrace the green transition through modern technology and local solutions in addressing prevalent challenges in Africa’s mining sector.
The two Tanzanians will join other stakeholders who will participate the event.
The Minister for Minerals Mr Anthony Mavunde told stakeholders last week that it’s the first time Tanzania is participating in the event as a country to profile Tanzania to the globe with a common voice and not as individuals as it has been done for many years.
“We are writing a history by working together between the government and the private sector to raise the profile of our country,” he said.
