Our CEO, Mrs. Mukwandi Chibesakunda, was privileged to speak at the Zambia Showcase event, which was held on the sidelines of the Investing in African Mining Indaba being held in Cape Town, South Africa.
Mrs. Chibesakunda noted that Zanaco will continue to use its extensive network and expertise to facilitate funding opportunities to drive growth in the mineral value chain. She also noted that Zanaco stands ready to collaborate with various stakeholders to support the mineral value chain in the country and continent.
Earlier in the day, the Zanaco team engaged Ministers of Finance, Dr. Situmbeko Musokotwane; Minister of Mines and Minerals Development, Hon. Paul Kabuswe; Presidential Economic Advisor, Dr. Pamela Nakamba; Principal Private Secretary, Bradford Machila and CEOs of various commercial banks and captains of the mining industry.
During the “Pan African Investment: Developing Projects Through Local Financing” panel discussion at the Investing in African Mining Indaba, our CEO, Mrs. Mukwandi Chibesakunda, noted the need to create capacity within local capital markets to ensure the availability of finance.
Later that evening we hosted various Government officials and captains of industry at the Zanaco cocktail on the sidelines of the Investing in African Mining Indaba as a way of unwinding after a busy day.
The event was attended by Ministry of Mines and Minerals Development Permanent Secretary, Dr. Hapenga Kabeta; Special Assistant to the President of Investments, Mr. Jito Kayumba; and Zambia’s High Commissioner to South Africa, Ms. Mazuba Monze, on the sidelines of the Investing in African Mining Indaba in Cape Town.
Our Chief Commercial Officer, Chali Mwefyeni, reaffirmed Zanaco’s commitment to support efforts aimed at unlocking the potential of the mining industry.
Our participation at this year’s Investing in African Mining Indaba reaffirmed our commitment to being part of Zambia’s growth. The dynamic discussions and expert insights shared by the Zanaco Team, partners and stakeholders throughout the week highlighted the commitment to accelerating the growth and development of the mining sector.
Thank you to all the stakeholders we engaged. We look forward to more focus and collaboration to build a prosperous future for our nation.