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DAY 1: MONDAY, 6TH OCTOBER 2025 | ||||
Time | Activity | Speaker / Moderator/ Responsibility | ||
07:00 – 13:00 | Registration &Accreditation | All Delegates | ||
CEO’s Round Table | ||||
Moderator: ● Dr. Hapenga M. Kabeta – Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Mines and Minerals Development, Zambia ● Dr. Sydney Mwamba, Executive Director at Policy Monitoring and Research Centre (PMRC) | ||||
09:30-12:30 | Keynote Statement on Local Content – Case of Congo: What more can mines do to promote/implement local content? | . | ||
Keynote Statement on Critical Minerals: How can we advance critical minerals? | ||||
Keynote Statement on Gemstone Value Addition: How can we promote/implement value addition in emeralds and other gemstones in-country? | 1.Mr. Jerry Chitube – Presidential Projects Advisory Team, Botswana | |||
CEO’s Round Table Discussion | Round Table Participants 1. Eng. Sokwani Chilembo – Chief Executive Officer, Chamber of Mines, Zambia | |||
Key Takeaways and Resolutions | Chief Rapporteur | |||
13:00 – 14:00 | Networking Lunch | All Delegates | ||
18:00 – 20:00 | Welcome Cocktail (By Invitation Only) | Ministers, Permanent Secretaries, Chief Executive Officers, Special Guests and Sponsors | ||
Time | Activity | Speaker / Moderator | Venue |
08:30 – 08h35 | Setting the scene | Director of Programme | Main Auditorium |
08:35 – 08h45 | Remarks | Hon. Paul C. Kabuswe, M.P., Minister of Mines and Minerals Development | |
08:45 – 09:45 | Session on Unlocking Africa’s Mineral Wealth for Sustainable Development | ||
| Moderator: Mr. Victor Ngoma – Chief Executive, North America Development Group | ||
| Unlocking Africa’s Mineral Wealth for Sustainable Development | Prof. Emmanuel Chanda – Dean, School of Mines, UNZA | |
| Panel Discussion | Panellists: 1. Mr. Desiderius Chapewa, President, Geological Survey 2. Mr. Kakenenwa Muyangwa – Chief Executive Officer, ZCCM-IH 3. Mrs. Mfikeyi Makayi – Chief Executive Officer, Kobold Metals 4. Mr. Charles Douglas-Hamilton, Senior Mining Specialist: Energy and Extractives, World Bank Group | |
09:50 – 10:50 | Session on the role of foundations in driving economic development: Maximising community participation while meeting the Energy and Mining Funding Needs to Power Africa’s Economic Prosperity | Main Auditorium | ||
| Moderator: Dr. Pius Kasolo – Director of Operations, GreenCo Energy Zambia | |||
| Energy and Mining Funding Needs to Power Africa’s Economic Prosperity | Mr. Alex | Mbumba, REA | |
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| 1. | Prof. Thomson Sinkala |
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| 2. | Mr. Emmanuel Kalenga, CEO, emPower |
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| 3. | Mr. Elijah Sichone, Director General, Energy Regulation Board |
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| 4. | Eng. Linus Chanda, Marko & Kelly Ventures |
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10:50 – 11:10 | Health Break |
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11:15 – 12:15 | BREAKAWAY SESSIONS |
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11:15 – 12:15 | Breakaway 1: Attracting Responsible and Impactful Mineral Investment | Modera
Panellis 1. 2. 3. 4. | tor: Ms. Jacqueline Inonge Mpumpuni ts: Mr. Charles Douglas-Hamilton, Senior Mining Specialist: Energy and Extractives, World Bank Group Eng. Elite L. Mhone – Director, Large Scale Mining & Mineral Investment Promotion Mr. Claude Kabemba – Executive Director, SARWatch – South African Mr. Gideon Chibwe -Head of Mines and Minerals, ZANACO | Banquet Hall 1 |
11:15 – 12:15 | Breakaway 2: Unlocking and mainstreaming Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining (ASM) in Africa’s minerals wealth | Moderator: Mr. Tisa Chama – Chief Technical Officer, ZCCM-IH
Panellists: 1. Prof. Gavin Hilson, Professor and Chair of Sustainability in Business, University of Surrey 2. Ms. Namakau Kaingu, Founder and President, Association of Zambian Women in Mining | Banquet Hall 2 | |
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| 3. | Mr. Roger Tissot, Executive Director, Artisanal Gold Council (AGC) |
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| 4. | Mr. James Wakiaga – UNDP Resident Representative in Zambia |
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11:15 – 12:15 | Breakaway 3: Local Content Development in Africa’s Mining Sector: Strategies for Success
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Panellis 1. 2. 3. 4. | tor: Mr. Lawrence Alexander – President, Chamber of Commerce ts: Mr. Nsama Chikwanka, National Coordinator, Publish What You Pay Eng. Sokwani Chilembo – Chief Executive Officer, Chamber of Mines Eng. Misozi Mwanza – Ag. Chief Mining Engineer Operations Mr. Benjamin Shawa, Country Economist, International Growth Centre (ICG) | Main Auditorium |
11:15 – 12:15 | Breakaway 4: Africa’s mineral strategy in advancing the green energy transition | Modera GreenC
Panellis 1. 2. 3. 4. | tor: Dr. Pius Kasolo – Director of Operations, o Energy Zambia ts: Mr. Norman Mbazima – Chairperson, Valterra Platinum Limited Mr. Massimo Bonannini, Team Lead-n Infrastructure, European Union Mr. Jed Goldstein – Infrastructure Lead, First Quantum Minerals Mr. Charles Sakanya – Chief Executive Officer, Mopani Copper Mines Plc | AG08 |
12:15 – 14h00 | Lunch |
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14:00 – 14:15 | Sponsor |
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14:15 – 15:15 | Revenue leakages from African mining – Strategies for maximizing value and returns | |||
Moderator: Mr. Phesto Musonda – Chairperson ZCCM Investments Holdings Plc | ||||
Revenue leakages from African mining – Strategies for maximizing value and returns | Mr. Richard Kapasa, Commissioner – Domestic Taxes, Zambia Revenue | |||
Panel Discussion | Panellists: | |||
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| 1. Mr. Richard Kapasa, Commissioner – Domestic Taxes, Zambia Revenue 2. Ms. Justina Nelson – Chief Executive Officer, Mineral Income and Investment Fund 3. Ms. Milika Mushota – Lead Researcher, Vonsé Energy |
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15:15 – 15:30 | Tea Break |
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15:30 – 16:30 | BREAKAWAY SESSIONS | |||
15:30 – 16:30 | Break away 7: Mineral Marketing and Trading. Seeking innovative ways of maximizing value | Moderator: Mr. Benjamin Shawa – Country Economist, International Growth Centre (IGC)
Panellists: 1. Ms. Tamika Halwindi – Climate Change & sustainability lead, Transparency International Zambia 2. Mr. Nsama Chikwanka, National Coordinator, Publish What You Pay 3. Mr. Kakenenwa Muyangwa, Chief Executive Officer, ZCCM-IH 4. Ms. Kochiwe Mungomba 5. Mr. Mainga Mukando – Chief Investment Officer, Industrial Development Corporation | Main Auditorium | |
15:30 – 16:30 | Breakaway 8: Strengthening Mining- Social Licensing (Community Relations) | Fireside Chat between Dr. Jewette Masinja, Operating Unit Coordinator, United Nations University, Institute for Natural Resources in Africa and Mr. Brian Mwinga – Social Policy Lead, Civil Society for Poverty Reduction
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| DAY 3: WEDNESDAY, 8TH OCTOBER 2025 | ||
Time | Activity | Speaker / Moderator | Venue |
08:30 – 09:00 | Day 2 Recap | Chief Rapporteur | Main Auditorium |
09:00 – 09:10 | Sponsor Segment |
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09:10 – 09:20 | Presentation on Zambia’s Investment Climate | Mr. Albert Halwampa – Director General, Zambia Development Agency |
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09:20 – 09:30 | Policy and Institutional Framework for Energy Security in the region and Zambia in particular | Hon. Makozo Chikote MP – Minister of Energy, Republic of Zambia (To be Confirmed) |
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09:30 – 10:30 | Africa’s energy infrastructure needs to power the mines | ||
Moderator: Mr. Silvester Hibajene – Director of Government Relations, Copperbelt Energy Corporation | |||
Africa’s energy infrastructural needs to power the resurgence in the Green Minerals | Mr. Chikoma Kazunga, GreenCo Energy Zambia | Main Auditorium | |
09:30 – 10:30 | Panel Discussion | Panellists 1. Prof. Shawn Buckley – Chairman, Focused Sun 2. Eng. Justin Loongo – Managing Director, ZESCO 3. Mr. Andrew Kamanga, CEO, North Western Energy Corporation 4. Mr. Mbobe Calvert Nyondo – Head, Growth Power Projects, Konkola Copper Mines |
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10:30 – 10:45 | Health Break |
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10:45 – 11:20 | Keynote Presentation: Building Smart and Resilient Infrastructure for Africa’s Mineral Value Chain (High-Level Policy Interaction) | Prof. Albert Malama – Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Infrastructure, Housing and Urban Development | Main Auditorium |
11:10- 12:20 | Moderator | Prof. Albert Malama – Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Infrastructure, Housing and Urban Development |
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| Ministerial Panel | 1. | Hon Pau Kabuswe MP Minister of Mines and Mineral Development – Zambia |
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| 2. | Hon. Collins Nzovu MP, Minister of Water Development and Sanitation – Zambia |
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| 3. | Hon Louis Kabamba Minister of Mines DRC |
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12:20-12:30 | Presentation of Transforming Business Climate Assessments at Regional Level: Natural Resources Sector in Zambia
| Ms. Val Efficien | entina Saltane, Manager: Regulatory cy Unit, The World Bank |
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12:35 – 13:50 | Networking Lunch |
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14:00 – 15:00 | BREAKAWAY SESSIONS |
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Breakaway 5: Scaling up Energy Infrastructure to power the resurgence of the mining sector in Africa (renewable energy)
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Panellis 1. 2. 3. | tor: Mr. Slaven Gajovic – Founder and , Maximum Group Holdings (South Africa) ts Mr. Michael Tarney – Energy Lead, Cities and Infrastructure for Growth Zambia (CIG Zambia) Sheikh Ahmed EL Haiba – Chairman Global Women Network (Dubai) Mr. Chalker Kansteiner – Chief Executive Officer, GridX Africa | Main Auditorium | |
| Breakaway 6: Inclusive and diversity in Africa’s growing mining sector | Modera Circle o
Panellis 1. 2. 3. 4. | tor: Dr. Sindiswa Mzamo – Global President, f Global Business Women ts: Ms. Faith Mutete – Founder/CEO, Zimbabwe Women in Mining Ms. Christine Chibobo Chisanga, Secretary to the Deputy Chairperson, SADC Women in Mining Eng. Misozi Mwanza – Ag. Chief Mining Engineer Operations Mr. Anthony Mukutuma- Country Director, First Quantum Minerals Ltd. | Banquet Hall 1 |
15:00 – 15:10 | Health Break |
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15:15 – 16:15 | Session on Mineral Beneficiation & Value addition: Unlocking Value from African Minerals InCountry (Emeralds/other gemstones, base metals & critical minerals) | ||
Moderator: Mr. Mikhail Nikomarov – Partner and Associate Director, Boston Consulting Group | |||
Unlocking Value from African Minerals – Beneficiation and Value Addition | Prof Musango Lungu – Copperbelt University School of Mines | Main Auditorium | |
Panel Discussion | Panellists: 1. Mr. Tobias Musonda – Director of Planning and Information, Ministry of Mines and Minerals Development 2. Dr. Jewette Masinja – Operating Unit Coordinator, United Nations University, Institute for Natural Resources in Africa 3. Mr Bwalya Kangwa – Chief Executive Officer, ZAMEFA 4. Mr. Raj Sharma – Co-Founder, Jewel of Africa
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16:15 – 17:15 | Session on The role of Higher Education Institutions in the Energy transition and Mining Linkages | ||
Moderator: Ms. Muntanga Sibalwa | |||
University – Productive sector linkages in Energy transition and Mining | Prof. Imasiku Nyambe – Vice Chancellor, Copperbelt University (to be presented by Prof Musango Lungu – Copperbelt University School of Mines)
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Panel Discussion | Panellists: 1. Prof Musango Lungu – Copperbelt University School of Mines 2. Eng. Dr. Ebelia Manda, Scientific Researcher and Lecturer, University of Zambia 3. Mr. Horace Clemmons, Founder and CEO, Oggun Tractors 4. Prof. Joseph Mutale, the senior Partner and Energy Lead at CIG Zambia |
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| Deal-Making All Day |
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19:00 – 22:00 | Gala Dinner /African Night | Delegates |
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DAY 4: THURSDAY, 9TH OCTOBER 2025 | |||
Time | Activity | Speaker / Moderator | Venue |
Opening Ceremony | |||
08:30 – 09:00 | Tour of Exhibitions |
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09:00 – 09:05 | National Anthem | Mwiya Sax | |
09:05 – 09:10 | Prayer | Service Chaplain | |
09:10 – 10:00 | Welcome Remarks | Hon Sheal Mulyata MP, Lusaka Province Minister | |
Opening Statements | Mr. Kamiza Chikula and Ms. Namakau Mukelabai – Director of Programmes | ||
Sponsor Segment | NFC Africa Mining Plc ZCCM – IH and Mopani Copper Mine | ||
Remarks | H. E. Rebecca Terzeon, British High Commissioner to Zambia
H.E. Fifi Musuka Saini, Governor of Lualuba Provice, Democratic Republic of Congo
H.E. Louis Watum Kabamba, Minister of Mines, Democratic Republic of Congo | ||
Entertainment | Mwiya Sax | ||
0:00 – 10:15 | Welcoming Remarks and Introduction of Guest of Honour | Hon Paul C. Kabuswe, MP – Minister of Mines and Minerals Development, Zambia | |
0:15 – 11:00 | Keynote Address by the Guest of Honour | Mr. Hakainde Hichilema, President of the Republic of Zambia | |
1:00 – 11:05 | Vote of Thanks | Mr. Claudio Bacigalupi, Head of European Cooperation in Zambia and COMESA | |
11:05 – 11:10 | Closing Prayer | Service Chaplain | |
1:10 – 11:15 | National Anthem | Mwiya Sax | |
1:20 – 11:50 | Group Photo |
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12:30 – 13:50 | Networking Lunch |
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14:00 – 15:00 | Session on High-Resolution Airborne Geophysical Survey of Zambia – Exploration: The future of new mines in Africa | ||
Moderator: Mr. Gerald Mwila – Director, Geological Survey Department (Zambia) | |||
Attracting Investment in Exploration – Discovering African Minerals (Zambian Experience) | Mr. Simon Bosch – Chairman – Xcalibur Smart Mapping South Africa | Main Auditorirum | |
Panel Discussion | Panellists: 1. Mr. Anthony Malenga – Country Manager, Barrick Lumwana 2. Mr. Simon Trott – Chief Executive Officer, Rio Tinto (To be Confirmed) 3. Mr. Jon Stacey – FQM Regional Exploration Manager 4. Mr. Chitula Lukonde – Chief Executive Officer, Radai Ltd / ZANIFI |
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15:00 – 15:25 | Networking Tea |
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15:30 – 16:30 | Session on Safety in Mining, Mineral Processing, and Waste Management | ||
Moderator: Victor Ngoma – Chief Executive Officer – North American Development Group | |||
Future Right Proofing of the environment- Responsible and Sustainable Mining | Dr. Mweene Himwiinga – Senior Lecturer, Copperbelt University | Main Auditorium | |
Panel Discussion | Panellists: 1. Mr. Patrick Mwamba – Principal Consultant, Geotechnical Engineering, WSP Global US 2. Mr. Kachiwala Sapalo – Environment Manager, FQM 3. Mr. Chushi Mwewa – Founder and President, Southland Engineering -USA 4. Mr.Malfred Moolela -Chief Inspector of Machinery Mines Safety Department, Ministry of Mines and Minerals Development |
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| Deal-Making Continues |
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Day 5: Friday, 10th October 2025 | |||
Time | Activity | Speaker / Moderator | Venue |
Closing Ceremony | |||
09:00 – 09:10 | National Anthem & Prayer | Mr. Brighton Kateka – Ministry of Mines and Minerals Development | Main Auditorium |
09:10 to 09:20 | Report on the Insaka with Key Takeaways | Chief Rapporteur | |
09:20 – 09:30 | Remarks on Zambia, an investment destination of choice | Hon. Sheal Mulyata, MP – Lusaka Province Minister | |
09:20 – 09:30 | Sponsor Segment |
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09:30 – 09:40 | Entertainments | Entertainments | |
09:40 – 10:00 | Closing Statement and Invite the Guest of Honour
| Hon. Paul C. Kabuswe, MP – Minister of Mines and Minerals Development | |
10:00 – 10:40 | Keynote Address | Her Hon. Mrs. W.K. Mutale Nalumango – The Vice President of the Republic of Zambia | |
10:40 – 10:50 | Vote of Thanks | H. E. Rebecca Terzeon, British High Commissioner to Zambia | |
10:50 – 10:55 | National Anthem |
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11:00 – 12:00 | Group Photo | All Present | |
12:30 – 14:00 | Networking Lunch and Departure/ Shopping | All delegates | |
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