PRESIDENT HICHILEMA TO DELIVER KEYNOTE ADDRESS AT MINING INDABA 2026 IN SOUTH AFRICA

President Hakainde Hichilema is scheduled to attend and deliver a keynote address at the Investing in African Mining Indaba 2026, to be held from 9th to 12th February in Cape Town, Republic of South Africa.Speaking in a statement, Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation,Rodney Sikumba, says the President’s participation reflects Government’s commitment to leveraging the mining sector as a key driver of economic growth, industrialisation and sustainable development.He notes that the President will be accompanied by the Minister of Mines and Minerals Development, Paul Kabuswe, alongside other senior government officials.Mr Sikumba has explained that President Hichilema’s attendance comes at a pivotal moment as Zambia continues to implement a comprehensive reform agenda in the mining sector, focused on regulatory certainty, transparency, strengthened institutions and the adoption of modern mining technologies to unlock long-term growth. He adds that these reforms have significantly enhanced global investor confidence in Zambia’s policy environment, governance standards and commitment to predictable, rules-based engagement.The Acting Foreign Affairs Minister further says Zambia’s participation in the Country Showcase Sessions at Mining Indaba aligns with global discussions on access to critical minerals, resilient supply chains and sustainable resource governance, while also providing a high-level platform to present the country’s mining vision, policy reforms and investment opportunities to global investors and industry leaders.The Minister also disclosed that on the margins of the conference, President Hichilema is expected to hold bilateral engagements with mining companies, institutional investors, development partners and fellow Heads of State, as part of Zambia’s broader economic diplomacy drive aimed at attracting investment into the mining sector.

By Victoria Kayeye Yambani