The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation has announced that President Hakainde Hichilema will be delivering a keynote address at this year’s Investing in African Mining Indaba.
Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Rodney Sikumba says the President’s participation in the indaba highly underscores the country’s renewed positioning at the center of the continent’s evolving mining as well as investment landscape.
Mr Sikumba says this is the government’s commitment towards leveraging the mining sector as a driver of economic growth, industrialisation, along with sustainable development.
The Minister disclosed that President Hichilema is also expected to participate in high-level policy dialogues in addition to holding bilateral engagements on the sidelines of the event with mining companies, investors, as well as fellow Heads of State.
“The President’s attendance comes at a pivotal moment for Zambia’s mining sector, as the country continues to advance a comprehensive reform agenda,”
Mr Sikumba who adds that this is being done to strengthen cooperation and attract investment into Zambia’s mining industry, was optimistic that Zambia’s participation aligns with global discussions on access to critical minerals, resilient supply chains, and sustainable resource governance.
“Mining Indaba’s sessions, which form a cornerstone of the conference’s intergovernmental agenda, provide high-level platforms for participating countries to present their mining vision, policy reforms, and investment prospects directly to senior global investors, financiers, and industry operators,” he stated.
The Indaba, which is being held under the theme “stronger together, progress through partnerships,” is scheduled to take place from February 9th to 12th, 2026, in Cape Town, South Africa.
The President will be accompanied by Minister of Mines and Minerals Development Paul Kabuswe alongside other government officials.
This was made available in a statement issued to ZANIS by Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Rodney Sikumba.
