Agenda:

17:30 Guest arrival and registration

18:15 Welcome remarks

  • H.E. James G. Bwana, Tanzanian Ambassador to the Republic of South Africa

18:18 Introductory Remarks

  • Pedro Besugo, Head of Consulting, Invest Africa

  • Jeremiah Lyimo, Head of Treasury, NMB Bank

  • Kheri Mbiro, Senior Partner, Breakthrough Attorneys

18:25 Tanzania Mining Space

  • Eng. Ally Samaje, CEO, Tanzania Geological Survey (GST)

18:35 Welcoming the Guest of Honour

  • Msafiri Mbibo, Deputy Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Minerals, United Republic of Tanzania

18:40 Ministerial Address

  • Hon. Anthony P. Mavunde, Minister of Minerals, Tanzania

18:50 TISEZA Presentation

  • Diana Mwamanga, Coordinator Special Economic Zones Promotion and Export Support, TISEZA

19:00 Panel Discussion: The Mining Environment in Tanzania

  • Folaseto Akin-Olugbade, Investment Director, Africa50

  • Dr. Janet R. Lekashingo, Chairperson, Mining Commission

  • Alex Mgeni, Head of Business Banking, NMB Bank PLC

  • Simon Shayo, Vice President for Sustainability & Corporate Affairs, AngloGold Ashanti

  • John de Vries, CEO & Managing Director, Black Rock Mining  Alex Mgeni, Senior Manager - Credit Risk, NMB Bank PLC

  • Moderator: Anna Rabin, Founder and Managing Director, Above Ground Advisory  

19:30 Closing Remarks followed by networking reception

  • Vintan Mbiro, Lead Partner, Breakthrough Attorneys

20:30 Event closes

*Please note the programme is subject to change.