Benitha Tambwe

Suivi des partenariats par des experts Ministère des Mines de la RDC - CTCPM

Benitha Tambwe is Head of the Partnerships Monitoring Service at the Cellule Technique de Coordination et de Planification Minière (CTCPM), the DRC Ministry of Mines' technical coordination body. In this role, she leads the Ministry's strategic partnerships across bilateral and multilateral agreements, covering grant-funded cooperation with government and institutional partners, including programmes on ASM formalisation, mineral traceability, child labour remediation, and ESG compliance. Her service acts as the focal point for public and government relations in the Congolese mining sector.

Beyond her institutional role, Benitha works closely with international and regional actors to navigate responsible engagement in the DRC mineral sector, supporting work covering market intelligence, regulatory compliance, due diligence, and deal structuring, as well as partnerships on digital infrastructure and sovereign data for critical minerals.

A Board Member of Women in Mining Africa, Benitha is also leading the establishment of the DRC Chapter of WiM-Africa, an initiative she is building with fellow Congolese women in the sector. The Chapter's work focuses on the next generation: creating pathways for young women still in school through scholarships, internships and hands-on workshops that make the case for careers in geology, metallurgy and the technical disciplines essential to local critical mineral transformation. For early-career women, the Chapter will develop graduate programmes, mentorship structures and practical professional support, alongside a clear framework for addressing harassment in both academic and workplace settings.

She holds a Bachelor's Degree in Operations Management (South Africa), a Master's Degree in Business Analytics and Finance (United Kingdom), and a Postgraduate Diploma in Commodities Trading (Switzerland).