Driving sustainable investment in African Mining

Andrew Chisamba

Acting Secretary for Mining Republic of Malawi

Andrew Chisamba is an Administrator with over 20 years experience both in public and private sectors. His experience in the Mining Sector spans over 5 years. Within the 5 years, he has managed a State-owned Malawi Mining Investment Company and currently heading the Department of Mining which falls under Ministry of Energy and Mining. 


2026 Agenda Sessions

Has the decline in foreign aid strengthened or strained Africa’s self-reliance?

As Western geopolitics and budgets pivot away from aid, a large funding vacuum has emerged. In the short term it’s painful, but could it also catalyse stronger intra-African collaboration and investment? 

Wednesday 11 February 11:15 - 12:00 Sahara Stage (CTICC2 - Level 2)

Add to calendar 02/11/2026 11:15 02/11/2026 12:00 Has the decline in foreign aid strengthened or strained Africa’s self-reliance?

As Western geopolitics and budgets pivot away from aid, a large funding vacuum has emerged. In the short term it’s painful, but could it also catalyse stronger intra-African collaboration and investment? 

Sahara Stage (CTICC2 - Level 2) Africa/Johannesburg