Driving sustainable investment in African Mining

Benitha Tambwe

Expert-Head Partnerships Monitoring DRC Ministry of Mines - CTCPM

Benitha is a strategic connector and the current Head of Partnerships Monitoring at the DRC Ministry of Mines. She specialises in navigating the complex realities of the African mining sector and bridging the gap between government expectations and private-sector needs. Beyond her institutional role, she serves as the Ambassador for Africa for the Commodity Trading Club, leveraging an influential network that extends across Sub-Saharan Africa. With an MSc in Business Analytics and Finance and a Diploma in Commodities Trading, Benitha combines academic rigor with "boots-on-the-ground" experience in traceability, ESG compliance, and ethical governance. She is an expert at managing jurisdictional risks and opening doors in challenging environments. Dedicated to fostering regional agility, she focuses on building the transparent and sustainable supply chains essential for the continent’s future.


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