His Royal Highness Chief Choongo
Chairperson House of Chiefs (Zambia)
Chief Choongo is the Chief of the Tonga people of Southern Province. A Business Administrator and renowned academician. He brings to the fore a rare combination of private sector experience and traditional leadership. He is a dedicated leader whose life is focused on helping people acquire knowledge, both formal and informal, on how they can better their lives and the environment. He is known to be an ardent advocate of promoting sustainable agriculture through the use of organic fertilizers as a safe and quickest approach to redeem our environment from climate change effects and combating, rehabilitation and re-integration of people associated with substance abuse. He is the Chairperson of the the House of Chiefs for Zambia where his leadership has seen transformative change towards traditional governance.
2026 Agenda Sessions
Can regional alliances amplify positive community impact?
WHAT IF mining companies actively collaborated to deliver transformative community projects – actively on the ground during life- of-mine operations but also by pooling cash towards legacy funding for post mine closure? Regional mining alliances could unlock larger, more strategic investments that go beyond individual efforts. By pooling resources, aligning goals, and coordinating action, these alliances could dramatically amplify the scale and sustainability of community benefits.
Tuesday 10 February 15:05 - 16:00 Table Mountain Stage (CTICC1 - Ground Floor - Exhibition Hall)
Communities and indigenous people
Leadership
WHAT IF mining companies actively collaborated to deliver transformative community projects – actively on the ground during life- of-mine operations but also by pooling cash towards legacy funding for post mine closure? Regional mining alliances could unlock larger, more strategic investments that go beyond individual efforts. By pooling resources, aligning goals, and coordinating action, these alliances could dramatically amplify the scale and sustainability of community benefits.
Table Mountain Stage (CTICC1 - Ground Floor - Exhibition Hall) Africa/Johannesburg








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