Hon. Paul C. Kabuswe

Minister of Mines and Minerals Development Republic of Zambia

Paul Chongo Kabuswe is a Zambian politician serving as the Minister of Mines and Minerals Development. He is the Member of Parliament for Chililabombwe Constituency, representing the United Party for National Development (UPND). Previously, Kabuswe served as the mayor of Chililabombwe. Elected as MP in August 2021, he succeeded Richard Musukwa and was appointed minister by President Hakainde Hichilema.

2025 Agenda Sessions

Beyond Extraction: Building Infrastructure, Skills, and Value in African Mining

Explore Africa’s unique geological wealth and the transformative potential of its minerals in global value chains at this World Bank-hosted session. This dynamic event will focus on harnessing Africa's resource endowments for long-term, strategic industrial planning, value addition and infrastructure development, emphasizing the critical link between understanding resource locations and enabling strategic investments. The event will share on selective activities the World Bank is undertaking to enable the realization of a responsible mineral development that fosters value addition in Africa.

Monday 03 February 14:00 - 16:00 CTICC1

Industry Intel

Add to calendar 02/03/2025 14:00 02/03/2025 16:00 Beyond Extraction: Building Infrastructure, Skills, and Value in African Mining Explore Africa’s unique geological wealth and the transformative potential of its minerals in global value chains at this World Bank-hosted session. This dynamic event will focus on harnessing Africa's resource endowments for long-term, strategic industrial planning, value addition and infrastructure development, emphasizing the critical link between understanding resource locations and enabling strategic investments. The event will share on selective activities the World Bank is undertaking to enable the realization of a responsible mineral development that fosters value addition in Africa. CTICC1 Africa/Johannesburg

Evolving African policy and value - developing a mutually beneficial mineral blueprint

Are measures to restrict exports of raw minerals increasing local value addition?
Why are producers increasingly leveraging their minerals towards securing greater local content and participation in domestic mining activities from foreign players?
Looking at the long-standing regional development protocols, how can partners support sustainable investments into local mining value chains whilst also promoting transparent & equitable policy?

Monday 03 February 15:45 - 16:30 CTICC2

Intergovernmental Summit Track 1

Add to calendar 02/03/2025 15:45 02/03/2025 16:30 Evolving African policy and value - developing a mutually beneficial mineral blueprint

Are measures to restrict exports of raw minerals increasing local value addition?
Why are producers increasingly leveraging their minerals towards securing greater local content and participation in domestic mining activities from foreign players?
Looking at the long-standing regional development protocols, how can partners support sustainable investments into local mining value chains whilst also promoting transparent & equitable policy?

CTICC2 Africa/Johannesburg

Workshop 3 – Industrialising Africa

Unlocking potential: Value addition and industrial transformation in Africa

Session 1: High Level Panel Discussion on the Challenges and Opportunities of Industrializing Africa’s through Minerals

Session 2: Practical level Discussions on the Challenges and Opportunities of Industrializing Africa’s through Minerals

Tuesday 04 February 09:30 - 11:00 CTICC2

Interactive Workshops

Add to calendar 02/04/2025 09:30 02/04/2025 11:00 Workshop 3 – Industrialising Africa

Unlocking potential: Value addition and industrial transformation in Africa

CTICC2 Africa/Johannesburg

Country Showcase – Republic of Zambia

Overview of Zambia’s mining sector, highlighting its status as a leading copper producer and growing potential in cobalt and other critical minerals. Focus on investment opportunities driven by government initiatives, including mining tax reforms, incentives for exploration, and infrastructure upgrades.
Discussion with government officials and industry experts on Zambia’s commitment to ESG principles, local beneficiation, and economic diversification. Emphasis on partnerships to enhance value addition and the country’s role in supporting the global green energy transition.

Tuesday 04 February 16:00 - 17:30 CTICC2

Intergovernmental Summit Track 2

Add to calendar 02/04/2025 16:00 02/04/2025 17:30 Country Showcase – Republic of Zambia Overview of Zambia’s mining sector, highlighting its status as a leading copper producer and growing potential in cobalt and other critical minerals. Focus on investment opportunities driven by government initiatives, including mining tax reforms, incentives for exploration, and infrastructure upgrades.
Discussion with government officials and industry experts on Zambia’s commitment to ESG principles, local beneficiation, and economic diversification. Emphasis on partnerships to enhance value addition and the country’s role in supporting the global green energy transition. CTICC2 Africa/Johannesburg

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