Olebogeng Ramatlhodi
Deloitte Africa Indirect Tax Leader Deloitte
Olebogeng Ramatlhodi is Partner and Africa Indirect Tax Leader at Deloitte Africa, guiding multinational and African enterprises on cross-border trade strategies and resilient value chains, with deep expertise in industrialisation, beneficiation and Africa’s mining sector amid the global energy transition. With over a decade of advisory experience, he drives high impact projects at the nexus of policy, regulation and investment, helping stakeholders unlock opportunities in regional economic integration and critical minerals. A prominent thought leader on the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) and continental industrial policy, Olebogeng regularly speaks at flagship events like Tax Indaba and AWIEF, convening investors, policymakers and industry captains to advance midstream and downstream development in Africa’s resource economy. He is also a frequent commentator in leading South African and pan African media on the evolving tax and trade landscape, where he explores how shifting global rules, supply chain realignments and the rise of new demand centres are reshaping opportunities for Africa as a cohesive trading bloc and gateway to new markets. Making him a compelling moderator—perspectives that position him strongly to moderate the 2026 Mining Indaba session on “Refining the opportunity – investing in African critical minerals value chains.”
2026 Agenda Sessions
Refining the opportunity – Investing in African critical minerals value chains
As the race for critical minerals intensifies, Africa is evolving from a supplier of raw materials into an emerging hub for processing and advanced manufacturing. This panel explores the next phase of value creation from midstream to downstream development. What makes a beneficiation project bankable in today’s climate, how are investors evaluating risk, and what role do co-investment structures, tax incentives, and strategic offtakes play.
Monday 09 February 15:45 - 16:30 River Nile Stage (CTICC1 - Ground Floor - Investment Village)
Infrastructure and industrialisation
Investment
As the race for critical minerals intensifies, Africa is evolving from a supplier of raw materials into an emerging hub for processing and advanced manufacturing. This panel explores the next phase of value creation from midstream to downstream development. What makes a beneficiation project bankable in today’s climate, how are investors evaluating risk, and what role do co-investment structures, tax incentives, and strategic offtakes play.
River Nile Stage (CTICC1 - Ground Floor - Investment Village) Africa/Johannesburg








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