Driving sustainable investment in African Mining

Owen Silavwe

CEO & MD Copperbelt Energy Corporation

Owen is Managing Director and CEO of Copperbelt Energy Corporation Plc (CEC).  
He has over 21 years’ experience in the management and operation of electricity infrastructure and energy markets and has made significant contribution to the business transformation of CEC.  
Prior to his current role, Owen served as Commercial Director and Chief Operating Officer of the Company


2026 Agenda Sessions

Country Showcase – Republic of Zambia

Zambia invites investors into a critical phase of its mining transformation, as it spotlights its ambitious aims to expand copper output and capitalise on its rich deposits of cobalt, graphite, and nickel. The 2026 showcase will discuss the Ministry's drive to unlock more than 40 newly released mining licenses, the launch of a special-purpose vehicle to hold at least 30 % state participation in incoming projects, and the push for downstream processing and value addition.

Tuesday 10 February 14:00 - 15:30 Victoria Falls Stage (CTICC2 - Level 2)

Add to calendar 02/10/2026 14:00 02/10/2026 15:30 Country Showcase – Republic of Zambia Zambia invites investors into a critical phase of its mining transformation, as it spotlights its ambitious aims to expand copper output and capitalise on its rich deposits of cobalt, graphite, and nickel. The 2026 showcase will discuss the Ministry's drive to unlock more than 40 newly released mining licenses, the launch of a special-purpose vehicle to hold at least 30 % state participation in incoming projects, and the push for downstream processing and value addition. Victoria Falls Stage (CTICC2 - Level 2) Africa/Johannesburg