Zenzi Awases
President Association of Women in Mining in Africa (AWIMA)
Zenzi Awases is a multifaceted leader in the mining industry. A skilled geologist with nearly two decades of experience, she is also passionate advocate for women’s empowerment in mining. Through her company, EmpowerMine Consulting Services, she extends her expertise beyond technical skills.
Co-founding the Women in Mining Association of Namibia (WiMAN) and serving as vice-president of the Association of Women in Mining Africa (AWIMA), her dedication extends far beyond her own accomplishments.
Zenzi's impact and contributions have gained recognition both nationally and globally. She has received Namibia's prestigious Award of the Most Excellent Order of the Eagle, First Class. Zenzi is a captivating speaker who brings energy and enthusiasm to sharing her experiences from her career in leadership and business.
Her journey is an inspiration to those who strive to make a difference in their industries and communities.
2025 Agenda Sessions
Future-Proofing African mining today - Uncovering the Top 5 elements for success
- The government factor: A landscape that offers investment-friendly options for increased infrastructure development spend, improved permitting processes and downstream value-addition is the dream. Can it be turned Into reality?
- The investment factor: Future demand for metals has never looked brighter, but are investors willing to provide the required capital at every stage of the mining life cycle?
- The community factor: Mining means job creation and economic opportunities, but is that enough to win the support of local communities for new projects?
- The talent factor: Artificial intelligence holds the future to technology adoption in mining - is tomorrow's mining generation prepared at a tertiary education level for this, and what does their integration with the existing workforce look like?
- The market factor: Are downstream buyers ready to play their part, including buying critical minerals from “risky” jurisdictions?”
Monday 03 February 16:25 - 17:20 CTICC1
Disruptive Discussions
- The government factor: A landscape that offers investment-friendly options for increased infrastructure development spend, improved permitting processes and downstream value-addition is the dream. Can it be turned Into reality?
- The investment factor: Future demand for metals has never looked brighter, but are investors willing to provide the required capital at every stage of the mining life cycle?
- The community factor: Mining means job creation and economic opportunities, but is that enough to win the support of local communities for new projects?
- The talent factor: Artificial intelligence holds the future to technology adoption in mining - is tomorrow's mining generation prepared at a tertiary education level for this, and what does their integration with the existing workforce look like?
- The market factor: Are downstream buyers ready to play their part, including buying critical minerals from “risky” jurisdictions?”
Changing the narrative: mining culture and the fight against gender-based violence in Africa
- Explore how mining operations influence local social structures and gender dynamics
- Discuss the prevalence and types of gender-based violence that occur in mining communities, including domestic violence, sexual harassment, and exploitation
- How can the voice of the youth be used as a change catalyst
Thursday 06 February 11:00 - 11:45 CTICC1
Young Leaders Programme
- Explore how mining operations influence local social structures and gender dynamics
- Discuss the prevalence and types of gender-based violence that occur in mining communities, including domestic violence, sexual harassment, and exploitation
- How can the voice of the youth be used as a change catalyst
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