Zinathi Gquma
Business News Anchor CNBC Africa
Zinathi is an acclaimed business journalist and panel moderator, bringing extensive experience in professional broadcasting and conference facilitation and guiding transformative conversations. She is a Business News Anchor at CNBC Africa, holds an Economics degree, and has a rich background in the banking sector, and economics and financial reporting. She is adept at engaging CEOs of top-tier companies iin Africa and globally, and public sector leaders.
2026 Agenda Sessions
Gauteng: Africa’s mining innovation capital – Unlocking high-value opportunities in green metals and
As the global mining landscape shifts toward automation, green metals, and resilient value chains, Gauteng is emerging as Africa’s ‘Mining Innovation Capital’, where world-class engineering, advanced manufacturing, research excellence, and green industrialisation converge.
This insight session invites investors, buyers, OEMs, and technology partners to explore opportunities across mining equipment, technology, beneficiation, and the future of green metals.
Attendees will gain strategic insights into:
- High-growth investment opportunities across mining equipment, digital technologies, automation, and processing innovation
- Gauteng’s expanding Mining Equipment, Technology, and Services (METS) and green metals infrastructure, including hubs for engineering, R&D, and industrialisation
- Market-entry and partnership pathways for global firms seeking to scale solutions across African mining markets
- Case studies showcasing cutting-edge technologies accelerating efficiency, enhanced safety, and sustainable metals production
- Government–industry initiatives advancing ease of doing business, investor incentives, infrastructure readiness, and export competitiveness
Wednesday 11 February 11:15 - 12:45 Red Sea Stage (CTICC1 – Level 1)
As the global mining landscape shifts toward automation, green metals, and resilient value chains, Gauteng is emerging as Africa’s ‘Mining Innovation Capital’, where world-class engineering, advanced manufacturing, research excellence, and green industrialisation converge.
This insight session invites investors, buyers, OEMs, and technology partners to explore opportunities across mining equipment, technology, beneficiation, and the future of green metals.
Attendees will gain strategic insights into:
- High-growth investment opportunities across mining equipment, digital technologies, automation, and processing innovation
- Gauteng’s expanding Mining Equipment, Technology, and Services (METS) and green metals infrastructure, including hubs for engineering, R&D, and industrialisation
- Market-entry and partnership pathways for global firms seeking to scale solutions across African mining markets
- Case studies showcasing cutting-edge technologies accelerating efficiency, enhanced safety, and sustainable metals production
- Government–industry initiatives advancing ease of doing business, investor incentives, infrastructure readiness, and export competitiveness
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