Malawi’s Minister of Mining, Kenneth Zikhale Ng’oma, has called on African nations to take deliberate steps in safeguarding the continent’s mineral wealth while ensuring the active inclusion of youths, women, and persons with disabilities in the mining sector.
Speaking at the Mining in Motion Indaba currently underway in Accra, Ghana, Minister Ng’oma stressed the need for a unified African approach to resource governance. He raised concern over continued foreign exploitation—particularly by European interests—and emphasized that mineral benefits should directly support local communities and drive national development across the continent.
Ng’oma highlighted Malawi’s recent progress in the mining sector, positioning it as a key pillar of economic transformation. He outlined Malawi’s adoption of the ICE Strategy—Innovation, Creativity, and Entrepreneurship—as a national model to promote inclusive participation and sustainable growth within the sector.
“This strategy focuses on empowering young people, women, and persons with disabilities to assume meaningful roles in mining. It is a structured, long-term approach to inclusive development,” he said.
He further encouraged regional collaboration and invited stakeholders to attend the upcoming Malawi Mining Investment Forum scheduled for July 14, 2025, at the Bingu International Convention Centre in Lilongwe. The summit will bring together policymakers, investors, and experts to explore investment opportunities and share best practices for sustainable mining in Africa.
Minister Ng’oma’s remarks underscore Malawi’s continued commitment to responsible resource management and inclusive economic development through strategic policy implementation.
