Published: 23 August 2013

The fifth edition of the annual Zimbabwe Mining and Infrastructure Indaba to be held in Harare next month will focus on the need to have a collective effort among nations towards tackling the problems threatening the viability of mining industries across Africa.

The theme of this year's edition, which runs from September 25 to 27 is 'Redefining Africa: Harnessing our Resources Collectively'.

Utho Capital chief executive officer Sheila Galloway, who is the event organiser, said the aim of this year's event is to stimulate discussions and influence decisions towards uplifting the African continent in terms of economic growth and development.

"Without the continuous dialogue among African countries, as encouraged at the indaba, each country will operate in a silo and Africa will neither attract the requisite funding required to implement major infrastructure projects that benefit the relevant economic blocs and the continent, nor will the continent negotiate mining deals in a position of strength."

Ms Galloway said She also urged the Government to develop policy initiatives that supports beneficiation and sustainable economic development.

"The Government should implement policies that bolster the benefits of its mineral resources in terms of value, the creation of employment and a manufacturing base, skills and technology transfer, as well as sustainable economic development, the mining industry needs to promote local beneficiation and value addition," she said.
- herald

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