Tinaye Agere
President Mnangagwa is now touring stands at the ongoing 27th Mining, Engineering and Transport (Mine Entra) conference.
He commenced his tour at the Rema Tip Top stand and went on to the Fidelity Gold Refinery stand. President Mnangagwa is currently touring the Ministry of Mines and Mining Development stand
Shepco Industrial Holdings Group CEO Dr Shepherd Chanira takes the President through some of their exhibitions at the on going Mine Entra
President Mnangagwa has taken to the podium to address delegates attending the 27th edition of the MineEntra.
He begins by giving salutations recognizing the presence of VP Chiwenga, Ministers and key stakeholders in the mining sector and the ZITF board and management.
This event is occurring at a time when the mining sector is witnessing growth.
I was impressed by the exhibitions which is a reflection of growth and innovation in the sector.
More companies recognize that it is important to adopt new technologies to ensure the exploitation of new minerals.
The urgent challenge is not only to produce more, but produce better. To ensure long term viability, innovation has a role and be accelerated. We are currently living in the era of fourth industrial revolution.
The Mining sector has the responsibility to adapt to pur own growth and we expect spinoff which will promote rapid Industrialisation of our motherland Zimbabwe. Bold decisions must be taken with sector to speed up mineral beneficiation and value addition.
The employment of artificial intelligence is also encouraged. We have a duty to protect the environment for both present and future generations. Mining should develop cleaner solutions in the whole value chain. We should work towards lowering emissions. I commend those who have invested in renewable energy and mining companies should increase productivity and ensure communities benefit.
Let’s think of people first and act in the national interest. Our people should benefit from our God-given natural resources.
Policy framework in skills development will be constantly reviewed. This will ensure companies export minerals processed rather than raw. We need to create local jobs.
In conclusion, Zimbabwe stands ready to welcome investors as we continue to build our country brick by brick, stone upon stone. I thank you.
President Mnangagwa is now presenting MineEntra 2024 awards.
Online Reporter