UCT LEAD Alumni

As we prepare to announce the LEAD 2025 delegates, here is one more LEAD Alumni testimonial from one of our FAVS, Juliah W. Muriuki, PhD. Participating in this amazing program has been one of the biggest highlights of my year—and indeed, my career in the mining sector! The #UCTLEADProgramme consists of two key sections: an intensive week of learning followed by a week at the Mining Indaba. The instructors are exceptionally experienced and knowledgeable about the multifaceted mining sector, both in Africa and globally. Coming from academia, the lessons I learned were incredibly thought-provoking. It was inspiring to see the tangible results of academia and industry working together, which I strive to foster in my role as Head of the Department of Mining, Materials, and Petroleum Engineering at JKUAT. And let’s not forget the incredible networks I built and the amazing people I met! My fellow participants and the #UCTLEAD Alumni community continue to motivate me and reinforce the need for collaboration to build a better Africa. Attending Mining Indaba was a dream come true, connecting with individuals from diverse backgrounds united by a shared passion for mining. Plus, I had the opportunity to attend the exclusive Anglo-American dinner and soak in the beauty of Cape Town. My main takeaway? your voice, though it may feel like a drop in the ocean, contributes to a greater wave of change. Together, we can drive change in Africa’s mining sector. If you’re passionate about making an impact, I encourage you to apply and be part of this transformative journey! #Mining #Leadership #Networking #ChangeMakers #Africa #UCTLEAD Marit Y. Kitaw Zeinab El-Sayed Institute for Sustainability Africa African Minerals Development Centre Investing in African Mining Indaba Jennifer Broadhurst May Hermanus T.B. Mlilo

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“We want our minerals to go with our strategy. We want to refine and value to be retained on the continent,” Marit Kitaw, interim director of the African Minerals Development Centre, tells the World Bank/IMF meetings. Julian Pecquet reports from Washington. 👇 ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eZw-ijTu

This is your chance to become a top voice and a thought leader in the mining Industry. You need to apply for the Leaders in Extractives and African Development program (LEAD) at the University of Cape Town. The program will run from the 27th of January to the 7th of February 2025. Here’s the 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬: 1. You need to send an e-mail to LEADProgramme@uct.ac.za. 2. Then you will be sent an application form to complete. 3. Submit application form! 4. Successful applicants will be notified 𝐢𝐧 𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐲 𝐍𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒. ⚠ 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐜𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝟐𝟕𝐭𝐡 𝐨𝐟 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒! Source: UCT LEAD Alumni T.B. Mlilo PS: Apply Now & please repost for more reach. #UCT #LEAD2025 #FocusMines #Leaders #Mines #CapeTown #MI25 #MiningIndaba

How is that #UCTLEAD Application going? Still undecided? Well listen to another testimonial from our own highflying Sephela Makete Thema! ‘’Being part of the LEAD 2024 cohort was a life changing moment, and a great highlight of my career. The program gave me the opportunity to spend two weeks with like-minded young African leaders in the mining sector from ten (10) other countries. The program provided us with insights on the current topical issues in the industry such as ASM, ESG, Sustainability, African Mining Vision, African Agenda 2060 and the role that young leaders in shaping the future of African mining. The second week of the program involved various activities at the Investing in Africa Mining Indaba. On the first day, members of the LEAD 2024 cohort were announced as part of the Top 30 future leaders in African mining and shared the stage with HE President Cyril Ramaphosa. The other activities involved meeting and engaging with various Government officials and mining industry captains. A number of LEAD Alumni facilitated and participated in various sessions throughout the Indaba. One of the great takeaways from the program, are the projects that we have embarked on as the Lead Alumni community that seek to positively impact the future of mining on the continent. Post the program, I have been involved in a number of initiatives and projects that promote sustainability in mining, active participation and meaningful inclusion of the most vulnerable of society and host communities in the mining value chain. I also have participated at the Digitisation in Mining Africa conference, the Career in Mining serminar, and was recently recognized as one of the Unsung Heroes and leading youth in Agriculture, Mining, Sustainability and Environment 2024 by the Sunday Sun newspaper” At LEAD we don’t allow our heroes to go unsung! 😉 #nolongerunsung Are you ready now? Only a few more days left to apply! Zeinab El-Sayed Investing in African Mining Indaba Council of African Youth in Minerals (CAYM) African Union African Union - Economic Development, Trade, Tourism, Industry, Minerals (ETTIM) African Minerals Development Centre (AMDC) Elspeth Donovan May Hermanus Marit Y. Kitaw T.B. Mlilo

#UCTLEADAlumni John Youhanes Magok is at the forefront of shaping #miningpolicy in #Africa through the drafting and validation of the #AfricanUnion Model Law on Mineral Resources. The law will provide guidance to African governments on best practice on mineral development and establish a governance framework for in mature mining jurisdictions as well as early entrants. The work is further supported by Professor T.B. Mlilo, our Director of the Alumni Programme. Ready to consider the #UCTLEAD Programme? Applications opened yesterday! Check out www.uctlead.com for applications. Investing in African Mining Indaba African Union Council of African Youth in Minerals (CAYM) African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat

𝐅𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐬 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬 | 𝐎𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐠 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 The applications for the Leaders in Extractives and African Development program (LEAD) at the University of Cape Town are now OPEN! The program will run from the 27th of January to the 7th of February 2025. 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬:  1. Interested applicants will need to send an e-mail to LEADProgramme@uct.ac.za. 2. Applicants will be sent an application form to complete. 3. Submit application form! 4. Successful applicants will be notified 𝐢𝐧 𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐲 𝐍𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒. ⚠ 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐜𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝟐𝟕𝐭𝐡 𝐨𝐟 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒! Source: UCT LEAD Alumni T.B. Mlilo #UCT #LEAD2025 #FocusMines #Leaders #Mines #CapeTown #MI25 #MiningIndaba

It is with pleasure that we announce that applications for the #UCTLEAD2025 are now OPEN! The programme will run from the 27th January to 7th February 2025. The process: 1. Interested applicants will need to send an e-mail to LEADProgramme@uct.ac.za. 2. Applicants will be sent an application form to complete. 3. Submit application form! 4. Successful applicants will be notified early November 2024. Applications close on the 27th of October 2024! See the attached brochure for further information! Jennifer Broadhurst Elspeth Donovan May Hermanus Mecktilder M. M Grace Akinyi Muza Gondwe Marit Y. Kitaw Zeinab El-Sayed Investing in African Mining Indaba John Youhanes Magok African Minerals Development Centre (AMDC) T.B. Mlilo Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH African Union AOW: Investing in African Energy Moahi Sustainable Solutions

The announcement on the #UCTLEADprogramme application process will be released tomorrow! As if you need any more inspiration to apply… Here is another testimonial, this time from the effervescent, ubiquitous, multilayered phenomena Grace Akinyi! #inherownwords “What began as a leap of faith evolved into a defining moment in my career within the mining sector. Young individuals often grapple with self-doubt, questioning the value of their contributions. The Leadership in Extractives and African Development program provided a unique platform for us as emerging leaders to challenge conventional wisdom. I viewed this as a vital opportunity for my future and professional journey, recognizing its significance for my next career phase. Throughout the program, I had the honor of engaging with some of the most brilliant minds influencing the industry. I not only pushed myself to exceed my limits but also gained invaluable insights from the experiences of prominent figures in the mining sector. This experience reshaped my mindset and broadened my outlook on life, highlighting the remarkable diversity within the mining industry and the various ways I could make a meaningful impact. Although the program was brief and intense, every moment was invaluable. I appreciated how industry experts addressed numerous facets of mining, including its future and strategies for adapting to the industry's evolving demands. Gaining insights into the African Mining Vision and observing the industry's trajectory opened my eyes to its evolution and clarified the direction I wish to pursue in my career. A key takeaway for me was the vastness of the industry, where everyone has a role to fulfill—there is a place for each of us, and it is not a uniform experience. - The interactions with peers, opportunities to speak, and networking was transformative. - I had the privilege of taking a photograph with President Ramaphosa, - I participated in an exclusive dinner hosted by Anglo-American, and - I won the #DPI Mining and Innovation Battlefield. Collaborating with some of the most brilliant minds in the industry was a unique opportunity that deepened my understanding and connection to the sector. I didn’t realize that sharing my work with this programme would provide me with a 360-degree perspective on the mining industry. I’ve built a community that I can rely on, which continually inspires me to challenge myself to be better and, in turn, to do better”. Intrigued? Curious? Inspired? Those are the traits we look for in potential participants! Investing in African Mining Indaba May Hermanus Cledwyn Mangunda Elspeth Donovan Jennifer Broadhurst Council of African Youth in Minerals (CAYM) African Minerals Development Centre (AMDC) Anglo American Foundation Marit Y. Kitaw Zeinab El-Sayed Florence Drummond T.B. Mlilo

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