The Southern African Times is proud to announce its partnership with The African Natural Resource & Energy Investment Summit (AFNIS-2023), scheduled to take place from October 31st to November 2nd in Abuja. The summit is poised to serve as a pivotal platform for discussions surrounding sustainable development of Africa’s natural resources, focusing on the mining and energy sectors.
Government officials from various African countries, industry experts, academics, and business leaders will converge to deliberate on the complex challenges tied to achieving a just transition within the mining and energy domains. With the theme “Towards a Just Transition,” the summit aims to tackle the intricacies of shifting from fossil fuels, while simultaneously fostering economic growth and environmental preservation.
As a media partner, The Southern African Times will play a crucial role in amplifying the conversations and outcomes of the summit to a broader audience. The CEO of The Southern African Times, Farai Muvuti, will also take on the role of a moderator during the conference. Muvuti’s expertise and insights will contribute to the dynamic discussions that are expected to shape the future of Africa’s natural resource and energy sectors.
Dr. Abubakar Lawal, Managing Director of Core-I-Mine and co-founder of AFNIS, emphasized that the summit aims to strike a harmonious balance between Africa’s mining and energy sector expansion and the global imperative of climate change mitigation. The participation of The Southern African Times further underscores the significance of these discussions and the commitment to driving positive change across the continent.
With preparations in full swing for AFNIS-2023, this partnership with The Southern African Times adds a new dimension to the summit’s influence. As African nations come together to promote knowledge sharing, investment, and trade in the realm of natural resources, this collaboration marks a pivotal moment in fostering sustainable growth while addressing critical environmental concerns.
