February 2023
Dear Members and Friends,
As the annual Investing in African Mining Indaba concluded yesterday in South Africa, the Chamber has been pleased to welcome new members at events in a number of cities in recent weeks.
During our most recent engagements in Toronto, Ottawa, Cape Town and Johannesburg - over the past few weeks - we welcomed new corporate members from the Canada and African markets.
Joining our growing team, we are delighted to also welcome Ateau Zola (who joined us on the continent this week) and Kweku Essien, a key participant in our recent Toronto Roundtable with the leadership of Global Affairs Canada.
Members & Friends’ Reception in Cape Town
Our pan-sectoral reception was addressed by Karima-Catherine (KC) Goundiam, founder of B2Bee Match. At the event on Friday February 3rd, we also publicly welcomed Prudence Djamboleka of Group Stella in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, one of our newest corporate members. Read More
Addressing the High Commissioner’s Reception on the eve of the Mining Indaba on Sunday February 5th, Chamber President Garreth Bloor invited delegates to join to the largest African mining event in North America next month. ''For 24 years, Wayne Floreani as co-founder and current President of MineAfrica Inc. and long-time Chamber board member has led this initiative as a major supporter of The Canada-Africa Chamber of Business.''
From left-to-right: Neil Reeder (Vice President at B2Gold, a Chamber sponsor), KC Goundiam (B2Bee Match), Ateau Zola (Chamber Associate, Business Development), Garreth Bloor (Chamber President) and Wayne Floreani (President, MineAfrica Inc) & the Members Reception in Cape Town (right).
New member Prudence Djamboleka of Group Stella is welcomed to the Chamber (left) & the High Commissioner's Reception (right) - where MineAfrica President Wayne Floreani was applauded for his pioneering work leading the 24th Annual Mining Breakfast & MineAfrica's 21st Annual Investing in African Mining Seminar
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Ahead of our programming in and around the Mining Indaba Cape Town, follow-up engagements took place in Johannesburg in the days prior -, following Africa Accelerating last year. This year the 3-day conference returns to Toronto from 10 - 12 October 2023. Read More
Members' Roundtable in Toronto with the Global Affairs Canada Leadership
We were honoured to welcome Antoine Chevrier (Assistant Deputy Minister) and Susan Steffen (Director General) for a chance to discuss Canada-Africa trade and investment with our members in downtown Toronto, on 24 January 2023.
Members were invited to share perspectives, insights and opinions based on their experiences, in the context continuing discussions on Global Affairs Canada’s strategic framework for engaging with Africa, as deliberated upon during the Ministerial panel at Africa Accelerating 2022. Read More
Left-to-right: Jacques NdoutouMvé (Chamber Vice President), Kweku Essien (Chamber Associate), Doreen Kiprono (intern alumnus) Dr Sindy Zemura, Founding CEO, Southern Africa Embrace Foundation, Garreth Bloor (Chamber President), Randy McAuley (Partner, Goodmans LLP and roundtable sponsor) and Liz Thomas (intern alumnus)
The Canada-Africa Chamber meets Nigeria’s Bank of Industry leadership in Ottawa
Last month we were privileged to meet the Bank of Industry, during a visit of the Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, Mr. Olukayode Pitan. Following opening remarks by His Excellency, High Commissioner Adeyinka Asekun, the discussion at the Chamber’s Ottawa office focused on the role of the bank and the opportunities for collaboration. The meeting welcomed members of the Bank’s leadership.
‘’These engagements reflect the vital role of Nigeria as a continental leader, underpinned by its major private sector-led institutions,’’ said Garreth Bloor. ‘’The Bank of Industry has financed over 6000 businesses across Nigeria, of all sizes, serving as the country's foremost Development Finance Institution.
Welcoming Ateau Zola and Kweku Essien to the team
Ateau Zola and Kweku Essien joined us this week as Business Development Associates at the Canada-Africa Chamber of Business. Ateau and Kweku will work with us to bring new members into the fold to ensure an ever-growing acceleration of Canada-Africa trade and investment, through world-class networking and information-sharing events. Read More
Promote your country, company, African mining project, product or services at the biggest African mining event in North America during PDAC in Toronto on March 7th 2023.
The Canada-Africa Chamber of Business 24th Annual African Mining Breakfast & MineAfrica's 21st Annual Investing in African Mining Seminar African mining event in North America provides you with an unparalleled opportunity to promote your country, company, African project, product or services to a senior-level, African-focused audience.
The sell-out breakfast/seminar takes place on Tuesday March 7 at the Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel and features an opening address by an African Mining Minister and a keynote address by a senior mining company CEO active in Africa. This is followed by a networking refreshment break, and then concurrent country or regional spotlights and topically themed seminar rooms.
Our 2022 event featured 55 presenters and attracted 485 participants, all with an interest in mining investment in Africa!
Download the 2023 Participation Packages brochure for more information on presenting or sponsoring.
MineAfrica also has booth space available in the MineAfrica pavilion at the PDAC Trade Show taking place from March 5-8 2023.
For more information on promoting your country or company at PDAC 2023 email Wayne Floreani at wayne@mineafrica.com or call at 416.533.3998.
The Chamber in the Press
Preparations for the biggest African mining event in North America underway during the Mining Indaba [African Business]
African Excellence Highlighted at the Canada-Africa Reception in Cape Town [AviationPros]
Announcing Africa Accelerating 2023 in Toronto: October 10 - 12 [Business Insider]
Leading thinkers affirm Africa’s enormous potential and proven paths to prosperity [Zawya]
Recent Member Events - View the full list here
Member and Partner Events
East African Trade Mission to Nairobi - May 2023
Africa Trade Desk is a one-stop boutique consulting firm for Canadian and international companies, investors, and entrepreneurs that want to do business in Africa and vice versa. In May 2023, Africa Trade Desk is hosting its inaugural East African Trade Mission to Nairobi, Kenya. Read More
Membership - Join The Canada-Africa Chamber of Business
Visit our Frequently Asked Questions page at canadaafrica.ca or contact us for more. Our website includes recent media announcements, events and more, showcasing the reach and benefits of membership. For more information, please contact us or down a Membership Form.
Garreth Bloor, President
Email: garreth@canadaafrica.ca
Samantha Mandigora, Head of Operations
Email: samantha@canadaafrica.ca
Toye Abioye, Head, Business Development & Partnerships
Email: toye@canadaafrica.ca
Recent Events and Recordings
Our recent event recording list continues to grow. We have welcomed several hundred speakers and thousands of delegates from across Canada and the African continent.
Best wishes from all of us!
Garreth Bloor (President), Samantha Mandigora (Head of Operations)
Toye Abioye (Business Development and Partnerships)
Susan Namulindwa (Vice President, Canada), Jacques NdoutouMvé (Vice President, Africa)
Ateau Zola and Kweku Essien (Associates, Business Development)
Chamber Fellows & McGill Mastercard Interns
For more information, please contact:
Garreth Bloor
President
The Canada-Africa Chamber of Business
55 Bloor Street West, RTO Manulife Building, PO Box 19553
Toronto, Ontario M4W 3T9 Tel: 647-667-1223 Email:garreth@canadaafrica.ca