February 2023
Dear Members and Friends,
You are cordially invited to join us for the Official VIP Reception of The Canada-Africa Chamber of Business, on the Occasion of the Visit of the Right Honourable Prime Minister Sama Lukonde Kyenge Democratic Republic of Congo. Click here to RSVP
Prime Minister Sama Lukonde Kyenge (left) and Hon. Miguel Kashal Katemb (right)
The Prime Minister will be joined by the Honourable Miguel Kashal Katemb. Director General, ARSP - the Regulatory Authority for Subcontracting in the Private Sector.
Tuesday 7 March 2023
5.30pm for 6pm till 8pm
Downtown Toronto
Venue details to be shared with approved registrants
The event is open to all Chamber members and members of our database, thanks to our gracious sponsors. Space is limited. Registrants will receive a confirmation required at the door together with a form of photo ID Register
The biggest African Mining Event in North America
The Canada-Africa Chamber of Business 24th Annual African Mining Breakfast & MineAfrica’s 21st Annual Investing in African Mining Seminar – March 7, 2023
The breakfast is SOLD OUT but you can join the seminar portion of the morning for FREE to hear country overviews by African mining ministers, project updates by mining CEO's, and topical presentations on current trends in Africa's mining industry by expert advisors.
Seminar Spotlights include:
- Spotlight on Namibia presented by Osino Resources
- Spotlight on South Africa
- Spotlight on Francophone Africa
- Opportunities in the African Battery Metals Value Chain presented by Hatch
- Spotlight on NorthEast Africa
- Spotlight on DRC presented by Ecobank
- Opportunity Africa presented by Ecobank
The seminar starts at 9:30 and we concluded at 12:15 pm, followed by informal networking to wrap up a great morning of African mining content.
There is no charge to attend the seminar but you must register.
Why attend?
- Hear current project updates by senior executives of public and private mining companies on their African mining projects.
- Gain practical, expert knowledge about operating and doing business in Africa's mining industry by expert advisors.
- Learn firsthand about investment opportunities in African mining projects.
- Meet African mining ministers.
- Make valuable contacts through high-level networking opportunities.
Follow the conversation: #AfricaatPDAC, #MineAfrica, #PDAC2023 @the_PDAC
RECENT MEDIA COVERAGE AND EVENTS
The Chamber in the Press
Excel Plus joins the Canada-Africa Chamber of Business to accelerate renewable energy solutions [African Business Communities]
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]
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
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.
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Partner Event
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
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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