EXXARO CEO HONOURED AT
ANNIVERSARY
It was a double celebration for women in mining on 24 November 2023. Not only did the South African Women in Mining Association (SAWIMA) celebrate its 20th Anniversary, but it also honoured our CEO, Dr Nombasa with a certificate of appreciation for her enormous contribution to the industry in the past two decades.
The glitzy gala dinner, held at The Maslow Hotel in Sandton, was preceded by a conference that celebrated the many milestones and successes achieved by SAWIMA since its inception in 1999. During those early years, there was an alarming absence of women’s participation in the mining industry and today, thanks to organisations like SAWIMA and leaders like Dr Nombasa, women are changing the industry, from the inside out.
Assists women mining groups, particularly in the formal economy, to obtain mineral rights and operate businesses in the mining sector.
Addresses socio-economic challenges facing women in the mining sector.
Promotes women empowerment in the mining sector, in accordance with the provisions of the Mining Charter.
BELFAST MINE STAKEHOLDER DAY A WIN FOR LOCAL SMMES
Belfast Mine recently held a Stakeholder Day to create awareness for the many services and opportunities that the mine offers, while inviting stakeholders to present their business ideas to a panel of judges.
The mine invited local stakeholders from all four towns – Belfast, Machadodorp, Dullstroom and Waterval Boven – in the Emakhazeni Local Municipality. Of the 10 stakeholders that presented their ideas, five made it to the top five and received prizes for their participation. The winning presentation won a laptop and generator while the four runners-up each won a generator.
Thank you to all the participants for taking the time to present your business ideas and congratulations to all the winners.”
Musa Mabasa, Belfast Mine’s Business Unit Manager
EXXARO WINS PRESTIGIOUS GENDER ICON AWARD
Exxaro clinched the prestigious Gender Icon Award at the 20th annual Top Women Awards – South Africa’s leading awards platform for the advancement of women in leadership, gender empowerment and transformation in the workplace. The esteemed event, sponsored by Standard Bank, drew over 800 leaders to the Sandton Convention Centre on 6 November in celebration of over 100 businesses and female leaders for the last 20 years.
Dr Nombasa echoed her pride in Exxaro’s contribution to gender equality while highlighting our commitment to the future and transformation of the sector. Exxaro aims to have 50% of our management levels comprised of women by 2025.
Winning the Gender Icon Award is a big deal. As an honorary award, it is only awarded at the discretion of the Standard Bank Top Awards Editorial Board to companies that have made a significant contribution to gender empowerment in South Africa.
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