Makura to be a distinguished speaker at DMAFRICA 2024

Abel Makura

President of the Association of Mine Managers of Zimbabwe (AMMZ), Engineer Abel Makura will be a distinguished speaker at this year’s DIGITALISATION IN MINING AFRICA set to be held from 7-8 May 2024 at The Maslow Hotel in Sandton, South Africa.

Makura will be part of a Panel Discussion on Digitalisation and Labour Productivity Empowering workers to make informed decisions in real time. The panel will focus on

• Minimising the need for workforce downsizing or importing new skills
• Enhancing real-time safety systems for increased worker well-being
• Facilitating instant communication and skill development for personnel

The event aims to galvanize the mining industry in discussions on unlocking the value of digitalisation, exploring a new leadership approach, transforming operations, creating a data-driven culture, and fostering discussion on:

•    Exploring the value of digital transformation in decision-making
      through enhanced visibility and transparency
•    Developing a data-fit organisation 
•    Establishing an end-to-end digitally connected mine for sustainability
•    Embedding innovation in mining for enhanced digital capabilities 
•    Investigating the pivotal role of robotics, AI, sensors, and digital twin 
•    Adopting sustainability leadership in response to ESG requirements 
•    Addressing workforce challenges through preferred technologies
•    Creating an integrated ecosystem for stakeholder collaboration

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About Abel Makura

A Mining Engineer with more than 15 years of underground mechanized mining experience in the Platinum Group Metal industry, Makura has a strong bias towards mining production, mine planning and business process improvement. He is currently employed by AngloAmerican Platinum at Unki Mines in Shurugwi as a Business Improvement Manager. He holds a Master of Science in Mining Engineering and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Mining Engineering from the University of Zimbabwe.

Makura is also the President of the AMMZ a technical arm of the Zimbabwe Mining Industry.

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