The Young Miners Foundation (YMF) will host its 15th Anniversary Awards Dinner on December 19 in Bulawayo, an event aimed at recognising young leadership and excellence within Zimbabwe’s mining sector, Mining Zimbabwe can report.
By Rudairo Mapuranga
The awards ceremony, scheduled for Three Daughters Jazz Restaurant in Parklands at 6 p.m., will bring together industry leaders, young professionals, and stakeholders from across the mining value chain. The Foundation will present several honours, including the Young Miners Media Award, which recognises outstanding reporting, analysis and advocacy for responsible and youth-driven mining development.
YMF Chief Executive Officer Payne Farai Kupfuwa said the awards underscore the organisation’s commitment to building a competent next generation of mining professionals.
“Our goal is to celebrate the young people whose innovation, discipline and resilience are helping shape Zimbabwe’s mining future,” Kupfuwa said in a statement. “The individuals we are recognising have shown exceptional commitment to the Young Miners Foundation’s vision of empowering youth and contributing meaningfully to the country’s economic trajectory.”
Kupfuwa added that the ceremony is designed not only to acknowledge achievement, but also to strengthen industry networks and inspire higher standards of professionalism.
“As we mark 15 years, this event is both a celebration and a moment of reflection,” he said. “It reinforces our belief that sustainable growth in the mining sector must include young voices and young leaders. Their work continues to dovetail with national goals for value addition, growth and global competitiveness.”
The evening will feature networking sessions, presentations and entertainment. YMF said the annual awards have become one of its key platforms for showcasing youth talent and promoting best practices across Zimbabwe’s mining industry.
