Fostering Partnerships: Spanish Envoy Highlights Skills Development at African Mining Indaba
At the bustling Investing in African Mining Indaba 2026, held at the Cape Town International Convention Centre from 9-12 February, Spanish Ambassador to South Africa José Manuel Pascual García shared a warm encounter with key figures from The Skills Mine.
The ambassador posed for a moment with Mahlape Nyakane, Founder and CEO of The Skills Mine, and Yolandi Heyneke, Business & Operations Lead. As Chamber members, the duo represents a leading recruitment and skills development firm focused on empowering Africa’s mining and broader workforce.
Africa’s premier mining conference drew record attendance this year under the theme “Stronger together: Progress through partnerships,” bringing together stakeholders from across the continent and beyond. The event served as a vital platform for exchanging ideas, exploring investment opportunities, and building professional networks to drive sustainable growth in the sector.
Such diplomatic and industry interactions underscore the growing emphasis on collaboration, skills transfer, and international ties in advancing African mining.
