Speakers

Molebogeng Mazibuko is an accomplished investment and development finance executive with nearly two decades of experience driving transformational projects across Africa’s mining, infrastructure, and sustainable development sectors. As Associate Vice President and Mining Lead at Africa Finance Corporation (AFC), Molebogeng leads the origination, structuring, and execution of strategic investments and development initiatives, with a particular focus on critical minerals, industrialization, and long-term economic growth across the continent.

With a unique blend of technical expertise and transaction execution experience, Molebogeng has built a distinguished career at the intersection of mining, finance, and development impact. Prior to joining AFC, Molebogeng served as a Senior Dealmaker at the Industrial Development Corporation of South Africa (IDC), where responsibilities included leading complex mining transactions and advancing projects that promoted economic transformation, job creation, and inclusive growth. Molebogeng has also played a pivotal role in advancing exploration funding initiatives and shaping strategies that enhance inclusivity while strengthening investment in critical minerals essential to the global energy transition. Earlier career experience includes engineering, blasting operations, and consulting roles with BME, Sasol, and Gold Fields.

Beyond executive leadership, Molebogeng has contributed to governance and oversight through service on investment committees, retirement fund boards, and project steering committees.

Molebogeng holds a BSc in Geology, an MBA, and a Master of Commerce in Development Finance. Additional executive education includes programmes at Harvard Kennedy School, Harvard Business School, and Fitch Learning, reflecting a strong commitment to leadership, innovation, and sustainable development across Africa.