Gwede Mantashe
Gwede Mantashe is a prominent South African politician serving as the Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy. He is a senior member of the African National Congress (ANC) and has played a significant role in the country's energy policy and mineral resource management. Recently, he has suggested that South Africa should reconsider its mineral exports to the United States in response to rising tensions over U.S. sanctions and political pressures.
Born on Oct 21, 1955 (70 years old)
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Tanzania:
Gwede Mantashe is South Africa's mining minister who addressed the media regarding the missing miners.
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Malawi:
African leaders, including South Africa’s Minister Gwede Mantashe, called for greater cooperation to ensure the continent retains more value from its mineral wealth.
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Gabon:
Hon. Gwede Mantashe organized the business dinner for mining ministers at the Mining Indaba.
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South Africa:
Gwede Mantashe has signaled that he is not available for future leadership.
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South Africa:
ANC chairman Gwede Mantashe visiting JB Marks’ grave.
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South Africa:
Gwede Mantashe warned that the SACP risks eliminating itself if it contests the elections outside its alliance with the ANC.
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South Africa:
Gwede Mantashe told Reuters that the economy needs a growth trigger and oil and gas are those triggers.
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South Africa:
Gwede Mantashe, along with Kgalema Motlanthe, conceded that money has become a big factor in deciding ANC leadership.
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South Africa:
Gwede Mantashe is the ANC chairperson who described the SACP's decision to contest elections independently as 'a suicide'.
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South Africa:
Gwede Mantashe had strong words for Ramaphosa's critics, asserting that their dissent should remain within the party.
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