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Avhurengwi Nengovhela

Avhurengwi Nengovhela

Mining, Business & Sustainability Practitioner

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Book Avhurengwi to speak on Mining, Sustainability and ESG, Technology and the Future of African Leadership.

Engaging, insightful, and practical keynotes for boards, executives, and industry conferences.

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Signature Keynote Topics

The Future of Sustainability in Mining, Construction and Renewable Energy sectors

Exploring how these critical industries must evolve to meet global sustainability demands while maintaining operational efficiency and profitability.

Key Takeaways:

  • Cross-sector sustainability synergies
  • Decarbonization pathways for heavy industry
  • Building resilient supply chains

AI and the Future of Work

Demystifying Artificial Intelligence for the workforce and outlining how it will reshape roles, productivity, and organizational structures.

Key Takeaways:

  • Human-AI collaboration models
  • Upskilling for the algorithmic age
  • Ethical considerations in AI deployment

Mine Closure 2050: Turning South Africa’s Greatest Mining Liability Into Its Greatest Development Opportunity

A visionary look at how mine closure can be reimagined as a catalyst for regional economic regeneration and social development.

Key Takeaways:

  • Post-mining land use innovation
  • Social transition planning
  • Funding models for legacy rehabilitation

An ESG Practitioner's Perspective on Governance, Risk and Assurance

Practical insights into the "G" in ESG, focusing on how robust governance frameworks drive risk mitigation and assurance quality.

Key Takeaways:

  • Integrating ESG into enterprise risk management
  • Assurance readiness and data integrity
  • Board oversight responsibilities

Reimagining Corporate Sustainability Before the Market Does It for You

Why proactive sustainability transformation is a competitive advantage and how to lead the change before external pressures force your hand.

Key Takeaways:

  • Anticipating regulatory shifts
  • Consumer and investor sentiment analysis
  • Innovation through sustainability constraints

The Augmented Professional: Multiplying Your Output While Maintaining Agency in the AI Age

Strategies for professionals to leverage AI tools to enhance their capabilities without losing their unique human value and decision-making power.

Key Takeaways:

  • Building a personal AI tech stack
  • Critical thinking as a premium skill
  • Maintaining creative control

You Don't Need to Master AI, You Just Need to Know Which One to Use When

A practical guide to the AI landscape, helping leaders cut through the hype and select the right tools for specific business problems.

Key Takeaways:

  • Categorizing AI tools by function
  • Cost-benefit analysis of AI adoption
  • Implementation roadmaps for non-technical leaders

Voices of African Leadership: What 150 Conversations Revealed About Vision, Ubuntu, and Self-Determination

Synthesizing insights from extensive interviews with African leaders to present a unique model of leadership rooted in continental wisdom.

Key Takeaways:

  • The 5 pillars of African leadership
  • Balancing tradition and modernity
  • Visionary thinking for the African century

Recent Engagements

IIA SA Border Kei & Gqeberha Conference

Keynote: ESG as a Business-Critical Reality

"Unpacking how governance, risk and finance have shown that unverified ESG becomes a liability, not a strength."

Nov 2025South Africa
Wits University

Annual Guest Lecture

"Every great movement for sustainability was sparked by small groups of passionate, courageous people."

Oct 2025Johannesburg
FFF Carbon Conference

Panel Discussion

"The path forward for Africa must be uniquely African - one that protects people, powers economies, and secures our energy future."

Sep 2025Middelburg
Larssa Conference

Conference Presentation

"Sustainability in Mining: Past, Present and Future" - A comprehensive look at the evolution of ESG frameworks.

Sep 2025South Africa
Institute of Internal Auditors

Keynote Address

"When we have the privilege to speak on public platforms, we must speak truth to power."

Nov 2025South Africa
NICOLA 2025

Keynote Speaker

"Soil, Science, and Society: Collaborative Responses to Climate and Contamination"

2025South Africa

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Avhurengwi Nengovhela

Executive Strategist, Sustainability Advisor, and Author focused on shaping the future of African mining and ESG leadership.

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