Mkhululi Nkosilamandla Ncube is the Programmes Officer at the African Minerals Development Centre (AMDC), a specialized agency of the African Union. He provides strategic operational support and coordination for the implementation of the Africa Mining Vision and its Action Plan, as well as the minerals segment of the African Union Commodity Strategy.
Mkhululi currently leads the Li-Ion Afro-Hackathon Initiative that is a demonstrable implementation of the African Green Minerals Strategy and also oversees the Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining (ASM) portfolio at AMDC. Currently in his 20th year of minerals development experience, Mkhululi has held roles in development, knowledge management, and policy research. His work has covered natural resources, regional integration, trade, youth, and women empowerment. Additionally, Mkhululi has a separate background as a farmer, a small-scale mining beneficial owner, and an entrepreneur, having been recognized as a Start-upper of the Year and a multiple international finalist in community-based social enterprise competitions.