Mecktilder Mbajo Mchomvu, A youth and woman in Mining polishing the gems of Tanzania

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In this Edition, we recognise and honour Mecktilder Mbajo Mchomvu, a remarkable young leader from Tanzania who is making significant strides in the mining sector. With a unique blend of leadership, innovation and advocacy, she is driving change and amplifying the voices of women in an industry where they have long been underrepresented.

As the Co-Founder of WOOWME JEWEL, Mecktilder transforms raw minerals into exquisite jewellery, proving that mining is not solely about extraction but also about creativity, craftsmanship and empowerment. Recognised as one of the Top 100 Global Inspirational Women in Mining in 2022, she is a champion of inclusion and youth leadership. In her roles as Executive Secretary at TWiMMI and a key figure in the Council of African Youth in Minerals (CAYM), she is paving the way for the next generation of African leaders in the industry. Her dedication to social impact earned her the prestigious 2022 TZ SHEROES award.

Beyond the mining sector, Mecktilder is at the forefront of climate action, ensuring women’s perspectives shape sustainable environmental solutions. Through gender-inclusive adaptation strategies, she bridges the gap between resource extraction and responsible environmental stewardship. As a leading advocate in the #SheIsAMine movement, she continues to challenge norms, redefining what it means to be a woman in mining, bold, visionary and unstoppable.

Mecktilder is not just making history; she is forging a legacy. At Maua Bio Magazine, we are proud to share her story.

Featured also feature is an op-ed by Ambassador Michelle Ndiaye titled Africa and the World: Self-Reliance Imposed? Opening a timely conversation on how the continent can navigate an increasingly uncertain global landscape, the piece urges a reframing of self-reliance, not as isolation from the world, but as interdependence defined on Africa’s own terms. The struggle endures, but so too does the promise.