From Venda to Media and Mining

Hailing from Venda in Limpopo, Praise Ragimana is a dynamic professional who manages to bridge two very different worlds with ease: the fast-paced nature of media and the strategic depth of the mining industry.

Mining boss warns SA pre-Indaba

Warns that excluding host communities at the financing stage undermines trust, stability, and long-term value in mining.

Communities should benefit from the first ounce mined.

Argues that mining communities should share in benefits from the start, rather than only after project debts are cleared.

Industrial Theatre Still Leading Health & Safety in Mining

Highlights Ragimana’s argument that industrial theatre remains a powerful way to drive safety awareness and behaviour change in mines.

Praise Ragimana says empowerment must go beyond SLPs

Argues that mining communities should have real ownership and profit participation, not just rely on Social and Labour Plans.

The Funding Gap Praise Ragimana

Focuses on Ragimana’s view that real transformation in mining starts with access to funding for new and emerging operators.

Advanced Mining Tech Praise Ragimana

Discusses how new mining technology can improve efficiency, but should not come at the expense of jobs and local communities.

MR21 Funerals & Insurance Opens in Thohoyandou

Covers the launch of MR21 Funerals & Insurance and Ragimana’s involvement in supporting the venture.

Advanced Technologies In Mining Raise Fears Of Job Cuts

Discusses how new mining technology can improve efficiency, but should not come at the expense of jobs and local communities.