ABER Celebrates Patron, Bernard Mutanga On His Birthday As He Reaffirms Commitment To Pan-African Blue Economy Vision
The Africa Blue Economy Roundtable (ABER), a Pan-African platform mandated to promote the sustainable governance, conservation, and commercialization of Africa’s blue economy resources across coastal and landlocked communities in Africa and the African Diaspora, has felicitated with its Patron in Zimbabwe, Mr. Bernard Mahara Mutanga, on the occasion of his birthday.
In a congratulatory message signed by its Convener and Founder, Dr. Piriye Kiyaramo, ABER described Mr. Mutanga as a distinguished Zimbabwean industrialist, visionary architect, and passionate champion of the blue economy whose work exemplifies inclusive growth, climate resilience, and sustainable livelihoods.
Dr. Kiyaramo noted that Mr. Mutanga’s industrial leadership aligns perfectly with ABER’s vision of leveraging Africa’s industrial capacity, blue resources, and diaspora partnerships to drive sustainable development from the Atlantic to the Indian Ocean and beyond.
“As ABER’s Patron in Zimbabwe and a strong advocate for youth inclusion in the blue economy, your commitment to industrial transformation, sustainable development, and Pan-African cooperation continues to inspire us. On this special day, ABER is honoured to celebrate your wisdom, philanthropic spirit, humility, and visionary leadership,” Dr. Kiyaramo stated.
Sincere Appreciation for Birthday Honour:
In his response to ABER’s felicitation, Mr. Mutanga said:
“I write with profound gratitude for your kind birthday felicitation on behalf of the Africa Blue Economy Roundtable (ABER). I am deeply humbled to be celebrated as your Patron in Zimbabwe and described as a distinguished Zimbabwean industrialist and champion of the blue economy.
“Your recognition of our work at Berhard Development Corporation – a $2.5 Billion cross-border industrial hub, home to BER-Pig Iron & Steel with 1.7-million-ton production capacity, and as President of Bern-Win Utopia Eco-Smart City, a $2.5 Billion development for 400,000 residents – is both an honour and a motivation to do more.
“As Director General of the National Chamber of Commerce, DRC SADC Region (Zimbabwe and Botswana), and as recipient of the Clevenard Media Award for Global Industrial Leadership in Palma de Mallorca, Spain, I reaffirm my commitment to ABER’s Pan-African vision.
“Our strategic alliances with the State of the African Diaspora (SOAD) and PEN CT SA, backed by the £3 Billion Green Dollar Coin UK MTN Bond, in partnership with the University of Zimbabwe (UZ), Botswana International University of Science and Technology (BIUST), and the Young Achievers Trust, align perfectly with your mandate of leveraging Africa’s industrial capacity and blue resources from the Atlantic to the Indian Ocean and beyond.
“As you stated, I remain a strong advocate for youth inclusion in the blue economy, industrial transformation, sustainable development and Pan-African cooperation.
“Thank you for your prayers for continued elevation, sound health, vitality and greater accomplishments. I am honoured to celebrate this day with the ABER family and I pledge as to continue building Africa’s future through sustainable industry and blue economy innovation.
“With deepest appreciation and Pan-African solidarity,
Bernard Mahara Mutanga
Group CEO, Berhard Development Corporation
President, Bern-Win Utopia Eco-Smart City
Patron, ABER Zimbabwe – Africa Blue Economy Roundtable,
Director General, National Chamber of Commerce DRC SADC Region.
About ABER:
The Africa Blue Economy Roundtable is a Pan-African dialogue and action platform dedicated to promoting sustainable governance and investment in Africa’s blue economy — including fisheries, aquaculture, marine transport, renewable ocean energy, coastal tourism, and climate resilience — with a focus on coastal and landlocked communities across Africa and the African Diaspora.
