KMHL General Manager – Corporate Services, Ms. Cathy Magalu, at the CPAPNG New Guinea Islands (NGI) Regional Conference in Kokopo, where KMHL announced its Diamond Sponsorship of the 2026 CPAPNG conference series
Kumul Minerals Holdings Limited (KMHL) has reaffirmed its commitment to professional excellence and national capacity building by partnering with Certified Practising Accountants Papua New Guinea (CPAPNG) as a Diamond Sponsor for the 2026 CPAPNG regional conference series.
KMHL supports professional bodies that strengthen governance, accountability and leadership in Papua New Guinea by promoting high standards, strong systems and continuous learning across the public and private sectors.
The partnership was highlighted at the opening of the CPAPNG New Guinea Islands (NGI) Regional Conference held at the Gazelle International Hotel in Kokopo on 23–24 April 2026,
under the theme “AI and the Future Accountants: From Compliance to Strategic Leadership.” The event brought together accounting and finance professionals from across the NGI region, with participants also attending from Port Moresby.
KMHL General Manager – Corporate Services, Ms. Cathy Magalu, said the company was pleased to support CPAPNG’s forward-looking agenda.
“KMHL is pleased to partner with CPAPNG as a Diamond Sponsor in 2026. We strongly believe in supporting professional bodies that drive excellence, innovation and leadership across Papua New Guinea,” Ms. Magalu said.
“As we navigate a rapidly evolving business environment, forums like these are critical in equipping our accounting and finance professionals with the skills and mindset to move beyond compliance and into strategic leadership.”
The conference was officially opened by the Governor of East New Britain Province, Honourable Michael Marum, who welcomed delegates and highlighted the importance of professional development in supporting good governance and economic transformation at both provincial and national levels.
The Kokopo event is the first of four CPAPNG regional conferences planned for 2026, culminating in a final national conference in Port Moresby later in the year. KMHL’s Diamond Sponsorship reflects the company’s ongoing commitment to investing in people and partnerships that strengthen institutional capability and leadership across the country.
