Governance - Copperbelt Katanga Mining

ARSP and APROCM Join Forces to Empower Local Entrepreneurs

July 30, 2026July 30, 2026 Constance0 comment

DRC’s ARSP and APROCM Partner to Expand Opportunities for Local Entrepreneurs The Democratic Republic of Congo’s Authority for Regulation of Subcontracting in the Private Sector (ARSP) and the Agency for the Promotion of the Middle Classes (APROCM) are working to strengthen support for local entrepreneurs and expand their access to economic opportunities. ARSP Director General Ted Beleshayi met APROCM Director General Pascal Tchelo Mazombo on July 29 to discuss the foundations of an institutional partnership aimed at supporting Congolese businesses across various sectors of the economy. The proposed collaboration seeks… Read More Here

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DRC President Urges New ARSP Chief to Enforce Subcontracting Law and Strengthen Local Content

July 26, 2026July 26, 2026 Constance0 comment

Félix Tshisekedi Calls for Strict Enforcement of DRC Subcontracting Rules Under New ARSP Leadership The newly appointed Director General of the Regulatory Authority for Subcontracting in the Private Sector (ARSP), Ted Beleshayi Kasanda, has been instructed by President Félix Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo to ensure strict enforcement of the country’s subcontracting regulations and promote greater participation of Congolese businesses in the private sector. Kasanda received his first official audience with the Head of State on 23 July 2026 at African Union City, where discussions focused on strengthening the implementation of the… Read More Here

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DRC Ministry of Mines Advances Administrative Reforms to Strengthen Sector Governance

July 26, 2026July 26, 2026 Constance0 comment

DRC Ministry of Mines Pushes Human Capital Reform to Improve Mining Sector Efficiency The Democratic Republic of Congo’s Ministry of Mines has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening the country’s mining administration through an ongoing personnel reform programme aimed at improving efficiency, accountability and governance across the sector. Speaking at the closing ceremony of the Mining Administration Staff Development Commission in Kinshasa on 23 July 2026, Professor Dr. Michel Kaswa, Chief of Staff to the Minister of Mines, Louis Watum Kabamba, said a strong and well-organised public administration is essential to… Read More Here

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ARSP Advances Digital Subcontracting Reform and Engages Lualaba Entrepreneurs

July 23, 2026July 23, 2026 Constance0 comment

DRC’s ARSP Promotes Digital Subcontracting Certificate System and Strengthens Support for Local Businesses in Lualaba The Regulatory Authority for Subcontracting in the Private Sector (ARSP) has begun implementing the new digital subcontracting certificate system as part of efforts to modernise services, simplify procedures, and increase opportunities for Congolese businesses. ARSP Director General Juan Ted Belesgayi met with entrepreneurs from Lualaba Province on July 21, 2026, in Kolwezi to present the new electronic certification process and discuss challenges affecting subcontractors operating in the province. The engagement had two main objectives: to… Read More Here

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DRC Telecommunications Sector to Benefit from Stronger Local Content Oversight Through ARSP-ARPTC Partnership

July 23, 2026July 23, 2026 Constance0 comment

DRC Agencies Strengthen Cooperation to Promote Congolese Participation in Telecommunications Subcontracting The Regulatory Authority for Public Procurement Subcontracting (ARSP) and the Authority for Regulation of Posts and Telecommunications of Congo (ARPTC) have agreed to strengthen cooperation aimed at improving oversight, promoting local content, and increasing opportunities for Congolese subcontractors in the telecommunications sector. ARSP Director General Juan Ted Beleshayi Kasanda was received on July 22, 2026, at the ARPTC headquarters by its President, Christian Katende, for a working session focused on improving coordination between the two institutions. The discussions centred… Read More Here

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ARSP Completes Digital Transformation of Subcontracting Certificate Issuance Process in the DRC

June 30, 2026June 30, 2026 Constance

DRC’s ARSP Launches Full Digital System for Subcontracting Certificates, Cutting Processing Time to 72 Hours The Regulatory Authority for Subcontracting in the Private Sector (ARSP) has officially launched the full digitalization of the subcontracting company registration certificate process. Announced in press release No. 001 of June 15, 2026, this reform represents a major milestone in the modernization of public services led by ARSP Director General Juan-Ted Beleshayi Kasanda. Previously, companies were required to wait between three and six months to obtain their registration certificates. These delays were largely caused by… Read More Here

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ARSP Officially Installs New Management Team to Strengthen Subcontracting Reforms in the DRC

June 16, 2026June 16, 2026 Constance

ARSP Leadership Transition: Juan Ted Beleshay Takes Over as Director General to Advance DRC Subcontracting Reforms The Regulatory Authority for Subcontracting in the Private Sector (ARSP) officially held a handover ceremony marking the transfer of responsibilities between the outgoing management team and the institution’s newly appointed leaders. During the ceremony, Miguel Kashal Katemb and Georgine Madiko formally transferred their respective duties as Director General and Deputy Director General to Juan Ted Beleshay and Ramazani Mwarabu. The event, held in a solemn atmosphere, symbolized a new chapter for the institution as… Read More Here

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Miguel Kashal Bids Farewell to ARSP, Reaffirms Loyalty to President Tshisekedi

June 5, 2026June 5, 2026 Constance

Miguel Kashal Thanks President Tshisekedi After Three Years at ARSP as Ted Beleshayi Takes Over Leadership After three years at the helm of the Regulatory Authority for Subcontracting in the Private Sector (ARSP), Miguel Kashal Katemb has expressed his gratitude to President Félix Tshisekedi for the confidence and support extended to him throughout his tenure. In a message posted on his X account, the outgoing Director General praised the leadership of the Head of State and reaffirmed his unwavering loyalty to the President. He also reiterated his commitment to continue… Read More Here

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ARSP Pushes Mining Companies in Haut-Katanga to Prioritise Local Content and Job Creation

May 25, 2026May 25, 2026 Constance

DR Congo’s ARSP Intensifies Mining Sector Compliance Drive to Boost Local Content and Employment The Subcontracting Regulatory Authority in the Private Sector (ARSP) has intensified its compliance monitoring operations in Haut-Katanga Province as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen local participation in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s mining sector. During the mission, ARSP Director General Miguel Kashal visited several mining companies, including STL (Société du Terril de Lubumbashi), CDM, and MMG, as well as the facilities of various subcontracting firms operating in the region. According to ARSP, the inspections focused… Read More Here

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Lualaba Governor Calls for Economic Transformation at KBM 2026 in Kolwezi

May 23, 2026May 23, 2026 Constance

Lualaba Governor Fifi Masuka Urges Shift from Raw Mineral Exports to Local Industrialisation at KBM 2026 At the opening of the 7th edition of the Katanga Business Meeting (KBM 2026), held on 20 May in Kolwezi, Governor Fifi Masuka of Lualaba Province called for a structural transformation of the Democratic Republic of Congo’s economic model. The event, which brought together investors, mining companies, and development partners under the theme “Investing in a sustainable future for a winning Africa,” focused on the need to move beyond an extractive economy reliant on… Read More Here