Category: Governance

Kizito Pakabomba has been appointed Minister of Mines in the new government of Prime Minister Judith Suminwa Tuluka. In his first statement, Pakabomba expressed his gratitude and commitment: “I am deeply honored to have been appointed Minister of Mines. I give thanks to the Lord God. I thank the President of the Republic and the Prime Minister for their trust. I am determined to serve our country with dedication and integrity.” Pakabomba brings over 20 years of international experience in the oil and energy sector, primarily with the TOTAL Group… Read More Here

In a letter addressed to the General Director of GECAMINES SA, CEO Miguel Kashal Katemb of the Regulatory Authority for Subcontracting in the Private Sector (ARSP) responded to an attempt by GECAMINES to obstruct recommendations for subcontractors to Tenke Fungurume Mining (TFM). Katemb emphasized ARSP’s legal authority in promoting local entrepreneurs. “As a commercial company operating in the mining sector, GECAMINES SA’s corporate purpose includes prospecting, research, and exploitation of mineral deposits, processing of mineral substances, and their marketing. GECAMINES SA has no particular prerogative to manage subcontracting activities in… Read More Here

The Prime Minister of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Judith Suminwa Tuluka, now has her government team. With fifty-five (55) members, the Suminwa Government has 17 women within it, or 31% of the total workforce. Indeed, the new team of the Central Government of the DRC is distributed as follows: 6 Deputy Prime Ministers, 10 Ministers of State, 24 Ministers, 4 Deputy Ministers and 10 Deputy Ministers. Here is the complete list of members of the Suminwa Government: I. Deputy Prime Ministers 1. Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of the… Read More Here

The Suminwa Government has seventeen (17) women out of a total of fifty-five (55) members, representing a representation of around 31%. Apart from the vice-prime office, women are represented in each category of positions in the new Government of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC The Suminwa Government has seventeen (17) women out of a total of fifty-five (55) members, representing a representation of around 31%. Apart from the vice-prime office, women are represented in each category of positions in the new Government of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)… Read More Here

The recent upheaval in the Sama II Government has led to significant changes in key ministerial positions. Notably, Nicolas Kazadi has been replaced by Doudou Fwamba as Minister of Finance. Meanwhile, Aimé Boji Sangara, the Minister of State and Minister of Budget, retains his position, with the National Economy portfolio now entrusted to Professor Daniel Mukoko Samba. Among the survivors from the previous government are Jean-Lucien Busa, Patrick Muyaya, Guy Loando, and Jean-Pierre Lihau. Patrick Muyaya remains at the Ministry of Communication and Media, while Jean-Pierre Lihau has been reappointed… Read More Here

KINSHASA – The Democratic Republic of Congo has appointed a new government, spokesperson Tina Salama announced early Wednesday, concluding months of political deadlock. President Felix Tshisekedi secured a second term in the late 2023 elections, which also granted his Sacred Union coalition a significant majority in parliament. However, internal competition for cabinet positions delayed the formation of the new government. On April 1, Tshisekedi appointed Judith Suminwa as Congo’s first female prime minister, and on May 22, his former chief of staff Vital Kamerhe was named parliament speaker, clearing the… Read More Here