Category: Governance

Ivanhoe Mines (TSX: IVN) (OTCQX: IVPAF) Founder and Executive Co-Chairman Robert Friedland and President Marna Cloete, have extended their congratulations to His Excellency Félix Tshisekedi on his re-election and inauguration as the President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Ivanhoe Founder and Executive Co-Chairman Robert Friedland commented: “On behalf of Ivanhoe Mines, we extend our congratulations to His Excellency Mr. Tshisekedi on winning a second term. This is the nation’s fourth successful election since the turn of the century, which is a positive sign of the ongoing development of… Read More Here

On Saturday January 20th 2024, President Félix Tshisekedi officially took office for a second five-year term at the head of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). He was sworn in before the Constitutional Court during a solemn public and mobile session held at the Stadium of the Martyrs of Pentecost. After the ecumenical prayer, the Head of State swore before God and the nation, among other things, “to observe and defend the Constitution and the laws of the Republic, to maintain its independence and the integrity of its territory, to… Read More Here

Re-elected with 73% of the votes, Félix Tshisekedi has 5 years to consolidate the achievements of the first five-year term. At 4:02 PM (1 hour later in the eastern provinces of the DRC), under the daylight, the president of the CENI, Denis Kadima, began reading decision 130 of the CENI proclaiming the provisional results of the presidential election on December 20, 2023. Surrounded by members of the electoral commission, Denis Kadima indicated that candidate Felix Tshisekedi received a total of 13 million votes out of 18 million voters, representing 73%… Read More Here

After monitoring compliance with the regulations on subcontracting in mining companies in the province of Lualaba, inspectors from the regulatory authority for subcontracting in the private sector (ARSP), led by its general director Miguel Kashal, launched control activities in companies in the Haut-Katanga province. Miguel Kashal recommended that Sabwe Mining officials work in collaboration with ARSP OPJs so that entrepreneurs are included in the database and have access to markets. “The Head of State wants to write a new page in the economic history of our country. The fight has… Read More Here

The METALKOL mining company is now under the oversight of inspectors from the Regulatory Authority for Subcontracting in the Private Sector (ARSP). This decision was made by the Director General of ARSP, Miguel Kashal Katemb, following an inspection of the facilities and discussions with on-site officials. During a working session, the Director General of ARSP elaborated on President Félix Tshisekedi’s vision regarding subcontracting. He emphasized the significant progress made in facilitating access to markets compared to the past, attributing it to the President’s commitment to addressing subcontracting challenges. As part… Read More Here

The Minister of Communication and Media, Patrick Muyaya, and the Director General of the Regulatory Authority for Subcontracting in the Private Sector (ARSP), Miguel Kashal Katemb, jointly led a press briefing on November 13, 2023, highlighting ARSP’s accomplishments and future prospects. Commenting on the significance of the sector, the Government spokesperson emphasized its potential to create millionaires in the DRC, particularly focusing on President Félix Tshisekedi’s commitment to private enterprises. Miguel Kashal acknowledged the president’s dedication to private sector development and highlighted ARSP’s initiatives, including the widespread promotion of subcontracting… Read More Here