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President Tshisekedi Opens 11th Governors' Conference in Kalemie 1 Mining in DRC Governance 

President Tshisekedi Opens 11th Governors’ Conference in Kalemie

Constance
President Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo presided over the 11th Governors’ Conference on Wednesday, November 27, 2024, in Kalemie, Tanganyika Province. This annual event serves as a platform for dialogue between provincial governors and the national executive. Spanning three days, from November 27 to 29, the conference gathers governors elected during the December 2023 electoral process. They will engage with experts and senior officials with extensive experience at the national level to exchange knowledge and insights. This year’s discussions center on the Local Development Program of the 145 Territories (PDL 145-T) under… Read More Here
DRC Plans Strategic Partnership with China to Advance Transport and Infrastructure Projects 2 Mining in DRC Governance Infrastructural Development Transport and Logistics 

DRC Plans Strategic Partnership with China to Advance Transport and Infrastructure Projects

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The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is strengthening its collaboration with China to accelerate development in key sectors, including transport. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport, Communication Routes, and Disenclavement, Jean-Pierre Bemba Gombo, emphasized this partnership during a Council of Ministers meeting on November 22, 2024. Bemba presented an information note detailing efforts to prepare a comprehensive list of projects to be submitted to Chinese financial institutions as part of the Sino-Congolese cooperation framework. According to the minutes of the Council of Ministers, the finalized project lists were discussed… Read More Here
DRC Minister of Mines & Jean-Jacques Purusi Take Action Against Foreign Involvement in Mining Sites 3 Mining in DRC Governance 

DRC Minister of Mines & Jean-Jacques Purusi Take Action Against Foreign Involvement in Mining Sites

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The presence of foreigners in Congolese mines took center stage during a strategic meeting on November 19, which brought together the Minister of Mines, Kizito Pakabomba, and South Kivu’s governor, Jean-Jacques Purusi. The discussions focused on addressing the challenges and opportunities in this resource-rich region while emphasizing the enforcement of Congolese mining laws. Both officials underscored the necessity of a robust legal framework to ensure that natural resource exploitation adheres to established regulations. Their joint efforts aim to curb illegal activities and strengthen compliance with the country’s mining code. Separately,… Read More Here
Minister Bussa and ARSP Director Sign MOU to Boost State Portfolio Cooperation 4 Mining in DRC Economy Governance 

Minister Bussa and ARSP Director Sign MOU to Boost State Portfolio Cooperation

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Jean-Lucien Bussa, Minister of Portfolio, and Miguel Kashal Katemb, Director General of the Regulatory Authority for Subcontracting in the Private Sector (ARSP), signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, aimed at fostering inter-company cooperation. The agreement follows a proposal made by the Minister of Portfolio to the Council of Ministers on July 19, 2024. The signing ceremony took place in the Minister of Portfolio’s Cabinet meeting room, with experts from both parties in attendance. The MOU facilitates collaboration and mutual support between companies in the state… Read More Here
DRC Prime Minister Highlights War Impact on Biodiversity at COP29 5 Mining in DRC Events & Expos Governance 

DRC Prime Minister Highlights War Impact on Biodiversity at COP29

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Judith Suminwa, Prime Minister of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), raised significant concerns about the threats facing her country’s biodiversity during a speech at the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29) in Baku, Azerbaijan, on Wednesday. She attributed the dangers to the ongoing conflict in the eastern DRC, which she blamed on Rwanda. “My country’s biodiversity is in peril due to the war unjustly imposed by Rwanda,” Suminwa stated. “This crisis forces us to divert a substantial portion of our budget towards military efforts and the protection of our… Read More Here
DRC Advances Local Content Law with New Subcontracting Guide 6 Mining in DRC Governance 

DRC Advances Local Content Law with New Subcontracting Guide

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The recent signing of the Sectoral Guide on Subcontracting marks a major step forward in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s efforts to implement the Local Content Law, which is currently in development. This new guide aims to streamline the application of legal texts governing subcontracting across key sectors of the national economy. After months of collaborative work between the Agence de Régulation de la Sous-Traitance dans le Secteur Privé (ARSP) and the Federation of Congolese Enterprises (FEC), representatives from both organizations officially signed the validation report of the subcontracting sectoral… Read More Here
DRC’s Economic Committee Focuses on Price Stability and Fiscal Management 7 Mining in DRC Economy Governance 

DRC’s Economic Committee Focuses on Price Stability and Fiscal Management

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The Economic Situation Committee in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is actively working to stabilize prices, monitor the foreign exchange market, and enhance public finance management. Following the recent meeting on November 6, 2024, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Economy, Daniel Mukoko Samba, reported that goods and services markets show signs of stability, with inflation under control. To maintain this stability, the government is enforcing strict budgetary discipline and enhancing revenue collection as the year-end approaches. To manage emergency expenses, the Ministries of Finance and Budget have… Read More Here
DRC Prime Minister demands better management of natural resources 8 Mining in DRC Governance 

DRC Prime Minister demands better management of natural resources

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On Monday, November 4, 2024, at the Pullman Hotel in Kinshasa, Prime Minister Judith Suminwa Tuluka inaugurated a pivotal workshop aimed at strengthening the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). In her opening remarks, she emphasized the importance of transparency in the management of the country’s natural resources as a foundation for a prosperous future for the Congolese people. The workshop, attended by key industry stakeholders, focuses on aligning with the new EITI 2023 standards, aiming to inspire ambitious reforms within the sector. Jean-Jacques… Read More Here
ARSP Director General Discusses Collaboration with IGF to Strengthen Tax Base for 2025 Budget 9 Economy Governance Mining in DRC 

ARSP Director General Discusses Collaboration with IGF to Strengthen Tax Base for 2025 Budget

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On Tuesday, November 5, 2024, Miguel Kashal Katemb, Director General of the Regulatory Authority for Subcontracting in the Private Sector (ARSP), met with Jules Alingete Key, Inspector General and Head of Service of the General Inspectorate of Finance (IGF). The purpose of their meeting was to discuss how ARSP can contribute to enhancing the tax base of the Congolese State in preparation for the 2025 budget year. Katemb emphasized the importance of collaboration between ARSP and the IGF to streamline the subcontracting value chain. “The goal is to work in… Read More Here
Prime Minister Judith Suminwa Urges Congolese Diaspora to Support National Development 10 Mining in DRC Governance 

Prime Minister Judith Suminwa Urges Congolese Diaspora to Support National Development

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Prime Minister Judith Suminwa Tuluka has called on the Congolese diaspora to play an active role in the development of the Democratic Republic of Congo. During her visit to Brussels, she emphasized the importance of integrating the concerns of expatriates into national public policies. “I left Belgium 27 years ago, and I never imagined that I would one day return as Prime Minister. This sentiment resonates with many. While some may view this role as an honor or a source of pride, for me, it is a heavy responsibility. I… Read More Here

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