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Zambian Government Fast-tracks the GED Africa Route

January 28, 2022January 28, 2022 admin

Just a month after the successful completion of GED Zambia’s early works civil construction, the Government of the Republic of Zambia continues to play a key role in maintaining the project’s momentum as they hosted GED Africa for a three-day working session (January 19-21, 2022).Delegates included representatives from various Ministries and Government Agencies, including the Zambia Road Development Agency (RDA), came together in the spirit of ensuring the success of this public-private partnership project.Discussions were chaired by Mr. Mumba Chanda, Director, Local Government Finance and Projects from the Ministry of… Read More Here

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Willy Kitobo says, putting copper on the list of strategic minerals is a mistake – DRC

January 23, 2022January 23, 2022 arnbethnic

In his communication at the 37th meeting of the Council of Ministers, the Head of State Félix Tshisekedi returned to the need to accelerate the implementation of initiatives to develop the strategic mineral resources of the Democratic Republic of Congo. Faced with the global demand for our natural resources at the heart of the challenges of ecological transition, the Democratic Republic of Congo must develop a more equitable remuneration model and negotiate compensation proportional to what it offers. For the President of the Republic, this calls for a redefinition of… Read More Here

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Félix Tshisekedi calls on the government to redefine the strategic mineral supply chain

January 23, 2022January 23, 2022 arnbethnic

Faced with the global demand for minerals at the heart of the challenges of ecological transition, the President of the Republic Félix Tshisekedi, during the 37th meeting of the Council of Ministers, called for a redefinition of the supply chain of lithium, cobalt, coltan to which it is appropriate to add copper because of their worldwide demand with regard to their industrial application. To this end, Tshisekedi instructed, under the coordination of the Prime Minister, the Minister of Mines and all the government structures involved to present within a fortnight… Read More Here

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The DRC Government adopts the Draft Interministerial Decree on the management of 0.3% of turnover in favor of community projects

December 16, 2021December 16, 2021 arnbethnic

The Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo adopted, on Friday, December 10, 2021, the Interministerial Order Project on the management of 0.3% of turnover for contribution to community development projects in the mining sector. This project was brought by the Minister of Mines, Antoinette N’samba, to members of the Government. According to the Minister of Communication and Media, Patrick Muyaya, who took stock of this government meeting, this text approves the Procedures Manual in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Mining Regulations, determines the institutions responsible for… Read More Here

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Kalej Nkand encourages SMEs to seize the opportunities offered by the law on subcontracting

December 12, 2021January 5, 2022 arnbethnic

Present at the business meeting organized on Thursday, November 4, 2021 by the Fédération des Entreprises du Congo, the Director General of the Private Sector Subcontracting Regulatory Authority (ARSP), Kalej Nkand, encouraged SMEs present at these meetings to seize the opportunities offered by the law on subcontracting. According to him, this law is put in place by the legislator to create the middle class, and allow nationals to win markets formerly reserved only for expatriates. Among the opportunities offered by the law on subcontracting, the DG of the ARSP mentioned,… Read More Here

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Kaputo Kalubi Alphonse appointed to the post of PCA of Gécamines in DRC

December 4, 2021December 4, 2021 arnbethnic

A new Chairman of the Board of Directors of Société Générale des Carrières et des Mines (Gécamines SA) has been appointed, by presidential decree, this Friday, December 3, 2021. This is Mr. Alphonse Kaputo Kalubi. He replaces in this position Mr. Albert Yuma Mulimbi, who is the current President of the Federation of Enterprises of Congo (FEC). With regard to the ordinance read on the antennas of the Radio Télévision Nationale Congolaise (RTNC), nine (9) members have been appointed to compose the new Board of Directors of this mining company… Read More Here

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Albert Yuma a powerful pro-Kabila executive, has been ousted from Gécamines, DRC

December 4, 2021December 4, 2021 arnbethnic

The DRC president Felix Tshisekedi has removed Albert Yuma Mulimbi as chairman of the state mining firm Gecamines. The now former chairman of Gecamines was ousted on Friday after longtime allegations that billions of dollars in revenue had gone missing, a move officials said was intended to fight corruption as the country becomes increasingly important in the global clean energy revolution. Albert Yuma Mulimbi, the chairman of the company since 2010, was replaced by President Felix Tshisekedi of Congo just days after The New York Times published an article revealing… Read More Here

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DRC president demands audit of mining registry to fight fraud

November 21, 2021November 21, 2021 arnbethnic

Democratic Republic of Congo President Felix Tshisekedi has demanded a ban on issuing and trading mining permits until the country’s mining registry has been audited, a measure aimed at combating fraud within the sector. Tshisekedi told ministers he wanted to end the squandering of mining assets by unnamed political actors and officials involved in the administration of the mining register, which records mining concessions, according to minutes of the meeting seen by Reuters. “This recommended clean-up will increase the contribution of the mining sector to the state’s budget and help,… Read More Here

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DRC to end Glencore export of raw cobalt

November 13, 2021November 15, 2021 admin

The Deputy Prime Minister of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has told Swiss delegates at the COP26 climate conference in Glasgow that her country will no longer accept the export of its raw materials, notably cobalt, by commodities giant Glencore. “The raw materials belong to us,” said Eve Bazaiba, who is also the DRC’s environment minister, in an interview with news platform Geneva. “They will now have to be processed locally.” Bazaiba said the DRC wanted a more equal trade partnership in raw materials with Switzerland. She transmitted this message… Read More Here

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MP Jean-Marie Bulambo warns against non-compliance with the governor’s measures suspending mining in Mwenga, DRC

October 31, 2021October 31, 2021 arnbethnic

National deputy Jean-Marie Bulambo Kilosho describes the failure to respect Governor Théo Ngwabidje Kasi’s measure banning mining in Mwenga. In an address to the press, he notes that, despite this decree, activities have resumed normally and with consequences for the activities of the peasants. “You pretended to stop to say good we are stopping these operations. These people are still exploiting with the same custodians. We are keeping an eye on you, ”said MP Bulambo Kilosho, addressing the governor. Unfounded allegations according to the provincial government of South Kivu. In an address to the… Read More Here