Governance - Copperbelt Katanga Mining

Tshisekedi Mobilizes Govt After Paris Conference Secures €1.5 Billion for Eastern DRC 1

DRC Secures €1.5 Billion for Eastern Crisis: Tshisekedi Orders Rapid Action After Paris Peace Conference During the Council of Ministers meeting on Friday, November 14, President Félix Tshisekedi reaffirmed the major outcomes of the Conference in Support of Peace and Prosperity in the Great Lakes Region, held on October 30 in Paris. He emphasized that the event successfully brought the humanitarian crisis in eastern DRC back to the forefront of the international agenda and led to the mobilization of unprecedented financial support. Thanks to strong diplomatic efforts by the Congolese… Read More Here

Zambia Welcomes Chinese Premier for Landmark Visit to Boost Investment and Economic Growth

November 19, 2025November 19, 2025 Constance

Chinese Premier Visits Zambia for First Time in 28 Years Amid Investment Push Zambia will this week host a Chinese premier for the first time in 28 years, a landmark visit signaling renewed international attention as the copper-rich nation emerges from a challenging financial period and positions itself for investment-led growth. According to Reuters, Beijing is eager to secure access to Zambia’s commodities and expand markets for Chinese exporters, moving swiftly to deepen bilateral ties. China’s Strategic Role in Zambia China remains Zambia’s largest official creditor, with $5.7 billion owed,… Read More Here

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Zambia and Angola Strengthen Bilateral Ties to Boost Trade, Security, and Regional Integration

October 19, 2025October 19, 2025 Constance

Zambia, Angola Deepen Bilateral Cooperation for Shared Development Zambia and Angola have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation across key sectors, including trade, infrastructure development, defence, and regional integration. Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Hon. Mulambo Haimbe, delivered a special message from President Hakainde Hichilema to Angolan President João Lourenço during a visit to Luanda. The message underscored Zambia’s desire to deepen collaboration with Angola in advancing mutual economic growth and regional stability. Speaking after the meeting, Mr. Haimbe said the engagement focused on expanding cooperation in… Read More Here

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Governor Fifi Masuka Calls for Stronger DRC–Zambia Partnership to Drive Sustainable Mining and Local Value Creation

October 11, 2025October 11, 2025 Constance

Lualaba Governor Fifi Masuka Urges DRC–Zambia Cooperation for Responsible Mining, Value Addition, and Africa’s Energy Transition The Governor of Lualaba Province, Her Excellency Fifi Masuka Saini, has called for closer cooperation between the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Zambia to promote value addition, local processing, and sustainable mining governance across the region. Delivering her keynote address at the Zambia Mining and Investment Insaka in Lusaka, Governor Masuka paid tribute to President Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo of the DRC and President Hakainde Hichilema of Zambia for their visionary leadership in shaping… Read More Here

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DRC Shuts Down Illegal Chinese Gold Mine in Watsa

October 10, 2025October 10, 2025 Constance

Minister Watum Kabamba Leads Crackdown on Illegal Gold Mine in Watsa Watsa, Haut-Uélé Province — In a decisive move to restore order and legality to the mining sector, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) Minister of Mines Louis Watum Kabamba led a forceful operation in Watsa territory that resulted in the shutdown of a large-scale illegal gold mining operation run by Chinese nationals. The action marks a major milestone in the government’s campaign against mining predation and lawlessness. A High-Profile Raid in Gatanga Under the blazing sun and clouds of dust… Read More Here

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President Tshisekedi Calls for a Balanced EU–DRC Partnership Centered on Shared Prosperity and Responsible Growth

October 10, 2025October 10, 2025 Constance

DRC President Félix Tshisekedi Urges Europe to Embrace a Fair, Reciprocal Partnership for Sustainable Development and Critical Minerals Cooperation At Global Gateway Forum 2025, During the second edition of the Global Gateway Forum, President Félix Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo reaffirmed the Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC) commitment to forging a new partnership with Europe — one based on reciprocity, mutual respect, and shared interests. Addressing European leaders gathered in Brussels, President Tshisekedi called for an end to unequal cooperation models and urged the creation of a mature, balanced economic relationship focused… Read More Here

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DRC Launches Nationwide Subcontracting Oversight to Boost Local Businesses and Economic Growth

October 6, 2025October 6, 2025 Constance

DRC Launches Comprehensive Oversight of Subcontracting to Boost Local Content and Economic Growth The Regulatory Authority for Subcontracting in the Private Sector (ARSP) has officially launched a nationwide oversight programme to regulate subcontracting activities in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). At the launch event, ARSP Director General Miguel Kashal called on principal companies and subcontractors to work together to ensure the success of this initiative. “Through this launch, we pay tribute to President Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo, who has placed the ARSP at the centre of his strategy to create… Read More Here

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DRC Civil Society Urges Stronger Justice Reforms and Human Rights Protections Under Suminwa II Govt

September 14, 2025September 14, 2025 Constance

APDHJ Outlines Key Priorities for Justice and Human Rights Under the New Suminwa II Government The association Act for Patriotism, Human Rights and Justice (APDHJ) has outlined its expectations following the formation of the Suminwa II Government, which ushered in new leadership at the Ministries of Justice and Human Rights. In a statement released on September 10, 2025, APDHJ stressed that this change in leadership represents an opportunity to strengthen state action in areas critical to the rule of law and the protection of human rights. According to the organization,… Read More Here

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DRC Prime Minister Judith Suminwa Leads National Drive on Direct Tax Reform

September 14, 2025September 14, 2025 Constance

DRC Unveils Direct Tax Reform: Corporate and Personal Income Taxes to Replace Multiple Levies by 2026 Prime Minister Judith Suminwa Tuluka, representing President Félix Tshisekedi, officially launched the national awareness campaign on direct tax reform alongside Finance Minister Doudou Fwamba. Scheduled to take effect on January 1, 2026, the reform—introduced under Law No. 23/053 of November 30, 2023—seeks to simplify and modernize the Congolese tax system. It consolidates several existing taxes into just two: the Corporate Tax (IS) and the Personal Income Tax (IRPP). Key Features of the Reform Finance… Read More Here

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Lualaba Governor Fifi Masuka Meets New DRC Mines Minister Louis Watum Kabamba

September 7, 2025September 7, 2025 Constance

DRC Mines Minister Louis Watum Kabamba Meets Lualaba Governor Fifi Masuka to Strengthen Mining Collaboration Courtesy visits have multiplied since Louis Watum Kabamba was appointed as the new Minister of Mines in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). After receiving ambassadors from China, the United States, and several European countries, the minister met on Friday, September 5, 2025, with Fifi Masuka Saini, governor of Lualaba province, home to the world’s largest cobalt reserves. Fifi Masuka, now a prominent and widely recognized political figure, particularly in the mining sector, used the… Read More Here