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Zambian Govt and Mining Companies Seek Resolution Over Proposed Mineral Rights Legislation 1

Zambian mining companies have engaged in discussions with the government to address concerns over a proposed legal amendment that could grant the state a larger share of the country’s mineral resources. The draft legislation, currently under consideration in Zambia’s parliament, would allow the government to “acquire mining rights for investment.” This would enable the state to purchase a stake in a mining area before an exploration license is issued and retain ownership after a discovery is made and the site is developed. The Zambia Chamber of Mines, whose members include… Read More Here

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CNPAV Backs Court of Auditors’ Investigation into IGF-Gécamines File

July 18, 2024July 18, 2024 Constance

The Congo is Not for Sale consortium (CNPAV) has expressed its full support for the recent initiative by the Court of Auditors to summon Mr. Jules Alingete, Chief Inspector of the General Inspectorate of Finance (IGF), regarding the “consultancy” file with Gécamines. This action marks a significant step towards enhancing transparency and integrity in managing public affairs in the country. According to the Court of Auditors’ report, the IGF’s 90-day control mission was transformed into a training mission for Gécamines agents and executives, costing $750,000 for services from November 2023… Read More Here

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Zambia’s Ministry of Mines Discourages Unauthorized Sale of Mining Assets

January 22, 2024January 22, 2024 Constance

In a notable shift, the Ministry of Mines and Mineral Development emphasizes a departure from granting licenses for mere speculation purposes, both to Zambians and foreigners. The move aims to channel mining activities towards meaningful socio-economic contributions. Hapenga Kapeta, the Permanent Secretary of Mines and Mineral Development, revealed that the mining cadastre has issued over 700 licenses to Zambians since 2022. This represents a significant 33% of the total licenses, granted to both individuals and cooperatives. Dr. Kapeta stresses that possessing mining licenses comes with a responsibility to actively engage… Read More Here

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According to the DRC elections body, CENI, 64,196 polling stations opened out of the 75,478 planned

January 1, 2024January 1, 2024 arnbethnic

The results of the presidential election published Sunday afternoon by the CENI firstly reveal the significant gap between the different candidates. With 73%, Félix Tshisekedi is far ahead of his direct rival Moïse Katumbi, who reaches 18%. These two candidates stand out as the only ones to exceed the one million vote mark. Félix Tshisekedi is in the lead with more than 13 million 200 thousand votes, followed by the former governor of Katanga with 3 million 200 thousand votes. In third position, Martin Fayulu received just over 960,000 votes, representing 5%. The… Read More Here

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SICOMINES undertakes to respect the requirements of the law on subcontracting

December 15, 2023December 15, 2023 Constance

After more than 15 years of activity, SICOMINES is finally committed to transferring all its secondary activities to Congolese subcontractors. Hence the satisfaction of the Director General of the Regulatory Authority for Subcontracting in the Private Sector (ARSP), Miguel Kashal. According to the subcontracting policeman, the commitment made by the mining company SICOMINES is the result of the control carried out by the ARSP in execution of the firm instructions of the Head of State, Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi. The latter wants companies with predominantly Congolese capital to be involved in the… Read More Here

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CNPAV takes legal action against EGAL, CCC and Gécamines for alleged acts of corruption

December 10, 2023December 10, 2023 Constance

The Coalition Congo is not for Sale (CNPAV) lodged three complaints at the Office of the Attorney General at the Court of Cassation of the Democratic Republic of Congo in Kinshasa on Friday, December 8, 2023. These complaints detail allegations of corruption, money laundering, and the misappropriation of public funds. During a press conference held at the Memling hotel in Kinshasa on the same day, CNPAV specified the contents of the files. They cited cases involving political figures from both current and previous regimes, along with their relatives, accusing them… Read More Here

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Transfers of 10 million USD from SMICO to Gecamines, Guy Robert Lukama finally interviewed by IGF inspectors

November 19, 2023November 19, 2023 arnbethnic1 Comment

Finally, the beginning of definitive highlighting of the file on the transfers of 10 million USD from SMICO to more than twenty agents, senior executives and consultants of Gécamines, began this Friday, November 10 in Kinshasa with the hearing of the PCA of Gécamines, Guy-Robert Lukama, by IGF inspectors. Indeed, after several days of resistance, Guy-Robert Lukama finally gave in and responded to the invitation of the IGF (General Inspectorate of Finance). He was heard from 1 p.m. until late in the night of this Friday, November 10 to elucidate the… Read More Here

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CAMI informs the public that work to clean up the cadastral file and the mining revenue map continues

November 5, 2023November 5, 2023 Arnie

In view of the opening of its counter, the Mining Cadastre (CAMI) informs the public that work to clean up the cadastral file and the mining revenue map is continuing. Read More Here

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Félix Tshisekedi salutes the prowess of Miguel Kashal of the ARSP

November 4, 2023November 4, 2023 Constance

The President of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Félix Tshisekedi, expressed his satisfaction with the work carried out by the Regulatory Authority for Subcontracting in the Private Sector (ARSP) headed by Miguel Kashal Katemb. Félix Tshisekedi said this on October 30, 2023, during an evening in honor of young Congolese entrepreneurs called “Meet the President” at the Cité de l’Union Africaine in Kinshasa. In just ten months of work, the ARSP has recorded several actions followed by concrete results. This includes ongoing uncompromising monitoring. An action which made it possible to… Read More Here

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COMMUS SAS under the control of ARSP inspectors

October 27, 2023October 27, 2023 Constance

At the head of a strong delegation of subcontractors, the Director General of ARSP, Miguel Kashal, carried out a raid on the facilities of the company COMMUS SAS located in the province of Lualaba. Here, he deplored the conditions in which this mining company operates on the issue of subcontracting.During the visit, Miguel Kashal made several observations on the case of COMMUS, a company with Chinese capital, in order to realize the vision of the Head of State on the emergence of the true middle class through subcontracting. According to… Read More Here