Twangiza Mining Suspends Operations in South Kivu Amid Provincial Orders
Twangiza Mining SA has announced the suspension of all operations in South Kivu, following directives issued by the province’s new administration.
In a statement released on Friday, May 9, General Manager Chao Xianfeng confirmed that all company machinery and vehicles have been parked while awaiting further instructions from senior management.
As part of the suspension, the company is also reducing the number of staff residing in company housing. Non-resident employees have been advised not to report to work during this period.
Department heads have been instructed to identify affected personnel and submit their names to the Human Resources Department for appropriate action.
The suspension follows the recent seizure of the village of Luciga in the Luhwinja chiefdom, Mwenga territory, by AFC/M23 rebels on the morning of Tuesday, April 6.
