DRC Showcases Visionary Leadership at Mining Indaba 2025 The 2025 Investing in African Mining Indaba will host a prestigious delegation from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), led by H.E. Kizito Pakabomba Kapinga Mulume, Minister of Mines, and Hon. Louis Watum, Minister of Industry and Small and Medium EnterpriseContinue Reading
On January 18, 2025, President Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) delivered an address to ambassadors accredited to the country, spotlighting the government’s efforts to enhance the traceability of “strategic” minerals sourced from the eastern region. In his speech, Tshisekedi emphasized the critical importance of transparency andContinue Reading
Prime Minister Judith Suminwa has declared a nationwide moratorium on state control missions targeting businesses, following concerns raised by the Federation of Congolese Enterprises (FEC) regarding the administrative burden at the end of the fiscal year. The suspension, which is effective from December 16, 2024, to January 30, 2025, isContinue Reading
Zambia has been ranked among the top 10 fastest-growing economies in Africa for 2025, according to the latest World Economic Outlook report from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The IMF forecasts a 6.6% GDP growth for Zambia, placing it sixth on the continent. This growth is expected to be drivenContinue Reading
Zambia’s Ministry of Energy is making a passionate appeal for increased investments in sustainable electricity generation to bridge the country’s significant power deficit, exacerbated by climate-induced low water levels. Speaking in Lusaka, Permanent Secretary Peter Mumba emphasized the government’s unwavering support for energy sector investments, highlighting the urgency of theContinue Reading
The World Bank has approved a $100 million financing package aimed at enhancing Zambia’s ability to manage natural disasters while strengthening its economic and climate resilience. The package combines a Climate and Economic Resilience Development Policy Financing (DPF) grant with a Catastrophe Drawdown Option (Cat-DDO), reflecting a dual approach toContinue Reading
The Central Bank of Congo (BCC) has released its economic report for the second week of December 2024, highlighting diverse trends in the prices of major commodities as of December 12, 2024. Performance of Key Commodities International Food Commodity TrendsGlobal food prices generally trended downward: Economic InsightsThe BCC report underscoresContinue Reading
UAE Eyes Strategic Partnership with Zambia to Boost Trade and Investment Michael Joseph Staford, Chief Financial Officer at Rafmol Gold in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), has emphasized the UAE’s keen interest in collaborating with the Zambian government to drive investments that directly benefit the Zambian people. Speaking at aContinue Reading
China Non-Ferrous Metal Company has reinforced its dedication to empowering local communities, setting a transformative example through its operations in Zambia. Robert Kamanga, Deputy Chief Executive Officer of Shaft 28 Technical, unveiled remarkable progress in the dewatering process at the Shaft 28 Mine, a project energized by a game-changing $100Continue Reading
DRC Faces $164 Million Budget Deficit Amid Rising Public Expenditures The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is grappling with a budget deficit of approximately 575.9 billion Congolese Francs (CDF), equivalent to over $164 million, as of November 13, 2024, according to the Central Bank of Congo (BCC). This financial shortfallContinue Reading
