Title: The modernization of the Kasumbalesa customs post: a step towards an effective fight against fraud and smuggling
Introduction :
As part of the fight against customs fraud and smuggling at the border, the President of the Republic, Félix Tshisekedi Tshilombo, inaugurated the new customs building in Kasumbalesa. This modern infrastructure, the result of a partnership between the General Directorate of Customs and Excise (DGDA) of the Democratic Republic of Congo and the company TRAFIGO SARL, aims to improve the collection of State revenue and facilitate the processing of files. customs officers.
Modern infrastructure for efficient customs:
The new Kasumbalesa customs building is a set of infrastructures including a 2,600 square meter building housing customs services, an 8 kilometer bypass road, bonded warehouses and parking lots capable of accommodating 1,500 trucks. These facilities will speed up the processing of customs files and improve the fluidity of cross-border trade.
A promising partnership with TRAFIGO SARL:
The DGDA carried out this project in partnership with the Congolese company TRAFIGO SARL, managed by Madame Magalie Kayitesa Raway. Thanks to a reliable and secure, innovative and entirely Congolese system, TRAFIGO SARL contributed to maximizing customs revenue at the Kasumbalesa post. This public-private partnership allowed Congolese customs to collect up to 1,000% more revenue in the first year of implementation.
An example of the fight against the leakage of customs revenue:
The system put in place by TRAFIGO SARL is based on efficient tax and royalty traceability software, transparent procedures integrated into the banking system, as well as a management policy focused on ethics and staff training. This model of combating fraud and leakage of customs revenue is considered a textbook case in the sub-region.
A positive impact on economic development:
Thanks to this modernization of the Kasumbalesa customs post, the collection of revenue necessary for the development of the country has been considerably improved. The secure channeling of state revenue promotes the facilitation of cross-border trade and contributes to the economic development of the Democratic Republic of Congo and the entire southern African region.
Conclusion :
The modernization of the Kasumbalesa customs post demonstrates the commitment of President Félix Tshisekedi Tshilombo in the fight against customs fraud and smuggling. Thanks to a promising partnership with TRAFIGO SARL, the DGDA has succeeded in maximizing customs revenues while guaranteeing the transparency and efficiency of procedures. This initiative is an important step towards economic development and the fight against fraud in the region.