Title: Subcontracting in question: the company COMMUS SAS faced with non-compliance with the law
Introduction :
Subcontracting is an essential aspect of economic development, creating opportunities for small and medium-sized businesses and promoting the emergence of a dynamic middle class. However, some companies do not follow the rules and thus deprive subcontractors of real opportunities. This is the case of the company COMMUS SAS, a mining company with Chinese capital based in the Lualaba province in the Democratic Republic of Congo. During a recent inspection visit, the general director of the Regulatory Authority for Subcontracting in the Private Sector (ARSP), Miguel Kashal, deplored the conditions in which this company operates, highlighting the lack of -compliance with the law on subcontracting.
An alarming observation on non-compliance with the law:
During his inspection visit, Miguel Kashal noted that COMMUS SAS does not comply with the law on subcontracting. One of the first observations concerns the restricted access of the Congolese to the company’s important contracts. This situation has aroused indignation among local subcontractors, who denounce an unfair exclusion. Indeed, COMMUS SAS Accounts Payable does not list any registered subcontractors, which raises serious questions about the transparency and fairness of subcontracting opportunities within the company.
Promise of rigor and application of the law:
Faced with these worrying findings, Miguel Kashal is committed to rigorously monitoring the COMMUS SAS company. He affirmed that recommendations were left in order to remedy this situation of non-compliance with the law on subcontracting. He also underlines the importance of the application of this law to ensure the economic independence of the country and the creation of a true Congolese middle class. This approach is part of President Tshisekedi’s vision to create economic opportunities for Congolese entrepreneurs and to encourage the emergence of national billionaires.
The need to unlock subcontracting opportunities:
This inspection visit to the company COMMUS SAS highlights the need to guarantee transparency and fairness in subcontracting opportunities. It is crucial to unlock mining and other key sectors to provide local entrepreneurs with equal opportunities to access major contracts. The inclusion and promotion of national subcontracting will help strengthen the Congolese economy and create a prosperous middle class.
Conclusion :
The problem of non-compliance with the law on subcontracting by companies such as COMMUS SAS highlights the challenges faced by Congolese entrepreneurs. Rigorous implementation of this law is essential to create an equitable and conducive environment for the country’s economic growth. By ensuring that all companies respect the rules of subcontracting, it will be possible to promote the emergence of a truly dynamic middle class in the Democratic Republic of Congo.