Fatshimetrie, September 4, 2024 – The issue of taxes at the port of ‘Bombonkin’ in Kinshasa is currently the subject of much thought and discussion. Indeed, during a meeting with the managing administrator of the river service of the commune of N’sele in Kinshasa, the request for a downward revision of taxes was put on the table.
Jackson Maleka, during this interview, expressed the request to reduce certain taxes in order to facilitate the payment of traders working at the port of ‘Bombonkin’. Among the taxes mentioned, we find those of the National Forest Fund (FFN), the Control and Verification Cell (CCV), sanitation services, the communal environment, anti-fraud of the Riverways Authority (RVF) and the General Directorate of Migration (DGM).
The economic and social context of the port of ‘Bombonkin’ is also highlighted. Indeed, the activities of logging from provinces such as Kasaï, Maï-Ndombe, Équateur and Kwilu, as well as the manufacture of embers, require a significant workforce. Many disadvantaged people thus find a source of income by extracting tree bark for the manufacture of embers.
The port of ‘Bombonkin’, described as one of the oldest ports in the region located in the Kinkole district of N’sele, is a strategic location for many economic activities. The issues related to the revision of taxes highlight the importance of finding a balance between the need to regulate these taxes to ensure efficient management of resources and the desire to support small businesses and local workers.
In conclusion, the issue of taxes at the port of ‘Bombonkin’ in Kinshasa is a complex subject that requires in-depth reflection and consultation between the different stakeholders. It is essential to find balanced solutions that promote both the economic and social development of the region while ensuring transparent and efficient management of resources.