**Fatshimetrie: Resumption of work on the Kinshasa Arena construction site**
The government delegation, led by the Ministers of Finance and Regional Planning, accompanied by the Inspector General of Finance, recently visited the Kinshasa Arena construction site. This major project, intended to become an emblematic infrastructure of the Democratic Republic of Congo, had encountered difficulties that led to the suspension of work.
After a thorough inspection, it was revealed that several major problems had hampered the progress of the work. Among these, issues related to financial and tax procedures as well as a lack of cost control were identified. The head of department at the Inspectorate General of Finance stressed that corrective measures had been taken to address these shortcomings, thus allowing work to resume.
It was announced that the company in charge of carrying out the project had committed to delivering Kinshasa Arena within eight months, no later than next September. It was important for the government to rectify the problems and bring order to this project, which is of particular importance to the President of the Republic Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo.
Doudou Fwamba, Minister of Finance, confirmed that work had resumed on the site and that the government was determined to complete this project, in line with the commitment made. He also reiterated the importance of modernizing the country’s sports infrastructure to attract international events and provide Congolese youth with practice spaces.
The $223.1 million budget approved by the government to revive several infrastructure projects across the country, including Kinshasa Arena, demonstrates the authorities’ commitment to promoting the country’s development. This project, a 20,000-seat sports hall, is a symbol of this ambition and its revival demonstrates the will to realize the sporting and cultural aspirations of the Congolese population.
In conclusion, the resumption of work on the Kinshasa Arena construction site marks a new step in the realization of this major project. This demonstrates the government’s desire to promote the development of infrastructure and support the sports sector in the Democratic Republic of Congo.