### Lubumbashi: Towards a revitalization of the town through professional conscience
** Date: May 20, 2025 **
The commune of Lubumbashi, an economic and social pivot of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), faces notable challenges which question the quality of life of the inhabitants and the integrity of its urban environment. In this context, the recent declaration by Mr. Patrick Kafwimbi Mumamba, mayor of Lubumbashi, during an inspection visit, is part of a desire to revive a collective dynamic within local leaders and the population.
### A call to collective responsibility
Mr. Kafwimbi stressed that the commune of Lubumbashi is “the mirror of the city of Lubumbashi,” a powerful metaphor, but also revealing the issue represented by sanitation and the protection of public goods. This comment recalls the importance of continuous awareness on the part of the authorities, but also of citizens, to guarantee a pleasant living environment. Behaviors such as illegal markets or abusive judgments, mentioned by the mayor, are not only public issues, but also symptoms of a glaring need for dialogue between the populace and its leaders.
### Active participation of the population: a key element
The mayor asked the heads of neighborhoods and basic executives to mobilize to send the message of vigilance and denunciation of deviant behavior. This raises a crucial question: how to really involve the population so that they are not just a spectator, but actress of her own future? Awareness is much more effective when it supports continuous training and transparent communication on the role of each citizen in the safeguard of their heritage.
### The challenges posed by insecurity and transport
Recentralization of security, which seems to have reached a relative tranquility according to the deputy bourgmestre, deserves to be considered with nuance. The mention of “isolated cases” of insecurity demonstrates a fragility which could threaten this stability. What measures can be put in place to prevent future incidents and reassure the population?
At the same time, the question of regularly fluctuating transport rates also seems to create discomfort in the town. The link between mobility and accessibility is critical for the economic well-being of the inhabitants. Alternatives must be considered to stabilize these costs, while guaranteeing adequate service.
### to a collaborative future
The demand expressed for the rehabilitation of the main arteries by withdrawing the scattered wrecks testifies to a concern for the aesthetics and the functionality of the city. However, this subject could also cause reflections on waste collection systems, transport and infrastructure management. Is it possible to design a municipality where public order needs are considered in harmony with ecological and social concerns?
### Conclusion: What avenues for the future?
The responsibility for “re -tearing the coat of arms” of Lubumbashi is undeniably shared between the authorities and the citizens. Efforts to raise awareness, to improve transport systems and to strengthen security could feed on a more open and inclusive dialogue that gives pride of place to everyone’s ideas and concerns. In this period of uncertainty, unity and cooperation appear as essential foundations to build a better future for Lubumbashi.
Current dynamics is an opportunity to seize. But what would this awareness become a real lever for lasting and effective change? The answer could reside in the ability of all stakeholders to come together around a common project, where each voice counts.