Fatshimetrie, your preferred source of information for everything relating to national and international news, offers you an enlightening look at recent developments in the Cité du Fleuve project in Kinshasa.
On July 16, 2024, a meeting of capital importance took place between the Minister of State for Land Affairs and his counterpart in charge of Urban Planning and Housing. The purpose of this meeting? The re-examination of the memorandum of understanding contract concluded in 2009 between the State of the Democratic Republic of Congo and the company
According to official statements, the primary objective of this reassessment was to take stock of this memorandum of understanding, evaluate concrete progress on the ground and consider future prospects. The Minister of State for Land Affairs, Acacia Bandubola, insisted that the State is resolutely committed to the strict application of the law and compliance with the terms of the Memorandum of Understanding, while ensuring national interests without harming investors.
For his part, the Minister of Urban Planning and Housing, Crispin Mbadu, stressed that the contract in question did not allow land subdivisions or transfers, deploring that the activities observed on the ground do not respect the initial commitments . It emerged from this meeting that despite the importance and scale of the project, the Congolese State does not fully benefit from the economic benefits of this initiative.
The evaluation of the project carried out by Mr. Walter Nshimba, registrar of real estate titles of the municipality of Limete, highlighted the lack of control of the land authorities on the land of the Cité du Fleuve. The problems of transfers and real estate titles remain current, compromising the updating of the cadastral base after more than 15 years of activities.
In addition, the head of the cadastre division, Robert Kalamba, denounced violations by the Hawkwood company, preventing state agents from freely accessing the site, especially in the already urbanized area.
These revelations shed harsh light on the difficulties and issues surrounding the Cité du Fleuve, a project extending over 400 hectares along the Congo River in the commune of Limete. Ongoing discussions aim to find satisfactory solutions for all parties involved, while respecting the laws and the interests of everyone.
Ultimately, this crucial meeting highlights the need for concerted and transparent management of major urban planning and development projects, to guarantee compliance with the laws, the protection of national interests and the promotion of sustainable investments in the service of the Congolese population. Stay informed with Fatshimetrie to closely follow the evolution of this case and other hot news!