Category: Non classé

The SACIM dossier has caused a lot of ink to flow in the socio-political universe of the DRC. Independent analysts have revealed behind the scenes of this affair which notably involves the former governor of Kasaï-Oriental, Ngoyi Kasanji, and his contribution to the loss of Congo in the Sino-Congolese partnership SACIM. Before the arrival of the current president, an equitable sharing of SACIM’s production was planned. However, this clause was never executed since the production was sold outside the country and benefited Ngoyi Kasanji more. The government of Félix Tshisekedi has decided to create Tenders to place the country in the perspective of the installation and development of a stock market for mineral substances supervised by the CEEC. Revenues collected by the public treasury are far superior to those made before. The patriotism of President Félix Tshisekedi, which has revealed the actions of some crooked and selfish Congolese, is to be welcomed.

The article pays tribute to Samy Mikobi, known as “The Strategist”, an influential personality in Congolese show business, who died on May 11. With his natural interpersonal skills and his ability to behave in society, he was able to establish useful relationships throughout his professional life. He was also a friend of artists, especially Papa Wemba, and his loyalty to his friends is recognized. His disappearance creates great emotion and leaves a void in the Congolese show business community.

Jeanpy Kabongo, Congolese artist photographer, has created a series of unique works of art by combining traditional Kuba carpets with chiaroscuro photos. His artistic work invites reconnection with African history and culture and addresses various topics such as cultural identity. In his works, Jeanpy highlights the wisdom and inventiveness inherited from the past with the hope of finding the light necessary to bring order to the present. He encourages young people to be inventive by focusing on the rediscovery of Kuba textiles to find a creative genius that the new Congolese generation lacks.

This article deals with the oral question posed by the deputy Jean-Jacques Mpanga wa Lukalaba to the Minister of Agriculture concerning the shortage of maize in the Katanga and Kasaï areas, in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The deputy asks for measures to avoid this shortage, the statistics of the consumption and production needs of corn, and details on the implementation of the measures recommended in the Government’s Action Program. He believes that priority should be given to domestic production rather than importing maize with Zambia and South Africa. The deputy recalls that agriculture is the keystone of development and that food security is a right guaranteed by the Constitution. The purpose of his oral question is to ensure food security for the population and to encourage national production to avoid the risk of imports and shortages of maize in the DRC.

National deputy Jean-Jacques Mpanga wa Lukalaba is concerned about the shortage of maize in Katanga and Kasai areas in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) due to low national production. It asks for preventive measures and statistics to know the level of execution of the measures taken for agriculture in the Government Action Program 2021-2023. Although the DRC has over 80 million hectares of agricultural land, the country imports maize from Zambia and South Africa to subsist. The deputy denounces this situation because agriculture is the cornerstone of a country’s development and food security is one of the rights guaranteed to the Congolese by the constitution.

The city of Kinshasa, in the Democratic Republic of Congo, will face a water shortage on May 13, 2023 due to a leak at the Ngaliema water treatment plant. The municipalities affected by this water cut are: Gombe, Lingwala, Kasa-Vubu, Bandalungwa, Ngiri-Ngiri, Kintambo, Mont-Fleury, Jamaica, Macampagne and Joli-Parc. This new situation underlines the importance of redoubled efforts to improve access to drinking water in the country.

The National Pedagogical University (UPN) recently launched free RAM wifi for students housed in rehabilitated homes. The initiative offers a permanent connection that allows students to work and browse online 24 hours a day. This connection is available in all facilities including hallways, showers, kitchens and even near their bed. The UPN thus became the first university to offer free RAM wifi in the rehabilitated homes, allowing its students to have access to the same quality of service as in other universities.

This article highlights the alarming situation in which the province of South Kivu finds itself, marked by mutual accusations between political leaders on the lack of action for the province and the youth. The province’s precarious humanitarian and economic situation requires coordinated action to renew the political class and to promote young political leaders by supporting their ability to find concrete solutions for the future of the province.

Summary: The article discusses the arbitrary detention of Jean-Marc Kabund-A-Kabund, opposition leader in the Democratic Republic of Congo. His detention has aroused strong tension due to political harassment against him. Leaders of the Alliance for Change are mobilizing to demand his release. This detention could negatively impact the organization of the next elections and must be avoided. The DRC faces other major challenges, including communal violence and a humanitarian crisis. Diplomacy, listening and dialogue are necessary to avoid an escalation of tension.

The article evokes the deep division within the UNC party in the DRC, caused by the divergence of visions between the members who defend the values ​​of equity and those who advocate egocentrism and clientelism. The trade union movement “Vital Kamerhe Libela” (VKL) was created to protect the values ​​advocated by the leader of the UNC, Vital Kamerhe. However, some party cadres are dampening the momentum of VKL, thus jeopardizing the future of UNC. The resignation of Honorable Mirindi Cyarangabo is the latest example. The article warns of the impact of this division on the upcoming elections of 2023 if the rise of anti-values ​​is not curbed.