The proposed law to revise the family code in the Democratic Republic of Congo, dealing with dowry, engagement and polygamy, has sparked heated debate. The bill would set the dowry at $500, which drew mixed reactions. Some hail the measure as necessary to fight against depravity and excesses. However, others fear that the arbitrary fixing of the dowry removes an important element from the marriage process. Indeed, the dowry is often the subject of discussions and symbolic meetings between two families, which reinforce the cohesion and the transmission of our cultural heritage. Members must therefore take care to preserve the beauty of our customs while ensuring their evolution for the general well-being of society.
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The famous Samy Mikobi, nicknamed “The Strategist”, has died, leaving his Congolese showbiz friends in turmoil and in pain. Samy Mikobi, originally from Bandalungwa, was a public man and friend of musicians. He was known for his acceptance and his ability to evolve in influential circles and to play his relationships. Since 1990, he worked with the Rodalls in a structure whose center of interest is customs, named Socodam and housed in the ACP building. Samy Mikobi was in the backyard of Honorary Prime Minister and current Vice-President of the Senate, Samy Badibanga and was very close to Papa Wemba. His professional life was marked by great feats of arms and he was always available to help. Her slim, well-filed waist in no way represented her efficiency and ability to succeed with any business.
President Félix Tshisekedi participated in an economic forum in Botswana, where Congolese entrepreneurs signed a partnership with the Botswana Investment and Trade Center to promote investment between the two countries. The Head of State encouraged intra-African partnerships and the processing of raw materials for the development of Congo. The National Strategic Development Plan prioritizes sectors with high growth potential to stimulate economic growth and improve the standard of living of the populations.
This article examines the underside of the Société Anhui/Congo d’Investissement Minier (Sacim) affair, which is causing a stir in the Congolese sociopolitical universe, and the role played by Ngoyi Kasanji, former governor of Kasaï-Oriental. The exploitation partnership for this mine was supposed to be shared equally between China and the DRC, but was not until the advent of President Tshisekedi in 2019. However, the opening of the sale of diamonds from Sacim, thanks to the creation of Tenders, which allows Congolese of all origins to invest locally, is not to the taste of some Congolese, including Ngoyi Kasanji who was doing lucrative business with the old regime.
The governor of the province of South Kivu in the DRC, Théo Ngwabidje Kasi, has decided to form his couple as a foster family for two infants who were rescued after a week spent in distress on the lake, following the torrential rains that have causes more than 430 deaths. This announcement was made during his visit to hospitals to comfort the injured and sick in hospital. The governor’s gesture is symbolic but to be welcomed in a difficult context for the protection of children in the DRC.
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and Francophonie of the Democratic Republic of Congo announced the establishment of new members to oversee the 9th edition of the Francophonie games to be held in Kinshasa in July and August 2023. This international competition brings together young people from 18 to 35 years old in sporting events and cultural competitions. Although a few new names are included on the list, many members have been reappointed to their previous positions. The changes were poorly received by some, who felt that the previous members had been sacked because of their closeness to the former Minister of Regional Integration and La Francophonie.
The 49th General Assembly of the Global Fund Board was held in Hanoi (Vietnam), where members discussed development strategies, the commitment of financial resources, risk management as well as the commitment of partnerships . The African delegation called for local capacity building and pleaded for a broader approach involving governments and regional structures. The Global Fund is a major international funding program aimed at fighting the tuberculosis, HIV and malaria pandemics. There are two African seats out of the 28 available on the board.
The president of the Commitment for Citizenship and Development (Ecidé) Martin Fayulu challenges the governor of Kinshasa by maintaining the opposition march of May 13, 2023 despite the postponement decided by the governor because of the “security situation” in Kinshasa. The purpose of the march was to denounce the bad governance of the power in place and to demand consensus on the composition of the office of the Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI) for the holding of peaceful elections in December 2023.
The Panafrican Music Festival (Fespam) is back with its 11th edition, which will be officially launched on May 13 in the Lekoumou department in the Republic of Congo. The cost of the event is estimated at 2 billion CFA and new sound and production equipment has been acquired. Fespam also announced a new policy to better deal with artists’ fees and asks them to open bank accounts to interest banks in the cultural industry. This edition promises many improvements to meet the expectations of artists and audiences as well as a positive economic impact for the city of Sibiti and the Republic of Congo.
The article recounts the distressing spectacle offered by the overflowing septic tanks of the NS SMART supermarket, located at the entrance to Avenue Kalembelembe in Kinshasa. Residents of the city are facing similar situations all over the city. The authorities are criticized for their laxity in the face of this public health problem. Poor families cannot afford the emptying services offered by private companies and thus face serious health problems. The government should take measures to fight against this problem of urban pollution and sensitize the population to act for their health.