South Africa’s troops at risk as military helicopters grounded
South Africa’s military faces a critical setback as its attack and transport helicopters remain grounded due to the lapse of a maintenance contract…
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Mass rally asks DRC President Kabila to step down – as Constitution demands
Tens of thousands of people rallied in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s capital calling on President Joseph Kabila to step down.
Lessons from Nigeria? The pitfalls of Kleptocracy. SA take note.
In his book ‘Stepping Stones’, author Bryan Britton looks at Nigeria as a case to be learned from to avoid the pitfalls of a kleptocratic government, which he says took the country 40 years to learn from.
Leaked new DRC Mining Code seeks higher royalties, bigger Govt stakes
The Democratic Republic of Congo plans to increase mine royalties and raise its stake in future projects as it tries to carve out a bigger slice of the country’s decade- long metal-extraction boom, according to a revised mining code.
Congo submits draft mining code despite opposition
Democratic Republic of Congo Mines Minister Martin Kabwelulu submitted a draft of a new mining code to the government in the face of opposition from the industry lobby.
Mining sector concerned at draft changes to Congo regulations
Mining companies said on Monday the Congolese government’s suspension of negotiations with them over new regulations could jeopardise investments, and urged it to resist making big changes to the mining code.
Belgian Prince, dedicated Director of DRC’s Virunga National Park – epitomising hope in Africa
Prince Emmanuel’s tale pulls at the heart-strings as it informs us of the tireless fight of those who believe in the future of the Virunga National Park and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Glencore invests in Congo hydropower as solution to blackouts
Glencore and its partner in Congo are ploughing $360 million into refurbishing the African nation’s main hydroelectric plant as mining companies seek ways to overcome power shortages that are holding back projects.
Randgold CEO warns against tax hike in new Congo mining code
The Democratic Republic of Congo’s focus on maximising short-term tax revenues risks squandering long-term mining prospects, the chief executive of one of its largest mining investors warned on Wednesday.
Economic Freedom: Another global survey drop for SA – this time it really matters
South Africa continues its downward slide on the index of economic freedom compiled by the Fraser Institute in Canada, says the IRR in a policy paper.