Shoprite takes on the DRC Published by Kate Douglas on 31 July 2012 Africa’s largest supermarket group, Shoprite, entered the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) with the opening of a supermarket in the capital Kinshasa.
Erupting volcano helps double tourism in eastern DRC Published by Jonathan Kalan on 28 November 2011 With the Democratic Republic of Congo’s elections scheduled for today, a massive volcanic eruption in the eastern part of the country continues to attract foreign tourists.
Fresh interest in DRC’s mobile phone industry Published by Claude Harding on 23 October 2011 The Democratic Republic of Congo’s mobile telecommunications industry has received a lot of attention over the past week.
Important to do your homework before investing in DRC Published by Staff Writer on 29 July 2011 “It is not an easy environment . . . but if you do your homework systematically, then I believe you can identify very good opportunities.”
How the DRC’s Inga project could solve much of Africa’s power problems Published by Claude Harding on 20 June 2011 The Inga dam hydropower scheme in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has the potential to dramatically change Central Africa’s energy supply situation.
DRC’s Inga 3 hydro project expected to generate power by 2018 Published by Staff Writer on 15 March 2011 The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) expects its Inga 3 hydro project to start producing electricity by 2017/18.
DRC sees 417% increase in Facebook users Published by Claude Harding on 10 March 2011 The Democratic Republic of Congo is the African country that has shown the greatest growth in Facebook users over the past three months.
French nuclear company sees DRC as politically unstable Published by Staff Writer on 9 February 2011 French nuclear energy company Areva told Bloomberg that it is unlikely to develop a uranium mine in the Democratic Republic of Congo until the country becomes more politically stable.
Vodacom says it may sell DRC unit Published by Claude Harding on 15 January 2011 South African mobile operator Vodacom Group may consider selling its Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) business, Bloomberg reported today.
DRC exports could suffer because of AGOA decision Published by Claude Harding on 2 January 2011 The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has lost its status as a beneficiary country under the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), effective 1 January 2011.
Interview: Doing business in the DRC Published by Staff Writer on 17 December 2010 How we made it in Africa interviews Leny Ilondo about the Democratic Republic of Congo’s business and investment environment
DRC suspends mining activities in three provinces Published by Staff Writer on 12 September 2010 The Democratic Republic of Congo has suspended all mining operations in three of the country’s eastern provinces.
