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DRC: Intermediate solutions to reduce the energy deficit of the mining industry
The energy deficit of more than 2,000 megawatts plunges the development of the mining industry in the DRC. All mining operators and experts in the energy sector are unanimous on the fact that only the Grand Inga can sustainably meet this demand. In the meantime, it is imperative to move towards intermediate solutions as the need for energy only increases.
This issue was at the center of the discussions of the second DRC Mining Week Panel, this June 19th, 2019 at Pullman Hotel Karavia in Lubumbashi.
Four speakers proposed solutions in this debate led by the president of FEC / Grand Katanga, Eric Monga.
The first intermediate solution is the LUENA project of Gécamines. He was introduced by Dieudonné Nduwa. This project offers 540 megawatts in two phases. The feasibility studies have already been completed and the next step will be the actual construction. However, says the speaker, there is a funding problem. Hence, its appeal to the financial partners to get involved in this investment.
Second solution, AEE Power presented by Guy Martial Nezou, its regional director in the DRC. AEE Power is an international entrepreneur and power developer specializing in the energy sector and geared towards developing countries. This is one of two companies is in the Inga 3 project.
This company has signed a public-private partnership contract with SNEL in 2016. They have identified three hydroelectric plants to be built with a capacity of 240 megawatts while the need is estimated at more than 250 MW.
The third targets the use of a hybrid solution: hydroelectric and thermal plant. Andy Sambwe of Kibali Gold Mine shared with the audience their experience to make up for the deficit. This mining company has embarked on the construction of four hydroelectric plants.
The fourth solution was presented by Vika Dipanzu, former director general of SNEL. Instead, he proposes the import of electricity from Congo-Brazzaville where they already import 300 megawatts with the company he runs, Katanga Energy.
Until then, he said, they serve 180 megawatts and they have a surplus of 120 megawatts that they reserve for potential customers.
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As these intermediary solutions among many others are beneficial to the mining industry, the Congolese state should encourage private investors to invest in the energy sector.
As a reminder, the Government’s policy is to bring the DRC, on the one hand, to market and export high-value merchantable mining products and, on the other hand, to promote the establishment of manufacturing industries for processing. local merchant mining products, in order to enable the Congolese people to take full advantage of its wealth.
Nadine FULA
The NBA is mourning the loss of one of its greatest defensive icons. Dikembe Mutombo, the former 7-foot-2 center, passed away at the age of 58 due to a brain cancer, as reported by The Athletic on Monday, September 30.
A defensive record-holder
Born in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Mutombo left an indelible mark on the NBA with his exceptional defensive skills. During his career, he won the Defensive Player of the Year award four times (1995, 1997, 1998, 2001), a record he shares with Ben Wallace and Rudy Gobert. Gobert, in achieving this feat, highlighted the legacy Mutombo left on the game.
Drafted in 1991 by the Denver Nuggets, Mutombo went on to play for several notable teams, including the Atlanta Hawks, Philadelphia 76ers, New Jersey Nets, New York Knicks, and finally the Houston Rockets, where he retired in 2009.
A life of commitment beyond basketball
Although Mutombo never won an NBA championship, with two finals losses (in 2001 with the 76ers and 2003 with the Nets), he was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2015. Beyond his impressive sports career, he dedicated his life to humanitarian efforts, particularly in Africa. He worked tirelessly to develop basketball across the continent and to help those in need.
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver praised his contributions in a statement: “Dikembe dedicated his life to helping others. He was not only a great player but also a global ambassador for basketball and a humanitarian. His commitment to the community, especially in his native Congo, will be forever remembered.”
Mutombo’s legacy continues to inspire generations of players and humanitarians around the world.
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Africa is home to 83% of the world’s non-electrified population. A thundering paradox, given the continent’s immense hydroelectric potential.
The continent faces a shortage of affordable, reliable and sustainable energy. A think tank dedicated to the development of long-term public and energy policies points out that this is holding back the momentum of individuals and companies alike.
According to the experts, the pace of electrification needs to triple in order to absorb this deficit, rethink several economic models, and put Africans on the path to prosperity.
Dynamic project vehicles on the move
The World Bank Group has pledged to connect 250 million people to electricity, while the African Development Bank (AfDB) will do the same for a further 50 million.
The World Bank Group’s investments are already providing the impetus needed to reach the target, illustrated in its ambitious “Mission 300” program.
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On Thursday September 25, 2024, Bruno Tshibangu Kabaji, Managing Director of the Agence Nationale pour la Promotion des Investissements (ANAPI), and Hesham El Mekwad, the Egyptian ambassador accredited to the Democratic Republic of Congo, exchanged views on investment and trade issues.
The Egyptian diplomat was accompanied by Adham Thabet, development cooperation advisor at the Embassy of the Arab Republic of Egypt.
Discussions between the two personalities focused in particular on the role of ANAPI as the body responsible for supporting investors in the DRC.
While stressing the need to increase economic and commercial cooperation between Egypt and the DRC, the two parties encouraged Egyptian investors to step up their presence in several fields in the DRC, notably energy, transport, infrastructure and agriculture, fisheries and livestock.
With this in mind, the Egyptian Ambassador expressed the wish to establish regular contacts with ANAPI to support this mutual ambition.
Nadine FULA
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