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DRC: Receipt of the new national museum financed at $ 21 million by KOICA
It is a jewel offered by the Korean government via KOICA, whose total cost of the works was $ 21 million. This new high-end building was received Friday, June 14, 2019 by the Congolese side. This, before its official inauguration will take place in November of the current year.
Indeed, begun three years ago (in July 2016) by former President Joseph Kabila accompanied by then Minister of Culture and Arts, Elvis Mutiri Wa Bashara, this masterpiece – both figuré – is the largest project carried out by the Korean International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) in Central Africa.
For the management of this museum, 78 Congolese have been trained in museum management in Korea. 73 agents of the Institute of National Museums of Congo (IMNC) will be assigned to the National Museum of the DRC (MNRDC.) On 6,000 m2, this building should include 12,000 objects, or 20% of rooms that houses the National Institute Museum of Congo (INMC) at Mount Ngaliema.
If the work done together with its Congolese partners is satisfactory, the ambassador of the Republic of Korea in the DRC, Kim Kiejoo expresses her wish to see this museum play its role of highlighting the cultural heritage of the DRC.
“While having a unique history, we also experienced colonization. Our cultural heritage shows it well. So this museum has the same objectives as our museums. The museum will highlight the Congolese cultural potential, which is very important”, he said.
A preview of the official ceremony of handing this museum to the Congolese side, the Korean Embassy in the DRC and KOICA have invited a group of journalists to discover this achievement of cooperation between Seoul and Kinshasa.
Like any work of art, the MNRDC pleases with its container as its content. This building is adapted to the climate and the environment. Everything has been built to reduce energy consumption as much as possible, by focusing on solar energy. It is truly a passive house, informs the site manager.
Works, art objects classified by type are already being placed in the temporary exhibition hall. There are, in particular, musical instruments classified according to their types. And in the permanent exhibition halls 1 and 2, these are works that put people face challenges. There is the prehistoric man, the different kingdoms and empires that have been right in the Congolese space.
In short, objects that testify to the existence of an organized life, well before the arrival of the white man on Congolese territory. As one can guess, thanks to this museum, Congolese can have references to better assimilate their past, to better address the challenges of the future that is sustainable development.
“We look forward to working with our counterparts at the government and other institutions, including the media”, said Kim Kiejoo, wishing the new administration good luck.
As a reminder, it is on the ruins of the former Tembe na Tembe, a saliva of the Protestant cathedral of the centenary, in the heart of the Congolese capital, stands an architectural jewel. This new building will be in a short time the receptacle of the important parts of the history and the Congolese cultural heritage, since the pre-colonial era.
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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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