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Lualaba: Muyej grants 30 university scholarships to Laureates of Exetat 2018-2019
The governor of Lualaba province, Richard Muyej Eat, awarded scholarships and graduate scholarships to thirty laureates of the 2018-2019 session of the State Examination. This action is one of the priorities of his government program, namely: education.
The beneficiaries of these scholarships will go on to pursue their higher and university studies at the International University of Cyprus, the island of Cyprus, the University of Sousse in Tunisia and Bel University campus of Kinshasa.
For Richard Mujej, unlike last year, the particularity of the scholarships awarded this year by the Province of Lualaba to his worthy daughters and sons is that fellows will be fully supported during the academic course. The other peculiarity, he said, is the fact that the beneficiaries will receive monthly from the Provincial Government, a purse of 300 US dollars.
In their speeches, the representative of the Provincial Director of Secondary and Vocational Primary Education (EPSP), the representative of the International University of Cyprus and the coordinator of the “Reason for Living” Foundation, have, in turn, encouraged the students of Lualaba to work hard to be part of future beneficiaries of these scholarships.
The awarding of these scholarships was organized during a colorful ceremony called “Na zui diploma. Many Laureates from Exetat 2018-2019, along with their family members, had answered the call.
The members of the provincial government and local elected officials, just after the speeches, proceeded to the awarding of the bonuses to the laureates. To encourage the girl to enhance herself by taking studies seriously, Governor Cathy Yav Mujing’s wife presented a special bonus to the four laureates.
This custom institutionalized by Governor Richard Mujey to grant scholarships to young people is appreciated by the notables of the province of Lualaba. It helps, they say, to generate competition among Lualaba students and gives young people in this province access to quality training and thus contribute to the future development of their province.
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Dikembe Mutombo, NBA legend, passes away at age 58
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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World: 83% of the non-electrified population live in Africa
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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DRC: Egyptian Ambassador Hesham El Mekwad pays a courtesy visit to ANAPI
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.
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