Current Business Issues in African Countries
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Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)
Below, is a sample of companies that have verified websites. The list is provided for illustrative purposes, is not exhaustive, and does not represent an endorsement of the listed companies.
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Mining
Gécamines
A state owned enterprise and historically the largest mining company in the DRC. Gécamines engages in exploration, exploitation and production of various mineral deposits — especially copper and cobalt — across Katanga and other provinces.
Barrick Gold (via a joint venture)
see “Operations / Kibali” page
Through a joint venture company (with other partners), Barrick operates the Kibali Gold Mine in northeastern DRC — one of Africa’s largest gold mines. It uses both open pit and underground methods, with a substantial processing plant.
Agriculture Companies & Agribusiness Firms
Congo Agro Industrial SARL
A locally based agribusiness / agriculture services company providing agricultural equipment (tractors, pumps, trailers, etc.), farming inputs, and consulting services. Their mission emphasizes boosting productivity, food security and enabling modernization of farming across the DRC.
SOPAGRI CONGO SARL
A women owned and managed agribusiness company operating in the DRC (founded in 2018), focused on commercialization of agricultural products — especially cash crops like coffee and cocoa — and working with cooperatives. They also provide training and support to farming communities, particularly women farmers.
Construction
Modern Construction
A major construction and real estate firm in the DRC. Modern Construction works on large scale residential, commercial, and infrastructure projects — from housing complexes and “smart” towers to hotels, shopping centers, hospitals, and office buildings. They have over a decade of experience and are credited with contributing significantly to the modernisation of urban infrastructure in cities like Kinshasa.
Service Companies
Rawbank
A major commercial bank offering corporate, SME and retail banking services — including savings, loans, transaction banking, and digital banking. As of recent years, it is one of the largest universal banks in the DRC. SAS DRC (Services And Support) sasdrc.cd Offers a broad set of services: recruitment and personnel placement, professional training, protocol services, import export support, transport & logistics, cleaning/maintenance, and various “support” services for companies or individuals.
Universities
Université de Kinshasa (UNIKIN)
One of the oldest and most prestigious public universities in the DRC. Established in 1954 (as Lovanium during colonial times), it offers a wide range of faculties (sciences, engineering, medicine, humanities, social sciences, etc.) and serves as a major center for research and higher education in Kinshasa. Université de Lubumbashi (UNILU) A large public university in Lubumbashi (Haut Katanga). Founded in 1955 (originally as the Official University of the Congo and Ruanda-Urundi), UNILU was re established as an autonomous institution in 1981. It offers many faculties — including engineering, medicine, social sciences, economics, architecture, etc. — and plays a major role in higher education and research in the south east of the country.