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DRC:Fifi Masuka Launches Strategic Workshop to Turn Waste into a Driver of Sustainable Development

Top243news — Sat, 27 Jun 2026 01:25:00 +0000

Kolwezi , June 26, 2026 (TOP243NEWS) – Under the leadership of Lualaba Governor Fifi Masuka Saini, the Provincial Department of Sanitation and Manual Road Maintenance officially launched the Workshop of Key Stakeholders on Waste Management and Recycling, an initiative bringing together public authorities, mining companies, private sector representatives, technical and financial partners, researchers, and investors around a shared objective: building a modern and sustainable waste management system in the province.
In her opening address, Governor Fifi Masuka first gave thanks to God before expressing, on behalf of the people of Lualaba, her gratitude to the President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Félix Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo, whose vision of a more resilient nation committed to sustainable development continues to inspire provincial efforts to protect the environment.
The governor stressed that the workshop responds to an urgent environmental, public health, and social challenge as Lualaba experiences rapid urbanization and sustained economic growth. While this development represents a major opportunity for the province, it has also led to a significant increase in waste generation, making innovative and locally adapted solutions essential.
Fifi Masuka emphasized the need to change the way waste is perceived, arguing that it should no longer be viewed as a burden but rather as a valuable economic resource. Around the world, she noted, waste is increasingly being transformed into energy, construction materials, and fuel, while also creating jobs and generating new economic opportunities.
« Lualaba, the leading mining province of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, cannot afford to remain on the sidelines of this transformation. We must develop solutions tailored to the realities of our province, » she said.
To achieve this objective, the governor explained that the workshop aims to bring together expertise, encourage the exchange of best practices, and strengthen partnerships among public institutions, private companies, researchers, and investors in order to establish an efficient and sustainable waste management and recycling industry.
In her concluding remarks, Fifi Masuka called for collective responsibility, emphasizing that environmental protection is everyone’s duty. According to her, every citizen has an essential role to play in building a cleaner, more sustainable Lualaba that is firmly committed to a green economy.

By Mike Pakoto.

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DRC:Arcel Ndandula Calls for a Waste Recycling Industry at the Launch of the Second Provincial Workshop

Top243news — Sat, 27 Jun 2026 01:15:11 +0000

Kolwezi , June 26, 2026 (TOP243NEWS).-The Provincial Director of Sanitation and Manual Road Maintenance in Lualaba, Arcel Ndandula, has called for a profound transformation of waste management in the province during the official launch of the second edition of the Provincial Workshop of Key Stakeholders on Waste Management and Recycling, held in the presence of Governor Fifi Masuka Saini.
Addressing provincial authorities, national and provincial lawmakers, representatives of mining companies, technical and financial partners, and civil society organizations, Ndandula welcomed the progress achieved since the first edition of the workshop.
He highlighted major accomplishments, including the cleaning of drainage channels along the province’s main roads, the collection and disposal of waste, and the sanitation of public roads and open spaces. He also noted that several other resolutions are currently being implemented in line with the vision of the President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Félix Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo, which is being carried out in Lualaba under the leadership of Governor Fifi Masuka Saini.
According to the Provincial Director of Sanitation, this second edition represents a new milestone. “We must move beyond simple cleaning towards building a genuine waste transformation industry,” he said. He advocated for a scientific and technical approach to recycling, enabling waste—particularly plastic waste—to become a valuable raw material capable of generating added value and creating local jobs.
Ndandula also urged mining companies, development partners, and economic stakeholders to fully embrace their responsibility in developing a structured recycling sector that can position Lualaba as a model province in sanitation, innovation, and the circular economy.

By Mike Pakoto.

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DRC:Senate Opens Extraordinary Session This Saturday with Three Major Bills on the Agenda

Top243news — Sat, 27 Jun 2026 00:46:51 +0000

Kinshasa, June 26, 2026 (TOP243NEWS) – The Senate of the Democratic Republic of the Congo will hold the first plenary sitting of its extraordinary session this Saturday at 11:00 a.m. at the People’s Palace in Kinshasa. The session is expected to be significant, with lawmakers set to examine key legislative proposals relating to national security and economic governance.
According to the agenda released by the Senate Bureau, the plenary session will focus on three major items.
The first concerns the general consideration of a bill authorizing the extension of the state of siege in parts of the national territory. The measure, currently in force in several provinces affected by insecurity, will be submitted to the Upper House for approval.
Senators will then consider the adoption of the report by the Economic, Financial and Good Governance Committee on the Local Content Bill in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The proposed legislation aims to strengthen the participation of Congolese companies and professionals in the country’s major economic and industrial projects.
Finally, the plenary will review the same committee’s report on the bill amending and supplementing Law No. 17/001 of February 8, 2017, which establishes the legal framework governing subcontracting in the private sector. The reform seeks to adapt the legislation to the country’s evolving economic environment while reinforcing the protection of Congolese businesses.
The Senate Bureau has reminded all senators that wearing their official identification badges is mandatory and that the attendance register must be signed both before and after the plenary sitting.
This extraordinary session comes at a time when several economic and security reforms are expected, placing the Senate at the center of discussions on the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s legislative priorities.

By Mike Pakoto.

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