Accessing adequate and reliable power supplies in DR Congo is problematic and costly for firms operating in the country. The government and international development partners have dedicated large amounts of time, effort and finance on hydropower mega projects but these projects have been subject to repeated delays and setbacks, thwarting attempts to increase domestic electricity supplies. For instance, the Inga I and Inga II dams were completed...

The mining sectors in Zambia and DR Congo have taken a severe hit following the decision of the international mining company Glencore to suspend its mining operations at its Mopani Copper Mines venture in Zambia and Katanga Mining venture in DR Congo for 18 months starting September 2015. Miners in both countries face regulatory uncertainty, high production costs and prices which have fallen considerably over the past twelve months in response...