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Chingwell Mutombu: Founder of Congo’s Women Microfinance Organization: “My inspiration comes from the women I saw growing up”

Posted by Misi on July 22, 2008
Filed in: Africa, Business & Technology, DRC & Congo, Discussion Lounge, Interview, Minnesota, Positive Africa, USA

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“For every woman we reached, the impact was six folds because a typical Congolese family comprises of six children.”

“Show me your Raw Minerals and I’ll Show you the Money”

Posted by Paul Usungu on July 15, 2008
Filed in: China, Community Report, DRC & Congo, Discussion Lounge, Sports

China’s need for raw minerals to fuel its growth, has embraced the Africa continent on a new wave of “business relations” which has angered the West. This month marks the beginning of more than 2,000 miles of road constructions by China in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
This is a £4.5 billion deal signed by [...]