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Equity Bank in DRC
  • Equity Bank trade mission has attracted a diverse group of entrepreneurs from Kenya, DRC, Tanzania, Zimbabwe, Ethiopia, South Sudan, Poland, Germany, and the U.S.
  • Delegates are seeking to establish business footholds in Katanga region, which is known for its significant copper and tin deposits.

A trade mission drawing potential investors from 16 countries is in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) mining-rich Katanga area exploring investment opportunities in the country.

In an update on Monday, one of East Africa’s biggest lender Equity Group said the trade mission comprises of over 50 delegates will be on a week-long exercise to unlock business opportunities, foster economic collaboration, and connect investors with key partners in the mining-rich Katanga region, will also bring together 120 Congolese delegates.

For the first time, the mission will extend to Kolwezi, a key mining hub northwest of Lubumbashi, where most of the country’s mining operations are based. …