Author: Patrick Ndungidi

2025 was a year of prominence, influence, and national pride for Congolese men and women distinguished by major nominations, prestigious awards, and remarkable individual achievements. From the fields of the world’s greatest international competitions to the strategic spheres of finance, justice, culture, technology, and entrepreneurship, these exceptional figures carried the flag of the Democratic Republic […]

A little over 30 years old, Tânia Paiva is making a remarkable entrance at the top of Angola’s intelligence apparatus. She has been appointed Deputy Director of the State Intelligence and Security Service (Serviço de Inteligência e Segurança de Estado-SINSE), in charge of integration and technological development. Her arrival marks a turning point, generating both […]

As the Democratic Republic of Congo asserts its presence on the global agro-industrial stage, PHC is entering a new phase of development driven by innovation, technology transfer, and strategic partnerships. The expansion of its processing facilities, the construction of a new refinery, and the launch of a biogas unit are designed to modernize the sector […]

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is fast-tracking the revival of its palm oil sector. Since joining the Council of Palm Oil Producing Countries (CPOPC), and with the facilitation of Plantations and Huileries du Congo (PHC), the country has strengthened its strategy to structure, professionalize, and innovate in this key economic sector. The goal: to […]

The Board of Directors of the Mastercard Foundation has made its decision: Ethiopian entrepreneur and investor Sewit Ahderom will take the helm of one of the world’s largest philanthropic organizations. On January 1, 2026, she will succeed Reeta Roy, who has led the Foundation for the past 18 years. Ahderom’s appointment marks the beginning of […]

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is taking a decisive step in West Africa. The institution has chosen Abidjan to establish its presence in Côte d’Ivoire and has appointed Nigerian Asari Efiong as its first country head. Côte d’Ivoire officially became a member and country of operation of the Bank in 2025. Based […]

On its three operational sites in the Democratic Republic of Congo, PHC is transforming used plastics into durable paving blocks, proving that waste can become a pillar of local development and a symbol of ecological innovation. Turning an environmental scourge into a valuable resource: that’s the successful bet made by Plantations et Huileries du Congo […]

The International Council of Beverages Associations (ICBA), the global voice of the non-alcoholic beverage industry, launched its African chapter on August 12 in Nairobi, Kenya, and appointed Kenyan lawyer and policy expert Iddah Asin as its first Executive Director. The ICBA is an international non-governmental organization established in 1995, representing the interests of the global […]

The Ghanaian lawyer had served for 16 years as Senior Legal Counsel at the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), advising states and strategic partners, developing public policies, and strengthening intellectual property capacities. A United Nations agency serving innovators and creators worldwide, WIPO ensures that their ideas safely reach the market and improve living conditions for […]

Launched in April 2025, Empow’Her, an initiative by Plantations et Huileries du Congo (PHC), aims to strengthen women’s economic independence and leadership both within the company and in the rural communities surrounding its operational sites in the Mongala, Équateur, and Tshopo provinces. On June 20th in Yaligimba, women armed with hoes, and determination, harvested the […]