Latest articles on Kinshasa

Grassroots mobilisation is key to fighting an outbreak

Africa Sarah Smit - 15 Apr 2020

As health workers in the DRC deal with the news that Ebola has not yet been defeated, they reflect on the lessons the epidemic has taught them

Soundtrack to a pandemic: Africa’s best coronavirus songs

Article Kwanele Sosibo & Simon Allison - 2 Apr 2020

Drawing on lessons from Ebola, African artists are using music to convey public health messaging. And they are doing it in style

JP Mika is a Congolese artist in full bloom

Article Riason Naidoo - 5 Feb 2020

The painter, who hails from the DRC, is currently presenting his first solo exhibition outside his home country in Paris

Dictators expand their toolbox

Africa Nic Cheeseman & Brian Klaas - 27 Sep 2019

An update of How to Rig an Election is a guide to new strategies used by authoritarian leaders to stay in power

DRC authorities ban Kinshasa rallies over tensions

Africa Agency - 22 Jul 2019

Tshisekedi was elected in December to replace Kabila who presided over sub-Saharan Africa's biggest country for nearly two decades

It’s closing time in Kinshasa

Africa Agency - 12 Jul 2019

In less than a month, the bars spilling out on to the city’s highways and byways will no longer be allowed to serve customers before 6pm

Kinshasa is drowning in waste

Africa Deutsche Welle 1 - 5 Dec 2018

The Congolese capital does not have a functioning garbage collection system. Consequences for the health of the "Kinois" are catastrophic

Campaigning for critical election opens in crisis-wracked DRC

Africa Samir Tounsi - 21 Nov 2018

At stake in the vote is political stewardship of a mineral-rich country that has never known a peaceful transition of power since independence

DRC opposition Kinshasa rally authorised for Friday — candidate

Africa Agency - 24 Oct 2018

Political tensions are rising in the DRC before the long-delayed December 23 election to select a successor to President Joseph Kabila

How Kinshasa’s markets are captured by powerful private interests

Africa Staff Reporter - 12 Mar 2018

The majority of the “formal” and officially acknowledged taxes aren’t fed into the formal hierarchy and revenue flow as they are supposed to be

Gearing Africa’s cities for the future

Analysis Staff Reporter - 7 Aug 2017

By 2030, 15 cities in Africa will have populations over 5 million, most of whom will live in informal settlements.

A huge mobilisation in DRC aims to vaccinate millions against yellow fever

Article Advertorial - 30 Aug 2016

The world’s largest yellow fever vaccination effort has come to the urban sprawl that is the Democratic Republic of Congo’s capital, Kinshasa

Protesting DRC students tell Kabila to ‘get out’

Africa Staff Reporter - 21 Jan 2015

Shots rang out as dozens of students shouting "Kabila get out!" faced off against police officers at Kinshasa's university.

Kinshasa: Heavy gunfire, hostage scenario wreaks panic among residents

Africa Staff Reporter - 30 Dec 2013

Residents in the capital of the DRC have been left to feel uneasy after gunfire erupted throughout the city and several reporters were taken hostage.

DRC army launches attack on last M23 rebel holdout

Africa Sapa Afp - 3 Nov 2013

DRC soldiers are fighting off some 200 M23 rebels who are hiding after being ousted from their last stronghold.

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Matthew Wilhelm solomon - 27 Oct 2020

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Coronavirus

Ithala backs its embattled chairperson

Paddy Harper - 25 Oct 2020

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special reports - 27 Oct 2020

The system includes facial recognition software and a thermal screening solution that will provide instant temperature screening of all employees

Special Reports

Transport Month

[email protected] - 23 Oct 2020

An infrastructure-led recovery will help to stimulate demand in the South African economy, which is vital post the Covid-19 pandemic

Special Reports

Limpopo’s Economic Recovery Plan to fight Covid-19 impact

special reports - 23 Oct 2020

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Special Reports

Disrupt the corrupt

special reports - 22 Oct 2020

Whistle-blowers should be seen as real heroes in the fight against corruption and we need a change in culture for this to happen

Special Reports

Corporates: A force for good for a sustainable future

special reports - 20 Oct 2020

In order to see people and nature thrive what is required is a strong focus on partnerships – we cannot act alone anymore

Special Reports

Combatting wildlife crime in Southern Africa activity annual programme statement (APS) No. 04

special reports - 20 Oct 2020

Concept papers are sought for implementating activities, for a multi-faceted programme that aims to reduce poaching and illegal trade in wildlife

Special Reports

The financial decisions made during your life journey, and their impact on your retirement outcome

special reports - 19 Oct 2020

The longer you save towards retirement the larger your retirement savings are expected to be due to the effect of compounding interest

Special Reports

In conversation with SA Reserve Bank Governer, Lesetja Kganyago

special reports - 16 Oct 2020

'Make interest rates zero and inflation goes up and then people save less – we need savings to fund investment in this country'