About Us

Our founder, Sifa Tshiswaka, recognized a critical opportunity to facilitate bilateral economic growth between the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the Republic of South Africa (RSA). The growing interest of South African entrepreneurs to explore the Congolese market, combined with the lack of transparent processes and guidance in market entry, creates an urgent need to establish a formal Chamber of Commerce to fill this void. The establishment of the DRC-RSA Chamber of Commerce, Crafts and Services serves as the official conduit for investment, trade and economic development between the two nations.

We are officially recognized by the Ministry of Entrepreneurship, Small and Medium Enterprises in the Democratic Republic of Congo, who have accorded us the approval to ensure the representation, protection, and promotion of the interests of economic operators of the DRC and RSA in the areas of commerce, crafts, and service provision.

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Office of the Ministry of Entrepreneurship, Small and Medium Enterprises, Kinshasa, 18 April 2024

Our Goals

Facilitate bilateral investments between the Democratic Republic of Congo and South Africa
Stimulate regional economic growth across central and Southern Africa
Promote positive public relations messages, and tourism in the Democratic Republic of Congo to attract foreign investors
Stimulate job creation, skills development and information sharing initiatives in the DRC & RSA
Ensure that foreign investors understand and respect the country's laws and their social responsibility to the communities in which they operate
Provide clear, transparent, and simplified processes for foreign investment in the Democratic Republic of Congo
Advocate for supportive policies on behalf of our community of entrepreneurs and business leaders
Foster community building and high-level networking among members
Uplifting local communities through skills development for women and educating children

Meet our Team

Lukalu Sifa Tshiswaka
President
Aurélie Kalenga
Vice President
Glodie Elifa Lokelemba
Secretary General
Oliver Kabongo
Director
Franck Ilunga
Director
Vinny Paul Kabwe
Director
Edison Minagri
Director

About Us

The Chamber of Commerce, Arts, and Services DRC-RSA is a the first official Chamber which not only encourages but facilitates bilateral trade between these nations. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Entrepreneurship and Small Business in the Democratic Republic of Congo, the Chamber boasts a leadership team that are entrenched in government in the Democratic Republic of Congo, and who are well versed in the private sectors of both countries.

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