Dti plans investment mission to DRC

The Department of Trade and Industry (the dti) will lead an Investment and Trade Initiative to Kinshasa and Lubumbashi in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) from May 27 to June 2.
In 2011, the real GDP in the DRC was 6.5%, with the main economic drivers being construction, mining and public services. Agriculture continues to be the dominant sector of the economy.
South Africa’s exports to the DRC stood at R7 653 372 in 2011, making it our fourth largest key trading partner in Africa.
A range of opportunities exist from agro-processing and chemicals to construction, mining and capital equipment.
Preference will be given to BEE and women-owned companies.