Deputy Pacquis Nganini Atabakutuba has called for the director general of Société aurifère du Kivu et du Maniema (SAKIMA SA) to account for the company's financial and social situation before the National Assembly. In a letter dated October 20, 2026, Nganini submitted an oral question with debate to the director general, citing Article 100 of the Constitution and Article 178 of the internal regulations.
The deputy is seeking answers on the company's financial situation, including salary arrears, management of mining revenues, and protection of state mining assets. Nganini has posed a series of direct questions, including where mining activity funds are being allocated, the company's actual production levels, and how revenues are being collected and allocated.
The deputy stated that he wants concrete figures, documents, explanations, and commitments from the director general. Nganini emphasized that SAKIMA is not private property, but a public enterprise that should serve the nation, not a select few. He criticized the current situation, where mining resources benefit a small elite while workers face months of unpaid salaries.
This summons follows a severe social crisis at SAKIMA, where workers have been on strike since September 10, demanding payment of 31.5 months of salary arrears, equivalent to two years and seven months. The workers also request that certain activity revenues be directly deposited into the Kalima site's accounts, citing an estimated $60,000 per month generated by the Umoja counter and electricity sales to SNEL.
The date for the plenary debate has not been set. When contacted, SAKIMA's management had not responded at the time of publication. The company's situation has sparked concerns about the management of state assets and the welfare of workers in the mining sector.
The mining sector is a significant contributor to the Democratic Republic of Congo's economy, but it has faced numerous challenges, including mismanagement, corruption, and social unrest. The situation at SAKIMA highlights the need for greater transparency and accountability in the management of state-owned enterprises.
The National Assembly's review of SAKIMA's management is expected to shed light on the company's operations and potentially lead to reforms in the mining sector. The outcome of the summons and subsequent debate will be closely watched by stakeholders, including workers, investors, and the general public.
Key points
- Deputy Pacquis Nganini has summoned SAKIMA's director general to the National Assembly to answer questions about the company's financial and social situation.
- Workers at SAKIMA have been on strike since September 10, demanding payment of 31.5 months of salary arrears.
- The situation at SAKIMA highlights concerns about the management of state assets and the welfare of workers in the mining sector.
