The president of the Kongo Central provincial assembly, Papy Mantezolo Diatezua, met with the provincial SNEL management to assess the implementation of agreements made during their previous meeting on July 22, 2026. The goal was to improve electricity supply in various areas of the province, including Kasangulu, Kisantu, Mbanza-Ngungu, Lukala, Kimpese, Matadi, Boma, Tshela, Lukula, Lemba, and Muanda.
According to Papy Mantezolo Diatezua, the evaluation revealed that nearly 60% of the issues raised during the first meeting had been addressed. The discussions focused on specific areas, including the Soyo 1, Soyo 2, Soyo 3, Soyo Village, and Soyo Carrière substations, as well as the "Au revoir Matadi" cabin, Kinkanda road, and hospital.
The president of the provincial assembly announced that the capacity of Soyo 2 and Soyo 3 substations would be reinforced within two days. He also stated that a new cell was being built to accommodate the Soyo 1 cabin, with a resolution expected by the end of October. In the Kinkanda neighborhood, SNEL officials reported that the cabin had been reinforced, resolving the issue.
The meeting also addressed the case of the Nzululu neighborhood, located near Mount Pic Ambier. SNEL teams are expected to intervene in the area during the first quarter of 2027. Additionally, the preparation of the Conference of provincial governors, scheduled for December in Kongo Central, was discussed, including the deployment of SNEL teams to various parts of the province.
Papy Mantezolo Diatezua reported that SNEL teams had been deployed to Lukaya and Cataractes and would soon be sent to Bas-Fleuve, Matadi, and other major cities to resolve electricity supply issues and improve service quality. The administrative issue of SNEL's casual workers in Kongo Central was also addressed, with assurances that the problem would be addressed before the visit of President Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo.
The president of the provincial assembly announced that his delegation would officially contact the provincial SNEL management, with a copy sent to national authorities, to ensure that this issue is taken seriously. This move aims to ensure a successful visit by the Head of State.
The evaluation meeting was attended by provincial deputies Ruffin Kisilu and Sisi Vimpi, as well as SNEL officials, including the regional director, technical director, and financial director.
Key points
- The Kongo Central provincial assembly and SNEL have evaluated progress on improving electricity supply in the province, with nearly 60% of issues addressed.
- SNEL teams will be deployed to various parts of the province to resolve electricity supply issues and improve service quality.
- The administrative issue of SNEL's casual workers in Kongo Central will be addressed before the visit of President Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo.
