Prime Minister Augustin Matata Ponyo Mapon Brings Message of Congolese Success to the United States
by Paul Trustfull
Stepping off his plane in New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport earlier this month, Augustin Matata
Ponyo Mapon, prime minister of the Democratic Republic of Congo(DRC), arrived in the United States. Click to download.
Champion Of The Francophonie
A Profile Of DRC Prime Minister Augustin Matata Ponyo Mapon
by Paul Trustfull
This year’s Francophonie Summit has revealed an emerging leader for developing Africa: Augustin Matata Ponyo Mapon, prime minister of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
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Patrice Kitebi
Transforming The Democratic Republic of Congo’s Economy Into A Regional Powerhouse
by Paul Trustfull
Replacing the outgoing minister of finance, current Prime Minister Matata Ponyo Mapon, Patrice Kitebi is striving to change the nation’s economy to both foster social welfare and increase foreign capital from private investors.
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The Best of Africa
A Remarkable Renaissance
by Paul Trustfull
The African continent is a rapidly growing market that is finally beginning to gain traction in the global economy after years of striving for progress, stability and reform. Leaders, businesses and institutions that are making Africa the success story of tomorrow are finally being recognized as truly The Best of Africa.
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George Forrest
Emerging Markets Trailblazer
by Paul Trustfull
It is not often that a conversation regarding business in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)—be it about banking or mining—can take place without some mention of George Forrest. Born in Lubumbashi, the owner of the Forrest Group exemplifies the meaning of success in the emerging markets.
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Democratic Republic of Congo
Prime Minister Augustin Matata Ponyo Mapon Seeks New Future For The DRC
by Paul Trustfull
Augustin Matata Ponyo Mapon, the former Minister of Finance of the Democratic
Republic of Congo (DRC), was recently elected to lead the mineral–rich African
nation as prime minister.
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The Continuing Growth of the DRC
A Look at Africa’s Future
by Paul Trustfull
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is a vast Central African nation and the second-largest
country in Africa. While the DRC seems to inspire the adventurer in every visitor, its true appeal lies in its economy and growth potential. Click to download.
Democratic Republic of Congo on the Rise
A Snapshot of Africa’s Growth
by Paul Trustfull
As the world recovers from the global financial crisis, numerous African economies are showing signs of becoming powerful economic engines, with growth rates in the high single digits. One of the standouts is the Democratic Republic of Congo.
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Africa’s Time Has Come
A Look at Lonrho’s Success
by Paul Trustfull
Lonrho is a conglomerate listed on both the London and Johannesburg stock exchanges. The company has been in Africa contributing to its development since 1909—more than 100 years. Lonrho’s director and CEO Geoff rey White, a seasoned executive, says the message to the rest of the world is simple: “Africa is open for business.”
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The Democratic Republic of Congo
Upcoming Elections Will Showcase Democracy in Africa
by Paul Trustfull
As the presidential election of November 28 draws closer, Pastor Daniel Ngoy Mulunda grows visibly excited. The date is
significant not only for the citizens of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), but for the entire African continent as well.
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African Caucus 2011
The Summit for African Development
by Paul Trustfull
As the developed world reels from the lingering effects of the 2008 financial crisis, the emerging markets of Africa are meantime on the fast track to growth. Read the full article here.
Ringing In a New Era
Democratic Elections in the DRC
by Paul Trustfull
There is much to be excited about in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), as 32 million voters—a national record—prepare to participate in national and local elections. Read the full article here.
Horizon 2020
Equatorial Guinea’s Leap Into the Future
by Paul Trustfull
The small nation of Equatorial Guinea often goes unnoticed in the broad media coverage of the African continent. However, foreign business is flocking to Equatorial Guinea in large numbers. Read the full article here.
Leading Georgia to a Better Tomorrow
An Interview with President Saakashvili and Minister Kobalia
by Paul Trustfull
Pictures of foreign leaders and celebrities line the walls of President Mikheil Saakashvili’s office in Tbilisi, including photos with Presidents Obama, Clinton and Bush. Read the full article here.
A Man With a Vision
President Joseph Kabila Kabange
by Paul Trustfull
“The Democratic Republic of the Congo is like a moving train that cannot be stopped,” says President Joseph Kabila Kabange in reference to the positive economic wind that is sweeping through his country. Read the full article here.
A Woman of Substance
by all Standards
by Paul Trustfull
Gulnara Karimova, daughter of the president of Uzbekistan, possesses charm, class, beauty and elegance as well as a caring sensibility. But these are just some of her natural attributes, and this description doesn’t do justice to who she really is. Read the full article here.
Made in Turkey: The Trendist
by Paul Trustfull
An interview by Paul Trustfull with
Turkish entrepreneur Bilal Ozkul. Read the full article here.
Ghana: Africa’s Rising Star
by Paul Trustfull
Ghana is emerging as a leader on the African continent. Its economy is weathering the global financial crisis and continuing on its path toward growth. Trade in gold and cocoa is booming, largely due to Ghana’s stability, security and healthy banks. Read the full article here.
4C Controls
Success to Date
by Paul Trustfull
4C Controls could not have been launched at a better time. The growth of the business is truly impressive: In two years it has gone from startup to leading player in the Earth Observation Satellite industry with a developing presence in the Middle East, Africa and Southeast Asia. Read the full article here.
Moïse Katumbi Chapwe:
A Man the West Would Love
To Do Business With
by Paul Trustfull
When he was elected governor of the Katanga Province in February 2007, Moïse Katumbi Chapwe knew exactly what he wanted to do and how he was going to do it: he was going to bring change to the province, which would be felt throughout the rest of the country. Read the full article here.
Heart of Light Amid the Darkness:
George Forrest
by Paul Trustfull
All too often the story of Africa is presented as tragedy to the world through the lens of the media. Magnifying the lens closer on the African continent to the Congo (or Democratic Republic of the Congo or DRC) and the case is doubly so. Read the full article here.
Freeing Finance
by Paul Trustfull
If money makes the world go round, Dahabshiil CEO Abdirashid Duale makes sure it goes to the right people. Today the Somalia region boasts some of the most advanced and cost competitive telecommunications and internet services in the world. Read the full article here.
Reserve Bank Governor
Dr. Gideon Gono Sees Light at the
End of the Tunnel
by Paul Trustfull
GlobalVision magazine recently had the exclusive opportunity to interview the Governor of the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe, Dr. Gideon Gono. Editor-in-Chief Paul Trustfull discussed a wide-range of economic and political challenges faced by this important African nation. Read the full article here.
Alex Khan:
Man with a Mission
by Paul Trustfull
Although the Kyoto Protocol’s clean development mechanism (CDM), run by the UN, is intended to reduce emissions by rewarding developing countries that invest in clean technologies, Africa and small developing countries have been essentially bypassed, and the Kyoto has yet to make it onto the developing world’s radar. A cleaner
and greener world lies close to the heart
of the owner of Zen Carbon Management,
Alex Khann. Read the full article here.
