Tag: DRC
DRC cancels $1.2 billion national ID project
The Democratic Republic of Congo has cancelled a $1.2 billion project to set up a national biometric ID system, months after allegations of financial irregularities.
Richard Ilunga,...
Telco bosses BANNED from travel in DRC
The Democratic Republic of Congo has banned some telecommunications executives from leaving the country after they resisted paying a new tax on the industry, according...
Visa expands its digital payments with new office in DRC
Global payments giant Visa has announced the establishment of local business operations in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
DRC has become an attractive destination...
Telecom Taxes: Telcos in DRC slapped with heavy levies
The government of the Democratic Republic of Congo has ordered telecom operators in the country to pay a levy estimated at about US$180 million...