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Manufacturing and Mining Deals Dominate Equity-Led DRC Trade Mission
Manufacturing and mining-linked investments are taking centre stage as Equity Group Holdings leads a high-level trade mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
The week-long programme has brought together over 50 investors from Africa, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. As the delegation tours industrial sites in Lubumbashi, attention is shifting beyond raw extraction.
Instead, investors are focusing on value addition, engineering, and supply chain opportunities.
Strong Global Investor Interest
The delegation includes participants from Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, South Sudan, and Burundi. In addition, investors from South Africa, the UAE, India, Germany, and the UK are taking part.
This mix highlights growing global interest in the DRC’s industrial potential.
Equity has positioned the mission as a deal-making platform. Through Equity BCDC, the Group is linking investors to projects.
It is also offering financing solutions across logistics, energy, subcontracting, and agro-processing.
Manufacturing and Mining Deals Dominate Equity-Led DRC Trade Mission
Industrial Capacity on Display
At MES Holdings, delegates explored a wide range of industrial solutions.
These include project management, civil construction, equipment rental, and underground mining services.
CFO Sanjeev Jha said the group has built strong manufacturing capacity. This includes cathode refurbishment, HDPE pipes, cables, and roofing materials.
He added that MES operates across 10 major mining sites. The company also provides skilled manpower and technical support.
Its plant operations division handles maintenance and repair of industrial systems.
Chairman Chetan Chug emphasized sustainability. He noted that MES runs recycling plants for copper, lead scrap, and used batteries.
Diversification Beyond Mining
Meanwhile, Hyper Psaro Group showcased its diversified business model.
The company operates across fuel, logistics, manufacturing, and consumer goods.
Sales Director Yiannis Dimas said strong financial backing has enabled expansion. Support from Equity BCDC has also played a key role.
The firm has secured partnerships with global brands such as Unilever, Nestlé, and Coca-Cola.
At the same time, it is scaling its own products, including tissue and dairy. It is also converting six supermarkets into Carrefour outlets.
Dimas highlighted new opportunities in solar energy, recycling, and waste management.
Policy Support and Investor Confidence
Officials from the Agence Nationale pour la Promotion des Investissements (ANAPI) also engaged investors.
They outlined incentives, reforms, and guarantees on profit repatriation.
At the same time, they positioned Katanga as a key hub for regional supply chains.
These reforms are helping improve investor confidence and ease of doing business.
Deals Begin to Take Shape
For many participants, the mission is already delivering results.
Site visits and B2B sessions are helping build deal pipelines. Investors are exploring opportunities in equipment supply, engineering services, and mineral processing.
These opportunities are closely tied to copper and cobalt production.
Earlier, Nicole Dow said the mission aims to connect capital with opportunity.
“Through our Trade Missions, we help businesses scale and explore new markets across Africa,” she said.
A Shift in the Investment Narrative
As the mission continues, one message is clear.
The DRC is no longer just a mining destination. Instead, it is emerging as a broader industrial and investment frontier.
For Kenyan and global investors, the focus is shifting. The real value now lies in processing, services, and integrated supply chains.
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