Appointed under Presidential Ordinance number 24/109 dated December 16, 2024, the new leaders of the National Agency for Investment Promotion (ANAPI) officially assumed their duties on Monday, December 30, 2024, following a handover ceremony at the agency’s headquarters located in Kinshasa, within the Gombe municipality.

The ceremony was presided over by the Chief of Staff of the Vice Prime Minister in charge of Planning and Development Aid Coordination, Mr. Prince LETA, along with the Secretary General for Planning and Development Aid Coordination, Mr. Daniel EPEMBE. This new appointment brings a fresh impetus for revitalization to this public institution, which has been called upon by its supervisory authority to foster a new dynamic, innovation, and a climate of perfect collaboration. This commitment has been acknowledged and embraced by the new management led by Ms. Rachel PUNGU LUAMBA.

“…I commit to doing everything in my power to elevate the ANAPI’s profile both nationally and internationally, truly making it the gateway for investments in the DRC. In the face of numerous challenges, I will rely on the support and guidance of the supervisory authority, as well as maintain good collaboration with other stakeholders (…) to enable us to successfully accomplish our missions,” emphasized the General Director of ANAPI in her speech.

It should be noted that Ms. Rachel PUNGU LUAMBA will be supported in her role by Mr. Evariste KATSHENDA as Deputy General Director, while Mr. Stéphane VERINGA will chair the ANAPI Board of Directors. Observers believe that ANAPI will now operate with a rigorous results-oriented management approach.

After the Secretary General for Planning read the presidential ordinance appointing the new members of the Board of Directors and the General Management of ANAPI, and following the reading of the minutes by the Human Resources Director of ANAPI, NGALAMULUME, the actual handover took place first between the incoming and outgoing General Directors. Professor Bruno TSHIBANGU, the acting General Director, passed his responsibilities to Ms. Rachel PUNGU LUAMBA, followed by the handover between the PCA and finally between the incoming and outgoing Deputy General Directors.

The new head of ANAPI took the opportunity to express her deepest and deserved respects to the President of the Republic, Head of State Félix-Antoine TSHISEKEDI TSHILOMBO, for his choice in appointing her, which further underscores his status as a champion of positive masculinity. Ms. Rachel PUNGU LUAMBA also extended her profound appreciation to the Vice Prime Minister, Minister of Planning and Development Aid Coordination, Guylain NYEMBO MBWIZYA.

Additionally, Ms. Rachel PUNGU LUAMBA made a point of honoring her predecessors at ANAPI for their efforts in establishing the agency as a true pioneer of the country’s development, a valuable tool for improving the business climate and promoting a positive image, as well as investment opportunities in the DRC.

For his part, the incoming Chairman of the Board of Directors, Stéphane VERINGA, intends to foster perfect collaboration with the new committee to achieve positive results, while expressing gratitude to the Head of State for his appointment.

On his side, the outgoing acting General Director of ANAPI, Professor Bruno TSHIBANGU, did not hold back in wishing full success to the new management. The ceremony was conducted in a perfect atmosphere, symbolizing the advent of a new era within this public institution.