The trip was part of strengthening economic and commercial cooperation between Kinshasa and Dar es Salaam. According to the press release, Julien Paluku encouraged Saturn Coopération, which assembles in particular dump trucks, tankers and tractors of the Howo brand, to invest in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
State support highlighted
The minister assured the company’s leaders of the protection and support of the Congolese State, indicating that it could benefit from certain facilities once established on national territory. “The Democratic Republic of the Congo is committed to the continuous improvement of the business climate and intends to offer appropriate support to investors who wish to settle in the country,” he said, quoted in the press release.
Julien Paluku also stressed that the establishment of Saturn Coopération in Lubumbashi would contribute to strengthening the industrial sector and creating jobs, in line with President Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo’s commitment to promoting entrepreneurship and employment.
An assembly capacity of 49 vehicles per day
According to Chirag Tanna, one of the managers of Saturn Coopération, the company has an assembly capacity of 49 vehicles per day. Since the inauguration of its factory, 6,000 trucks have already been assembled, with the ambition of reaching 8,000 units in 2027.
The prospect of a unit in Lubumbashi opens a new possibility of industrial cooperation between the DRC and Tanzania, particularly in the sector of vehicles intended for economic activities and transport. The project nevertheless remains at the intention stage at this point, with no date or investment amount having been communicated.
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