• Ivorian SCHIBA Group expresses interest in road and energy infrastructure projects in DRC amid the country's infrastructure deficit 

• Group highlights 1,200+ kilometers of road construction experience in Côte d'Ivoire during meeting with DRC Infrastructure Minister 

• Multi-sector company operates through subsidiaries, including Schiba Énergies & Services for electrification and ETS MSSZ for road construction

The Ivorian SCHIBA Group is eyeing major infrastructure opportunities in the Democratic Republic of Congo, focusing on roads and energy projects where the country desperately needs investment. Company Chairman and CEO Soro Nidjabedjan led a delegation that met Infrastructure and Public Works Minister John Banza Lunda on September 15, 2025.

Few details have emerged from the discussions, but SCHIBA emphasized its impressive credentials in Côte d'Ivoire, where it has built more than 1,200 kilometers of roads. The company positioned this experience as proof that it can tackle the DRC's massive infrastructure challenges.

SCHIBA has grown into a diversified conglomerate spanning construction, distribution, finance, insurance, and energy sectors. Its subsidiary Schiba Énergies & Services, launched in 2022, handles rural electrification, commercial electrical work, renewable energy projects, security systems, and fire safety. Another arm, ETS MSSZ, builds roads, highways, and water infrastructure. Founded in 2008, ETS MSSZ was the group's first venture.

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