In 2022, Serge Mudogo identified a gap in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) mining sector for the need for reliable, efficient, and locally integrated procurement and outsourcing solutions. As a result, he founded Congo Supply & All Services (CSS). Today, not only does the company offer innovative supply chain solutions but it is also heavily invested in socio-economic upliftment in the country.

Mudogo explains: “Our aim has been to address persistent supply chain inefficiencies and to offer mining operators a dependable partner focused on delivering essential goods and services, while also promoting local content and sustainable development.” CSS offers a comprehensive range of services tailored to meet the operational demands of mining companies including:

• Procurement and outsourcing of industrial equipment, consumables, and reagents.

• Logistics and supply chain management, ensuring timely and efficient delivery to remote sites.

• Local PPE manufacturing, providing high-quality workwear and safety equipment, reducing dependency on imports.

 • Custom solutions, including warehousing, distribution, and on-site support to optimise clients’ supply chains. At the heart of CSS success is innovation.

 “Our commitment to innovation includes the use of integrated supply chain management systems to enhance transparency and efficiency. We also explore alternative energy solutions in our logistics and production facilities to ensure consistent service delivery in remote locations with limited infrastructure,” states Mudogo.

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Giving back to the local economy

One of CSS’s most significant success stories is the KENGE project, a partnership with Kibali gold mine, Africa’s largest gold mine operated by Barrick Gold Corporation. Through this initiative, CSS established an industrial workwear manufacturing factory in Kokiza. “We trained local community members, empowering them with new skills in industrial sewing and garment production. Today, the KENGE project supplies workwear directly to Kibali and across the DRC, significantly reducing their reliance on imported PPE. “Moreover, the project has expanded to produce uniforms for surrounding schools in the region, contributing to local economic growth and skills development. The KENGE project is a testament to how partnerships with major mining companies can foster local empowerment, job creation and sustainable supply chain solutions in the DRC,” states Mudogo. CSS is fully committed to socioeconomic empowerment in the DRC. To that end, it:

 • Employs and trains local staff, empowering communities through job creation and capacity building.

• Supports local SMEs by integrating them into its supply chain where possible.

• Promotes gender inclusivity, particularly in its PPE manufacturing operations, where the company provides opportunities for women to develop technical skills.

• Engages in community development initiatives, including educational programmes and health and safety awareness campaigns in areas where CSS operates.

While there are many companies offering similar services in the country, Mudogo explains that CSS’s competitive edge lies in its commitment to localisation and service excellence. We see ourselves not only as suppliers but as strategic partners invested in our clients’ success,” he concludes.