RE:RE:RE:RE:techinfo, please FOKatumbi is a businessman and clever politician. He was able to put in place a provincial tax (in fact 4 taxes) in the Katanga province which provides revenues of more than $150 million per year to this province. Such provincial taxes under the mining code are illegal. Mining companies prefer to pay than going to court to challenge the taxes. It is a way for mining companies to make a contribution to improve roads and safety in this mineral-rich province.
An elected Katumbi as president would be bad news for Kabila and some of his supporters. Kabila, Gertler (google the name) and some ministers will likely leave the country if Katumbi is elected.
Under Katumbi, DRC country risks (perceived or real) will decrease.