Eddy Kioni, CEO of Buenassa [EN]

In this episode, we sit down with Eddy Kioni, an entrepreneur and strategist leading Buenassa, a Congolese company working at the crossroads of mining, trading, and industrial sovereignty.Together, we unpack:Buenassa’s growing role in the regional battery value chain, including partnerships and positioning around DRC-Zambia’s battery precursor ambitionsHow the company aligns its growth with the evolving Kinshasa–Washington relationship, and what recent security deal (U.S.–RDC) mean for industrial actorsESG and local development: Buenassa’s approach to supplier inclusion, environmental standards, and talent development in mining-adjacent sectorsSovereignty through industry: Kioni’s broader vision for Congolese control over mining, refining, and the future of electric mobilityWhat it really takes to build a Congolese-led industrial player in a landscape often dominated by foreign majorsWhy It MattersThis episode dives into one of the most pressing questions of our time: how can African companies lead in the global energy transition? Eddy Kioni offers bold insights into value creation, partnerships, and the long game for Congolese industry.Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

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