The Democratic Republic of Congo's (DRC) President Joseph Kabila arrived at the OR Tambo International Airport last night to co-chair the 6th Bi-National Commission with President Jacob Zuma. His arrival comes as South African (SA) farmers will soon have access to more than 1 million hectares of farmland in the DRC. An agreement is expected to be signed this morning. 

Zuma and Kabila will also attempt to revive the stalled $80 billion Inga Dam Hydropower project during their talks which are likely to focus on trade and mutual development. Also expected to feature during deliberations is South Africa's farming expertise which is in demand. This has been backed by AgriSA which says 21 African countries are luring local farmers. 

SA International Relations Minister Maite Nkoana-Mashabane says it is imperative to build food security in the region, noting that the DRC has fertile land that can help the course.

DRC ambassador Ben M'Poko says the DRC has the potential to supply electricity to the rest of the continent. M’Poko points out that they have clean energy because they use hydro-electricity. Nkoana-Mashabane says Eskom, together with power utility companies in the region are working together for a Southern African Development Community power pool or grid which will help address limited and scares resources. 

The continent is also working on green energy. A major announcement on Telkom delivering modern telecommunications infrastructure in the DRC is also expected. Zuma and Kabila will also discuss regional issues, including the current stalemate in Zimbabwe.