Marsavco Plant

Marsavco, short for Marguineries et Savonneries du Congo, is a leading industrial company in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, headquartered in Kinshasa. Established in 1922 as a subsidiary of Lever Brothers, the company has been a cornerstone of consumer goods manufacturing for over a century. Marsavco specializes in the production of edible oils, margarine, soaps, and detergents, which are marketed under well-known brand names such as Bona and Monganga. The plant is located in the industrial zone of Gombe and stands as one of the capital's largest private employers. Following a phase of restructuring and privatization in 2002, the company significantly increased its production capacities through foreign investment. Raw materials for production, particularly palm oil, are largely sourced domestically, thereby strengthening the local agricultural sector. Marsavco plays a vital role in ensuring the supply of essential hygiene and food products to the Congolese population and contributes substantially to the country's industrial value-added through the processing of local resources.

Nearby cities

Kinshasa

Kinshasa is the capital and largest city of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, located on the Congo River.

Maluku

Maluku is a large commune in the eastern part of Kinshasa, serving as a key industrial and port area on the Congo River.

History & landmarks

Kinshasa City Hall

The administrative center of the capital, a prominent building in the Gombe district.

Government Building (Kinshasa)

A modern office complex in Kinshasa housing numerous ministries.

Église Sainte-Anne

The Eglise Sainte-Anne is a historic Catholic church in Kinshasa, known for its distinct architectural style and long service to the comm…

Central Bank of Congo

The monumental building of the Central Bank, a symbol of the country's financial power.

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Mausoleum of Laurent-Désiré Kabila

The Mausolee Kabila is the final resting place of former President Laurent-Désiré Kabila, located in the heart of Kinshasa.

Cathédrale Notre-Dame du Congo

The Cathédrale Notre-Dame du Congo is the principal Roman Catholic cathedral in Kinshasa and the seat of the local Archbishop.

Kinshasa Central Station

The Gare Centrale is the main railway station in Kinshasa, serving as the terminus for the line connecting the capital to Matadi.

Academy of Fine Arts

The Académie des Beaux-Arts in Kinshasa is the country's premier institution for training in the visual and plastic arts.

More places

Kinshasa Zoo

A historical zoo in the center of the capital, showing native species and serving as a destination for families.

Kinshasa Children's Park

Children's parks in Kinshasa provide vibrant spaces for recreation and family gatherings in the heart of the capital.

Kinshasa Botanical Garden

A green oasis in the heart of Kinshasa with an impressive collection of tropical plants and trees.

Kinshasa River Port

A bustling river port connecting the interior with the capital via the Congo River.

Palais de la Nation

The Palais de la Nation in Kinshasa is the site where the independence of the Congo from Belgium was officially proclaimed in 1960.

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Bralima Brewery Kinshasa

One of the largest and oldest breweries in Congo, maker of the famous Primus beer.

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Kintambo (Léopoldville-Est)

Kintambo was the original site of the Léopoldville station, founded in 1881 by Henry Morton Stanley at the Ngaliema Bay.

Lovanium University

Founded in 1954 near Kinshasa, Lovanium was the first university in the Belgian Congo and housed Africa's first nuclear reactor (TRICO I).