In 1998 , Laurent Kabila offered him a chance to lead state - owned Gecamines .
Billy 's unorthodox approach was successful , and showed the massive inefficiency of the state - run enterprises .
In 1998 , Laurent Kabila offered Billy a chance to lead state - owned Gecamines .
Billy 's unorthodox approach was successful , and showed the massive inefficiency of the state - run enterprises .