The two-day global summit, titled the Global Financial Pact, recently held in Paris, has resulted in substantial progress for disadvantaged nations. However, the long-awaited realization of a radical transformation of the global financial system in favor of the climate is still to be achieved. Global Summit for a New Financial Pact: A Step towards Resolving...
Kate Fotso, an eminent and influential businesswoman, holds a leadership position as the CEO of Telcar, the leading Cameroonian company in cocoa bean trading. Her professional achievements and estimated fortune of 150 billion XAF in 2016 have made her an iconic figure in the business world of Cameroon. Recently, she graciously shared insights into her...
The 76th Cannes Film Festival unfolds amidst a backdrop of gentle rain, a rare respite from the usual Mediterranean sun. Despite a smaller turnout this year, Africa stands proudly represented in both films and discussions. This year’s festival marks a significant shift, with female African directors taking center stage in the official competition. Let’s delve...
At the age of 49, Dambisa Moyo has embarked on a journey that evokes admiration and envy. Hailing from Zambia, she charted a path to success by attending esteemed academic institutions such as Oxford and Harvard before making her mark at the World Bank. However, it was her groundbreaking essay, “Dead Aid,” that truly thrust...
After several successful cinematic works, Franco-Senegalese filmmaker Maimouna Doucouré is turning her attention to directing the inspiring life of Josephine Baker, who was honored with a place in the Pantheon last year. Despite her young career, the filmmaker has already received some recognition. In 2017, she won the César for Best Short Film for “Mamans.”...
French Creativity Shines Bright at Cannes Lions 2022: Celebrating Excellence and Innovation in Advertising The 69th edition of the Cannes Lions, one of the advertising and communication industry’s most esteemed festivals, brought together creative minds from across the globe to honor outstanding achievements and groundbreaking ideas. From June 19th to June 26th, 2022, the festival...
A Powerful Journey Filled with Inspiration and Remarkable Success at Cannes Lions Chapeau: After two years of virtual editions, the renowned Cannes Lions festival has returned to its physical form, commencing on June 20th, 2022. As the event unfolds, the anticipation for the prestigious Grand Prix awards reaches its peak. Representing the epitome of creativity...
VivaTech has solidified its position as a must-attend event in the realm of innovation and digital technology since its inception in 2016. Held annually at the Paris Expo Porte de Versailles, this grand gathering brings together startups, industry giants, decision-makers, and influential figures from the global tech ecosystem. Renowned individuals like Mark Zuckerberg, the head...
The construction of a tramway line is planned for Douala in Cameroon in 2023, following the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project, which is starting this year with the support of the World Bank. And the budget, in addition to a consistent and independent electrical network is known, it is worth 700 billion CFA francs. Douala,...
This decision comes in a context where telephone operators have just suspended 891,082 numbers for non-compliance. What is the true identity of the user? The question is very important. According to the ART (Agence de Régulation des Télécommunications), the problem comes from identity theft, the use of false identity documents during identification or the misuse...
Alternatively, customers can walk into its office, initiate and complete a transaction. “Realizing that speed, security and convenience are important to potential clients, At SB Capital Ltd, we take this into account when serving our clients,” Henri Sukate, CEO of SB capital says.
This Cameroonian diamond export to the United Arab Emirates can be explained by the explosion, in recent years, of trade with Dubai. “Indeed, the main city of the United Arab Emirates, which has become a sort of giant factory for the African continent, is one of the preferred destinations for Cameroonian traders. The air transport...
Engaged in the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), the DRC will not be able to take full advantage of it for commercial purposes unless measures are taken to reverse the trend of import dependence, experts warn. Recently, the government through the Ministry of Foreign Trade discussed corrective measures. Overall, the idea is to achieve...
If the objective of this delegation was to promote the projects of the Transformation Acceleration Plan (PAT) for the conquest of new partners, two memoranda of understanding were nevertheless signed with Russian officials, in the area of economic cooperation. A good harvest for the Gabonese delegation to which Russia has demonstrated its willingness to invest...
In detail, "the sales made by SNH have generated, after deduction of charges, CFAF 121.68 billion in revenue for the State. In addition, SNH paid the State 10 billion FCFA in dividends, 8.44 billion FCFA in corporation tax, as well as various other taxes and duties amounted to 2.16 billion FCFA ”, informs the Minister....
The main global energy investment platform that serves both nations and the energy industry (IN-VR), in partnership with the Gabonese Presidency's Gas Task Force, is organizing from 23 to June 24, the “Gabon energy transition 2021”; first summit of the energy transition entirely focused on the future of gas, energy and electricity in Gabo
"The development of this bill is justified by the need to take into account the very high instructions of the President of the Republic, relating to the implementation of the Transformation Acceleration Plan (PAT), to forecast expenditure additional measures aimed at strengthening the response to the fight against the Covid-19 pandemic and integrating the reforms...
Support for the informal sector is, in fact, part of the components contained in the recovery plan that the United Nations system had proposed to the Congolese government to serve as a guideline after having assessed the social and economic impacts of Covid-19, a recalled representative of the UNDP, Maleye Diop.
