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.
New commitments made in particular for the benefit of the Congo; Gabon; Cameroon and Guinea, both in the public and private sectors, covering the areas of transport; Energy; agribusiness; industry; health; education; urban services and tourism etc. Note that these projects are in perfect synergy with national development plans.
"Let us know the vision of the Head of State and then the challenges of the agricultural sector, the Congolese must tell us what other type of capacity building they want to have. This is when the bank with all its knowledge and connections will deploy the appropriate assistance, "said the Deputy Director General of...
Following the restrictive measures enacted by the government in response to the spread of the coronavirus, the private sector hopes to benefit from the government from a reduction in corporate tax of 12.36%, according to the survey on the economic impact of the pandemic carried out in June 2020 by the task force, the technical...
“This signature shows France's unwavering support for the Republic of Congo, at a time of health crisis with significant economic and financial consequences. The initiative of the Paris Club and the G20 to suspend debt service is a strong accompanying signal at a critical time, "the French Minister for Foreign Trade and Attractiveness said.
“We understand these control measures. But, they must be done taking into account economic activity. We cannot admit that at this time when we are supporting companies all over the world, that we find ourselves in our environment implementing measures that block economic activity ”, disapproved Célestin Tawamba, President of GICAM.
This partnership results from the implementation of the recommendations of the Minister of Posts and Telecommunications (MinPostel) and the negotiations underway between Camtel and MTN Cameroon since 2018. It will allow the MTN Group through its entity MTN Global Connect to be able to acquire internet capacities from Camtel and resell them to international customers....
The official launch of the ‘Ellever’ program by Ecobank Cameroon took place on March 30th, 2021 in Douala with the presence of administrative authorities and several women entrepreneurs and business owners from all sizes and various sectors (Oil & Gas, agriculture, distribution, photography, event planning, catering, education, communication, childcare, fashion, beauty & hair etc.) of...
