By Etienne Mainimo Mengnjo Cameroon’s urban centers are currently grappling with a concerning surge in counterfeit whiskey, as fraudulent producers have inundated the market with imitation products. In fact, this influx of fake brands has left consumers vulnerable to unknowingly purchasing counterfeit whiskey, raising significant concerns about quality, authenticity, and potential health risks associated with…
By Etienne Mainimo Mengnjo Sustaining Peace Foundation (SPF) has embarked on a transformative initiative aimed at empowering widows by providing them with financial assistance to establish sustainable businesses. This initiative, part of the “100 Widows, 100 Businesses” program for 2025, was officially launched on Saturday, January 25, in Yaoundé. The launch event gathered 20 widows,…
By Etienne Mainimo Mengnjo Prof. Fuh Calistus Gentry, interim Minister of Mines, Industry, and Technological Development (MINMIDT), has unveiled ambitious plans for 2025, focusing on industrial expansion and import substitution. He made the announcements at the annual MINMIDT conference for central and devolved services, including affiliated structures, held on Friday, January 24, in Yaoundé. The…
By Etienne Mainimo Mengnjo Regulatory institutions under the Forum of Regulatory Institutions of Cameroon (FIRC) have explored ways to leverage Artificial Intelligence (AI) to strengthen regulatory frameworks in the country. This initiative was the focus of a two-day capacity-building workshop on AI for Public Sector Regulators, held in Yaoundé from January 21 to 22, under…
By Etienne Mainimo Mengnjo Plans to enhance the Yaounde Municipal Lake have taken a major step forward with the presentation of feasibility studies at a two-day workshop that started on January 21 in Yaounde. The event, part of the technical assistance program of the Multi-Country Facility for supporting Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs), brought together government officials,…
By Etienne Mainimo Mengnjo Members of the Lake Chad Region Recovery and Development Project (PROLAC) have conducted a comprehensive assessment of the current implementation status of the project while also approving the budget for 2025. The session that took place in Yaounde on January 17 was chaired by the Minister of the Economy, Planning and…
By Etienne Mainimo Mengnjo Cameroon and the African Development Bank (AfDB) have signed a loan agreement of over FCFA 26 billion (EUR 39.629 million). The agreement was finalized on Thursday, January 17, in Yaoundé. Minister Ousmane Mey signed on behalf of Cameroon, while Serge N’guessan signed on behalf of the AfDB. According to the agreement,…
By Etienne Mainimo Mengnjo Local Youth Corner Cameroon (LOYOC) has launched the Hope Project, a youth-led initiative aimed at fostering peaceful electoral processes in the country. The project was unveiled on January 17 in Yaoundé during a press briefing. Presenting the project, LOYOC stressed its mission to address the underlying causes of violence while promoting…
By Etienne Mainimo Mengnjo Serge N’guessan, the outgoing Director General of the African Development Bank (AfDB) in Central Africa and Country Manager for Cameroon, has been honored for his four-year tenure in the country. The recognition took place on Thursday, January 16, during a special dinner organized by the government through the Ministry of the…
By Etienne Mainimo Mengnjo The Minister of the Economy, Planning, and Regional Development (MINEPAT), Alamine Ousmane Mey and Serge N’guessan, the outgoing Director General of the African Development Bank (AfDB) in Central Africa and Country Manager for Cameroon have reviewed achievements. This is the outcome of an audience granted Serge N’guessan by Minister Ousmane Mey…
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