CAR’s Touadéra Agrees to Revise Law on Bitcoin

The President of the Central African Republic, Faustin Archange Touadéra, has pledged to respect the rules governing the financial environment of the Economic and Monetary Community of Central Africa (Cemac) concerning cryptocurrencies. During the one-day Cemac Heads of State summit held last March 17 in Yaoundé, the leader reassured his peers he has no intention of leaving the community.

The upcoming Cemac Head of States summit will address major challenges within the community

The next summit of Cemac Head of States will take place next March 17 in Yaoundé, we learned from a letter signed by Daniel Ona Ondo, the President of the CEMAC Commission. Cameroon’s President and current President of CEMAC Paul Biya also sent invitation letters to his counterparts through his collaborators.

The Minister of Finance, Louis Paul Motaze, was sent to meet with President Denis Sassou Nguesso of Congo, and President Faustin Archange Touadera of the Central African Republic.

Cameroon-Education : Nkolpoblo High School Gets New Building And Borehole

The Honourable Gabriel Koah Songo has just left an indelible mark in Lekié division. This is through a donation that was presented on February 28. It is a modern administrative building and a borehole for the Nkolpoblo Government High School. The building, whose cost is estimated at 70 million F, is composed of an office for the headmaster, those of the supervisors, the bursar, and three modern showers among others.

Cameroon-Education : Nkolpoblo High School Gets New Building And Borehole

The Honourable Gabriel Koah Songo has just left an indelible mark on the department of Lekié. This is through a donation that was presented on February 28. It is a modern administrative building and a borehole for the high school of Nkolpoblo. The building, whose cost is estimated at 70 million F, is composed of an office for the headmaster, those of the supervisors, the bursar, and three modern showers among others.

Cameroon-Urban Disorder : Centre Region Governor On Inspectory Mission

Naseri Paul Bea, Governor of the Centre region has started a tour of his region. He started with the Mefou and Afamba division.
The objective of this visit was to evaluate the progress of the clearance measures around the Nkolafamba crossroads (Yaounde – Bertoua axis). He took the opportunity to have a working session with the administrative authorities of the division.

The Best FIFA : Rigobert Song’s Choices

On 27 February, FIFA organised an evening of awards for the football actors on the pitch. To be named champion in a category, you need to win the most votes. Among the voters was Rigobert Song, the Cameroonian bench boss. The AllezLions page reports that his choices were as follows:

Best Player: Mané Benzema Messi Best Goalkeeper: Courtois Martinez Alisson Best Coach: Scaloni Regragui Deschamps

Cameroon: Mining company Sonamines eyes the mineral water sector

Cameroon’s national mining company (Sonamines) is developing a plan to grab some market share in the mineral water sector. Although more details have not yet been provided on the project, we learned from a source that the company led by Serge Hervé Boyogueno wants to install a water production plant in Ekolkang, in the Littoral region.

The new industrial zone project in Kribi is expected to generate 50,000 direct jobs

Patrice Melom, MD of the Port Authority of Kribi (PAK), announced the signing yesterday of an MoU with four companies for the development of an integrated industrial zone within the port area. The project, valued at $900 million (CFA550.3 billion) will be installed on 1,500 ha. According to PAK, the project is expected to create 50,000 direct jobs. Parties involved include Bolloré Africa Logistics of France, which is now owned by the Italian-Swiss company MSC since December 2022

Unionists , Call for a One-Month Strike to get Higher Minimum Wage Raise

The Minister of Labor and Social Security , Gregoire Owona, announced on February 8 that “the parties have approved the amount proposed by the government for public servants covered by the Labor Code.” The Cameroon Workers Forum objects to this statement, which it says does not reflect the position of unionists. “The union representatives have never approved the decision (…) as the Mintss press release says

Cameroon : Customs Collects Over CFAF 2,457 Billion In Two Years

The top management of Customs informs that for the period between 2020 and 2022, it has collected about CFAF 2,457 billion, “for a target of CFAF 2,318 billion, a rate of achievement of 106%. These figures are revealed by the Director General (DG) of the institution. “Over the same period, budgetary customs revenue improved from CFAF 707 billion in 2020 to CFAF 897 billion in 2022, an overall increase of nearly CFAF 190 billion in absolute value and 26.8% in relative value,” said GM Edwin Fongod Nuvaga on February 3.
For the year 2023, the institution has set itself the target of collecting nearly CFAF 1,027 billion.

Corruption : Cameroon, First Country In Central Africa

England : Cameroonian Born Bryan Mbeumo Dazzles Premier League

Bryan Mbeumo has been named in Alan Shearer’s top 11 for the 22nd playing day of the Premier League. The Cameroonian scored a goal and provided an assist in Brentford’s 3-0 win over Southampton.

Cameroon : Music Artist Vanister Denounces Witchcraft Amidst Youth

Joakim Noah Invests In Cameroon’s Development

Cameroon :  Women’s Day Material Comes Out With Innovations

Lyon: Cameroonian Toko Ekambi On Exits

Cameroonian André Onana Wins First Trophy With Inter Milan

Cameroonian Customs Eyes over FCFA 20 Billion in Cocoa Export Taxes in 2023

The Cameroonian Customs Administration is expecting the newly-introduced cocoa beans export tax to generate between CFA20 billion and CFA25 billion this year. The finance law states that the export of raw cocoa beans is subject to an autonomous exit duty at a rate of 10% of the FOB value. This rate is 2% for cocoa beans exported to industrial free points or similar systems.

CERAC Counts Achievements

The balance sheet of last year and prospects for the ongoing 2023 were presented in Yaounde last Friday January 13th during the 29th General Assembly of the humanitarian association. The Founding President, Chantal Biya attended the get together where it also emerged that some 40 projects are earmarked for this year to put smiles on the faces of the needy across the country.

Cameroon: Govt plans major road investments in 2023

The Cameroonian government plans to spend CFA2 billion on 57 technical studies for roads, freeways, expressways, and engineering works throughout FY2023. The information was reported in a recent statement by the Ministry of Public Works. 11 studies concern the control of works and the remaining 46 are construction and rehabilitation studies.

Chad Disqualified From The Uniffac Tournament Played In Cameroon

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Cameroonian Born Fabrice Ondoa Nurses Hope in Europe

Fabrice Ondoa, 27 years old, comes from far away. The dark period when he was looking for a club is now an old memory.

Since he arrived at FK Auda, he has managed to impose himself in the club to the point of becoming, for example, captain of the team.  Last season he played 30 games conceding 27 goals.And to reward him, the club has just extended his contract for another year.

Cameroon: Customs revenues up 5.3% YoY in 2022

The Cameroonian customs directorate announced it has collected a total of CFA897.4 billion in revenues in 2022. Fongod Edwin Nuvaga, the head of the administration, said this performance, which is up 5.3% compared to that of 2021, even exceeded the initial expectations for the year (CFA897.4 billion). This makes an achievement rate of 103.9%.

Dust paints Yaounde Brown, Citizens cry Pollution

The population is having it difficult with the phenomenon which is at the origin of many respiratory illnesses. Medics advise inhabitants to drink warm water and keep their surroundings clean. Other citizens accuse government officials for having neglected road constructions, reason they all are suffering the effects of pollution.

Chantal Biya Receives New Year Wishes

Cameroon’s first lady, Chantal Biya on January 7th, 2023 received best wishes for the year from spouses of diplomats accredited to Yaounde and other officilas. She was praised for her humanitarian actions in the course of the last year despite the challenging context.

Benedict XVI : Pope Of Records

Officials Revise Electoral Registers

Potential voters, as per the law, have since yesterday been visiting various ELECAM antennas to enroll on the electoral registers. Meanwhile, the Director General of Elections at ELECAM will this Wednesday officially launch the exercise in Bertoua with target to woo people with disabilities as well as pygmies.

Three Cameroonian Referees Selected For Chan 2022

Blaise Yuven (central referee), Rodrigue Menye Mpele (assistant referee), and Carine Atezambong (assistant referee) are the three Cameroonians who will officiate for the African Nations Championship (Chan) which will be played in Algeria in January 2022.

Transfer market: Felix Oukine Signs With Belgium Club

The former player of Coton Sport de Garoua, Felix Oukine has just joined the Belgian club called Raaf La Louvière, currently third in National 1 Belge. “At La Louvière, it is a great challenge for me and an opportunity to discover Europe and impose myself in a new competition. I will give my best to fulfill the ambitions of the club,” said Felix Oukine.