Why this award-winning company had to shut down most of its operations in Cameroon Published by Thomson Reuters Foundation on 10 November 2019 Cameroonian nurse-turned-entrepreneur Melissa Bime won international fame and funding but faced one major problem: working in her own country.
Profit-making idea: Banqueting in a box Published by Justin Probyn on 23 January 2019 ‘Africans love to party, but cannot keep time or provide reliable services – at least that is the case in Cameroon.’
The journey so far: Viola Llewellyn, president, Ovamba Solutions Published by Justin Probyn on 17 January 2019 ‘I totally disagree with the idea of multitasking. As a leader, I have to delegate and I have to prioritise.’
ITFC supports development efforts in Cameroon with $750m framework agreement Published by Press Office on 5 December 2018 Through the new agreement, ITFC will support the financing of priority projects for Cameroon in areas including export of agricultural commodities and import of energy commodities.
The journey so far: Christian Ngan, CEO, Madlyn Cazalis Group Published by Justin Probyn on 26 July 2018 ‘I don’t believe in luck, I believe in work.’
Profit-making idea: Cultivating Africa’s agro-industry for the future Published by Justin Probyn on 25 July 2018 ‘The continent is wealthy, but Africa keeps importing foreign goods.’
Talking business with the ‘overachiever’ behind Cameroon’s locally-made drone Published by Franck Kuwonu on 23 April 2018 William Elong is looking at expanding into other countries in Africa, Asia and Europe.
Cameroon insight: Anglophone crisis may prolong economic decline Published by Mark Bohlund on 3 October 2017 If the economy continues to weaken it could threaten the CFA franc’s peg against the euro.
The business case for Cameroon’s first premier cinema Published by Justin Probyn on 27 September 2017 The cinema will add to the leisure and entertainment offering at the new Douala Grand Mall.
Actis and Genesis Group bring first premier cinema to Douala Published by Press Office on 13 September 2017 The project, is expected to create over 4,500 jobs using local material and labour and has been granted tax incentives following a convention signed with the Government of the Republic of Cameroon.
Francophone Africa’s construction industry: Seizing the opportunities Published by Tidiani Keita on 31 August 2017 Ambitious construction projects in countries such as Cameroon and Côte d’Ivoire.
Pockets of promise: Seven African countries to watch Published by Staff Writer on 4 July 2017 Mid-tier countries expected to continue to perform well over the medium term.
Understanding Cameroon’s untapped business opportunities Published by Kate Douglas on 16 January 2017 NJ Ayuk, CEO of Centurion Law Group, shares where he sees opportunities in Cameroon.
African footballers face sobering reality, dashed hopes abroad Published by Moki Edwin Kindzeka on 10 January 2017 Many African youngsters dreaming of becoming wealthy football stars abroad face an uphill battle, a new report finds.
