Cameroon

Nigerian entrepreneur discusses the ups and downs of the waste recycling business

Published by Nelly Murungi on 6 July 2020

Recyclan is a waste recycling company with operations in several African countries. It buys locally recovered waste, which is then crushed and exported to international markets.

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.

Cameroon

Nigerian entrepreneur discusses the ups and downs of the waste recycling business

Why this award-winning company had to shut down most of its operations in Cameroon

Profit-making idea: Banqueting in a box

The journey so far: Viola Llewellyn, president, Ovamba Solutions

ITFC supports development efforts in Cameroon with $750m framework agreement

The journey so far: Christian Ngan, CEO, Madlyn Cazalis Group

Profit-making idea: Cultivating Africa’s agro-industry for the future

Talking business with the ‘overachiever’ behind Cameroon’s locally-made drone

Cameroon insight: Anglophone crisis may prolong economic decline

The business case for Cameroon’s first premier cinema

Actis and Genesis Group bring first premier cinema to Douala

Francophone Africa’s construction industry: Seizing the opportunities

Pockets of promise: Seven African countries to watch

Understanding Cameroon’s untapped business opportunities

The Ethiopian entrepreneur who wants to disrupt the paper industry

Africa: 14 business ideas with strong profit potential

Nigeria: Former Diamond Bank CEO introduces new digital banking platform

The Lagos hawker who makes one million Nigerian naira monthly

33-year-old entrepreneur explains how his company became a serious player in Africa’s oil and gas industry

How this entrepreneur went where nobody goes to start dried fruit business in Mozambique

COVID-19: Should Ethiopian Airlines stop flying to China?

South African company ready to roll out low-cost ventilators for the African market

Shoprite runs out of road in Nigeria

CEO reflects on his journey of building a digital insurance business in Africa

Africa Deal Roundup: 15 noteworthy deals and announcements in July

Talking business with the founder of Kenyan online insurance marketplace

Entrepreneur sees opportunity for childcare-related e-commerce and information

The journey so far: Mdingase Tewete, managing director, Kombeza Foods (Malawi)

Profit-making idea: The time for telemedicine has arrived in Kenya

Somali livestock traders count losses after drastic downscaling of hajj due to Covid-19

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