Cameroon

Central Africa: Interesting opportunities for patient investors

Published by Staff Writer on 16 August 2016

We take a closer look at Cameroon, the Democratic Republic of Congo and Central African Republic.

Cameroonian entrepreneur: Farming should be about business, not handouts

Published by Justin Probyn on 27 July 2016

As a child, Ernest Atem Lefu witnessed first-hand how his father struggled to sell his crops at a fair price.

Agri-processing in Cameroon an attractive investment proposition

Published by Staff Writer on 12 July 2016

With vast areas of agricultural land and rising domestic consumption, Cameroon is well placed to boost its agri-processing industry.

Oil price drop creates winners and losers in African economies

Published by Camillo Atampugre on 4 July 2016

Among both the winners and losers there are countries that have made the best use of recent developments in the oil market.

Cameroonian puts diabetes to flight with tea manufacturing business

Published by Staff Writer on 26 February 2016

‘At first I was doing this just for my mom, but then I realised this could help other people like her in Cameroon, as well as Africa.’

Chad merchants say Boko Haram attacks hurt economic activity

Published by Moki Edwin Kindzeka on 1 February 2016

As the terrorists continue to control Nigerian villages, seizing goods and killing traders — especially around Borno state — business activity will continue to decline in Chad.

How this 22-year-old aims to shake up online shopping in Cameroon

Published by Staff Writer on 10 December 2015

Fabrice Alomo is the Cameroonian entrepreneur behind an innovative business that aims to solve many of the challenges surrounding online shopping in his country.

Bee farming provides jobs in Cameroon

Published by Moki Edwin Kindzeka on 16 November 2015

Like many educated people in Cameroon, Timothee Awanga found that a college degree did not guarantee him a better life.

Africa Energy Frontiers: Cameroon

Published by Press Office on 12 November 2015

This week, we publish our Africa Energy Frontiers guide to Cameroon, one of Africa’s oldest producers and a rising power in the regional gas industry.