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Thursday 16 February

Business in Cameroon - 10h37

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


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Business in Cameroon - 10h37

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

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Wednesday 08 February

Stopblablacam - 11h30

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.


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Stopblablacam - 11h30

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.

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Stopblablacam - 11h19

Corruption : Cameroon, First Country In Central Africa

According to a report of Transperency International on corruption in the States for the year 2022, Cameroon during the year has obtained a score of 26 out of 100, to occupy a position of 142nd out of 180 countries. The other countries of the Cemac zone are better than the country of Paul Biya. Gabon (136th), Central African Republic (150th), Congo (164th), Chad (167th) and Equatorial Guinea (171st).
On a continental scale, Botswana and Cape Verde, with the same score of 60 out of 100 for 35th place, are at the top.

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Stopblablacam - 11h19

Corruption : Cameroon, First Country In Central Africa

According to a report of Transperency International on corruption in the States for the year 2022, Cameroon during the year has obtained a score of 26 out of 100, to occupy a position of 142nd out of 180 countries. The other countries of the Cemac zone are better than the country of Paul Biya. Gabon (136th), Central African Republic (150th), Congo (164th), Chad (167th) and Equatorial Guinea (171st).
On a continental scale, Botswana and Cape Verde, with the same score of 60 out of 100 for 35th place, are at the top.
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237Lions.com - 08h27

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.


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237Lions.com - 08h27

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.

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Tuesday 24 January

LauraDave Média - 15h40

Cameroon : Music Artist Vanister Denounces Witchcraft Amidst Youth

The musician artist who aroused a lot of emotion at the 2022 World Cup with his melodious voice and the chords of his guitar, has just released a new single. His tube entitled Marabout aims to educate young people on the workings and consequences of ease. He thus encourages his peers to succeed through hard work alone.

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LauraDave Média - 15h40

Cameroon : Music Artist Vanister Denounces Witchcraft Amidst Youth

The musician artist who aroused a lot of emotion at the 2022 World Cup with his melodious voice and the chords of his guitar, has just released a new single. His tube entitled Marabout aims to educate young people on the workings and consequences of ease. He thus encourages his peers to succeed through hard work alone.
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237Lions.com - 15h30

Joakim Noah Invests In Cameroon’s Development

The French basketball player, Joakim Noah has not forgetting the land of his ancestors. The tennis man’s son, Yannick Noah, inaugurated yesterday a basketball court in the Etoudi neighborhood in Yaounde. Took part in this event, ,the president of the Basketball Africa League (BAL), Amadou Fall.

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237Lions.com - 15h30

Joakim Noah Invests In Cameroon’s Development

The French basketball player, Joakim Noah has not forgetting the land of his ancestors. The tennis man’s son, Yannick Noah, inaugurated yesterday a basketball court in the Etoudi neighborhood in Yaounde. Took part in this event, ,the president of the Basketball Africa League (BAL), Amadou Fall.
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JDC - 15h15

Cameroon :  Women’s Day Material Comes Out With Innovations

On March 8, we will celebrate International Women’s Day. Prior to this, Cicam, the company producing the loincloth for this purpose in Cameroon, presented the loincloth dedicated to the 2023 edition last Sunday. This year, the loincloth was designed in a single color (yellow) and its amount increases from 6,500F to 10,000F.

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JDC - 15h15

Cameroon :  Women’s Day Material Comes Out With Innovations

On March 8, we will celebrate International Women’s Day. Prior to this, Cicam, the company producing the loincloth for this purpose in Cameroon, presented the loincloth dedicated to the 2023 edition last Sunday. This year, the loincloth was designed in a single color (yellow) and its amount increases from 6,500F to 10,000F.
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237Lions.com - 15h00

Lyon: Cameroonian Toko Ekambi On Exits

Several media reveal that the Cameroonian striker of Olympique Lyonnais, Karl Toko Ekambi will join another French club, Rennes (currently 5th in the standings) in the coming days. This is a 06-month purchase option loan. Enough to bring a smile back to Toko Ekambi who is currently losing confidence with OL.

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237Lions.com - 15h00

Lyon: Cameroonian Toko Ekambi On Exits

Several media reveal that the Cameroonian striker of Olympique Lyonnais, Karl Toko Ekambi will join another French club, Rennes (currently 5th in the standings) in the coming days. This is a 06-month purchase option loan. Enough to bring a smile back to Toko Ekambi who is currently losing confidence with OL.
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Thursday 19 January

CFoot - 11h55

Cameroonian André Onana Wins First Trophy With Inter Milan

Cameroonian goalkeeper André Onana won the Italian Super Cup yesterday. His club, Inter Milan was opposed to AC Milan. Thanks to his clean sheet, André Onana helped his team win the match, 3-0.

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CFoot - 11h55

Cameroonian André Onana Wins First Trophy With Inter Milan

Cameroonian goalkeeper André Onana won the Italian Super Cup yesterday. His club, Inter Milan was opposed to AC Milan. Thanks to his clean sheet, André Onana helped his team win the match, 3-0.
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Tuesday 17 January

Business in Cameroon - 10h43

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.


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Business in Cameroon - 10h43

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.

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Monday 16 January

CT - 11h05

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.


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CT - 11h05

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.

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Friday 13 January

Business in Cameroon - 14h46

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.


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Business in Cameroon - 14h46

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.

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CRTV National Station - 14h14

Chad Disqualified From The Uniffac Tournament Played In Cameroon

CAF has pronounced the exclusion of Chad from the Uniffac tournament which is currently being played in Cameroon. The country has enlisted in its team Ousmane Diallo who according to the CAF magnetic resonance test is aged above 17 years.

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CRTV National Station - 14h14

Chad Disqualified From The Uniffac Tournament Played In Cameroon

CAF has pronounced the exclusion of Chad from the Uniffac tournament which is currently being played in Cameroon. The country has enlisted in its team Ousmane Diallo who according to the CAF magnetic resonance test is aged above 17 years.
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237Lions.com - 14h12

MTN Elite One: December Best Player Known

The National Union of Cameroon Footballers (Synafoc) has just unveiled the best player of the month for December. The prize is won by Ulrich Zanga, midfielder of Aigle Royal de la Menoua. He will receive the David Mayebi trophy next Sunday at Synafoc headquarters in Douala.

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237Lions.com - 14h12

MTN Elite One: December Best Player Known

The National Union of Cameroon Footballers (Synafoc) has just unveiled the best player of the month for December. The prize is won by Ulrich Zanga, midfielder of Aigle Royal de la Menoua. He will receive the David Mayebi trophy next Sunday at Synafoc headquarters in Douala.
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Thursday 12 January

237Lions.com - 14h22

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.


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237Lions.com - 14h22

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.

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Wednesday 11 January

Business in Cameroon - 11h32

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%.


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Business in Cameroon - 11h32

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%.

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Monday 09 January

CT - 09h25

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.


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CT - 09h25

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.

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CT - 09h21

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.


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CT - 09h21

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.

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Wednesday 04 January

Cameroon Tribune - 16h07

Benedict XVI : Pope Of Records

The 265th Pope of the Roman Catholic and Apostolic Church was an outstanding intellectual. He had 9 doctorates. He wrote over 160 books. He spoke, wrote, and read 10 languages ​​fluently including French, English, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian, and his native German. Benedict XVI, considered the greatest theologian of the 20th century and known as the Pope of faith, was named bishop and raised to the rank of archbishop on the same day.
Three months later, he was created cardinal. Until this day, he was the only cardinal to have participated in three conclaves including August 1978, October 1978, and April 2005. Until December 31, 2022, he was the last living cardinal appointed by Paul VI, on June 27, 1977. He is also the only cardinal to have spent 24 years at the head of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith. Benedict XVI died on December 31, 2022. He is then 95 years and 259 days old. This makes him the longest-lived pope, although he resigned at the age of 85 years and 300 days.

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Cameroon Tribune - 16h07

Benedict XVI : Pope Of Records

The 265th Pope of the Roman Catholic and Apostolic Church was an outstanding intellectual. He had 9 doctorates. He wrote over 160 books. He spoke, wrote, and read 10 languages ​​fluently including French, English, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian, and his native German. Benedict XVI, considered the greatest theologian of the 20th century and known as the Pope of faith, was named bishop and raised to the rank of archbishop on the same day.
Three months later, he was created cardinal. Until this day, he was the only cardinal to have participated in three conclaves including August 1978, October 1978, and April 2005. Until December 31, 2022, he was the last living cardinal appointed by Paul VI, on June 27, 1977. He is also the only cardinal to have spent 24 years at the head of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith. Benedict XVI died on December 31, 2022. He is then 95 years and 259 days old. This makes him the longest-lived pope, although he resigned at the age of 85 years and 300 days.
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CT - 08h16

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.


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CT - 08h16

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.

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