Dear subscribers, good morning! In this edition, we will address various themes that dominate public discussions in Cameroon. Whether in politics, economics, or society, our press review analyzes the crucial issues that concern citizens.
On March 5, 2025, on the occasion of the 40th International Women’s Day, the women of the Ministry of Public Works (MINTP) organized an educational talk at the Government High School Leclerc in Yaoundé. According to the newspaper Le Drapeau which is talking about it this morning, this event brought together more than 200 students from the high schools of Ngoa Ekelle, Nsam Efoulan and the Government High School Leclerc, with the aim of guiding them towards careers in Construction and Public Works.
As a prelude to the celebration of the 40th edition of International Women’s Day 2025, under the theme “For all women and girls: rights, equality and empowerment”, Echos-Santé presents the Top 20 women health leaders in Cameroon in 2025. These women, true ambassadors of health, have used their expertise and influence to promote healthy health practices and prevent diseases, inspiring others to follow their example. “We are convinced that their work and determination will inspire other women and girls to pursue careers in the health field and fight for the rights of women and girls to health,” we can read.
Since we are in the middle of Women’s Month, let’s stay with Le Financier d’Afrique to talk about female entrepreneurship. Our colleague presents the innovations of Ecobank’s Ellevate 2.0 program. According to the newspaper, this program offers a wider range of financial and non-financial solutions adapted to women entrepreneurs in all sectors of activity. More than 1,600 women have already received financing of more than 1.2 billion CFA francs since its launch in 2021.
In the Center Region, more than 8,000 companies have already been created by the Business Creation Formalities Center (CFCE). Under the supervision of the Ministry of Small and Medium Enterprises, writes Réalités Plus, “the Business Creation Formalities Center is making headlines. In 72 hours, it helps you create a business. The State has grouped together in a single geographical location 6 public administrations that help you create a business in 3 days. “The newspaper in its edition of today, zooms in on this CFCE which has already created more than 8000 businesses for Cameroonians.
In front of the press, the Minister of Water and Energy (Minee) announced on March 4, 2025 in Yaoundé during a round table of donors for the mobilization of financing necessary for the construction of 300 mini-drinking water supply systems in rural areas in Cameroon, that the country plans to produce 41,000 cubic meters of drinking water per day for 1 million inhabitants in rural areas. The details to read in the columns of Forum Libre.
Scientific research and innovation, Cameroonian genius is germinating in laboratories. Science, technology, agriculture, green energy, etc. are all areas in which local researchers are working to improve the living conditions of populations and participate in the import-substitution policy. Financial and technical partners are investing alongside the government to make these discoveries viable and industrialize. Read the Focus of Cameroon Tribune on newsstands this Thursday, March 6, 2025.
The day after the first Economic Meetings, organized by Gecam, the captain of industries and CEO of the Dovv Cameroon Establishments, Tagne Noubissie explains in the columns of Le Messager, how customs hassles and overly aggressive tax pressure prevent him from reaching the milestone of creating 5,000 jobs.
InfoMatin, for its part, talks about the fight against the high cost of living and lists the economic operators honored by Paul Biya. Indeed, during a ceremony chaired by the Minister of Commerce, Luc Magloire Mbarga Atangana, on March 5 in Yaoundé, managers of partner companies that support the government in this operation received honorary distinctions awarded to them by the Head of State, we learned.
Let’s talk with Le Témoin about this new Transport experience that is coming to Yaoundé. Only a few days left before the arrival of NKJ Car, the new company of Transport Vehicles with Driver (VTC) that will revolutionize urban mobility in Yaoundé. According to Francis Bonga’s newspaper, from March 30, users will be able to enjoy an efficient, secure and accessible transport service, designed to meet the needs of city dwellers. With highly competitive rates, NKJ Car is positioned as an ideal alternative for all those looking for a comfortable and economical travel solution. As a prelude to the official launch, users can already download the mobile application to access these services.
After the disruption of Paul Biya’s stays, Mounouna Foutsou was recently attacked in a friendly country by some Cameroonians from the diaspora. Facts, on the face, that a section of the population condemns in the strongest terms. For many of these citizens, the laxity of Western countries would poorly hide their predictions. In this well-hidden game of cat and mouse, from which fire would the West pull the chestnuts? Le Point analyzes the situation in its publication this morning.
With Lebledparle