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Sports World News of Monday, 26 September 2016Source: goal.comManchester City ‘have permission to play awful’ - GuardiolaPep GuardiolaManchester City’s players “have permission to play awful” as Pep Guardiola insists his men are still far away from what he hopes to achieve at the Etihad Stadium. Asked if he is close to the level he wants to play at following the win in Wales, Guardiola replied: “No, we are far, we are far. Always you can play better. “They have permission to play awful. They don’t have permission to not run, but they have all the permission to play awful because that is necessary to play like this, because we are going to be better the next time.
Music of Monday, 26 September 2016Source: cameroonweb.comListen to ‘Follow me’ new single by Stanley EnowStanley EnowAs he announced days ago, the King Kong of Cameroon music drop a new single. The trap titled “Follow me” was unveiled last Saturday by the Cameroonian artist. With a tendency of Afrobeat, “Follow me” twist completely from what we use to be served by the King Kong. Dear readers, has Stanley Enow finally stopped rapping? Listen to it below and drop your comment…
Entertainment of Monday, 26 September 2016Source: betatinz.comCheck out photos from ‘This Is Africa’ by Nabil Ft Pazzo video shootNabil Ft Pazzo,Cameroonian artistesAhead of the grand premier of the music video, “This Is Africa TIA,” by hip-hop star, Nabil featuring DJ Pazzo on September 30, 2016, Third World Survivors Entertainment is pleased to share some of the exclusive behind-the-scenes photos from the shoot. #ThisIsAfricaTIA is a special project by Nabil which recognizes and appreciates the hustling spirit of the African youth, yet celebrates their eventual victories. (Just below and listen to it)The video was shot in three major cities in Cameroon: Douala, Limbe and Buea and was directed by the phenomenal cinematographer, Awemo Pius aka Pizaro. In order for the video to also tie with the theme of the song, Nabil sort the expertise of one of Cameroon’s most famous men’s fashion designers, Amah Bertrand (CEO of Amah Fashion House - AFH) who did an incredible job dressing the artists with some of his mind-blowing pieces… blending pop and tradition so perfectly! Click on photos to see more!!
Music of Monday, 26 September 2016Source: betatinz.comMokambe releases his new trap 'past Life'Mokambe,Cameroonian singerWhen you take prayer as your partner in life, you feel like your past life is a miracle and the only words that start coming out of your mouth are in past tense; “…I was broke, I was poor, I was not existing but now I am…”Coming from a man who says Gospel music is not only hand clapping, Mokambe has dished out the first of its kind in the 237 music industry, Past Life – a dancehall gospel knockout. This one is coming after the release of his debut song “Feeling Me” which he did in collaboration with Kiflex. Past Life is a celebration of joy, a call to praise the almighty God. “I no be know say na so you dey…See ma life dong change from now today eh…Now a realize na so you dey eh...And i’m feeling so great…"
Entertainment of Monday, 26 September 2016Source: kinnakasblog.comWhy Cameroonian female artists need to use sex appealcameroonian female artistsI know we are all familiar with the term sex sells, however some people are still going to debate the inevitable. Sex appeal was once considered a bonus for a woman; now it's practically a requirement in the entertainment world if you want to succeed! Most Cameroonian female artists don't seem to understand that sex appeal is a major selling point, going by the music videos they chuck out daily. My Cameroonian sisters don't seem to understand the fact that aside from the music, a lot of fans want to see them perform, they want to see the sex appeal, and it has to be believable. Upcoming Cameroonian artist Blanche Bailly seems to have understood the role of sex appeal in entertainment, going by her latest release "Kam We Stay".
Entertainment of Monday, 26 September 2016Source: kinnakasblog.comAchille Emana breaks the internet with hot photosAchille Emana,professional Cameroonian playerThis brawny chocolate bar knows how to keep the ladies happy! What a rare and glorious site to watch especially in a country "infested" by potbellies! Click on photos to see more of the professional Cameroonian player ...
Business News of Monday, 26 September 2016Source: Business in CameroonBolloré Transport & Logistics: 1000 employees out in the streetsCyrille Bolloré, Managing DirectorOver a thousand employees of the Bolloré group in Cameroon took part, this 22 September 2016 in the city of Douala, the economic capital of the country, in a 7-km sports walk labelled “Marathon Day”. The information was revealed in an official communiqué released by the senior management of the Gulf of Guinea Region of this French logistics group, with railroad and port concessions in Cameroon. “Marathon Day is an event sponsored by Cyrille Bolloré, President of Bolloré Transport & Logistics, which puts the emphasis on values such as social cohesion, solidarity and team spirit. As a reminder, it was in July this year that the Cameroonian subsidiary of French logistics company Bolloré Africa Logistics official changed its name to become Bolloré Transport &Logistics Cameroun. With a workforce estimated at about 7,000 employees in Cameroon, the Bolloré group is one of the biggest employers after the State, as recently stated by the Minister of Employment and Social Security, Grégoire Owona.
Business News of Monday, 26 September 2016Source: Business in CameroonCameroon exported 152,384 tons of banana as at end July 2016A drop of 5,000 tons compared to 2015At end July 2016, banana producers exported 152,384 tons in total, the Banana Association of Cameroon (Assobacam) revealed. This performance is in decrease of approximately 5,000 tons compared to the 157,377 tons exported over the same period during 2015. Indeed, this State company, who suspended its marketing activity for non-standard banana this year, globally only exported 61,010 tons out of the first seven months of 2016, against 71,789 tons as at end July 2015. Banana exports in Cameroon are still dominated by Plantations du Haut Penja (PHP), subsidiary of Compagnie Fruitière de Marseille. According to Assobacam, this company’s exports represented more than 40% of total Cameroonian exports as at end July 2016, with 85,473 tons, against 92, 874 tons during the period under review in 2015, thus a drop of 7,401 tons.
Business News of Monday, 26 September 2016Source: Business in CameroonDomestic gas cylinders seized in a siphoning warehouseDomestic gas cylindersEmpty by half a domestic gas cylinder and redistribute the quantity taken out between three other cylinders each sold at FCfa 6,500. This is what Fidèle Fonkou, owner of a gas depot for 2 years in the suburbs of the Cameroonian capital, was doing. An activity dangerous and risky activity for the populations living close by and detrimental to consumers. According to the officials in charge of the departmental delegation of Commerce for Mfoundi, this operator used to tampering with domestic gas cylinders will be tried in court, in addition to losing the authorisation which allowed him to operate in the domestic gas distribution sector in Cameroon. Due to this lucrative activity for shady distributors, Cameroonian housewives have been constantly complaining about gas cylinders which officially weigh 12 Kg, but which are surprisingly often empty after only two or three days of use.
Business News of Monday, 26 September 2016Source: Business in CameroonGov't assured of raising 70% of its 2016-2021 bond loanDouala Stock ExchangeThe outcome of the “ECMR 5.5% net, 2016-2021” bond loan, of FCfa 150 million in total, just launched by the State of Cameroon on the Douala Stock Exchange (DSX), the local stock market, is looking very promising. “This level of firm commitments is clear proof of the level of confidence that players on the local financial market have in the State of Cameroon”, observed a source close to the case. In detail, we learn, the three arrangers of the operations which are Société Générale Cameroun, EDC Investment Corporation (Ecobank group) and Afriland First Bank have made the commitment to raise FCfa 82 billion. At the same time, a union of firm commitments gathering BICEC, local subsidiary of the French banking group BPCE; Gabonese BGFI; Nigerian UBA and Cameroonian CBC have committed to provide funds worth FCfa 30 billion. Considering all this, come the evening of 12 October, the Cameroonian government should close with success its 4th bond issuance on the local financial market after the ones in 2010 (FCfa 200 billion), 2013 (FCfa 50 billion) and 2014 (FCfa 150 billion), which were all oversubscribed.
General News of Monday, 26 September 2016Source: Business in CameroonNatchigal Hydro Power starts recruitment of cadresNatchigal Hydro Power,constructor of 400 MW dam in Cameroon, starts recruitment of cadresThe company Natchigal Hydro Power, which is developing the construction project and operation of the Natchigal hydro electric dam (400 MW), located in the Centre region of Cameroon, has started soliciting applications to recruit its employees. Candidates interested by this offer have until 30 September, we learn, to send their CV and application letters by e-mail to the address NHPCrecrute@nachtigal-hpc.com. As a reminder, the Natchigal Hydro Power Company was created on 7 July 2016. Its capital of FCfa 100 million is 40% held by EDF International, 30% by the State of Cameroon and 30% by the International Finance Corporation (IFC). It will construct the Natchigal dam which will be completed in 2020, and will operate it during a period of 35 years.
Business News of Monday, 26 September 2016Source: Business in CameroonCameroon doubled its rough diamond productionCameroon doubled its rough diamond production in 2015, to approximately 6,000 caratsAccording to the Permanent Secretariat of the Kimberly Process, the production of rough diamond in Cameroon was around 6,000 carats during 2015. This production doubles the one of 2014, a year when it peaked at 3,000 carats, according to the same source. Compared to Central African countries such as the Central African Republic or DR Congo, Cameroon remains a small diamond producer. But, the country has an enormous potential, thanks to the Mobilong deposit discovered in Eastern Cameroon by the company C&K Mining. Even though the potential of this deposit has been disputed since 2010, several mining experts agree to acknowledge that Mobilong holds one of the most important diamond deposits in the world.
