The Director General of ARSEL visited some centres to inspect the renovation work AES-SONEL was supposed to carryout.
The Director General of Electricity Regulatory Sector Agency, known by its French acronym, ARSEL, Pierre Ndouga Hell, visited the Thermal Generation hydro plant at Songloulou, Edea and Limbe. His mission was to access the machines to know what is working, what is not working and why they are not working and also what can be done to improve on power generation. He described the job done by AES-SONEL as positive and satisfactory advancement in trying to put measures to generate electricity.
At Songloulou, three major refurbishing works is taking place. The Penstock Hall, which is the large pipes which store water, the Still Way Gates and the Control Panel System or Programmable Logic Control. The Director of Production of the Songloulou Hydro Plant, George NGU Nchinda, said they have already refurbished seven of the Penstock halls and the second phase for the Still Way Gates will take place in June and the work will be through by 2011.
In Edea, the Project Manager, André Siewe explained that Edea is carrying out refurbishment in Edea one, two and three. In Edea one, he said the work is to replace all three generators of 11megawatt each with three new ones of 16megawatt each, including a common system. He said that in Edea two they are carrying out an anti corrosive production on the penstock halls and renew protection, meanwhile, in Edea three there is a construction of a new Still Way Gate to replace the old one since the creation of the power plant in Edea. Siewe said there are no spare parts for the still way gates and besides it costs more to do maintenance, and all refurbishment will be through by 2012.
At the Limbe Thermal Plant, one of the five alternators caught fire on the 23 February 2010 and Ndouga Hell and his team went to see for themselves. Each of the alternators produce 17.5MW and one burnt is shortage of 17.5MW. The spokes person for AES-SONEL, Theophile Ekobo Mbongue who is also Director of Regulation and Organisation in AES-SONEL explained to the ARSEL Delegation that the problem is just the 17.5MW shortage which they have to seek solution. ARSEL insisted the repair be done before the end of the year but AES-SONEL wants a lasting solution and not to rush. The Director General said there will be limited electricity next year so AES-SONEL has to ensure the Limbe thermal plant functions effectively.
On the other hand AES-SONEL appeals to the users of electricity to be fateful in paying their consumptions and also to banks that they are getting into huge investments and needs the aid of everyone. Each year AES-SONEL looses 75billions for unpaid bills and illegal connections. This amount is said to be worth constructing two more new centres like that of Yassa.
EFFA TAMBENKONGHO
mercredi 7 juillet 2010
Wouri Executive Bureau of Autonomous Trade Unions Empowered
The 18 man bureau was installed on April 6 in Douala.
The President of the Confederation of Cameroon Autonomous Trade Unions, Vewesse C.P.N, has installed an 18 man executive bureau for the Wouri Executive Bureau with Mbape Ndoumbe Jacques as President. They have a mandate of eight years renewable.
Speaking during the ceremony, Vewesse said, Douala is the epicentre of the nation’s economic activities. The reason why he said it is good if the productions in the various enterprises implanted in the Wouri division are well protected and defended by Trade Union actions. He added that the individual Autonomous Trade Unions in Wouri coming under the umbrella of the Wouri Divisional Union of Autonomous Trade Unions are the only means to protect and defend their interests. Vewesse also advised that industrial actions in which workers are involved should be in conformity with the provisions of Section 3 of law No92/007 of 14th August 1992 instituting the Cameroon Labour code.
The President urged the installed members that the rate of unemployment should be their guiding principles in the new trade union orientation. “Your task is not going to be easy” but with concerted action and determination, he said, they are now in a better position to speak with one voice.
The Ist Vice president of the Wouri Trade Union Movement Kitchabo Jean Bosco said they have to work with solidarity and observe their constitution. Under the Wouri Division there are eight syndicate which are; Syndicates of Industrial Chemists, Communication, Health, Forestry, Private security, among others.
Representing the Regional Delegate of Social Security, Penka Suzanne said if the new bureau works in collaboration they will come in to protect their material and give assist where needed. She added that the task is enormous because there are many companies in Douala.
EFFA TAMBENKONGHO
The President of the Confederation of Cameroon Autonomous Trade Unions, Vewesse C.P.N, has installed an 18 man executive bureau for the Wouri Executive Bureau with Mbape Ndoumbe Jacques as President. They have a mandate of eight years renewable.
Speaking during the ceremony, Vewesse said, Douala is the epicentre of the nation’s economic activities. The reason why he said it is good if the productions in the various enterprises implanted in the Wouri division are well protected and defended by Trade Union actions. He added that the individual Autonomous Trade Unions in Wouri coming under the umbrella of the Wouri Divisional Union of Autonomous Trade Unions are the only means to protect and defend their interests. Vewesse also advised that industrial actions in which workers are involved should be in conformity with the provisions of Section 3 of law No92/007 of 14th August 1992 instituting the Cameroon Labour code.
The President urged the installed members that the rate of unemployment should be their guiding principles in the new trade union orientation. “Your task is not going to be easy” but with concerted action and determination, he said, they are now in a better position to speak with one voice.
The Ist Vice president of the Wouri Trade Union Movement Kitchabo Jean Bosco said they have to work with solidarity and observe their constitution. Under the Wouri Division there are eight syndicate which are; Syndicates of Industrial Chemists, Communication, Health, Forestry, Private security, among others.
Representing the Regional Delegate of Social Security, Penka Suzanne said if the new bureau works in collaboration they will come in to protect their material and give assist where needed. She added that the task is enormous because there are many companies in Douala.
EFFA TAMBENKONGHO
Government subverts Swine Farmers in Littoral
In a two day workshop they sought ways to improve and manage finance in swine farming.
The government has given the sum of FCFA 15 million as subvention to producers of swine in the littoral to increase production and for the fattening of the animal.
In a two day training programme organised at the livestock and fisheries office in Mboppi, Douala, Dr Jacques Armand Essomba, of the Directorate of Veterinary Service, Department of Swine Development Production, who was presiding over the seminar, said each year the government makes this amount of money to available to farmers for them to improve the fattening and sanitation of the swine.
He added that this subvention has been of help because it has improved and increased production since in 2005, when they started receiving subventions. He said the farmers testified that last year they had a profit of FCFA five billion.
Dr Essomba said the aim of the workshop is to make farmers to become more efficient and to learn to manage the finances they have received from government, to increase production and sanitation in bio security conditions. He said the farmers have to reorganise themselves, reinforce themselves and be efficient in the use of finance and material provided.
As concerns the diseases swine flu, he said farmers should go on with no fear and consumers should consume without fear because World Health Organisation has changed the name to HN1N1. “We are waging war against those diseases”.
Swine flu and other swine diseases are still a growing concern and a major preoccupation for technicians and producers of swine farming.
The coordinator said they have to train producers so that they can make progress in their domain of finance. He said they will also receive training on the immediate sicknesses of pigs.
He added that the final outcome of the seminar is for participants to be able to follow the health calendar to ensure timely intervention to vaccinate, de-worm pigs and identify pig diseases as well as financial management of piggeries
EFFA TAMBENKONGHO
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Consume without fear of swine flu.
The government has given the sum of FCFA 15 million as subvention to producers of swine in the littoral to increase production and for the fattening of the animal.
In a two day training programme organised at the livestock and fisheries office in Mboppi, Douala, Dr Jacques Armand Essomba, of the Directorate of Veterinary Service, Department of Swine Development Production, who was presiding over the seminar, said each year the government makes this amount of money to available to farmers for them to improve the fattening and sanitation of the swine.
He added that this subvention has been of help because it has improved and increased production since in 2005, when they started receiving subventions. He said the farmers testified that last year they had a profit of FCFA five billion.
Dr Essomba said the aim of the workshop is to make farmers to become more efficient and to learn to manage the finances they have received from government, to increase production and sanitation in bio security conditions. He said the farmers have to reorganise themselves, reinforce themselves and be efficient in the use of finance and material provided.
As concerns the diseases swine flu, he said farmers should go on with no fear and consumers should consume without fear because World Health Organisation has changed the name to HN1N1. “We are waging war against those diseases”.
Swine flu and other swine diseases are still a growing concern and a major preoccupation for technicians and producers of swine farming.
The coordinator said they have to train producers so that they can make progress in their domain of finance. He said they will also receive training on the immediate sicknesses of pigs.
He added that the final outcome of the seminar is for participants to be able to follow the health calendar to ensure timely intervention to vaccinate, de-worm pigs and identify pig diseases as well as financial management of piggeries
EFFA TAMBENKONGHO
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Consume without fear of swine flu.
Man Commits Suicide in Bepanda
A man whose name was got as Deubon Jean, age 50 has committed suicide in his house. The man who lives at boulangerié de la paix quarter in the Bepanda eighbourhood was discovered hanged with a cord tired around his neck. It is not known whether he committed suicide or was killed. The body was discovered in the house by his 10year old daughter.
The man’s wife was said to have gone to the market and it was alleged that noticing that he was alone he decided to commit the act.
The cause of his actions is not yet known but according to the wife for one week before he committed the act he had not been eating her food and he was not ill.
When Cameroon Tribune approached the wife to comment on the issue, she said it was not necessary and did not want to release any information. Nevertheless, she said the competent person to comment on the matter was still at the mortuary where they went to leave the body. She added that the police have gotten information and have started investigations. She also said there is no need talking because he is already dead.
The corpse will be removed from the mortuary on April 8th and taken directly to his village in the West Region where he will be buried.
The man’s wife was said to have gone to the market and it was alleged that noticing that he was alone he decided to commit the act.
The cause of his actions is not yet known but according to the wife for one week before he committed the act he had not been eating her food and he was not ill.
When Cameroon Tribune approached the wife to comment on the issue, she said it was not necessary and did not want to release any information. Nevertheless, she said the competent person to comment on the matter was still at the mortuary where they went to leave the body. She added that the police have gotten information and have started investigations. She also said there is no need talking because he is already dead.
The corpse will be removed from the mortuary on April 8th and taken directly to his village in the West Region where he will be buried.
Secretary: What Place in Society
On the 18th edition of the international day of the secretary, secretary examines roles.
The secretary is looked upon by some members of the public as one with a low IQ or could not do well in general education and ended up in that position. Sometimes too these secretaries are blamed for this because of the roles they play, some do not even know the role they are to place and treat visitors rudely. Sometimes they lack work to do and prefer to seat and gossip or crack ‘egusi.’ It is said to be a woman’s corridor.
But there are some secretaries who know their role and what they have to do and how to receive visitors. Some are actually taught to be secretaries.
Talking to Ekuh Edwin Etube, he is a Secretary who has been taught. He was secretary in the Chad-Cameroon pipeline. He is one of the few men who find themselves in a female world. He was made secretary when he had no knowledge of the profession and he calls it by chance, but was able to survive it. He later went to school ESG, Advance School of Management, Douala were he studied Bilingual Executive Secretary ship.
He explained to CT that as a male secretary it is not easy for a man to work with a man. He said many bosses may prefer a woman because she can smile, dress well, etc. But he added a man is more available in the job than a woman because a woman will need maternity leave which the man would not need.
He said a secretary may be a typist with CAP, or an ordinary secretary with GCE Advanced level, an Executive Secretary with BTS or HND and their role is to type, handle mails, screen phone calls, handle records and organise meetings.
Eko points out some weaknesses in the training which is a handicap to the profession, such as the use of computers. This is a computer age and secretaries must be taught how to use the computer so should not have only basic skills. He said language is another pertinent factor because the secretary should be bilingual. With these loopholes he said a graduate is forced to go to a documentation centre to learn computer or linguistic centre to study which ever language is lacking.
Eko is presenting member and Secretary General of the Cameroon Federation of Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, who are presently working towards celebrating the International World Secretaries Day. On the 16th of April, will be another edition of the international day of the Secretary and it will be the 18th edition. Activities marking the day have already begun with training seminars and giving of gifts.
EFFA TAMBENKONGHO
Edwin Eko: In a man in female corridor
The secretary is looked upon by some members of the public as one with a low IQ or could not do well in general education and ended up in that position. Sometimes too these secretaries are blamed for this because of the roles they play, some do not even know the role they are to place and treat visitors rudely. Sometimes they lack work to do and prefer to seat and gossip or crack ‘egusi.’ It is said to be a woman’s corridor.
But there are some secretaries who know their role and what they have to do and how to receive visitors. Some are actually taught to be secretaries.
Talking to Ekuh Edwin Etube, he is a Secretary who has been taught. He was secretary in the Chad-Cameroon pipeline. He is one of the few men who find themselves in a female world. He was made secretary when he had no knowledge of the profession and he calls it by chance, but was able to survive it. He later went to school ESG, Advance School of Management, Douala were he studied Bilingual Executive Secretary ship.
He explained to CT that as a male secretary it is not easy for a man to work with a man. He said many bosses may prefer a woman because she can smile, dress well, etc. But he added a man is more available in the job than a woman because a woman will need maternity leave which the man would not need.
He said a secretary may be a typist with CAP, or an ordinary secretary with GCE Advanced level, an Executive Secretary with BTS or HND and their role is to type, handle mails, screen phone calls, handle records and organise meetings.
Eko points out some weaknesses in the training which is a handicap to the profession, such as the use of computers. This is a computer age and secretaries must be taught how to use the computer so should not have only basic skills. He said language is another pertinent factor because the secretary should be bilingual. With these loopholes he said a graduate is forced to go to a documentation centre to learn computer or linguistic centre to study which ever language is lacking.
Eko is presenting member and Secretary General of the Cameroon Federation of Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, who are presently working towards celebrating the International World Secretaries Day. On the 16th of April, will be another edition of the international day of the Secretary and it will be the 18th edition. Activities marking the day have already begun with training seminars and giving of gifts.
EFFA TAMBENKONGHO
Edwin Eko: In a man in female corridor
Norms Controlling Product Qualities May Be Defiled
Sometimes recalcitrant traders put in market but products to make profit yet jeopardising health of consumers.
« Eh! this yoghourt seem to have expired see how watery it is. But it has not reached the expiry date”. A neighbour said after buying a carton of yoghurt. But why has the quality changed when it still has three months before the expiry date was the question. This kind of experience many people go through with other products in Cameroon but lack where to lay complains but many at times because they doubt whether any action will be taken. Another issue is that many people wonder whether there is a proper check of the quality of products consumed.
The body in charge of the quality of goods imported in Douala is the Ministry of Mines and Industry, headed in Douala by the Regional Delegate Celestin Ngassa. In a chat with CT on the control of the quality of products imported and local products, the Regional Delegate said products deal with health and it is dangerous to joke with them. He said they are fighting to protect the welfare of the inhabitants. He added that the public should also try to report cases of bad products they buy to the delegation, because he said the public has to assist them to pick out recalcitrant importers. He said most at times when consumers encounter bad situations with products they do not deem it necessary to report the matter and such companies go free.
The Regional Delegate said there are certain norms the government has put in place which governs both local and imported products before they are sent to the market for consumption. He added that the government has also created an agency, Agency for Normality of Norms which is still under the Ministry of Industries and Mines which handles basically the control of products like Rice, Milk, gas bottles, and sugar, among others. There are norms which control each of such products. He said before a company releases a product or imports a product into the country they need to have a document which is issued by the Ministry of Trade, Certificate of conformity to the Norms. In this document it gives all specificities of the product, where it was fabricated, among others.
The product before it leaves the sea port or Industry to the market; samples are collected and taken to SGS or UDRA which are laboratories which test the quality of the product in Douala. But check up still continues from time to time, he said in the market and if there are any bad goods they are seized and destroyed.
Ngassa said for the case of brewery companies, they do inspections in the industries always and what is not going right they are compelled to correct it but if after several warnings nothing is done, the company will be sealed. He said they have been working with consumer syndicates, sending spots on televisions. But he remarked they lack sufficient personnel to do the job.
EFFA TAMBENKONGHO
Unfrequented check up permits unqualified products in the markets.
« Eh! this yoghourt seem to have expired see how watery it is. But it has not reached the expiry date”. A neighbour said after buying a carton of yoghurt. But why has the quality changed when it still has three months before the expiry date was the question. This kind of experience many people go through with other products in Cameroon but lack where to lay complains but many at times because they doubt whether any action will be taken. Another issue is that many people wonder whether there is a proper check of the quality of products consumed.
The body in charge of the quality of goods imported in Douala is the Ministry of Mines and Industry, headed in Douala by the Regional Delegate Celestin Ngassa. In a chat with CT on the control of the quality of products imported and local products, the Regional Delegate said products deal with health and it is dangerous to joke with them. He said they are fighting to protect the welfare of the inhabitants. He added that the public should also try to report cases of bad products they buy to the delegation, because he said the public has to assist them to pick out recalcitrant importers. He said most at times when consumers encounter bad situations with products they do not deem it necessary to report the matter and such companies go free.
The Regional Delegate said there are certain norms the government has put in place which governs both local and imported products before they are sent to the market for consumption. He added that the government has also created an agency, Agency for Normality of Norms which is still under the Ministry of Industries and Mines which handles basically the control of products like Rice, Milk, gas bottles, and sugar, among others. There are norms which control each of such products. He said before a company releases a product or imports a product into the country they need to have a document which is issued by the Ministry of Trade, Certificate of conformity to the Norms. In this document it gives all specificities of the product, where it was fabricated, among others.
The product before it leaves the sea port or Industry to the market; samples are collected and taken to SGS or UDRA which are laboratories which test the quality of the product in Douala. But check up still continues from time to time, he said in the market and if there are any bad goods they are seized and destroyed.
Ngassa said for the case of brewery companies, they do inspections in the industries always and what is not going right they are compelled to correct it but if after several warnings nothing is done, the company will be sealed. He said they have been working with consumer syndicates, sending spots on televisions. But he remarked they lack sufficient personnel to do the job.
EFFA TAMBENKONGHO
Unfrequented check up permits unqualified products in the markets.
Photographs of the Military in Bakassi Exhibited
In a bid to celebrate the theme of this year a military photograph exhibition took place.
Following the theme of this year’s 20th May, Defence Forces and the Nation for the Promotion of Social peace and Development, there has been a photograph exhibition at the Delegation of Culture, in Bonanjo, Douala.
The pictures which were 20 in number were photographs explaining the retrocession of Bakassi to Cameroon and the establishment of Cameroon in Bakassi. The pictures explained the different camp of the military, their nature of discipline in carrying out their duties.
Some of the pictures were armour match past, military vehicles march past, the official hoisting of the Cameroonian flag in Bakassi, going to Bakassi and returning from Bakassi, the Marine and their role in the sea, among others.
Colonel Mbongo Bruno of the 2nd inter-military region who was present to see the pictures said he was impressed. He added that the photographs tie with the theme of this year’s national day. He said they also expose the discipline which exists in the military in Cameroon. The colonel also added that some of the photographs bring to his memory certain images in Bakassi and also as well expose what is happening in Bakassi.
On his part the Delegate of Culture Robert Bendegue said he had to select the exhibited pictures from a lot which were presented to him. This he said because they tie with the theme of the National Day. He said they reflect the retrocession of Bakassi to Cameroon. He also lauded the efforts of the military in the way they tackle the Bakassi issue in discipline and diplomacy.
There were also traditional dances which took part to spice the event. The photographs were the handy work of photograph reporter Nicolas Makanda.
EFFA TAMBENKONGHO
Following the theme of this year’s 20th May, Defence Forces and the Nation for the Promotion of Social peace and Development, there has been a photograph exhibition at the Delegation of Culture, in Bonanjo, Douala.
The pictures which were 20 in number were photographs explaining the retrocession of Bakassi to Cameroon and the establishment of Cameroon in Bakassi. The pictures explained the different camp of the military, their nature of discipline in carrying out their duties.
Some of the pictures were armour match past, military vehicles march past, the official hoisting of the Cameroonian flag in Bakassi, going to Bakassi and returning from Bakassi, the Marine and their role in the sea, among others.
Colonel Mbongo Bruno of the 2nd inter-military region who was present to see the pictures said he was impressed. He added that the photographs tie with the theme of this year’s national day. He said they also expose the discipline which exists in the military in Cameroon. The colonel also added that some of the photographs bring to his memory certain images in Bakassi and also as well expose what is happening in Bakassi.
On his part the Delegate of Culture Robert Bendegue said he had to select the exhibited pictures from a lot which were presented to him. This he said because they tie with the theme of the National Day. He said they reflect the retrocession of Bakassi to Cameroon. He also lauded the efforts of the military in the way they tackle the Bakassi issue in discipline and diplomacy.
There were also traditional dances which took part to spice the event. The photographs were the handy work of photograph reporter Nicolas Makanda.
EFFA TAMBENKONGHO
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