Dr Daniel Muna died in Douala on Sunday, July 12 after a protracted illness.
The medical corps of Cameroon has lost an icon. Dr Daniel Muna, who died in Douala on July 12, was the president of the Cameroon National Medical Council. Dr Daniel Muna, first son of former Speaker of the National Assembly, the late Solomon Tande Muna, and a seasoned surgeon, died after a protracted illness. It is said the late surgeon has been sick for about three years.
Dr Muna, during his stay on earth left indelible foot prints on the sand of the medical sphere. He held so many posts of responsibility, including president of the National Medical Council, where he served for two years. During his reign, he established a list of 3500 medical doctors in Cameroon; got a structure for the association, instilled discipline, among others. That apart, the late Dr Daniel Muna will be remembered because of his legacy, the Polyclinic and polyclinic annex in Bonanjo. The clinic which was created in 1981 has left remarkable records in Douala and abroad.
One of his staff at the polyclinic Bonanjo annex, Dr Dopgima Fofung, said the late doctor was simple, down to earth and hardworking. He said if any doctor misbehaved, he would not bully but call him to order in a gentle and understanding manner. Dr Fofung added that while Dr Muna was ill, there was continuity in the clinic and the greatest challenge they have now that he is no more, is to maintain the clinic and improve on it.
Late Muna was an ex-student of Sasse College; he studied Medicine in the United States of America, where he specialised as a surgeon. He was elected president of the Cameroon National Medical Order, taking over from Dr René Essomba, a position which he had a double mandate. Dr Daniel Muna was also the president of the Solomon Tande Muna Foundation. He was married and had children.
EFFA TAMBENKONGHO
jeudi 30 juillet 2009
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
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
Youths Decry Abusive Road Use by Trucks
The youths intend to build a rain gate which will block trucks from using the road when it rains.
Youths of rue chateau Youpwe, Bonapriso, have asked the Government Delegate to the Douala City Council to permit them build a rain gate which will control the movement of heavy duty vehicles in the neighbourhood, especially when it rains. Youpwe generally is a swampy area with a minimum of 30 trucks passing through the road and creating serious difficulties for both pedestrians and other vehicles.
The youths led by Martin Siewe Happy came together with the chief of their bloc Samuel Lefang to try to put some order in the road. They threw laterite on the road to reduce the mud. But with the frequent use by the trucks the road was still getting depreciated. The youths turned to the Douala City council, drafted a letter which the chief of Youpwe refused to visa. Happy said the chief made a statement that “they only come to him when they are in problems”. This reaction stemmed some misunderstanding between the youths and the chief for sometime.
Happy explained to CT that the rain gate was not to hinder the work of the trucks but to stop them from using the road abusively, and permit them use it when the road is dry. This he said is to preserve the road so that even inhabitants of the area can be able to use the road.
The Chief of Youpwe, Sosso Essei Arnold said he acknowledges the problems of the youths and that he has solicited the Cameroon Oil Transporting Company, COTCO, for help and they have accepted to throw laterite on the road to help the situation. He added that they also plan to talk to the truck drivers not to use the road when it is raining or very wet.
Happy said talking to the truck drivers is not enough but there has to be a physical object which will stop them from using the road and that will be the rain gate. He said they will still push forward with their plans while waiting to hear from the government delegate.
EFFA TAMBENKONGHO
Youths of rue chateau Youpwe, Bonapriso, have asked the Government Delegate to the Douala City Council to permit them build a rain gate which will control the movement of heavy duty vehicles in the neighbourhood, especially when it rains. Youpwe generally is a swampy area with a minimum of 30 trucks passing through the road and creating serious difficulties for both pedestrians and other vehicles.
The youths led by Martin Siewe Happy came together with the chief of their bloc Samuel Lefang to try to put some order in the road. They threw laterite on the road to reduce the mud. But with the frequent use by the trucks the road was still getting depreciated. The youths turned to the Douala City council, drafted a letter which the chief of Youpwe refused to visa. Happy said the chief made a statement that “they only come to him when they are in problems”. This reaction stemmed some misunderstanding between the youths and the chief for sometime.
Happy explained to CT that the rain gate was not to hinder the work of the trucks but to stop them from using the road abusively, and permit them use it when the road is dry. This he said is to preserve the road so that even inhabitants of the area can be able to use the road.
The Chief of Youpwe, Sosso Essei Arnold said he acknowledges the problems of the youths and that he has solicited the Cameroon Oil Transporting Company, COTCO, for help and they have accepted to throw laterite on the road to help the situation. He added that they also plan to talk to the truck drivers not to use the road when it is raining or very wet.
Happy said talking to the truck drivers is not enough but there has to be a physical object which will stop them from using the road and that will be the rain gate. He said they will still push forward with their plans while waiting to hear from the government delegate.
EFFA TAMBENKONGHO
CUD Begins another Session of Youth Internship programme
This programme instituted by the Douala City Council began last year.
The Douala City Council, CUD, has launched the second phase of the youth internship programme which is specifically for youths in secondary, high school and university students. This year, the Douala City council has taken in 2000 students for the month of July and August.
This initiative began last year, where the CUD employs youths to carry out with the CUD’s mission of keeping Douala clean. The youths clean blocked gutters, remove grass and dirt from the sidewalks or roadsides, among others.
The first phase began in January and ended in June was for youths who are not students and for street children. While the phase of July and August is for students.
In his speech, the Government Delegate to the Douala City Council, Fritz Ntone Ntone, said HYSACAM has been of help to recruit some of the street children, while the council employs some during the internship programme. The government Delegate said if youths are not sensitised on the CUD mission to keep Douala clean, their exercise id futile because they are the ones to continue tomorrow. In a bid to get the youths educated and used to this mission, the Council employs them so that they get it imbibed in their system to keep the town proper. The reason why the government delegate came up with the initiative of youth internship programme.
The youths work in four different domains in the city; improvement of the drainage systems, embellishing and cleaning the city, fighting against urban disorder, and keeping the city clean. A report of those who worked in June shows that they came across 3847 cases of urban disorder, 107,000 grams of dirt was cleaned, and 28,785 grams of dirt was cleaned from the gutters.
Ntone Ntone advised the youths to be sensitised even in their various neighbourhood to continue to keep it clean. He added that the work which the students are doing will one day be rewarded by the city of Douala. He also said the limited flood experienced in Douala today is as a result of the cleaning these youths are carrying out in town.
Last year there were just 600 students selected in June and 75 in August but this year they have increased the number to 900 and 1100 respectively.
The Director of Administration and Human Resource, who is in Charge of the programme called on the youths to comport themselves and not cause disorder. “I want to have confidence in you”, she said.
EFFA TAMBENKONGHO
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The Douala City Council, CUD, has launched the second phase of the youth internship programme which is specifically for youths in secondary, high school and university students. This year, the Douala City council has taken in 2000 students for the month of July and August.
This initiative began last year, where the CUD employs youths to carry out with the CUD’s mission of keeping Douala clean. The youths clean blocked gutters, remove grass and dirt from the sidewalks or roadsides, among others.
The first phase began in January and ended in June was for youths who are not students and for street children. While the phase of July and August is for students.
In his speech, the Government Delegate to the Douala City Council, Fritz Ntone Ntone, said HYSACAM has been of help to recruit some of the street children, while the council employs some during the internship programme. The government Delegate said if youths are not sensitised on the CUD mission to keep Douala clean, their exercise id futile because they are the ones to continue tomorrow. In a bid to get the youths educated and used to this mission, the Council employs them so that they get it imbibed in their system to keep the town proper. The reason why the government delegate came up with the initiative of youth internship programme.
The youths work in four different domains in the city; improvement of the drainage systems, embellishing and cleaning the city, fighting against urban disorder, and keeping the city clean. A report of those who worked in June shows that they came across 3847 cases of urban disorder, 107,000 grams of dirt was cleaned, and 28,785 grams of dirt was cleaned from the gutters.
Ntone Ntone advised the youths to be sensitised even in their various neighbourhood to continue to keep it clean. He added that the work which the students are doing will one day be rewarded by the city of Douala. He also said the limited flood experienced in Douala today is as a result of the cleaning these youths are carrying out in town.
Last year there were just 600 students selected in June and 75 in August but this year they have increased the number to 900 and 1100 respectively.
The Director of Administration and Human Resource, who is in Charge of the programme called on the youths to comport themselves and not cause disorder. “I want to have confidence in you”, she said.
EFFA TAMBENKONGHO
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Special Education in New Bell Prison.
Some inmates have sat for some public who schooled in special education learning of which some succeeded and some did not..
The site is sorrowful and brings a lot of reflections in ones mind when you get into the new bell prison in Douala. Sometimes one even comes back from the prison yard sick because of the misery you see. The situation is even terrible when you get to the minors and you ask yourself what really happened to this little lad that he finds himself here. One will wonder for how long he will stay locked in there while society is advancing.
It is said that the prison is to reform and not to kill, so an obligatory educational system has been put in place to reform the inmates so that by the time they leave prison they will not be lacking in all aspects.
First of all it is believed when the inmates come to prison they have a psychological problem which has to be first handled that is the issue of defiance behaviour , that is why their education does not follow the mainstream education, though they follow the curriculum. Their system of grading too is different.
Talking to the Director in Charge of Rehabilitation and Special Education in the New Bell Prison, Donfack Louis, he said there are some people who come to prison and they do not even known how to write their names. He said it is in prison they come to start studying. The minors he said are all registered and the majors out of about 4000 inmates only about a hundred are registered.
Donfack has been an instructor in the new bell prison for eight years now and he mentioned to CT some short comings to this education in New Bell prison. He said there is a lack of trained personnel for the job and also a lot of association sends quack lecturers who just come to confuse the inmates. He added that there is a lack of specialised material giving an example if a psycho-test which can help to determine the level of the inmate so as to know the level to which he will place him. Donfack also mentioned the lack of material infrastructure, but thanks to the 10 benches which has just been supplied and given by the catholic association after many years of crying to the government. But the space is not enough and tired.
The instructor said since 2001 they have had up to 50 inmates who have sat for public exams and some have succeeded while others have not made it. During this time the guard does not dress in uniform so as not to cause confusion. Only the guard and invigilator as well as the candidate know what is happening.
As expectations Donfack said prisons should be designed taking into cognisance special education for minors. Also universities should involve prison education to train more teachers.
EFFA TAMBENKONGHO
The site is sorrowful and brings a lot of reflections in ones mind when you get into the new bell prison in Douala. Sometimes one even comes back from the prison yard sick because of the misery you see. The situation is even terrible when you get to the minors and you ask yourself what really happened to this little lad that he finds himself here. One will wonder for how long he will stay locked in there while society is advancing.
It is said that the prison is to reform and not to kill, so an obligatory educational system has been put in place to reform the inmates so that by the time they leave prison they will not be lacking in all aspects.
First of all it is believed when the inmates come to prison they have a psychological problem which has to be first handled that is the issue of defiance behaviour , that is why their education does not follow the mainstream education, though they follow the curriculum. Their system of grading too is different.
Talking to the Director in Charge of Rehabilitation and Special Education in the New Bell Prison, Donfack Louis, he said there are some people who come to prison and they do not even known how to write their names. He said it is in prison they come to start studying. The minors he said are all registered and the majors out of about 4000 inmates only about a hundred are registered.
Donfack has been an instructor in the new bell prison for eight years now and he mentioned to CT some short comings to this education in New Bell prison. He said there is a lack of trained personnel for the job and also a lot of association sends quack lecturers who just come to confuse the inmates. He added that there is a lack of specialised material giving an example if a psycho-test which can help to determine the level of the inmate so as to know the level to which he will place him. Donfack also mentioned the lack of material infrastructure, but thanks to the 10 benches which has just been supplied and given by the catholic association after many years of crying to the government. But the space is not enough and tired.
The instructor said since 2001 they have had up to 50 inmates who have sat for public exams and some have succeeded while others have not made it. During this time the guard does not dress in uniform so as not to cause confusion. Only the guard and invigilator as well as the candidate know what is happening.
As expectations Donfack said prisons should be designed taking into cognisance special education for minors. Also universities should involve prison education to train more teachers.
EFFA TAMBENKONGHO
More Play Grounds in Douala
Holidays are here again and many more play grounds have been created for children around town.
Before now Douala did not have many play grounds were parents could leave their children to enjoy a good holiday period. When ever it was the long vacation, it was also a cry for parents because they seek how to keep these children busy for three good months that they will be at home. Some parents who could afford the expensive play grounds used to take their children there but a few more have cropped up to reduce the monopoly of the existing ones.
Around Bonamoussadi, some new play grounds have sprang up which will curb the monopoly of the existing ones.
Planete Loisir, which is the centre for recreation, amusement and active activities for children from between 0-13 years, is one of the centres which are new around town. The centre has been in existence for two months now. When CT visited the centre, the founder of the centre Viviane Awounang, said the entrée fee is FCFA 2500 per day in which the child will have access to all the different games for pleasure, as well as a soft drink, one candy, pop corn and mineral water. If the children have to be given lunch, she said an extra FCFA 1000 is added to the amount to be paid. She added that the centre opens all days from 9:00am to 6:00pm.
She outlined the different activities and games such as seesaw, sand pits, slide bounce, among others. For sporting activities, she said they have baby foot, ping pong, battle ball, hockey among others. Aquatic activities include swing pools, slid slip, slide swing. As for the Artistic activities there is drawing, painting, colouring. The founder said they also have scrabble, monopoly and the children have access to all these different activities.
There is another centre in Santa-Barbara called Muyenge Land .This centre has been in existence for five months now but have special vacation programmes which started on June 16 and will end on August 30. The centre is for children from 2-9 years and opened only on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 2:00 pm to 6:30pm. But for Saturdays and Sunday, it opens from 10:00am to 6:30pm.
The coordinator said the fee is FCFA 1500 and the child is entitled to a packet of popcorn. Any other thing the child needs has to be bought from a mini bar they have put in place.
EFFA TAMBENKONGHOPlace of relaxation for children
Before now Douala did not have many play grounds were parents could leave their children to enjoy a good holiday period. When ever it was the long vacation, it was also a cry for parents because they seek how to keep these children busy for three good months that they will be at home. Some parents who could afford the expensive play grounds used to take their children there but a few more have cropped up to reduce the monopoly of the existing ones.
Around Bonamoussadi, some new play grounds have sprang up which will curb the monopoly of the existing ones.
Planete Loisir, which is the centre for recreation, amusement and active activities for children from between 0-13 years, is one of the centres which are new around town. The centre has been in existence for two months now. When CT visited the centre, the founder of the centre Viviane Awounang, said the entrée fee is FCFA 2500 per day in which the child will have access to all the different games for pleasure, as well as a soft drink, one candy, pop corn and mineral water. If the children have to be given lunch, she said an extra FCFA 1000 is added to the amount to be paid. She added that the centre opens all days from 9:00am to 6:00pm.
She outlined the different activities and games such as seesaw, sand pits, slide bounce, among others. For sporting activities, she said they have baby foot, ping pong, battle ball, hockey among others. Aquatic activities include swing pools, slid slip, slide swing. As for the Artistic activities there is drawing, painting, colouring. The founder said they also have scrabble, monopoly and the children have access to all these different activities.
There is another centre in Santa-Barbara called Muyenge Land .This centre has been in existence for five months now but have special vacation programmes which started on June 16 and will end on August 30. The centre is for children from 2-9 years and opened only on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 2:00 pm to 6:30pm. But for Saturdays and Sunday, it opens from 10:00am to 6:30pm.
The coordinator said the fee is FCFA 1500 and the child is entitled to a packet of popcorn. Any other thing the child needs has to be bought from a mini bar they have put in place.
EFFA TAMBENKONGHOPlace of relaxation for children
African Child Suffers From Modern Day Slavery
The courage of African child is celebrated every June 16th in the world.
The African child today suffers from a lot of social vices which affects them negatively. The African children are being sold for modern-day slavery from Africa to European countries, they are exploited as domestic slaves, forced to work for hours, cleaning, cooking and looking after other younger children, or put to work in restaurants and shops.
These children are also subjected to physical and sexual abuse; they are ravished by malaria daily. According to a recent figure by the Government's Child Exploitation and Online Protection Centre, it claimed that 330 children, many of them from Africa, have been trafficked to Britain over the past year.
On the occasion of the launching of activities marking celebration of the international day of the African Child, with the theme, Accelerate Activities to Ensure the Survival of Cameroonian Children in an Africa Worthy of these Children, the Regional Delegate of Social Affairs Samuel Ndjog outlined some of the vices which the African child suffers from. The problem of water and health with malaria being an outstanding disease, victims of HIV/AIDS, education, malnutrition and child labour which still continues in spite of sensitisations.
Young girls who suffer from sexual abuse get pregnant and they end up committing abortions which takes away their lives or give birth and abandons the children or throws them in dustbins or pit toilets.
Representing the Littoral Governor in the launching of activities marking the International day of the African child celebrated on June 16, Rachel Sen Nkong said the development and growth of children in Cameroon is faced with obstacles such as poverty, the ravaging HIV/AIDS, malaria, exploitation negligence and abandoned by family members.
She added that government has to act urgently to put in place policies and strategies to better the African or Cameroonian child such as: to disseminate development to make available at the international level good and appropriate strategies. A serious commitment from the community, especially the government, the civil society, the media, the private sector and the international and national organisation of development. And also to make policies and specific projects to bring development which will better the situation of the child.
EFFA TAMBENKONGHO
The African child today suffers from a lot of social vices which affects them negatively. The African children are being sold for modern-day slavery from Africa to European countries, they are exploited as domestic slaves, forced to work for hours, cleaning, cooking and looking after other younger children, or put to work in restaurants and shops.
These children are also subjected to physical and sexual abuse; they are ravished by malaria daily. According to a recent figure by the Government's Child Exploitation and Online Protection Centre, it claimed that 330 children, many of them from Africa, have been trafficked to Britain over the past year.
On the occasion of the launching of activities marking celebration of the international day of the African Child, with the theme, Accelerate Activities to Ensure the Survival of Cameroonian Children in an Africa Worthy of these Children, the Regional Delegate of Social Affairs Samuel Ndjog outlined some of the vices which the African child suffers from. The problem of water and health with malaria being an outstanding disease, victims of HIV/AIDS, education, malnutrition and child labour which still continues in spite of sensitisations.
Young girls who suffer from sexual abuse get pregnant and they end up committing abortions which takes away their lives or give birth and abandons the children or throws them in dustbins or pit toilets.
Representing the Littoral Governor in the launching of activities marking the International day of the African child celebrated on June 16, Rachel Sen Nkong said the development and growth of children in Cameroon is faced with obstacles such as poverty, the ravaging HIV/AIDS, malaria, exploitation negligence and abandoned by family members.
She added that government has to act urgently to put in place policies and strategies to better the African or Cameroonian child such as: to disseminate development to make available at the international level good and appropriate strategies. A serious commitment from the community, especially the government, the civil society, the media, the private sector and the international and national organisation of development. And also to make policies and specific projects to bring development which will better the situation of the child.
EFFA TAMBENKONGHO
Journalists called upon to be Careful in reporting judicial matters
A seminar was organised where seasoned Jurists gave talks on how to cover the judiciary.
Journalists have been called upon to be mindful of law No 103(10) of the criminal procedure code which dismisses the act of making a suspect bandit to repeat actions of his theft and then journalist are called upon to video tape and write about the situation. This action is punishable by the above stated law. The clarion call was made by Barrister Emmanuel Ashu, giving his talk on Familiarisation with the Judicial Language in a seminar organised by the Association of Dynamic and Caring Female Journalists in Douala known as JAFEC, under the theme Techniques of covering judicial reports, at the American Language centre.
He added that when doing reports the journalist should use words like alleged bandit , culprit or suspect bandit , among others because that person arrested has not been declared guilty by the law.
He defined the judiciary system, the court and its different sections and functions. He stated there is a high court and no low court. He explained judicial words such as Original Copy meaning the one the magistrate signs with his pen. He further explained a magistrate on the bench as one who passes judgements sitting while magistrate standing is one who stands and talks like the lawyers.
The barrister said the court has a Civil Section which handles civil matters, divorce, contracts, and commercial businesses.
An ace journalist who has been on the beat for 30 years, Casmir Datchoui Soupa stated in giving a straight report of a judiciary matter the journalist should be aware of certain questions such as who is the accused, on what, what arguments are advanced by the accused and plaintiff, what is position of the government’s representative.
One of the participants in the seminar, Carole Yemelong gave her experience on court reports. She started the case of the former Mayor of Njombe Penja where she had to go to Nkongsamba for the case. She cited the Lapiro case how she risked to get in to the cell just to get first information. She added that if a reporter is not passionate he cannot do court beats because the sessions are using very long.
EFFA TAMBENKONGHO
Journalists have been called upon to be mindful of law No 103(10) of the criminal procedure code which dismisses the act of making a suspect bandit to repeat actions of his theft and then journalist are called upon to video tape and write about the situation. This action is punishable by the above stated law. The clarion call was made by Barrister Emmanuel Ashu, giving his talk on Familiarisation with the Judicial Language in a seminar organised by the Association of Dynamic and Caring Female Journalists in Douala known as JAFEC, under the theme Techniques of covering judicial reports, at the American Language centre.
He added that when doing reports the journalist should use words like alleged bandit , culprit or suspect bandit , among others because that person arrested has not been declared guilty by the law.
He defined the judiciary system, the court and its different sections and functions. He stated there is a high court and no low court. He explained judicial words such as Original Copy meaning the one the magistrate signs with his pen. He further explained a magistrate on the bench as one who passes judgements sitting while magistrate standing is one who stands and talks like the lawyers.
The barrister said the court has a Civil Section which handles civil matters, divorce, contracts, and commercial businesses.
An ace journalist who has been on the beat for 30 years, Casmir Datchoui Soupa stated in giving a straight report of a judiciary matter the journalist should be aware of certain questions such as who is the accused, on what, what arguments are advanced by the accused and plaintiff, what is position of the government’s representative.
One of the participants in the seminar, Carole Yemelong gave her experience on court reports. She started the case of the former Mayor of Njombe Penja where she had to go to Nkongsamba for the case. She cited the Lapiro case how she risked to get in to the cell just to get first information. She added that if a reporter is not passionate he cannot do court beats because the sessions are using very long.
EFFA TAMBENKONGHO
Chief of Bandjoun in Maiden Visit to Douala
The chief did not only come to visit the Bandjoun community in Douala but the Sawa people to strengthen lasting relationship.
HRH. Dr. Djomo Kamga Honoré for the first time since his appointment as Chief of the Bandjoun has visited Douala as the first place out of Bandjoun. Not only was he visiting the Bandjoun community in Douala but to strengthen the relationship his late father had with the father of Chief Bell, the reason why he first went to visit Chief Bell when he entered Douala. His visit was to also meet the Sawa people.
On one of his visits, he visited the Douala City Council where the government Delegate to the Douala City Council Fritz Ntone Ntone for the fist time gave him a certificate of honour as a citizen of honour in Douala and a key to come in to Douala at anytime he wants freely.
In his brief Message he called on the population both the Bandjouns and the Sawa people to live in solidarity, mutual understanding. In spite of the fact that Douala is divided, into five subdivisions, he said they should forget those boundaries and know that they are one. He added that in Bandjoun they speak different languages but they are one. Finally he called on the population of Douala to observe and practice hygiene and sanitation.
On his Part, Ntone Ntone said the Chief of Bandjoun was talking to the population of Douala and not just to the Bandjouns. He said he the Chief of Bandjoun has a good mind for Douala the reason why he gave him a diploma and gifts he offered him. The chief of Bandjoun was accompanied by three other chives and their wives who also received gifts from the government Delegate.
EFFA TAMBENKONGHO
HRH. Dr. Djomo Kamga Honoré for the first time since his appointment as Chief of the Bandjoun has visited Douala as the first place out of Bandjoun. Not only was he visiting the Bandjoun community in Douala but to strengthen the relationship his late father had with the father of Chief Bell, the reason why he first went to visit Chief Bell when he entered Douala. His visit was to also meet the Sawa people.
On one of his visits, he visited the Douala City Council where the government Delegate to the Douala City Council Fritz Ntone Ntone for the fist time gave him a certificate of honour as a citizen of honour in Douala and a key to come in to Douala at anytime he wants freely.
In his brief Message he called on the population both the Bandjouns and the Sawa people to live in solidarity, mutual understanding. In spite of the fact that Douala is divided, into five subdivisions, he said they should forget those boundaries and know that they are one. He added that in Bandjoun they speak different languages but they are one. Finally he called on the population of Douala to observe and practice hygiene and sanitation.
On his Part, Ntone Ntone said the Chief of Bandjoun was talking to the population of Douala and not just to the Bandjouns. He said he the Chief of Bandjoun has a good mind for Douala the reason why he gave him a diploma and gifts he offered him. The chief of Bandjoun was accompanied by three other chives and their wives who also received gifts from the government Delegate.
EFFA TAMBENKONGHO
Men Challenged to Play their Role in the Family.
The call was made during the launching of world day of the family in Douala.
It is true the man is the head of the family, and as family head he has specific roles to place in the family especially in the area of bring up children. This is a duty that most men shun and say it is a women’s duty. Because of this role, the woman becomes the heart of the family.
Rachel Sen Nkong, Social and Cultural Affairs Adviser at the governor’s office representing the governor during the launching challenged men to be concerned with the day of the family because it is not an affair of women only. She said the men have sidelined themselves making it to be like another women’s day.
In her address, she also raised some problems in the family which cannot be handled by the woman alone but by both parties. She mentioned issues such as irresponsibility by most men in their homes, poverty, child delinquent, and child labour and child trafficking, among others. She further stated that women have a lot of challenges especially in restoring discipline and moral values in the family, reconciling her duties as a mother and housewife and her job, lack of financing and abandoning the children to someone else to take care and this leads to the child becoming delinquent.
Celebrated on the theme; Mothers and Families: Challenges in the Changing World, Sen Kong called on the public to reflect on problems in families and find solutions. She added that a collective action is needed to support government in their efforts to take care of families.
A lot of activities are going on in the region marking this day and will end on Friday May15 which will be the day of celebrating the family.
Programmes include educative talks in topics like AIDS, Abortion and Consequences, Triple role of mother in the Family and Society, among others. There will be paying of visits to young and single mothers and identify some of the couples who participated in the collective marriage and visit them to find out how things were moving. There will also be an exhibition which will take place at the Women’s hall, CPF in Akwa.
EFFA TAMBENKONGHO
It is true the man is the head of the family, and as family head he has specific roles to place in the family especially in the area of bring up children. This is a duty that most men shun and say it is a women’s duty. Because of this role, the woman becomes the heart of the family.
Rachel Sen Nkong, Social and Cultural Affairs Adviser at the governor’s office representing the governor during the launching challenged men to be concerned with the day of the family because it is not an affair of women only. She said the men have sidelined themselves making it to be like another women’s day.
In her address, she also raised some problems in the family which cannot be handled by the woman alone but by both parties. She mentioned issues such as irresponsibility by most men in their homes, poverty, child delinquent, and child labour and child trafficking, among others. She further stated that women have a lot of challenges especially in restoring discipline and moral values in the family, reconciling her duties as a mother and housewife and her job, lack of financing and abandoning the children to someone else to take care and this leads to the child becoming delinquent.
Celebrated on the theme; Mothers and Families: Challenges in the Changing World, Sen Kong called on the public to reflect on problems in families and find solutions. She added that a collective action is needed to support government in their efforts to take care of families.
A lot of activities are going on in the region marking this day and will end on Friday May15 which will be the day of celebrating the family.
Programmes include educative talks in topics like AIDS, Abortion and Consequences, Triple role of mother in the Family and Society, among others. There will be paying of visits to young and single mothers and identify some of the couples who participated in the collective marriage and visit them to find out how things were moving. There will also be an exhibition which will take place at the Women’s hall, CPF in Akwa.
EFFA TAMBENKONGHO
Electricity Crisis will soon be over
This was an explanation to the Director General of ARSEL during a walking visit to some of AES-SONEL installations in the Littoral Region.
Some zones in Douala especially around the Bassa neighbourhood will be free from electricity cuts with the operation of the extension in Logbaba thermal plant and in June the operation of the first part of the Yassa thermal plant.
At the production Centre of Logbaba, the new thermal plant with 12.6 megawatts was said to be an added advantage. The reason for frequent power cuts, it was explained was because of a shortage of 30-40 megawatts of current. But with the operation of the new centre at Logbaba there are hopes for better electricity supply. It was explained it is going to be even better when the project in Yassa will go operational by June ending because it is going to add 41 megawatts to the 12.6 which will sum up to 53.6 megawatts and by November another 41 megawatts.
The Director General of Electricity Regulatory Sector Agency, known by its French acronym, ARSEL, Ndouga Hell, visited the Thermal Generation headquarters at Ndokotti, the new thermal plant in Logbaba and the Yassa project in Dibamba.
On his part described the job done by AES_SONEL as positive in work done.
At the centre in Ndokotti, known as Bassa two and three, his mission was to access the machines to know what is working, what is not working and why and also what can be done.
The spokesman for AES-SONEL, Theophile Ekobo Mbongue who is also Director of Regulation and Organisation in AES-SONEL explained the situation of Bassa two, where the giant machine which uses gas oil said to have been grounded for close to three weeks while in Bassa three one of the generators had not been functioning for some time too. These reports the Director General noted and also asked for a report from January to April on the consumption of gas oil.
The new thermal plant at Logbaba is functioning with high fuel which is black and thick and it is said to produce more than the low fuel or gas oil which used to consume more and production not very effective, this is the case of Bassa one which operates on gas oil.
At Yassa, the work done was said to have advanced and the first part is expected to be over in the end of June, which will add 41 megawatts to the output of electricity. The Project manager Chandan Saha was confident they will deliver in June and November respectively because the available material is in place.
The Director General complained of the problem of illegal connections and delays to do installations.
EFFA TAMBENKONGHO
Some zones in Douala especially around the Bassa neighbourhood will be free from electricity cuts with the operation of the extension in Logbaba thermal plant and in June the operation of the first part of the Yassa thermal plant.
At the production Centre of Logbaba, the new thermal plant with 12.6 megawatts was said to be an added advantage. The reason for frequent power cuts, it was explained was because of a shortage of 30-40 megawatts of current. But with the operation of the new centre at Logbaba there are hopes for better electricity supply. It was explained it is going to be even better when the project in Yassa will go operational by June ending because it is going to add 41 megawatts to the 12.6 which will sum up to 53.6 megawatts and by November another 41 megawatts.
The Director General of Electricity Regulatory Sector Agency, known by its French acronym, ARSEL, Ndouga Hell, visited the Thermal Generation headquarters at Ndokotti, the new thermal plant in Logbaba and the Yassa project in Dibamba.
On his part described the job done by AES_SONEL as positive in work done.
At the centre in Ndokotti, known as Bassa two and three, his mission was to access the machines to know what is working, what is not working and why and also what can be done.
The spokesman for AES-SONEL, Theophile Ekobo Mbongue who is also Director of Regulation and Organisation in AES-SONEL explained the situation of Bassa two, where the giant machine which uses gas oil said to have been grounded for close to three weeks while in Bassa three one of the generators had not been functioning for some time too. These reports the Director General noted and also asked for a report from January to April on the consumption of gas oil.
The new thermal plant at Logbaba is functioning with high fuel which is black and thick and it is said to produce more than the low fuel or gas oil which used to consume more and production not very effective, this is the case of Bassa one which operates on gas oil.
At Yassa, the work done was said to have advanced and the first part is expected to be over in the end of June, which will add 41 megawatts to the output of electricity. The Project manager Chandan Saha was confident they will deliver in June and November respectively because the available material is in place.
The Director General complained of the problem of illegal connections and delays to do installations.
EFFA TAMBENKONGHO
Pharmacists Association visits India’s largest phamaceutical Company
They were in India in March 2009 to visit the largest pharmaceutical company in India.
The Association of pharmacists in Cameroon has visited one of the biggest pharmaceutical companies in India, Ranbaxy Laboratories Limited. The visit took place in the month of March.
While in India, the group which was accompanied by Ranbaxy African Marketing Managers visited the state-of-the-art Research and Development centre of Ranbaxy Laboratories Limited. They also got in contact with important personalities in the medicine sector such as senior Ranbaxy officials like the Vice President and Head of Global Therapy Management, Dr Arun Purohit, and Associate Director of R&D, Dr Sushma Gupta.
The pharmacists were briefed on Ranbaxy’s strong presence and its significance in the R&D. It is worth noting that Ranbaxy is committed to combat the threat of counterfeit drugs and ensured the availability of quality drugs. A branch was created in Cameroon in 1988 and today according to the officials of Ranbaxy is among the top pharmaceutical companies in Cameroon providing a wide range of affordable quality products covering therapeutic areas like anti- infective, neutraceuticals pain, cardiovascular, among others. In the Minister of Health’s last visit of his services in the Littoral Region, Ranbaxy was one of the offices he visited.
Ranbaxy Laboratories Limited as earlier mentioned, is India’s largest pharmaceutical company and is an “integrated research based, international pharmaceutical company producing a wide range of quality, affordable generic medicines trusted by healthcare professionals and patients across geographies” stated a report from the Ranbaxy office. The company is serving its customers in over 125 countries and has international and affiliate joint ventures and alliances, ground operations in 49 countries and manufacturing operations in 11countries.
The Pharmacists appreciated the opportunity in having to visit the companies R&D centre which is located at Gurgaon, in the outskirts of New Delhi, India. They were accompanied by Arun Kumar Rajput, Pankaj Gulhane and Nitin Jain.
EFFA TAMBENKONGHO
The Association of pharmacists in Cameroon has visited one of the biggest pharmaceutical companies in India, Ranbaxy Laboratories Limited. The visit took place in the month of March.
While in India, the group which was accompanied by Ranbaxy African Marketing Managers visited the state-of-the-art Research and Development centre of Ranbaxy Laboratories Limited. They also got in contact with important personalities in the medicine sector such as senior Ranbaxy officials like the Vice President and Head of Global Therapy Management, Dr Arun Purohit, and Associate Director of R&D, Dr Sushma Gupta.
The pharmacists were briefed on Ranbaxy’s strong presence and its significance in the R&D. It is worth noting that Ranbaxy is committed to combat the threat of counterfeit drugs and ensured the availability of quality drugs. A branch was created in Cameroon in 1988 and today according to the officials of Ranbaxy is among the top pharmaceutical companies in Cameroon providing a wide range of affordable quality products covering therapeutic areas like anti- infective, neutraceuticals pain, cardiovascular, among others. In the Minister of Health’s last visit of his services in the Littoral Region, Ranbaxy was one of the offices he visited.
Ranbaxy Laboratories Limited as earlier mentioned, is India’s largest pharmaceutical company and is an “integrated research based, international pharmaceutical company producing a wide range of quality, affordable generic medicines trusted by healthcare professionals and patients across geographies” stated a report from the Ranbaxy office. The company is serving its customers in over 125 countries and has international and affiliate joint ventures and alliances, ground operations in 49 countries and manufacturing operations in 11countries.
The Pharmacists appreciated the opportunity in having to visit the companies R&D centre which is located at Gurgaon, in the outskirts of New Delhi, India. They were accompanied by Arun Kumar Rajput, Pankaj Gulhane and Nitin Jain.
EFFA TAMBENKONGHO
Fight Against Yellow Fever Epidemic Kicks Off
Vaccination has already begun in the big towns in Cameroon.
The fight against the outbreak of an epidemic of yellow fever in Cameroon has been launched beginning with the bigger regions after which they will move to the smaller regions. It is believed that an outbreak contamination can easily take place in the big towns than in villages where the houses are more spaced out. So far the exercise has kicked off in Douala, Yaoundé, Garoua and Maroua in all district hospitals.
The fever has been discovered in the East Region in Messamena. In 2003 12 cases were discovered in Bafia and Ntui in the Centre Region and Meri in the Far North Region. In Ngaoundéré rural region in 2004, in Yoko 2005, Messamena, 2006, Akonolinga and Messamena 2007, Abong Mbang and Nguelemendouka in the East Region in 2008.
In a vaccination campaign, pregnant women, very sick persons and babies between zero to nine months are exempted. But babies from 9 to 11 months and travellers are immune or are mostly the ones vaccinated. The vaccine expires after 10 years after which it can be renewed In the case of campaign children from nine months in all 62 districts...
The chief of Service of Health at the District hospital in Logbaba, Dr Nyamsi Beke said yellow fever is a virus, Flaviviridae, transmitted by a mosquito, Ades aegyptii, from monkeys. The illness, he said manifests like malaria but the patient’s eyes will be yellow, his fingers and finger nails will be yellow. He said once a patient comes to the hospital manifesting these threats, he is immediately sent to Centre Pasteur in Yaoundé which is the only centre were yellow fever is tested in Cameroon.
He added that it has no cure and it is very contagious and also kills easily. Once a patient is discovered with the diseases, he has to be isolated and a vaccination campaign carried out fast on those around the area.
Dr Nyamsi said if a patient who is diagnosed yellow fever succeeds to get well, it means that his immune system was very strong but if some years to come he will develop cancer of the liver.
The 2009 vaccination campaign which has begun on May 4, will run till May 11. It is carried out in all district hospitals as well as strategic and temporal points such as schools, chiefs compounds.
EFFA TAMBENKONGHO
The fight against the outbreak of an epidemic of yellow fever in Cameroon has been launched beginning with the bigger regions after which they will move to the smaller regions. It is believed that an outbreak contamination can easily take place in the big towns than in villages where the houses are more spaced out. So far the exercise has kicked off in Douala, Yaoundé, Garoua and Maroua in all district hospitals.
The fever has been discovered in the East Region in Messamena. In 2003 12 cases were discovered in Bafia and Ntui in the Centre Region and Meri in the Far North Region. In Ngaoundéré rural region in 2004, in Yoko 2005, Messamena, 2006, Akonolinga and Messamena 2007, Abong Mbang and Nguelemendouka in the East Region in 2008.
In a vaccination campaign, pregnant women, very sick persons and babies between zero to nine months are exempted. But babies from 9 to 11 months and travellers are immune or are mostly the ones vaccinated. The vaccine expires after 10 years after which it can be renewed In the case of campaign children from nine months in all 62 districts...
The chief of Service of Health at the District hospital in Logbaba, Dr Nyamsi Beke said yellow fever is a virus, Flaviviridae, transmitted by a mosquito, Ades aegyptii, from monkeys. The illness, he said manifests like malaria but the patient’s eyes will be yellow, his fingers and finger nails will be yellow. He said once a patient comes to the hospital manifesting these threats, he is immediately sent to Centre Pasteur in Yaoundé which is the only centre were yellow fever is tested in Cameroon.
He added that it has no cure and it is very contagious and also kills easily. Once a patient is discovered with the diseases, he has to be isolated and a vaccination campaign carried out fast on those around the area.
Dr Nyamsi said if a patient who is diagnosed yellow fever succeeds to get well, it means that his immune system was very strong but if some years to come he will develop cancer of the liver.
The 2009 vaccination campaign which has begun on May 4, will run till May 11. It is carried out in all district hospitals as well as strategic and temporal points such as schools, chiefs compounds.
EFFA TAMBENKONGHO
Many Work Sites Put Douala In Traffic Congestion
Many roads are under rehabilitation and so the different passage roads have reduced and are causing traffic congestion.
As early as 7:00 am, traffic congestion starts announcing itself in some major roads in Douala and passage becomes difficult such that people even make an hour or more on the same spot. The situation has been on for about three weeks now and there has been constant lateness to work especially for those who stay around areas like Bonamoussadi, Kotto, Makepe, Logpom, Deido, among others.
Traffic congestion is more serious in the mornings when people are rushing to their various job sites and business places and everybody is trying to ply the road. Taxis, pedestrians, moto bikes, personal cars, etc and the fighting to pass is serious this time there is no respect of priority to pass. There is also no respecter of persons. The only thing the try to respect is the presence of a uniformed officer which sometimes is under looked.
A lady who works in a prestigious office who wanted to be anonymous said she was blocked in traffic for more than an hour on the same spot meanwhile she left her house quite early enough to get to work in time.
The road at Rue de la joie is blocked because there is working going on there, there are two roads which could be used, are Rue Kotto and Deido plage. Therefore all vehicles coming from Kotto, Bonamoussadi, Akwa Nord, Makepe, Logpom, among others converge on these two roads now each struggling to pass. Everybody wants to have the priority to pass thereby no one is able to pass, they are all stocked. Therefore it causes some serious traffic and it is the ability of forcing to pass which causes the congestion. The road is usually clear ahead but there is congestion behind. Causing people to spend hours on one sport
For the case of Rue Benedict, there is congestion at CCC, IPD, Mboppi because vehicles coming from the peripheries, Ndokotti, Logbessou, Logpom, Makepe, Kotto and those trying to escape from the traffic around Diedo find themselves in the same web in this part of the town.
The greatest part is at Akwa were in the areas boulevard Soudanais, Carrefour Arno, Carrefour ancien Direction Douane, ancien Dalip where there is constant traffic at early all hours.
It is believed in a little while the nightmares will be over and the inhabitants have to support it for a while so that the roads in Douala will be beautiful too.
EFFA TAMBENKONGHO
As early as 7:00 am, traffic congestion starts announcing itself in some major roads in Douala and passage becomes difficult such that people even make an hour or more on the same spot. The situation has been on for about three weeks now and there has been constant lateness to work especially for those who stay around areas like Bonamoussadi, Kotto, Makepe, Logpom, Deido, among others.
Traffic congestion is more serious in the mornings when people are rushing to their various job sites and business places and everybody is trying to ply the road. Taxis, pedestrians, moto bikes, personal cars, etc and the fighting to pass is serious this time there is no respect of priority to pass. There is also no respecter of persons. The only thing the try to respect is the presence of a uniformed officer which sometimes is under looked.
A lady who works in a prestigious office who wanted to be anonymous said she was blocked in traffic for more than an hour on the same spot meanwhile she left her house quite early enough to get to work in time.
The road at Rue de la joie is blocked because there is working going on there, there are two roads which could be used, are Rue Kotto and Deido plage. Therefore all vehicles coming from Kotto, Bonamoussadi, Akwa Nord, Makepe, Logpom, among others converge on these two roads now each struggling to pass. Everybody wants to have the priority to pass thereby no one is able to pass, they are all stocked. Therefore it causes some serious traffic and it is the ability of forcing to pass which causes the congestion. The road is usually clear ahead but there is congestion behind. Causing people to spend hours on one sport
For the case of Rue Benedict, there is congestion at CCC, IPD, Mboppi because vehicles coming from the peripheries, Ndokotti, Logbessou, Logpom, Makepe, Kotto and those trying to escape from the traffic around Diedo find themselves in the same web in this part of the town.
The greatest part is at Akwa were in the areas boulevard Soudanais, Carrefour Arno, Carrefour ancien Direction Douane, ancien Dalip where there is constant traffic at early all hours.
It is believed in a little while the nightmares will be over and the inhabitants have to support it for a while so that the roads in Douala will be beautiful too.
EFFA TAMBENKONGHO
Minister of Culture Defines Amount of Payment for Drinking Spots
The amount was contained in a communiqué signed on April 15th by the Minister of Culture.
The Minister of Culture Ama Tutu Muna has defined the amount of money each drinking spot has to pay for authors’ rights. The money paid is as a result of the fact that bars and drinking spots do use music to relax their customers.
According to the communiqué, the amount to be paid was defined by the type of bar or drinking spot. Bars which people do not seat down to drink but buy and take away have to pay FCFA 29,000, Bars where there is space to sit down for entertainment have to pay FCFA 37,800, Snack Bars which are more relaxing and comfortable, have to pay FCFA 49,500 while bars which have as addition dancing space have to pay FCFA 85,000.
The President of the National Syndicate of Drinking Spots in Cameroon, known by French acronym, SYNEDEBOC, Hervé Nana, this decision they have welcomed with delight because it makes situations better. As a matter of fact he said it was one of their proposals which they forwarded to the Ministry of culture because they wanted that order which come in to the sector. He said before they used to pay the money to SOCINADER, then later to CMC and the amount paid was too high that is the reason why he said they never used to pay and they would suffer constant harassment from the police and their musical equipments seized. Before, he said a small bar is taxed to pay up to FCFA 100,000 and a snack Bar about FCFA 250,000 of which they were not able to meet up. This he said was because the amount to be paid was calculated by the seating space and the price of drinks. He appreciated the way the Minister has partition the amount such that it is within the reach of every seller.
Nana said in every decision taken there are always disgruntled people. He said anybody who is disgruntled is just being unfair because what has happened is really great favour that the ministry has done for them. He added that this amount is yearly and so they have enough time to put this money together and pay at any time within the year and just to make sure to have paid before the year runs out. This money he said will be paid to the competent body proposed by the government.EFFA TAMBENKONGHO
The Minister of Culture Ama Tutu Muna has defined the amount of money each drinking spot has to pay for authors’ rights. The money paid is as a result of the fact that bars and drinking spots do use music to relax their customers.
According to the communiqué, the amount to be paid was defined by the type of bar or drinking spot. Bars which people do not seat down to drink but buy and take away have to pay FCFA 29,000, Bars where there is space to sit down for entertainment have to pay FCFA 37,800, Snack Bars which are more relaxing and comfortable, have to pay FCFA 49,500 while bars which have as addition dancing space have to pay FCFA 85,000.
The President of the National Syndicate of Drinking Spots in Cameroon, known by French acronym, SYNEDEBOC, Hervé Nana, this decision they have welcomed with delight because it makes situations better. As a matter of fact he said it was one of their proposals which they forwarded to the Ministry of culture because they wanted that order which come in to the sector. He said before they used to pay the money to SOCINADER, then later to CMC and the amount paid was too high that is the reason why he said they never used to pay and they would suffer constant harassment from the police and their musical equipments seized. Before, he said a small bar is taxed to pay up to FCFA 100,000 and a snack Bar about FCFA 250,000 of which they were not able to meet up. This he said was because the amount to be paid was calculated by the seating space and the price of drinks. He appreciated the way the Minister has partition the amount such that it is within the reach of every seller.
Nana said in every decision taken there are always disgruntled people. He said anybody who is disgruntled is just being unfair because what has happened is really great favour that the ministry has done for them. He added that this amount is yearly and so they have enough time to put this money together and pay at any time within the year and just to make sure to have paid before the year runs out. This money he said will be paid to the competent body proposed by the government.EFFA TAMBENKONGHO
MINDAF Minister on Working Visit with Trouble Shooting Commission
The minister was working with the adhoc National Commission set up in April to solve land issues.
The Minister of State Property and Land Tenure, Pascal Anong Adibime, has been in Douala for a working visit with an adhoc National Commission which was put in place on April 1by the minister of Land Tenure. This commission was set up because he recognised Douala has so many housing and land problems, so the commission had to handle documents of big enterprises especially in areas where land is widely solicited.
The commission was made up of Regional Delegates, Divisional Officers , Senior Divisional Officers, Mayors and the working session was the fist with the Minister since the commission was set up.
During the session one of the serious cases which came up was that of the land dispute between the Catholic Church and the Islamic Cultural Association in Cameroon, who had a land title for the land which the Catholic Church had built a school. The Minister resolved the problem saying that the Islamic Cultural Association rightfully own the land and because they cannot destroy the school they will give to the Islamic Cultural Association the amount of the school has occupied, so if it is possible to add to their land the used up space that same area but if not it will be given in another area.
The next was that of the land of the University of Douala in Ndogbong and Logbessou which was given by the State. The Rector of the University asked that a land title be issued in the name of the University which the Minister asked it should be done but the University will have to pay for the stamp and the tax. And for the land in Ndogbong which the public has encroached and built their houses he said it should be mapped out again and those who have encroached will have their land titles in that area seized and their houses destroyed.
The issue of Aeroport de Douala, ADC, and the lad at airport zone which has been occupied and some people even have land titles. The Minister said that the airport has to be protected. Though the land was given to ADC by the State, the State is going to take the land again and all those houses will be destroyed and later had back again to ADC.
The case between Denis Fampou and the Ministry of Women and the Family who want to construct a women hall on the land Fampou wants to build a Youth Centre in New Bell. Minister Anong Adibime said the land should be left
The Minister of State Property and Land Tenure, Pascal Anong Adibime, has been in Douala for a working visit with an adhoc National Commission which was put in place on April 1by the minister of Land Tenure. This commission was set up because he recognised Douala has so many housing and land problems, so the commission had to handle documents of big enterprises especially in areas where land is widely solicited.
The commission was made up of Regional Delegates, Divisional Officers , Senior Divisional Officers, Mayors and the working session was the fist with the Minister since the commission was set up.
During the session one of the serious cases which came up was that of the land dispute between the Catholic Church and the Islamic Cultural Association in Cameroon, who had a land title for the land which the Catholic Church had built a school. The Minister resolved the problem saying that the Islamic Cultural Association rightfully own the land and because they cannot destroy the school they will give to the Islamic Cultural Association the amount of the school has occupied, so if it is possible to add to their land the used up space that same area but if not it will be given in another area.
The next was that of the land of the University of Douala in Ndogbong and Logbessou which was given by the State. The Rector of the University asked that a land title be issued in the name of the University which the Minister asked it should be done but the University will have to pay for the stamp and the tax. And for the land in Ndogbong which the public has encroached and built their houses he said it should be mapped out again and those who have encroached will have their land titles in that area seized and their houses destroyed.
The issue of Aeroport de Douala, ADC, and the lad at airport zone which has been occupied and some people even have land titles. The Minister said that the airport has to be protected. Though the land was given to ADC by the State, the State is going to take the land again and all those houses will be destroyed and later had back again to ADC.
The case between Denis Fampou and the Ministry of Women and the Family who want to construct a women hall on the land Fampou wants to build a Youth Centre in New Bell. Minister Anong Adibime said the land should be left
Traders Accuse Société Binyam of Extortion
The traders claim Binyim levies high taxes on them and they do injustice in the levy.
Some traders of the New Bell Gare A market of complained of paying too many taxes and that there are a lot of injustice which the Company Binyam does in levying them with taxes. The traders gave different rates which they pay irrespective of what the activity they carryout in the market. A trader who sells mangoes by the roadside said each day he is levied FCFA 500, while a lady close by to him pays FCFA 100 each day.
Binyam is a company which controls New Bell Gare A market in terms of taxes and represents the Douala City Council in that market and at the same time also controls the tax which has to be handled by the Douala II council in the market.
Talking to Ndedi Thomas Lerond, the Secretary General of Société Binyam, he said traders tell a lot of lies because some of them what to benefit but do not want to pay at all. He clarified the issue of the taxes by quoting a decree of 20th December, 2002 signed by the former Prime Minister, Peter Mafany Musonge, which established the various taxes traders have to pay in the market.
According to the decree, he stated, all traders have to pay the tax Droit de Place which has to be FCFA250 per day. But he said they decided not to follow as stated by the decree but dropped it to FCFA 100 per day for those who sell on the floor. But those who own shops in the market pay FCFA 3000. This tax he said is controlled by the City Council. Added to this tax is the Occupation Temporaire pour la Voie Publique, OTVP, which is paid by those who sell by the road side because that is occupying government space temporarily. It is also FCFA 100 and collected by the Douala II Council.
There is also Impôt Libératoire also paid to the Douala II council and the amount depends on the kind of activity each trader carries out and the volume of activity. It is ranked according to A-E. The Council clashes with the Centre Divisionnaire de Impôts, CDI, as far as this tax is concerned.
Ndedi added that there some traders pay who pay trimester and for a space of two metres square the trader pays FCFA 18,000 while those who have kiosk by the roadside pay FCFA 1500 per month.
There is another tax he said which is paid by those who rent shops from others in the market and the tenant pays the rent fee to the owner of the shop and then pays a tax to CDI and the owner of the shop intends pays too to the CDI. He said sometimes these traders should not be blamed because of the many taxes.
EFFA TAMBENKONGHO
Some traders of the New Bell Gare A market of complained of paying too many taxes and that there are a lot of injustice which the Company Binyam does in levying them with taxes. The traders gave different rates which they pay irrespective of what the activity they carryout in the market. A trader who sells mangoes by the roadside said each day he is levied FCFA 500, while a lady close by to him pays FCFA 100 each day.
Binyam is a company which controls New Bell Gare A market in terms of taxes and represents the Douala City Council in that market and at the same time also controls the tax which has to be handled by the Douala II council in the market.
Talking to Ndedi Thomas Lerond, the Secretary General of Société Binyam, he said traders tell a lot of lies because some of them what to benefit but do not want to pay at all. He clarified the issue of the taxes by quoting a decree of 20th December, 2002 signed by the former Prime Minister, Peter Mafany Musonge, which established the various taxes traders have to pay in the market.
According to the decree, he stated, all traders have to pay the tax Droit de Place which has to be FCFA250 per day. But he said they decided not to follow as stated by the decree but dropped it to FCFA 100 per day for those who sell on the floor. But those who own shops in the market pay FCFA 3000. This tax he said is controlled by the City Council. Added to this tax is the Occupation Temporaire pour la Voie Publique, OTVP, which is paid by those who sell by the road side because that is occupying government space temporarily. It is also FCFA 100 and collected by the Douala II Council.
There is also Impôt Libératoire also paid to the Douala II council and the amount depends on the kind of activity each trader carries out and the volume of activity. It is ranked according to A-E. The Council clashes with the Centre Divisionnaire de Impôts, CDI, as far as this tax is concerned.
Ndedi added that there some traders pay who pay trimester and for a space of two metres square the trader pays FCFA 18,000 while those who have kiosk by the roadside pay FCFA 1500 per month.
There is another tax he said which is paid by those who rent shops from others in the market and the tenant pays the rent fee to the owner of the shop and then pays a tax to CDI and the owner of the shop intends pays too to the CDI. He said sometimes these traders should not be blamed because of the many taxes.
EFFA TAMBENKONGHO
Road around Pharmacy Rail cries for help
There is no passage especially when it rains.
The road from Nkoluloun Market, passing in front of pharmacie du Rail going towards Camp Yabassi has deteriorated badly. The road is important in Douala because it links vibrant business areas in Douala. The road links the Nkoluloun market, one of the big and important markets where second hand clothes are sold in Douala, to the Vibrant Camp Yabassi which deals with all types of electronics. Besides big trucks which are stationed around douche municipal use the road, ‘cargoes’ which transports business people to and from the market. The road also leads easily to St. Michel there by easing transportation from the town.
The road has stood the test of time for 25 years with the sun during the dry season and the rains during the rainy season. When the road was created 25 years ago, there was a gutter built on one side of the road. Circulation was good there was no flood in the years back, but with the activities since 25 years ago the road has been facing diminishing returns. When it rains the flood is unspeakable because there is a large pothole at the centre of the road which fills up with rainy water and it is hard for cars to drive past because the frontage of the little vehicles in particular sinks into the water and this might be destructive to the engine of the car. Since the water is rain water it carries debris and all kinds of things which might be harmful for pedestrians who may want to cross over and for motor bikes most of them stumble in the process of crossing. The flood is causing by the lack of gutters for rainy water to flow and the lone gutter which was constructed when the road was being built no longer exists because dirt has filled up until the gutter has been closed by soil and has become like a normal path where a gutter has never been dug.
Pedestrians and bikes have a path where the fight to pass and this path is closed to the shops which are around the area. One of the traders who spoke to CT said that this period is the worst because they cannot sell well; their goods are not exposed because the passing of people blocks their businesses. It is even difficult to find people who come from other areas to buy because the road makes people to take an about turn. Transportation fare increases if the driver has to drive past the area.
The people complaint the government delegate to the Douala City Council has never taken it at heart to look in to this road which they consider to be very important. They solicited the help of the city Council to look into the problem and rescue the road.
EFFA TAMBENKONGHO
The road from Nkoluloun Market, passing in front of pharmacie du Rail going towards Camp Yabassi has deteriorated badly. The road is important in Douala because it links vibrant business areas in Douala. The road links the Nkoluloun market, one of the big and important markets where second hand clothes are sold in Douala, to the Vibrant Camp Yabassi which deals with all types of electronics. Besides big trucks which are stationed around douche municipal use the road, ‘cargoes’ which transports business people to and from the market. The road also leads easily to St. Michel there by easing transportation from the town.
The road has stood the test of time for 25 years with the sun during the dry season and the rains during the rainy season. When the road was created 25 years ago, there was a gutter built on one side of the road. Circulation was good there was no flood in the years back, but with the activities since 25 years ago the road has been facing diminishing returns. When it rains the flood is unspeakable because there is a large pothole at the centre of the road which fills up with rainy water and it is hard for cars to drive past because the frontage of the little vehicles in particular sinks into the water and this might be destructive to the engine of the car. Since the water is rain water it carries debris and all kinds of things which might be harmful for pedestrians who may want to cross over and for motor bikes most of them stumble in the process of crossing. The flood is causing by the lack of gutters for rainy water to flow and the lone gutter which was constructed when the road was being built no longer exists because dirt has filled up until the gutter has been closed by soil and has become like a normal path where a gutter has never been dug.
Pedestrians and bikes have a path where the fight to pass and this path is closed to the shops which are around the area. One of the traders who spoke to CT said that this period is the worst because they cannot sell well; their goods are not exposed because the passing of people blocks their businesses. It is even difficult to find people who come from other areas to buy because the road makes people to take an about turn. Transportation fare increases if the driver has to drive past the area.
The people complaint the government delegate to the Douala City Council has never taken it at heart to look in to this road which they consider to be very important. They solicited the help of the city Council to look into the problem and rescue the road.
EFFA TAMBENKONGHO
Book on Self Development Now in Cameroonian Libraries
The launching was meant to provide Scholarships for primary school pupils.
Men have been challenged to put aside chauvinists’ ideas and go for a book described as one of quality written by inspiration and by a woman, which will go a long way to improve their thinking, build and develop themselves.
The clarion call was made by Ntumfour Nico Halle who was chairman and chief launcher of the book. He added that the book “Your Journey to Success” is talking about God given potential which people have been unable to actualise.
Talking about the book, Ireanus Chomgwain said the book was written with focus on the growing unemployment and it focused mostly on women and youths. He added that it is a book on self development and one can always find a way forward if there is a determination.
Reviewing the book, Martin Njumbam said the book was published in 2008 and falls in line with other books which have been published in other parts of the world on positive thinking. Njumbam said that the book is deserved to be read especially as it has been written at a time where there is great depression, hard times, unemployment among others, because it acts as a catalyst to relief stress.
In chapter one of the book, the reviewer said the writer puts it there cannot be success without a goal. Therefore in other to succeed there must be goals which will cause motivate, and with which you will run to achieve. He continued with chapter two stating that it takes a crucial look at responsibilities of actions, while the next chapter talks on challenging ourselves and overcoming doubts.
Furthermore, he said in chapter four the writer talks of generosity, which he explained as being open to all ideas, thoughts, volunteer our time, do something without expecting a reward, and also to give compliments to people. In the rest of the chapters, the writer talked of what to do to get out of poverty, which the reviewer added that there has to be a change of mind, set, and learn how to handle success. The next was to learn not to make quick decisions and to learn to take challenges and risks. Then the last chapter was a challenge to take action now but learn to work with people. The reviewer ended by saying “This is a good product”.
The author, Maceline Bih has been in The United States of America for seven years and has decided to return home. She said she has decided to settle here in Cameroon because she believes “The grass is greener where it is watered”.
She said in writing the book she was motivated, she had a desire to contribute towards the development of Cameroon. She added that success is a journey and not a destination.
Maceline Bih has a foundation, (Maceline Bih Scholarship Foundation) and has already offered 48 scholarships to some pupil.
EFFA TAMBENKONGHO
Men have been challenged to put aside chauvinists’ ideas and go for a book described as one of quality written by inspiration and by a woman, which will go a long way to improve their thinking, build and develop themselves.
The clarion call was made by Ntumfour Nico Halle who was chairman and chief launcher of the book. He added that the book “Your Journey to Success” is talking about God given potential which people have been unable to actualise.
Talking about the book, Ireanus Chomgwain said the book was written with focus on the growing unemployment and it focused mostly on women and youths. He added that it is a book on self development and one can always find a way forward if there is a determination.
Reviewing the book, Martin Njumbam said the book was published in 2008 and falls in line with other books which have been published in other parts of the world on positive thinking. Njumbam said that the book is deserved to be read especially as it has been written at a time where there is great depression, hard times, unemployment among others, because it acts as a catalyst to relief stress.
In chapter one of the book, the reviewer said the writer puts it there cannot be success without a goal. Therefore in other to succeed there must be goals which will cause motivate, and with which you will run to achieve. He continued with chapter two stating that it takes a crucial look at responsibilities of actions, while the next chapter talks on challenging ourselves and overcoming doubts.
Furthermore, he said in chapter four the writer talks of generosity, which he explained as being open to all ideas, thoughts, volunteer our time, do something without expecting a reward, and also to give compliments to people. In the rest of the chapters, the writer talked of what to do to get out of poverty, which the reviewer added that there has to be a change of mind, set, and learn how to handle success. The next was to learn not to make quick decisions and to learn to take challenges and risks. Then the last chapter was a challenge to take action now but learn to work with people. The reviewer ended by saying “This is a good product”.
The author, Maceline Bih has been in The United States of America for seven years and has decided to return home. She said she has decided to settle here in Cameroon because she believes “The grass is greener where it is watered”.
She said in writing the book she was motivated, she had a desire to contribute towards the development of Cameroon. She added that success is a journey and not a destination.
Maceline Bih has a foundation, (Maceline Bih Scholarship Foundation) and has already offered 48 scholarships to some pupil.
EFFA TAMBENKONGHO
Preparations are at a Higher Gear
The carpenters and work men at hammering the last nails to perfect the exhibition stands
The Douala International Development Fair, DIDF which is the first of its kind to be organised in Douala will take place on April 15 to 26 at the Ekindi Joel compound located very close to the River Wouri in Deido. The fair according to the main organiser Jean Jacque Ekindi is not like the ordinary trade fairs which used to take place but this type is oriented more towards development. This he explained concerns producers and it is hoped will boost production in the agricultural, industrial spheres. He explained there will be a village for the agricultural aspect which could be more like an agric show, a village for live stock and a villager for fisheries. There will also be companies, financial houses, supermarkets, administrative offices, Tractafric will exhibit cars and also some Dutch cars will be exhibited among others.
The objective of the trade fair is to fight against poverty, to secure the vulnerable population of food, to engage the population into development in other to achieve millennium goals, to ameliorate the circulation of economic information and the distribution of products and to prepare the economy to resist the opening of the interior market towards the APE.
In this light, during the fair, each minister will have to take the podium each day to give a talk on development in the sector he is concerned.
Talking about the partners to the trade far, Ekindi said because of time he did not succeed to conclude agreement with most of his foreign partners but since this is just the maiden edition, he said by next year arrangements will be reached. He said the government took a long time to give the go ahead. Nevertheless, he said there will be an American booth present. He said time was short to tighten links with Nigeria, South Africa, and Ivory Coast. He said the fair will take place every year in the month of April. He added that he did not also conclude arrangements with the general Manager of Cameroon Tribune Marie Claire Nnana for the paper to give exclusive publication as well as CRTV.
The fair is organised in collaboration with the government, Camtel, SNH and the Douala City Council. The City Council is arranging the road that leads to the trade fair ground, the road has been graded and tarred. He said the government has disbursed some money to aid the organisation but added that he has not yet received a penny to finalise arrangements.
As for entry fee, he said it will be FCFA 200, and there will be concerts on Wednesdays, Fridays Saturdays and Sundays which will feature Joe Masso, Sergo Polo, among others.
Gastronomy is never lacking in trade fairs and there is an area allocated closed to the river for gastronomy.
EFFA TAMBENKONGHO
The Douala International Development Fair, DIDF which is the first of its kind to be organised in Douala will take place on April 15 to 26 at the Ekindi Joel compound located very close to the River Wouri in Deido. The fair according to the main organiser Jean Jacque Ekindi is not like the ordinary trade fairs which used to take place but this type is oriented more towards development. This he explained concerns producers and it is hoped will boost production in the agricultural, industrial spheres. He explained there will be a village for the agricultural aspect which could be more like an agric show, a village for live stock and a villager for fisheries. There will also be companies, financial houses, supermarkets, administrative offices, Tractafric will exhibit cars and also some Dutch cars will be exhibited among others.
The objective of the trade fair is to fight against poverty, to secure the vulnerable population of food, to engage the population into development in other to achieve millennium goals, to ameliorate the circulation of economic information and the distribution of products and to prepare the economy to resist the opening of the interior market towards the APE.
In this light, during the fair, each minister will have to take the podium each day to give a talk on development in the sector he is concerned.
Talking about the partners to the trade far, Ekindi said because of time he did not succeed to conclude agreement with most of his foreign partners but since this is just the maiden edition, he said by next year arrangements will be reached. He said the government took a long time to give the go ahead. Nevertheless, he said there will be an American booth present. He said time was short to tighten links with Nigeria, South Africa, and Ivory Coast. He said the fair will take place every year in the month of April. He added that he did not also conclude arrangements with the general Manager of Cameroon Tribune Marie Claire Nnana for the paper to give exclusive publication as well as CRTV.
The fair is organised in collaboration with the government, Camtel, SNH and the Douala City Council. The City Council is arranging the road that leads to the trade fair ground, the road has been graded and tarred. He said the government has disbursed some money to aid the organisation but added that he has not yet received a penny to finalise arrangements.
As for entry fee, he said it will be FCFA 200, and there will be concerts on Wednesdays, Fridays Saturdays and Sundays which will feature Joe Masso, Sergo Polo, among others.
Gastronomy is never lacking in trade fairs and there is an area allocated closed to the river for gastronomy.
EFFA TAMBENKONGHO
Government Delegate Descends to shoot trouble at Bonewonda
Fritz Ntone Ntone and his team went to the field to solve problems and map out areas to be demolished.
The Government Delegate to the Douala City Council, Fritz Ntone Ntone and his team has descended to Bonewonda in Bepanda a bid to solve the problem which sparked on Saturday March 28.The indigenes got into a confrontation with council workers who were destroying buildings which according to them had encroached in to the extend to which the enlargement of the road had to occupy.
The Government Delegate told the population why it was necessary to enlarge the road. He said it was for development. He tried to get them understand the need for the development. He said the market is large enough to contain all the traders who were at the road side and who had occupied “Double Bar”, a round about in Bepanda. The road he said was going to lead to the market it happens to be the only passage in Bepanda and if arranged will ease circulation. He said construction workis going to beginning on the road, he said in the days ahead.
He said the market was supposed to have been ready for traders to start using, because according to him the market registrar, Fopa Michel had promised the market will be ready by the end of January or February and he gave him room to explain to the population which got very angry at the registrar.
The registrar said he has been undergoing threats from the inhabitants all the times. He said the market was not his but the Government’s, a statement which most of the youths shouted he was telling lies. Ntone Ntone intervened and said he will study the issue to see where the blockages are. Ntone tried to dialogue with the inhabitants and gave for them to express themselves. One of the inhabitants said she has stayed in the area for 35 years and it would be good to have a tarred road in the area. But her cry was that the measurement should be taken from the two sides of the road such that they would not have destroyed some areas which they did if the measurement was taken from the two sides of the road. Besides she said they were given 24 hours notice.
Ntone told the people a team will be doing a door to check of those who have land titles and those who have will be compensated before the houses will be destroyed for the work on the road to effectively begin.
He went to Rue de la Joie where he mapped out houses which have to be demolished because they were wrongly constructed. The Council also had plans to enlarge rue de la joie, an initiative which the Chief of Canton Bell Esaka Ekwalla appreciated and applauded.
The visit ended with the visit of the Douala trade fair ground which will be taking place at Hon. Jean Jacque Ekindi’s compound.
EFFA TAMBENKONGHO
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The Government Delegate to the Douala City Council, Fritz Ntone Ntone and his team has descended to Bonewonda in Bepanda a bid to solve the problem which sparked on Saturday March 28.The indigenes got into a confrontation with council workers who were destroying buildings which according to them had encroached in to the extend to which the enlargement of the road had to occupy.
The Government Delegate told the population why it was necessary to enlarge the road. He said it was for development. He tried to get them understand the need for the development. He said the market is large enough to contain all the traders who were at the road side and who had occupied “Double Bar”, a round about in Bepanda. The road he said was going to lead to the market it happens to be the only passage in Bepanda and if arranged will ease circulation. He said construction workis going to beginning on the road, he said in the days ahead.
He said the market was supposed to have been ready for traders to start using, because according to him the market registrar, Fopa Michel had promised the market will be ready by the end of January or February and he gave him room to explain to the population which got very angry at the registrar.
The registrar said he has been undergoing threats from the inhabitants all the times. He said the market was not his but the Government’s, a statement which most of the youths shouted he was telling lies. Ntone Ntone intervened and said he will study the issue to see where the blockages are. Ntone tried to dialogue with the inhabitants and gave for them to express themselves. One of the inhabitants said she has stayed in the area for 35 years and it would be good to have a tarred road in the area. But her cry was that the measurement should be taken from the two sides of the road such that they would not have destroyed some areas which they did if the measurement was taken from the two sides of the road. Besides she said they were given 24 hours notice.
Ntone told the people a team will be doing a door to check of those who have land titles and those who have will be compensated before the houses will be destroyed for the work on the road to effectively begin.
He went to Rue de la Joie where he mapped out houses which have to be demolished because they were wrongly constructed. The Council also had plans to enlarge rue de la joie, an initiative which the Chief of Canton Bell Esaka Ekwalla appreciated and applauded.
The visit ended with the visit of the Douala trade fair ground which will be taking place at Hon. Jean Jacque Ekindi’s compound.
EFFA TAMBENKONGHO
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Delegation of Trade Organises Easter Promotional Sales
There is a caravan sale of basic commodities at promotional rates to celebrate feast of Easter.
The Regional Delegation of Trade has organised a caravan march and specific sale points were goods are sold at promotional prices. This initiative according to the Regional Delegate of Trade David Tsegui is the fight against the high cost of living and to help Christians to better celebrate the Easter feast which comes up on April 12.
The Regional Delegate has taken the task to get partners who are economic operators with whom he works to sell basic commodities at promotional prices whenever there is a feast to be celebrated in the country.
There are five different places in Douala where promotional sales are taking place and these include; La Salle des Fetes, the Regional Delegation of Trade, Carrefour Service Social New Bell, and Carrefour Ndokoti Carrefour Montaigne Manga Bell in Bali. There is also a caravan march which will move from Market to Markets. The caravan has already been to some markets like PK 14, PK 10, Madagascar, Elf Axe Lourd and is still to visit Grand Hangar, Mabanda, Bonamoussadi and Bepanda Tonnerre.
So far the public is reacting positively because this time the prices at which the commodities are sold are more reduced than it was in the past caravan marches. The population is very active and is rushing to buy. At Salle the Fete, a packet of sugar is sold at FCFA 600, 10 kilograms of rice sold at FCFA 4200, one Kilogram of Nestle concentrated milk is sold at FCFA 1500, five litres of vegetable oil sold at FCFA 425, there is also plantain which a big bunch is sold at FCFA 1000, cocoyams, potatoes all sold at very reduced rates. There are also other goods from La Pasta, Honic cube, Pork meat and a kilogram is sold at FCFA 1000, red meat and a kilogram without bones is FCFA 2400 and a kilogram with bones is FCFA 2100 , SOACAM, SUMOCAM, the caravan is also selling at this rate in the various markets.
The Regional Delegate remarked the specificity with this Easter promotional sales is that vegetable oil is sold at a reduced rate. Azur gold is sold at FCFA 1000 a litre, among other vegetable oil. He added that the Ministry of Trade has a challenge which is to cause high cost of goods in the market to drop by the end of 2009, there fighting poverty.
EFFA TAMBENKONGHO
The Regional Delegation of Trade has organised a caravan march and specific sale points were goods are sold at promotional prices. This initiative according to the Regional Delegate of Trade David Tsegui is the fight against the high cost of living and to help Christians to better celebrate the Easter feast which comes up on April 12.
The Regional Delegate has taken the task to get partners who are economic operators with whom he works to sell basic commodities at promotional prices whenever there is a feast to be celebrated in the country.
There are five different places in Douala where promotional sales are taking place and these include; La Salle des Fetes, the Regional Delegation of Trade, Carrefour Service Social New Bell, and Carrefour Ndokoti Carrefour Montaigne Manga Bell in Bali. There is also a caravan march which will move from Market to Markets. The caravan has already been to some markets like PK 14, PK 10, Madagascar, Elf Axe Lourd and is still to visit Grand Hangar, Mabanda, Bonamoussadi and Bepanda Tonnerre.
So far the public is reacting positively because this time the prices at which the commodities are sold are more reduced than it was in the past caravan marches. The population is very active and is rushing to buy. At Salle the Fete, a packet of sugar is sold at FCFA 600, 10 kilograms of rice sold at FCFA 4200, one Kilogram of Nestle concentrated milk is sold at FCFA 1500, five litres of vegetable oil sold at FCFA 425, there is also plantain which a big bunch is sold at FCFA 1000, cocoyams, potatoes all sold at very reduced rates. There are also other goods from La Pasta, Honic cube, Pork meat and a kilogram is sold at FCFA 1000, red meat and a kilogram without bones is FCFA 2400 and a kilogram with bones is FCFA 2100 , SOACAM, SUMOCAM, the caravan is also selling at this rate in the various markets.
The Regional Delegate remarked the specificity with this Easter promotional sales is that vegetable oil is sold at a reduced rate. Azur gold is sold at FCFA 1000 a litre, among other vegetable oil. He added that the Ministry of Trade has a challenge which is to cause high cost of goods in the market to drop by the end of 2009, there fighting poverty.
EFFA TAMBENKONGHO
A Face Lift for Shell New Bell
A roundabout has been built in Shell New Bell.
In a bid to continue with the mission of the Government Delegate to the Douala City Council, Fritz Ntone Ntone to keep Douala clean and to beautify the town give the town better roads, a round about has been constructed at shell New Bell.
Shell New Bell is one area in Douala where it is possible to board taxis to any part of Douala easily, especially to the peripheries or to areas where it is difficult to board taxis in town. Usually in the mornings it is easy to get passengers going to Bonanjo, Akwa, Deido roundabout, among others, While in the evenings it is common to find people who are going either to Ndokotti, fret, Cité Sic, the University, the airport and other areas where taxis are a little difficult to get around town. With the rush and hustling in Douala, taxis rush in the area and there was lack of control, because taxis would just crisscross any how, from left, right and to different directions. There was actually a need to put some order in the place.
Not too long the City Council earmarked some roads to undergo construction or to be refurbished, and the new bell road happened to fall in the selected area. The construction and repairs had begun last year and the construction is almost at the end. The road has been expanded, graded and now needs to be tarred to complete the work. Gutters have been created where there was need. It should be recalled that the shell new bell is a flood prone zone which used to be flooded during the rainy season. Gutters have been created to ease rain water during the rainy season, a side walk has been carved out of the road and pavements for pedestrians and above all a round about to control the movements and direction of vehicles has been carved out. A semi roundabout has also been formed in the area and this has been done to meet with the Douala City Council’s dream to plant flowers on all roundabouts and make the area beautiful. The chief of the work site who wanted to be anonymous told CT it is now the place of the City council to fill up the round about with soil and plant flowers or maybe grass. He said with the semi roundabout they intend to plant grass so that there will be some vegetation in shall new bell which has always looked desert like.
EFFA TAMBENKONGHO
In a bid to continue with the mission of the Government Delegate to the Douala City Council, Fritz Ntone Ntone to keep Douala clean and to beautify the town give the town better roads, a round about has been constructed at shell New Bell.
Shell New Bell is one area in Douala where it is possible to board taxis to any part of Douala easily, especially to the peripheries or to areas where it is difficult to board taxis in town. Usually in the mornings it is easy to get passengers going to Bonanjo, Akwa, Deido roundabout, among others, While in the evenings it is common to find people who are going either to Ndokotti, fret, Cité Sic, the University, the airport and other areas where taxis are a little difficult to get around town. With the rush and hustling in Douala, taxis rush in the area and there was lack of control, because taxis would just crisscross any how, from left, right and to different directions. There was actually a need to put some order in the place.
Not too long the City Council earmarked some roads to undergo construction or to be refurbished, and the new bell road happened to fall in the selected area. The construction and repairs had begun last year and the construction is almost at the end. The road has been expanded, graded and now needs to be tarred to complete the work. Gutters have been created where there was need. It should be recalled that the shell new bell is a flood prone zone which used to be flooded during the rainy season. Gutters have been created to ease rain water during the rainy season, a side walk has been carved out of the road and pavements for pedestrians and above all a round about to control the movements and direction of vehicles has been carved out. A semi roundabout has also been formed in the area and this has been done to meet with the Douala City Council’s dream to plant flowers on all roundabouts and make the area beautiful. The chief of the work site who wanted to be anonymous told CT it is now the place of the City council to fill up the round about with soil and plant flowers or maybe grass. He said with the semi roundabout they intend to plant grass so that there will be some vegetation in shall new bell which has always looked desert like.
EFFA TAMBENKONGHO
Seminar to better Working Conditions of workers of the Maritime Sector.
The Minister of labour and Social Security, presided over the seminar which took place at Akwa Palace, Douala.
The Minister of Labour and Social Security, Robert Nkili, has launched the rectification of the Maritime Convention. Speaking in his opening remarks; Robert Nkili stated some importance of the maritime convention, which he said, is to promote the rights of seafarers and ship owners. “Ensuring decent working conditions is important in the Maritime sector. It is a necessary part of human dignity and human rights and security of the person”.
The minister who was speaking at the seminar which also had participants from the CEMAC Region said the sea is very important in Cameroon because most of the riches in the country come through the sea. Because of this it is important he said to better the working conditions of those who handle this sector “they must be protected and given decent conditions”, Nkili said.
Also speaking was the Director of the International Labour Standard Department, of the ILO in Geneva, Cleopatra Doumbia-Henry, who said the convention was adopted in 2006 by the International Labour Organisation, ILO and they saw that the Maritime provides an aspiring example of why international social dialogue in a well developed and inclusive process works. And that it would lead to border social cohesion among workers and also to ensure decent working conditions and fair competition. She stressed the necessity and importance for all African countries to understand the implication of the convention. Adding that the opportunity to be a seafarer from Africa also gives them rights to enjoy the same rights as others from other Countries. She said they are working with Cameroon because Cameroon has the advantage of two languages. “If we can work with Cameroon we also build working capacity of other countries of the CEMAC Region”.
Talking about the advantages of this convention, Doumbia-Henry said it strengthens enforcement for rights of the seafarers and ship owners, every ship she said must have on board a Maritime Labour Certificate which is show prove of the right of the ship to circulate in the waters
She also said that the workers of the maritime sector have a bill of rights and can complain where rights are not observed. This right she said also gives them immunity not to be maltreated for complaining. The seminar will end on April 2.
EFFA TAMBENKONGHO
The Minister of Labour and Social Security, Robert Nkili, has launched the rectification of the Maritime Convention. Speaking in his opening remarks; Robert Nkili stated some importance of the maritime convention, which he said, is to promote the rights of seafarers and ship owners. “Ensuring decent working conditions is important in the Maritime sector. It is a necessary part of human dignity and human rights and security of the person”.
The minister who was speaking at the seminar which also had participants from the CEMAC Region said the sea is very important in Cameroon because most of the riches in the country come through the sea. Because of this it is important he said to better the working conditions of those who handle this sector “they must be protected and given decent conditions”, Nkili said.
Also speaking was the Director of the International Labour Standard Department, of the ILO in Geneva, Cleopatra Doumbia-Henry, who said the convention was adopted in 2006 by the International Labour Organisation, ILO and they saw that the Maritime provides an aspiring example of why international social dialogue in a well developed and inclusive process works. And that it would lead to border social cohesion among workers and also to ensure decent working conditions and fair competition. She stressed the necessity and importance for all African countries to understand the implication of the convention. Adding that the opportunity to be a seafarer from Africa also gives them rights to enjoy the same rights as others from other Countries. She said they are working with Cameroon because Cameroon has the advantage of two languages. “If we can work with Cameroon we also build working capacity of other countries of the CEMAC Region”.
Talking about the advantages of this convention, Doumbia-Henry said it strengthens enforcement for rights of the seafarers and ship owners, every ship she said must have on board a Maritime Labour Certificate which is show prove of the right of the ship to circulate in the waters
She also said that the workers of the maritime sector have a bill of rights and can complain where rights are not observed. This right she said also gives them immunity not to be maltreated for complaining. The seminar will end on April 2.
EFFA TAMBENKONGHO
Nigerian Consul on Better Partnership with Journalists
Journalists in Douala were invited for a Press dinner at the Consul’s residence on March 25.
Some journalists of both the private and public media from some media houses in Douala attended a press dinner at the residence of the Nigerian Consul in Douala. The press dinner according to Bambale; Vice-Consul II in an opening remark was a platform for better relationship and partnership between journalists and the Nigerian consulate, to place the press in their right perspective and also for social interaction between the Nigerian authorities in Douala and the journalists.
On his part, the Consul General, Samuel A. Ekpa, said the dinner was a forum for formal engagement and interaction with the media since his arrival to Cameroon to assume duty as Consul- General to the Littoral and Western Regions.
He said the Cameroon Nigeria Bilateral relations in a new era, with a new focus and hope. “Our two governments have done very well to resolve the Bakassi problem amicably. It is now incumbent on all of us Nigerians and Cameroonians alike to do everything possible to build on that initiative with a view of sustaining the new relationship”, he said.
Ekpa added that this office is doing all for Nigerians in Cameroon to be law abiding and they are putting efforts to constantly liaise with the relevant Cameroonian authorities to maintain an enabling environment for Nigerians to go around their legitimate businesses without hindrance. “We of the consulate in the course of our duties have worked for harmonious and peaceful co-existence between Nigerians and their Cameroonian counterparts”. He said they have always emphasised compliance with the rules and regulations of Cameroon. “We would therefore naturally expect fair, just and humane treatment before the law and mutual respect for citizens of both countries”, said the Consul General.
He added that as Consul General he has enormous responsibility in this post- Bakassi era to widen the scope of their relationship, to make it stronger, and mutually beneficial.
He said their expectations are that interactions between Nigerian citizens and frontline officials in Cameroon should be as cordial and hitch- free as possible in the implementation of policies, especially relating to taxation, residence permit, immigration matters and law enforcement.
EFFA TAMBENKONGHO.
Some journalists of both the private and public media from some media houses in Douala attended a press dinner at the residence of the Nigerian Consul in Douala. The press dinner according to Bambale; Vice-Consul II in an opening remark was a platform for better relationship and partnership between journalists and the Nigerian consulate, to place the press in their right perspective and also for social interaction between the Nigerian authorities in Douala and the journalists.
On his part, the Consul General, Samuel A. Ekpa, said the dinner was a forum for formal engagement and interaction with the media since his arrival to Cameroon to assume duty as Consul- General to the Littoral and Western Regions.
He said the Cameroon Nigeria Bilateral relations in a new era, with a new focus and hope. “Our two governments have done very well to resolve the Bakassi problem amicably. It is now incumbent on all of us Nigerians and Cameroonians alike to do everything possible to build on that initiative with a view of sustaining the new relationship”, he said.
Ekpa added that this office is doing all for Nigerians in Cameroon to be law abiding and they are putting efforts to constantly liaise with the relevant Cameroonian authorities to maintain an enabling environment for Nigerians to go around their legitimate businesses without hindrance. “We of the consulate in the course of our duties have worked for harmonious and peaceful co-existence between Nigerians and their Cameroonian counterparts”. He said they have always emphasised compliance with the rules and regulations of Cameroon. “We would therefore naturally expect fair, just and humane treatment before the law and mutual respect for citizens of both countries”, said the Consul General.
He added that as Consul General he has enormous responsibility in this post- Bakassi era to widen the scope of their relationship, to make it stronger, and mutually beneficial.
He said their expectations are that interactions between Nigerian citizens and frontline officials in Cameroon should be as cordial and hitch- free as possible in the implementation of policies, especially relating to taxation, residence permit, immigration matters and law enforcement.
EFFA TAMBENKONGHO.
Economic Operators Trained on 2009 Financial Laws
The training seminar took place at the Chamber of Commerce Douala on March 25.
The regional Delegation of the Chamber of Commerce Industry, Mines and Crafts, CCIMA, Littoral in partnership with the Okala Ahanda Cabinet and Association have organised a seminar to inform and sensitise economic operators on the 2009 financial laws.
The seminar was organised specifically for Director Generals of Enterprises in charge of Judicial and Fiscal Affairs and also those in charge of Accounting, Administrative and Financial Affairs.
Speaking to Njanga Ebenezer, Director for Promotion and Cooperation of Chamber of Commerce, he said the main objective of the seminar is to permit enterprises to secure gains with understanding the fiscal rules, giving enterprises the means to be prepared in case of fiscal control, to be able to understand and use the 2009 fiscal laws, safe money by being in conformity with legal objectives.
Njanga added that the Pedagogic objective is for enterprise to know and used to finance, the advantage of investment, and understand the system of taxes. He said their intention is such that by the end of the seminar participants must have a better knowledge of the 29 fiscal laws to avoid cumbersome situations.
Speaking earlier in an address, Honourable Albert Dooh Collins, Regional Delegate of CCIMA Littoral, appreciated the presence of the participants, adding that their presence does not just honour the organisers but is a prove of the importance they attach to institutional communication in the public and private sectors which permits them to work together to fight poverty thanks to the reinforcement and capacities of enterprises in the creation of riches.
Dooh Collins also appreciated CCIMA and Okala Ahanda Cabinet and Association who had wanted to offer their expertise since three years ago.
Present were enterprises like the Douala Ports Authority, Cameroon’s Metal Transformation Company, SOQUICAM, Media Plus, Global Outdoors, among others whose participation was hailed by the speaker.
In a bid to fight against the much talked about global world crisis Dooh Collins talked of the possibility of enterprises to fight poverty and to give possibilities to Cameroonian enterprises in capacity building, with the final objective to make money, raise profits in order to achieve new investments, and new employments in the market.
EFFA TAMBENKONGHO
The regional Delegation of the Chamber of Commerce Industry, Mines and Crafts, CCIMA, Littoral in partnership with the Okala Ahanda Cabinet and Association have organised a seminar to inform and sensitise economic operators on the 2009 financial laws.
The seminar was organised specifically for Director Generals of Enterprises in charge of Judicial and Fiscal Affairs and also those in charge of Accounting, Administrative and Financial Affairs.
Speaking to Njanga Ebenezer, Director for Promotion and Cooperation of Chamber of Commerce, he said the main objective of the seminar is to permit enterprises to secure gains with understanding the fiscal rules, giving enterprises the means to be prepared in case of fiscal control, to be able to understand and use the 2009 fiscal laws, safe money by being in conformity with legal objectives.
Njanga added that the Pedagogic objective is for enterprise to know and used to finance, the advantage of investment, and understand the system of taxes. He said their intention is such that by the end of the seminar participants must have a better knowledge of the 29 fiscal laws to avoid cumbersome situations.
Speaking earlier in an address, Honourable Albert Dooh Collins, Regional Delegate of CCIMA Littoral, appreciated the presence of the participants, adding that their presence does not just honour the organisers but is a prove of the importance they attach to institutional communication in the public and private sectors which permits them to work together to fight poverty thanks to the reinforcement and capacities of enterprises in the creation of riches.
Dooh Collins also appreciated CCIMA and Okala Ahanda Cabinet and Association who had wanted to offer their expertise since three years ago.
Present were enterprises like the Douala Ports Authority, Cameroon’s Metal Transformation Company, SOQUICAM, Media Plus, Global Outdoors, among others whose participation was hailed by the speaker.
In a bid to fight against the much talked about global world crisis Dooh Collins talked of the possibility of enterprises to fight poverty and to give possibilities to Cameroonian enterprises in capacity building, with the final objective to make money, raise profits in order to achieve new investments, and new employments in the market.
EFFA TAMBENKONGHO
mercredi 22 juillet 2009
New Technology to cure Human Body
This is a new soft ware discovered many years ago to treat certain illnesses but it is still uncommon.
Many years ago, an American, David Schmidt invented the software for human body, using the Nano technology, which is a cutting edge technology which treats very little particles.
The new approach to the treatment is peculiar because it is to better health without taking anything into the body. That is to say no molecules, no medications, nor chemical products are introduced in the body. They are 100 percent organic compounds and extremely small in size. They are either worn on the body or put closed to the body. They work when they come in contact with the body. The patches are called Life Wave non Transdelma Patches which means that they do not deliver any product into the body.
It involves five different products based in one technology, which includes; energy enhancer to give energy to the body, ice wave which is pain relief, silent night to have good sleep, Yh to remove heavy iron from the body, neutralise free radicals and remove toxics from system, SP6 to reduce fats from the body.
How it Works
The wholesaler or agent of the product in Cameroon, Jacques Guy Tambo said that this product has been made according to the human body. They contain liquid crystals which are identical to the ones found in human beings’ body meridians. That is to say, specific areas in the body where energy is exchanged. The patches are built equivalent to someone who is not sick. They are semi conductors which work as small antennas which receive and reflect signals. When it comes close to the body the energy produced by the body which is an infrared light activates the Nano particles in the patches. When activated it is made to recognise how well we are just through the light we produced. A very small and précised part of the infrared light produced by the body will create a resonance which corresponds to a definite bio-physiological message.
The cells of the body are equipped with photo receptors which our body receives and understand the message and initiate the biochemical activities. It will send a message to the DNA cells which will intend give command to the whole body.
The principle of the treatment is like going to the sunlight in the morning to receive vitamin D and also the sunlight will oblige our body to produce more melanin to protect the body from neutral reaction.
The system operates with bioelectronics system of the body while the pharmaceutical product operates mainly in biochemical system of the body.
EFFA TAMBENKONGHO
Many years ago, an American, David Schmidt invented the software for human body, using the Nano technology, which is a cutting edge technology which treats very little particles.
The new approach to the treatment is peculiar because it is to better health without taking anything into the body. That is to say no molecules, no medications, nor chemical products are introduced in the body. They are 100 percent organic compounds and extremely small in size. They are either worn on the body or put closed to the body. They work when they come in contact with the body. The patches are called Life Wave non Transdelma Patches which means that they do not deliver any product into the body.
It involves five different products based in one technology, which includes; energy enhancer to give energy to the body, ice wave which is pain relief, silent night to have good sleep, Yh to remove heavy iron from the body, neutralise free radicals and remove toxics from system, SP6 to reduce fats from the body.
How it Works
The wholesaler or agent of the product in Cameroon, Jacques Guy Tambo said that this product has been made according to the human body. They contain liquid crystals which are identical to the ones found in human beings’ body meridians. That is to say, specific areas in the body where energy is exchanged. The patches are built equivalent to someone who is not sick. They are semi conductors which work as small antennas which receive and reflect signals. When it comes close to the body the energy produced by the body which is an infrared light activates the Nano particles in the patches. When activated it is made to recognise how well we are just through the light we produced. A very small and précised part of the infrared light produced by the body will create a resonance which corresponds to a definite bio-physiological message.
The cells of the body are equipped with photo receptors which our body receives and understand the message and initiate the biochemical activities. It will send a message to the DNA cells which will intend give command to the whole body.
The principle of the treatment is like going to the sunlight in the morning to receive vitamin D and also the sunlight will oblige our body to produce more melanin to protect the body from neutral reaction.
The system operates with bioelectronics system of the body while the pharmaceutical product operates mainly in biochemical system of the body.
EFFA TAMBENKONGHO
Reflect of forest Certification at the Congo Basin
The Seminar with experts from abroad took place at Hotel Sawa, Douala.
A seminar to reflect on the certification of the forest at the Congo Basin has held in Douala on February 25 at Hotel Sawa. The seminar has as objectives, to share experiences of certification of forest in the Congo Basin, to identify the opportunities, constrain and potential solutions to promote credible forest certification and the benefits for the Congo Basin. The outcome of the seminar was to ensure participants understand the advantages to certify the Forests at the Congo Basin, the participants have a consensus on the potential solutions on the promotion of credible forest certification at the Basin and finally to set up a reflection group on the certification of the forests at the Congo Basin.
The seminar had as participants; international bodies, non governmental organisations, Forestry industrialists, research institutions, parliamentarians from Congo environmentalists, among others.
In some years back the forests at the Congo Basin was considered as impossible to be certified. The logging companies were not doing well. But later a good number of logging companies which operated in that area practiced responsible logging such that some of the companies have earned the FSC which indicates the wood is from well managed forests.
In a meeting that held in 2008 in Cape Town a committee was put in place to examine the Certification of the Congo Basin and the objective was to discuss the problems and strategies to certify the forests in Central Africa. It was from here that the seminar in Douala was agreed and has held in Hotel Sawa.
Speaking to the Preess,Elie Hakizumwami of WWF said the certification of the forests in this region will allow the local community to benefit from forests management, it will avoid controversy around the Congo Basin and diversification will also be preserved.
A parliamentarian from Congo, Ndinga- Makanda Accel Arnaud said the problem of utilising the ecosystem was not going too well and there was need to put things in other.
Talking to an industrialist, Etienne Kuzong of Wijma Douala encouraged the idea of certifying the forest. He said since their certification in 2005, they do receive certified contracts, their job is moving well they have not sacked anybody. He claimed all of theses benefits have come as a result of certification especially in difficult times as this.
Dentists Blamed for Increase of Quacks in the Field.
This allegation was made during a three day seminar taking place at Cercle Municipal in Douala.
Dr. Marguerite Limagnack, of the Zen Dental Practice,and President of the SMILE has blamed the increase of charlatans in their field of practice on dentists. She was speaking in an opening remark during the second edition of the organisation of the health day of dental aspects, organised by SMILE.
She said most dentists have left what they are supposed to be doing for technical dentists who have learned in their cabinets over the years and have in turned opened their clinics and are practicing illegally. The patients she said have learned to had confidence more on charlatans who give them the impression they will give a pain killer to reduce pain instantly, instead of coming to the real dentists who will give a better analyse of the patients’situation.
Dr Limagnack added this was the findings they got from a research after realising patients had dropped from public and private hospitals in visiting the service which takes care of the head and all its components like the mouth, nose, ears, etc. It was also discovered there is a proliferation of charlatans in the field.
She advised that in their profession they have to love their patients as they love themselves, as the commandment in the bible states. She said they have to put in more efforts to become professionals.
She said in order to fight against quacks they will have to inform, sensitise and educate the population of the consequences of tooth aches, cavities, which can cause miscarriage for a pregnant woman, cardio pathology, neuromuscular and even death.
This issue of charlatans in the field, she added is one of the reasons why the themes for the second edition were chosen.
The second reason for the theme she said was the frequency of the accidents of motor-bikes everyday. Everyday at least one person dies or is wounded from an accident caused by a motor bike, she said. This is because she said it is not yet imposed on motor bike riders on the use of helmets in Cameroon and each time the accident occurs the heard is badly affected. This kind of accident cases it is true are handled by specialists of the brain, skull. She then appreciated the efforts of one of their resource person who has come from Toulouse to give them a hand on how to go about their daily activities.
The themes which were handled included the psychology of the patient, discussed by a collaborator of Dr Erero Njiengwe who could not make due to other reasons. The rights of the patients and the Patient/ dentist relationship treated by Dr Dieudonne Adiogo, Vice-Dean of the Faculty of Medicine and Pharmaceutical Sciences in the University of Douala. Thirdly the traumatised patient in the sphere of facial problems treated by Dr Damien Duran from Toulouse, France.
EFFA TAMBENKONGHO
Delegate of Trade Seizes Bags of Cement.
The enterprises from which bags of cement were seized did not comply with the norms and sales price set out.
The Regional Delegate of Trade, David Tsegui and his team on Saturday January 3, seized bags of cement worth millions which were being sold at a price higher than what it was supposed to be. The bags of cement were immediately resold to consumers at the original price they were supposed to be sold at. The gesture called a crowd which happily bought the cement in quantities.
Speaking to Cameroon Tribune, Tsegui said the homologation price of cement in Douala and Bonaberi is FCFA 4600 and nothing more. But most of these establishments were selling at a price higher than the normal. The Delegate explained that his team has been carrying out controls in the price of cement recently and when they got to Ndogpassi, Village, Quinferou a whole sale company was selling a bag of Cement between FCFA 4900 to FCFA 5500, instead of the normal FCFA 4600. The same company in Ndokoti sold at the same FCFA 4600. The inspection team he said seized 765 bags of cement worth FCFA 3,519,000 from Quinferou. Immediately, he said the bags of cement were sold at the normal price to the buyers.
Tsegui added that this price is only for Douala because in Yaounde and other towns or regions the price of a bag of cement is sold at FCFA 4900, which is different and is a little higher than the price in Douala.
In another enterprise in Ancien Route Bonaberi, AKAME, 309 bags were seized worth FCFA 1,421,400 because they were selling a bag of cement at FCFA 4800.At another enterprise Tatissong et Fils opposite Palace Hotel, 239 bags were seized worth FCFA 1,099,400, because they were also selling a bag at FCFA 4800.
The Regional Delegate called on sellers to learn to follow the prices which are being laid down while calling on consumers to co-operate with the Delegation and inform them anywhere and anytime a seller dissuades from the norms and laid out principles.
EFFA TAMBENKONGHO
BEAC Seeks Growth and Investment in CEMAC Regions
Certain reductions were carried out to stimulate growth during a meeting on December 16 at the BEAC Conference hall in Douala.
The Committee of Monetary Affairs, CMA, of the Central Bank of Africa, BEAC, has organised a meeting focused particularly on the repercussions of the global financial crisis. The crisis was said to have affected all countries.
The members of the CMA, during the meeting reached certain decisions which had to do with taking initiatives at the international as well as regional levels to reduce refunding on international monetary system especially in coordination, transparency and responsibility to tackle the effects of the crisis.
At the level of CEMAC, measures have been taken to reduce loans taken from the Central Bank, the reduction of prices of major products such as oil, petroleum, forestry, magnesium, among others. There has to be prudent budget management and the prudent use of resources which will stimulate economic growth as they observed.
In order to back up the real activity and employment in CEMAC and considering the movement involved in monetary conditions in the world and after analysing risk balances, CMA decided to reduce the amount of offers by 75 percent, bank placement by 90 percent, the level of public placement by 11 percent for future reserve generating fund and stabilising mechanism for budgetary receipts from 125 for special deposits.
Reduce renumeration of obligatory reserves from 35 percent and maintain the coefficient for obligatory reserves
CMA exhorted member countries to adopt a strategy of response, prompt and coordination to follow up budgetary affairs, paying attention on average term and to accelerate structural reforms on economic diversification and the sinking of sub-regional integration.
The acceleration to put in action the economy regional programme in CEMAC is to put forth a strong growth in an average term, diversified and durable urgent wake in States. The CMA recommended all member countries and banks that have sustainable resources to carryout an activities that will cause growth and generate employment.
In order to follow up the crisis, the CMA recommended to the Committee of Ministerial Institution for an effectual monitoring committee which understands BEAC, CEMAC, COBAC and member states
Economic growth as was observed will witness a slow down and a drop in 2009, due to the reduction of economic activities brought about by the crisis. This drop will be from five percent in 2008 to three percent in 2009.
Speaking during a press conference the President of BEAC Philibert Andzembe said they do not know how deep the crisis but they have to take measures which will check the situation as things unfold. Some of these measures he said were programmed 20 years ago but the present crisis requires their urgent application. He said joint efforts are needed. “There is need to be optimistic and offensive to face the global financial crisis”, said Andzembe.
EFFA TAMBENKONGHO
The Committee of Monetary Affairs, CMA, of the Central Bank of Africa, BEAC, has organised a meeting focused particularly on the repercussions of the global financial crisis. The crisis was said to have affected all countries.
The members of the CMA, during the meeting reached certain decisions which had to do with taking initiatives at the international as well as regional levels to reduce refunding on international monetary system especially in coordination, transparency and responsibility to tackle the effects of the crisis.
At the level of CEMAC, measures have been taken to reduce loans taken from the Central Bank, the reduction of prices of major products such as oil, petroleum, forestry, magnesium, among others. There has to be prudent budget management and the prudent use of resources which will stimulate economic growth as they observed.
In order to back up the real activity and employment in CEMAC and considering the movement involved in monetary conditions in the world and after analysing risk balances, CMA decided to reduce the amount of offers by 75 percent, bank placement by 90 percent, the level of public placement by 11 percent for future reserve generating fund and stabilising mechanism for budgetary receipts from 125 for special deposits.
Reduce renumeration of obligatory reserves from 35 percent and maintain the coefficient for obligatory reserves
CMA exhorted member countries to adopt a strategy of response, prompt and coordination to follow up budgetary affairs, paying attention on average term and to accelerate structural reforms on economic diversification and the sinking of sub-regional integration.
The acceleration to put in action the economy regional programme in CEMAC is to put forth a strong growth in an average term, diversified and durable urgent wake in States. The CMA recommended all member countries and banks that have sustainable resources to carryout an activities that will cause growth and generate employment.
In order to follow up the crisis, the CMA recommended to the Committee of Ministerial Institution for an effectual monitoring committee which understands BEAC, CEMAC, COBAC and member states
Economic growth as was observed will witness a slow down and a drop in 2009, due to the reduction of economic activities brought about by the crisis. This drop will be from five percent in 2008 to three percent in 2009.
Speaking during a press conference the President of BEAC Philibert Andzembe said they do not know how deep the crisis but they have to take measures which will check the situation as things unfold. Some of these measures he said were programmed 20 years ago but the present crisis requires their urgent application. He said joint efforts are needed. “There is need to be optimistic and offensive to face the global financial crisis”, said Andzembe.
EFFA TAMBENKONGHO
Sops Take Their Original Shapes After Festive Season
Shops and road side vendors have already gotten over the festive period.
The dust has already settled on the festivity period. Life is return to normal and traders too are getting normal in the sale of their goods. Some have already changed the line of their businesses from seasonal goods to their normal goods. Some make shift shops are fast disappearing and those who sold only seasonal goods and now loosing their businesses because the times have changed. Some sellers have hurriedly changed to selling books as the start of the second term in the school year has begun.
During the festive period, Douala was masked with all kinds of beautiful Christmas lights in the streets, the markets and shops were full of toys, and other gifts and bright lights, Christmas trees and other home decorations. Now these things are gradually disappearing in some shops while in others it has fast disappeared.
Visiting a few shops in town to check out the state of things and what they intend to do with the unsold toys, lights among others. One of the big shops around town has already dismantled the big Christmas tree they had decorated and placed at the entrance of the shop. From the shelves they have taken away all toys and other Christmas gifts and replacing them with old stock before the season changed. The head of this shop who wanted to be anonymous said these things will be kept waiting for December 2009 which will not tarry to come again.
The shop proprietor said these things are very costly and they cannot afford to sell them at a reduced cost, so they would rather keep them and reuse them.
At another big shop in Douala, they still had Christmas stock on their shelves and hope to begin changing the look of the shop in the weeks ahead. Meanwhile they toys are being sold at a very cheap price. They have dropped down prices to drastically do away with the toys; Toys which used to be sold for FCFA 1500 are now being sold at FCFA 100 what a huge difference.
EFFA TAMBENKONGHO
The dust has already settled on the festivity period. Life is return to normal and traders too are getting normal in the sale of their goods. Some have already changed the line of their businesses from seasonal goods to their normal goods. Some make shift shops are fast disappearing and those who sold only seasonal goods and now loosing their businesses because the times have changed. Some sellers have hurriedly changed to selling books as the start of the second term in the school year has begun.
During the festive period, Douala was masked with all kinds of beautiful Christmas lights in the streets, the markets and shops were full of toys, and other gifts and bright lights, Christmas trees and other home decorations. Now these things are gradually disappearing in some shops while in others it has fast disappeared.
Visiting a few shops in town to check out the state of things and what they intend to do with the unsold toys, lights among others. One of the big shops around town has already dismantled the big Christmas tree they had decorated and placed at the entrance of the shop. From the shelves they have taken away all toys and other Christmas gifts and replacing them with old stock before the season changed. The head of this shop who wanted to be anonymous said these things will be kept waiting for December 2009 which will not tarry to come again.
The shop proprietor said these things are very costly and they cannot afford to sell them at a reduced cost, so they would rather keep them and reuse them.
At another big shop in Douala, they still had Christmas stock on their shelves and hope to begin changing the look of the shop in the weeks ahead. Meanwhile they toys are being sold at a very cheap price. They have dropped down prices to drastically do away with the toys; Toys which used to be sold for FCFA 1500 are now being sold at FCFA 100 what a huge difference.
EFFA TAMBENKONGHO
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