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AfDB OPENS NEW ULTRAMODERN BUILDING IN CAMEROON

Posted on April 18, 2024 by Gambeta News

AfDB has officially unveils its plans with the opening of an ultra modern regional office building in Yaounde, Cameroon that reaffirms its commitment to Central Africa’s development course. The building which is situated in the Golf district, will have six-storey regional office building that is equipped with 130 workstations, several meeting rooms, and a clinic. Also the Central Africa regional office is expected to operate as one of six Bank globally, including one in Asia….

HOW THE NTUI-MANKIM HIGHWAY PROJECT IS SHARPING CAMEROON ENGINEERS

Posted on February 29, 2024 by Gambeta News

Explore the monumental efforts of Chinese and Cameroonian engineers working on the Ntui-Mankim highway project, a symbol of collaboration and progress in Cameroon. Imagine this: a thousand individuals, a blend of Chinese and Cameroonian engineers and workers, rallying under the sweltering sun, temperatures soaring to 28 C, all sharing a singular vision. This isn’t just a gathering; it’s a groundbreaking endeavor to forge a path that promises to bridge communities and catalyze economic expansion in…

CONSTRUCTION OF 420MW NACHTIGAL HYDROPOWER PROJECT ON TRACK IN CAMEROON

Posted on August 10, 2023 by Gambeta News

The construction of Cameroon’s 420MW Nachtigal hydropower project passes a major milestone with the filling of the reservoir. Gaston Eloundou Essomba, the country’s Minister of Water and Energy, closed the dam’s valves, officially marking its impoundment. The primary civil works are being carried out by Belgium’s BESIX, France’s NGE Contracting, and Morocco’s SGTM, and they reached 87% completion in June. The reservoir will generate electricity via a power station outfitted with six turbines of 60…

CAMEROON GOVT REBUILT BRIDGE DESTROYED BY BOKO HARAM

Posted on April 12, 2023 by Gambeta News

Authorities in Cameroon have rebuilt a bridge that Boko Haram militants destroyed in 2015 to damage trade with Nigeria and Chad. The government also deployed additional troops to protect construction workers repairing other damage caused by the militants, who are still actively launching attacks in the border area. Cameroon says it has for the first time in eight years fully opened the Mayo Limani bridge that links northern Cameroon and southeastern Nigeria. According to Bichair…

DOUALA COUNCIL TO REALISE ITS PROJECT AMBITION IN 2021

Posted on December 2, 2020 by Gambeta News

Councillors of the Douala II council in Cameroon is making plans to realise its project goals that was disrupted by the Covid19 pandemic outbreak. During a midterm evaluation and budgetary council session that took place in the council, councillors regretted that the council was unable to realize most of its project as a result of the Covid19. Mayor of the Douala II council Denise Fampou while Presenting a balance sheet of activities for the given…

CAMEROON STAKEHOLDERS DISCUSS WAYS OF CLEARING HURDLES IN ROAD INFRASTRUCTURE

Posted on November 12, 2020 by Gambeta News

During the 23rd session of the National Road Board (CONAROUTE) in Yaounde, Cameron, Stakeholders aimed at clearing the hurdles that impede execution of projects. Prime Minister, Head of Government, Joseph Dion Ngute who is also the Chairperson of the National Road Board (CONAROUTE) presided the meeting that had major stakeholders in the road infrastructure. According to the agenda, The objective was to seek ways of clearing projects maturity hurdles, heaviness and approximate mastery of contracting…

PPRD-NW/SW PLANS STILL IN MOTION IN CAMEROON

Posted on October 15, 2020 by Gambeta News

The Presidential Plan for the Reconstruction and Development of the North West and South West Regions, abbreviated PPRD-NW/SW is still making progress as all parties are trying to make it a reality check For a long time now, the North West and South West Regions of the country have been experiencing a certain degree of social unrest. This tension has made both region has serious problem that is why the PPRD-NW/SW project is key. The…

SOWEDA COMPLETE ROAD MAINTENANCE IN CAMEROON

Posted on August 6, 2020 by Gambeta News

South West Development Authority (SOWEDA) has finally handover the completed road rehabilitation that links the villages of Bokwaongo, Bwassa, Likombe, Mapanja and Bonjongo in the Buea Council area. The road is aimed to facilitate evacuation of produce, enhance development, ease up mobility and link up the peripheral settlements to the central markets of Buea. The 10km road which kick-off in May 2020 is worth USD 48,516.47 (FCFA 26,791,300) was handed over to the council which…

RESIDENT FLEE COMMUNITY AFTER CAMEROON MILITARY BEGAN CONSTRUCTION OF BASE

Posted on May 29, 2020May 29, 2020 by Gambeta News

Construction of a military base in northwestern village of Ngarr-buh see resident flee the area. In February, troops massacred at least 13 civilians in the area as military says the base is needed to stop separatists from getting supplies in neighboring Nigeria. But, villagers fear they may once again be targeted or get caught in crossfire. Cameroonian rights groups and opposition political parties have criticized the base in Ngarr-buh, saying it will only increase tensions…

AFDB APPROVES GRANTS FOR BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION LINKING CHAD AND CAMEROON

Posted on May 7, 2020 by Gambeta News

The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group has approved grants worth €40.94 million for the construction of a bridge to connect Cameroon and Chad across the Logone river. The grants, comprising a €20.785 million tranche for Cameroon and €19.215 million for Chad, were approved on 30th April 2020. The facility is from the Investment Facility for Africa under a framework agreement between the Bank Group and the European Commission. The funds will…

RECONSTRUCTION OF INFRASTRUCTURE IN NW/SW REGION DISCUSSED IN CAMEROON

Posted on April 22, 2020 by Gambeta News

In a bid to help develop the nation’s infrastructure, a brainstorm meeting was held under the Chairmanship of the National Coordinator, Paul Tasong. The focus of the meeting was the Presidential plan for the Reconstruction and Development of the North West and South West Regions (PPRD-NW/SW). Speaking during the meeting, Minister Tasong said three area has been identified to help tackle this plan. These areas includes rehabilitation and development of basic infrastructure, economic revitalization and…

EQUATORIAL GUINEA USD100 MILLION SUBSEA GAS PIPELINE

Posted on November 14, 2019November 14, 2019 by Gambeta News

Saipem will construct the 70 kilometer sub-sea pipeline linking Alen Platform with the Punta Europa petrochemical hub. A statement from the ministry confirmed that it had approved the US $100m contract for Italy’s Saipem to build the gas processing unit serving the Alen field. The ministry has also approved the proposed petrochemical complex in Punta Europa within the framework of Equatorial Guinea’s gas monetization project. The 24-inch pipeline will serve offshore gas fields and have…

CONSTRUCTION OF THE CAMEROON-NIGERIA ROAD TO COMMENCE SOON.

Posted on October 24, 2019October 24, 2019 by Gambeta News

Cameroon signs US $20 million loan form African Development Bank (AfDB) for the construction of the Cameroon-Nigeria road. This project is in line with the government’s vision to build a harmonized and efficient road network in the country as well as linking other neighboring countries. This vision is aimed at exposing the country to possible investors and reducing the poverty in the country while promoting domestic and regional trade. The road will be 357 kilometers…

LOW-COST HOUSING COOPERATION PROSPECTS FOR TUNISIA AND CAMEROON

Posted on September 11, 2019 by Gambeta News

Cameroon sets to progress in it’s low-cost housing sector in partnership with Tunisia. Tunisia’s Minister of Equipment, Housing and Regional Planning Noureddine Selmi is leading a representative officials and investors of public and private sectors that showed conscience in strengthen Cameroon low-cost housing project. After the discussion between Chief Dr Joseph Dion Ngute the Prime Minister, Head of Government and the visiting Tunisia Minister a strong agreement was reached on the proposed project. Cameroon stand…

BAMEMDA-BEBADJOU ROAD CONSTRUCTION TO MEET DEADLINE IN CAMEROON

Posted on June 13, 2019 by Gambeta News

Cameroon Minister of Public Works announce construction of Bamenda-Babadjou Road to be completed before deadline. The construction of Bamenda-Babadjou Road is set to meet its deadline. This was announced by the Minister of Public Works during a three-day evaluation meeting. The evaluation is to assess the level of execution of works on 78 road infrastructure projects across the country. During the evaluation, Minister of Public Works Emmanuel Nganou Djoumessi said ”The Bamenda-Babadjou road will be…

LAFARGE GROUP INAUGURATED THIRD CEMENT PLANT IN CAMEROON

Posted on April 12, 2019April 12, 2019 by Gambeta News

Lafarge Group opens third Cement Plant in Cameroon French industrial company Lafarge Group has inaugurated their third cement plant in Yaounde, Cameroon. The cement plant which is the first in Yaounde. The aim is to increase the nation’s cement supply. Director of Lefarge for central and west Africa, Delafin Jolcim, said ”Today, the Cameroon construction market is changing and becoming more and more sophisticate.” The Lafarge group will produce 500,000 tonnes of cement annually under the…

NACHTIGAL HYDROPOWER PLANT IN CAMEROON TO LIMIT CLIMATE CHANGE

Posted on February 12, 2019 by Gambeta News

Nachtigal Hydropower Plant in Cameroon will help limit climate change. On the 31st of January 2019, the World Bank Group via World Bank Africa tweeted; that it supports the construction of the Nachtigal Hydropower plant in Cameroon. Derivatives from the tweet suggests that; the 420 mega watts (MW) Nachtigal Hydropower project which will be a source of clean power generation in Cameroon; will also help avoid 40 – 60 million tons of carbon-dioxide (CO2) emissions…

THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE LARGEST MALL IN CENTRAL AFRICA KICKS OFF.

Posted on June 12, 2018 by Gambeta News

Cameroon on the verge of building the largest mall in Central Africa. The mall will attract visitor for both business and leisure reasons. Plans for the shopping mall with convection center and cinemas has kicked off at the capital Douala. The US$53m project will be completed by 2019 will attract visitors for business and leisure. Hence, the construction plans, methods and design are such that the it will stand out from other local competitors. On…

Close Protection Officer Vacancy At G4S Plc, Cameroon

Posted on April 11, 2018 by Gambeta News

G4S Cameroon seeks to appoint Close Protection Officers to protect individuals or groups from risk of violence or kidnapping, or any situation which could be harmful to the client. They work with a wide range of people including politicians, heads of industry, royalty, film and music celebrities etc., in compliance with legislation, G4S policies and procedures. Job Reference:G4S/TP/2357128/114167 Number of Positions: 1 Job Category: Security/Protective Services Contract Type: Full Time Salary: Competitive Market Related Package Location: Yaoundé G4S Region: Africa Country:Cameroon…

DOUALA GRAND MALL & BUSINESS PARK PLANS KICK-OFF

Posted on February 13, 2018 by Gambeta News

Grand mall and business park plan set to kick-off in Cameroon. The Douala grand mall which will be located close to the Bonapriso in Cameroon’s largest city. The mall will comprise of 18,000 square metres of retail and leisure space. It will also have multiple restaurants, a children’s play zone, a five screen cinema, a supermarket and retail shops. Douala grand mall will have an outstanding mark in the sector. The project will produce over 4,500 jobs for the locals. The…

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