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Ventures Platform-backed MDaaS begins Francophone expansion with Cameroon

November 11, 2024 Business, English, Top 0

TechCabal | MDaaS, a healthcare startup with 16 diagnostic clinics in Nigeria, has opened its first clinic in Cameroon, marking its entry into Francophone Africa. The move is part of the startup’s strategy to mitigate exposure to Naira volatility and boost revenue. “We’re scaling rapidly in Nigeria—we did over 16,000 …

Cameroon Announces Squad for AFCON 2025 Qualifiers Against Namibia and Zimbabwe

November 10, 2024 English, Sports, Top 2

Cameroon’s head coach, Marc Brys, has unveiled his 26-player squad for the crucial 5th and 6th matchdays of the AFCON 2025 qualifiers. The list was announced at a press conference held by the Cameroon Football Federation. The Indomitable Lions will face Namibia in Johannesburg on November 13, 2024, before hosting …

Paul Biya, Cameroon’s president at 100 years old?

November 9, 2024 English, Politique, Top Comments Off on Paul Biya, Cameroon’s president at 100 years old?

The Africa Report | Paul Biya’s faithful supporters celebrated his 42 years in power in Cameroon this week. An official statement praised both his record and his discreet style of leadership, while also hinting at a potential candidacy for the 2025 presidential election. With 91 years on this planet, 42 …

Tragic Landslide in Cameroon Leaves Four Dead, Over 50 Missing

November 8, 2024 English, General, Top Comments Off on Tragic Landslide in Cameroon Leaves Four Dead, Over 50 Missing

On November 5, 2024, a devastating landslide struck Cameroon’s West Region near the town of Dschang, claiming the lives of at least four people and leaving over 50 others missing. The landslide, triggered by intense rainfall, swept through a major roadway, impacting three buses and several road workers. Rescue operations …

Cameroon squares up to its payroll fraud conundrum with biometric verification

November 5, 2024 English, Politique, Top 2

Biometric Update | Over the years, Cameroon’s public service has seen embarrassing proportions of payroll fraud which have had a heavy toll on the country’s struggling economy. This is a phenomenon the government has taken measures to tackle since 1994, with no big results to show for. Now, the Ministry …

15 Days Later, Onana Speaks Out with Strong Words About Ngannou

November 4, 2024 English, Sports, Top Comments Off on 15 Days Later, Onana Speaks Out with Strong Words About Ngannou

Afrique Sports | André Onana didn’t hide his admiration for Francis Ngannou, who recently claimed the championship title in the PFL. Francis Ngannou made a stunning comeback to MMA with a decisive victory over Brazilian Renan Ferreira in the Battle of Giants, hosted by the Professional Fighters League (PFL) on …