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More Cash, Increase Investment

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By Pius NYUYLIME, Cameroon Tribune The figures published by the Ministry of Finance on the mid-term revenue collection are to say the least satisfactory. According to the report on the budgetary execution from January through June, revenue collected rose by 20 per cent or FCFA 286.3 billion to FCFA 1, 716.4 billion up from FCFA 1,430.1 billion during the same period a year earlier.

Steven Mollenkopf of Qualcomm: If You Don’t Know, Just Say So

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Steven Mollenkopf This interview with Steven Mollenkopf , the C.E.O. of Qualcomm , the mobile-phone technology company, was conducted and condensed by Adam Bryant (The New-York Times ) . Q. Were you in leadership roles when you were young? A. I was the youngest kid on our street in Baltimore, and I was always playing sports with kids who were older than me. You learn a lot that way. Tell me about your parents. Both parents were teachers. My father became an assistant principal, and he was responsible for discipline at the school. So I didn’t get away with much at home.

La Chine forme des Africains aux Technologies spatiales

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Par MESSI BALA, Cameroon Tribune Un Camerounais lauréat de la formation sur la gestion des programmes spatiaux félicité par l’ambassadeur du Cameroun, Martin Mpana. La Chine croit en la croissance de l’Afrique. Ce pays ambitionne d’accompagner le continent dans le développement des applications technologiques des satellites d’observation et de communication.

How to master the art of pitching your business

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By James Caan, Guardian Professional Five simple steps: research your investor, prepare your patter, pay attention to detail, hold your focus and be passionate If you want to succeed in business, you will have to master the art of pitching. Whether you are trying to win a new contract or need to bring in extra investment it is vital you know how to sell your business - it can be the difference between success and failure.

Système bancaire de la Cemac: les contrôles vont se multiplier

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Par Josiane TCHAKOUNTE , Cameroon Tribune Au terme d’une réunion  jeudi dernier à Libreville avec les dirigeants de banques, le président de la Cobac  a annoncé un renforcement des moyens de travail de la commission Il n’y a pas à craindre pour les 50 banques en activité au sein de la Communauté économique et monétaire de l’Afrique centrale (Cemac). C’est le régulateur du secteur qui le dit. « Les évolutions sont très encourageantes. Les banques respectent de plus en plus les ratios et accordent davantage de crédits ».

You Might Be an Entrepreneur If You Meet These 3 Conditions

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By Steve VanderVeen , entrepreneur.com I’m a recent convert to the lean startup movement. But after four years of operating a small startup incubator at a private liberal arts college I've learned a lot about creating business models that work and who might become a successful entrepreneur. It’s not about having access to capital or area of study.

Une CAN au Cameroun 43 ans après

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Par Angèle BEPEDE, Cameroon Tribune , 21-09-2014 Le pays a été désigné samedi dernier en Ethiopie, comme hôte de ce tournoi, par le Comité exécutif de la CAF. La CAN 2019 se jouera donc au Cameroun. La nouvelle est tombée samedi dernier. L’attribution de l’organisation de la 32e coupe d’Afrique des nations a été faite au Cameroun, après l’unique tournoi organisé en 1972. D’après le président de la Confédération africaine de football

President Biya Welcomes Four New Ambassadors

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By Pius NYUYLIME, Cameroon Tribune The diplomats from the Central African Republic, Italy, USA and Côte d'Ivoire presented their letters of accreditation last Friday, Sept. 19. The Unity Palace last Friday, September 19, witnessed a real show of diplomatic ballet when four new Ambassadors from four friendly nations in four hours handed their letters of accreditation to the Head of State, President Paul Biya.

10 Secrets to Take Your Startup From Barely Surviving to Thriving

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By Clay Clark , entrepreneur.com Navigating through entrepreneurship can feel like treading water in the ocean all alone. You see the land up ahead but how do you get there? If you were the captain of your own cruise ship, would you say that you are getting closer to your destination or farther away? Before you drown, listen up. I started my first business out of my college dorm room,

3 Ways to Attract Repeat Customers

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By Nicole Leinbach Reyhle, forbes.com There’s a misconception in retail that you need to gain new customers all the time when in reality, repeat customers are what any business should aim for. Of course, gaining new customers along the way should remain on any business owner’s to-do-list – but if you treat all customers in way that makes them want to return, merchants are more likely to gain long-term success.

Financement des infrastructures au Cameroun : la proposition de la Banque Atlantique

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M. Léon KOFFI, Président du Conseil d’Administration (PCA) du groupe de la Banque Atlantique, a été reçu en audience ce 15 septembre 2014 à Yaoundé par le Ministre de l’Economie, de la Planification et de l’Aménagement du Territoire, M. Emmanuel NGANOU DJOUMESSI. Au menu des échanges, l’examen des propositions de ladite institution bancaire dans la perspective du financement des projets d’infrastructures au Cameroun.

L'homme, facteur n°1 de développement

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Par Rita DIBA, Cameroon Tribune Dr Paul Kammogne Fokam Constat établi lors des 7e Journées nationales du management en cours à Douala. http://e2cbusiness.blogspot.com/p/formations-study-abroad.html "Il est indispensable que l'Afrique fabrique 100 000 ingénieurs par an pour avoir la masse critique dont elle a besoin pour décoller. Mon constat : actuellement, le continent n'en produit que 5 000 et la majorité est recrutée en Occident. Or, la France produit 30 000 ingénieurs chaque année, l'Inde 700 000 et la Chine 1 million". Ces chiffres du Dr Paul Kammogne Fokam, président de la 7e édition des Journées nationales du management, ont permis de souligner l'une des grandes problématiques du développement du continent africain : la ressource humaine .

Cameroon-UNESCO: Promising Future

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By Pius NYUYLIME, Cameroon Tribune The UNESCO Director General came, saw and went leaving behind profound rekindled hopes for a brighter cooperation. Those who are ignorant of the contribution of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in the enhancement of Cameroon’s educational, traditional and cultural values and the promotion of science and research must have wondered why the visit of the organization’s Director General, Irina Bokova attracted a lot of State interest.

Entrepreneur Eva Muraya applies ‘the principles of the harvest’ to business

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By Dinfin Mulupi , howwemadeitinafrica.com Eva Muraya had an illustrious career working with leading corporate firms, but after 15 years she was restless and wanted a new challenge. In 1999 she quit her job and co-founded branded merchandise company Color Creations Africa. The business has been a success, both winning awards and expanding regionally. Over the next decade her entrepreneurial accomplishments were celebrated in Kenya and globally. In 2008 she was selected to represent Kenya in the Fortune/State Department International Women Leaders Mentoring Partnership

Tackle Business Climate Wholly to Attract Sustainable Investments

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By Godlove BAINKONG, Cameroon Tribune State-of-the art infrastructure coupled with the mouth-watery incentives equal good business. If fast-tracking private investment in Cameroon were only limited to the legal instruments, then the country could now beat its chest with the innovative and revolutionary law No. 2013/004 of 18 April 2013 that provides incentives for private investments in the Republic of Cameroon. Besides having already its respective texts of application