JACCUL

Micro-finance institution

Mobile savings and grant loans to members only

“Not for profit” as other Co-operative Credit Unions, JAKIRI Cooperative Credit Union Ltd has the following objectives;

  • To encourage its members to make regular savings by providing them with possibilities of investing their money.
  • To provide members with loans for purposes of providence or production or both..
  • To foster the economic and social interest of its members.
  • To ensure the progress of its members by educating them continuously on the proper use of money.
  • To offer to members complementary savings, credit and financial services as stipulated by the bye-laws.
  • To provide credit union services such as risk management, checking system, education, training, salary payments and any other services deem necessary to its members objectives.

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Slovenia Cameroon Business Club INTRODUCTORYBUSINESS- BREAKFAST 2022

Slovenia Cameroon Business Club Introductory
business breakfast event- 2022
In order to achieve its economic development objectives by 2030, Cameroon has adopted
the national and international development strategy, the goals being to put in place
favorable conditions for economic growth and the accumulation of national wealth and
ensure that the structural changes necessary for the industrialization of the country are
obtained and developed its trade relations with other countries.
Slovenia for a long time has opened internationalization opportunities for many Slovenian
companies.

Are you an economic operator, young entrepreneur, female entrepreneur, or business
manager/owner, and wish to go international? Slovenia offers you an excellent partnership,
corporation, and commercial exchange opportunity.
Join SLOVENIA CAMEROON BUSINESS CLUB introductory breakfast event on
September 27th  physically at CityZenHôtel Douala and virtually  https://lnkd.in/dGEvkxyi to discover the great
the potential of these two countries of 2 million and 25 million people.
The introductory business breakfast event will highlight Slovenia and Cameroon’s
investment potential, essential investment, and export sectors of both countries.
As official guess speakers, we have Tanja DrobniÄŤ Secretary of the Internationalization Promotion Department at SPIRIT Slovenia, Public Agency of the Republic of Slovenia, Prof Dr. Mokube, Country director of
IICFIP, and Chief Fonki Emmanuel, CEO of EUROAGRO Cameroon.
This event offers you a unique opportunity to onboard you on the journey of discovering
the high potential of both countries and unearth the potential of your business sector in
order to find reliable partners in Slovenia.
Event Date/time .27th September 2022.
Time: 11a.m. – 1p.m. Central European Time. (10a.m. – 12p.m. Central African Time)
Physical participation: CityZen Hotel Douala Cameroon Bonamoissadi
digital participation: see the link below: https://lnkd.in/dGEvkxyi
Registrations are open, and It’s free!!!
reach out to us via
Tel:
Slovenia: +38641667572
WhatsApp: +38669917641
Cameroon: +237674842202
contact.scbc@gmail.com / nadia.cigale@outlook.fr /

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Why is Slovenia your perfect destination for studying abroad?

Slovenia is an excellent destination for international students looking to grow academically and professionally. With a wide range of study programs at higher education institutions such as universities, professional colleges, and art academies,  listed among the top best universities in the world, and affordable living costs, it’s no wonder that more and more students are choosing Slovenia as their prime study destination. 

In addition to these practical considerations, Slovenia is also a beautiful country with a rich history and culture, welcoming people, and numerous natural wonders. Plus, there are many scholarship schemes available for international students, and many courses are taught in English, making it easier for students to adjust to life in Slovenia.

So, how can you study in Slovenia? 

The process is relatively straightforward: first, explore your options and choose a university and course that meet your needs and interests. Next, check the eligibility criteria and required documents for your chosen course, and gather all necessary paperwork. Then, fill out the application form correctly and submit it along with the required documents. If you are accepted, the university will issue an offer letter, which you will use to apply for a study visa. Once you have your visa, you can fly to Slovenia and begin your studies.
There are many great courses to choose from in Slovenia, including computer and information science, medicine, management and administration, economics, engineering, architecture, marketing, and tourism. No matter what your background or interests, you’re sure to find a course that fits your needs.

Universities in Slovenia

Despite being a small country in Europe, Slovenia has some of the best universities and is ranked among the top best universities of the world. foreign students can easily secure their seats in these universities. Some of the best universities in Slovenia are:

  • University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana
  • University of Maribor, Maribor
  • University of Nova Gorica, Nova Gorica
  • University of Novo Mesto, Novo Mesto
  • University of Primorska, Koper
  • EMUNI University
  • Alma Mater Europaea – Institutum Studiorum Humanitatis (AME ISH)
  • International School for Social and Business Studies
  • Jošef Stefan International Postgraduate School
  • Academy of Visual Arts, Ljubljana

To apply to a university in Slovenia, you’ll need to provide some important documents, such as a filled-out application form, educational certificates, a language proficiency certificate, a copy of your passport, a motivation letter, letters of recommendation, and potentially other documents depending on your course of study.

Tuition fees Slovenia 

At public universities in Slovenia, students  from the EU (European Union ) countries and from the former yugoslavia( Montenegro Bosnia and Herzegovina Serbia Kosovo North Macedonia) don’t have to pay tuition fees for Bachelors or Masters. For non-EU students and third country nationals, tuition fees differ with the institution and course chosen. On average: 

  • A Bachelor’s degree ranges from 2,000 EUR to 5,000 EUR. 
  • Master’s degree from 2,500 EUR to  7,500 EUR , 
  • 3,000 EUR to 12,000 EUR for Doctorate(PHD).

Cost of living in slovenia.

Slovenia is one of the best destinations  that offers relatively low cost of living for international students., Student meals are subsidised by the government, almost 80% of restaurants adhere to it, making the overall cost of living for students comparatively low.
In Slovenia, you can opt for living in student dormitories, where monthly rent is about 120-250 EUR, all inclusive. You can also live in private flats where rent is a bit higher, but still not so bad.

Applying for a Student Visa to Study in Slovenia.

  • Application fee.
  • Two passport size photos
  • Your fingerprints will be taken
  • A passport, valid for at least 3 more months after the completion of the course in Slovenia.
  • A certificate or letter proving your admission at a Slovenian university.
  • Health insurance
  • Certificate of non-conviction from your home country(criminal record).
  • Proof that you can cover all your expenses while studying in Slovenia.

Overall, Slovenia is a great choice for international students looking for high-quality education at an affordable price in a beautiful and welcoming country. With its wide range of study options, scholarship opportunities, and affordable living costs, it’s no wonder that more and more students are choosing to study in Slovenia.

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Cameroon Import and Export statistics

Cameroon is, going by the latest estimates, home to over 29 million people. A large and fast-growing economy. It is rapidly changing its economy from mostly based on small farming to an advanced economy.

As such, it is expected that there is a great demand for different types of imports. Looking at the general imports is not as useful, as a lot of the sectors for imports are just too diverse. Zooming in into the details, we can see that a large part of the imports are Scrap Vessels, Rice, and Medicine.

Cameroon is one of the largest importers of scrap vessels – presumably for dismantling or repair, and the largest importer is their neighbour Nigeria.

Imports by sector
Imports by sector large sectors only

The major import of Rice – a staple food in the region – is mostly supplied by Thailand.

The medicine imports mostly come from France – a long-standing trade partner, China and India.

From the smaller but important imports, we have cars that are mostly imported from Europe and the US. While tractors and motorcycles arrive from China.

Imports by country

The imports arrive from different countries. China is the largest importer of mixed goods.

Most of the trade with Nigeria is in the Scrap vessels market.

France and Belgium import diverse products, mostly due to their language.

Exports are essential to offset the large demand for imports. Cameroon has a large imbalance. In 2019, Cameroon exported $5.21 billion of goods and services and imported $6.07 billion, resulting in a negative trade balance of $86 million, according to Massachusetts Institute of Technology statistics. According to OEC, Cameroon Exported $3.69 billion in 2020 and imported $6.73 billion.

By far the largest Export is Crude Petroleum and Petroleum gas, followed by Cocoa in the form of beans, butter and paste. When it comes to materials, Wood, gold and Aluminium are important. And Bananas take a large chunk of exported foodstuff.

Exports by category in 2019
Exports by country in 2019

Looking at the counties Cameroon is trading with, Cameroon has a strong trading partner for gold in the UAE. A monopoly that should perhaps be taken on. Wood is mostly exported to China, with processed wood – that should reach greater added value – finding their market in Europe. That is also the main market for Bananas, Cocoa. The last important export is Aluminium, exported mostly to Europe.

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Des sociétés d’État Camerounaise prête à être introduire en bourse.

Dans le cadre de la dynamisation de la Bourse des valeurs mobilières de l’Afrique centrale (Bvmac), basĂ©e Ă  Douala, l’État du Cameroun a communiquĂ© le 8 septembre dernier la liste de quatre entreprises devant ĂŞtre introduites en bourse. « Monsieur le directeur gĂ©nĂ©ral, j’ai l’honneur de vous faire savoir que par lettre (…) datĂ©e du 29 aoĂ»t 2022, le ministre d’État, secrĂ©taire gĂ©nĂ©ral de la prĂ©sidence de la RĂ©publique, me notifie le très haut accord du prĂ©sident de la RĂ©publique du Cameroun, pour la cotation des entreprises AĂ©roports du Cameroun (ADC), Cameroon Hotels Corporation (CHC), Port autonome de Douala (PAD), et SociĂ©tĂ© de dĂ©veloppement du coton (Sodecoton) Ă  la Bourse des valeurs mobilières de l’Afrique centrale (Bvmac) », peut-on lire dans la lettre adressĂ©e au directeur gĂ©nĂ©ral de la Bvmac, Louis Banga Ntolo, par le ministre camerounais des Finances, Louis Paul MotazĂ©.

Après plus de 2 ans de retard, le Cameroun est donc en passe de respecter l’engagement pris par les six États de la Cemac (Cameroun, Congo, Gabon, Tchad, RCA et GuinĂ©e Ă©quatoriale) de contribuer Ă  dynamiser le marchĂ© financier sous-rĂ©gional unifiĂ©, en y introduisant des entreprises publiques ou Ă  capitaux mixtes. Le Cameroun a Ă©tĂ© devancĂ© par le Gabon, le Congo et la GuinĂ©e Ă©quatoriale qui ont, depuis plusieurs mois, fait tenir Ă  la Bvmac une liste de 10 entreprises au total, pour leur introduction en bourse.

L’une de ces entreprises, Banco nacional de Guinea ecuatorial (Bange Bank) en l’occurrence, est mĂŞme dĂ©jĂ  listĂ©e Ă  la Bvmac depuis le 28 septembre 2022, avec une action Ă  206 220 FCFA dès son arrivĂ©e sur le marchĂ©. Le rĂ©assureur gabonais SCG RĂ© a, quant Ă  lui, entamĂ© le processus d’entrĂ©e en bourse. SCG RĂ© pourrait très bientĂ´t ĂŞtre suivi par l’une des quatre entreprises proposĂ©es par le Cameroun et dont les profils apparaissent plutĂ´t intĂ©ressants pour les potentiels investisseurs.

Une aubaine pour Geocoton Ă  la Sodecoton

Il s’agit d’abord de la Sodecoton, un mastodonte agro-industriel qui encadre environ 200 000 producteurs de coton dans les trois rĂ©gions septentrionales du Cameroun. Cette entreprise, dont l’État dĂ©tient 59% du capital a rĂ©alisĂ© un bĂ©nĂ©fice de 8,4 milliards FCFA au cours de la campagne cotonnière 2021-2022, après une perte de 4,7 milliards FCFA la campagne prĂ©cĂ©dente, en raison des ravages du Covid-19. Cette unitĂ© agro-industrielle est engagĂ©e dans un plan de dĂ©veloppement de son outil de production, avec notamment la construction annoncĂ©e de nouveaux magasins de stockage, la 11e usine d’égrenage du coton et une nouvelle huilerie. Tous ces investissements sont rĂ©alisĂ©s dans la perspective d’une production attendue Ă  400 000 tonnes en 2025 (contre 309 021 tonnes en 2021-2022).

L’introduction en bourse de la Sodecoton pourrait surtout ĂŞtre une opportunitĂ© pour le Français Geocoton, son 2e actionnaire avec 30% du capital, de se repositionner plus solidement dans le tour de table de cette entreprise dans laquelle la SMIC du milliardaire Baba Danpoulo dĂ©tient Ă©galement 11% des parts. En effet, en 2020, apprend-on de sources autorisĂ©es, Geocoton a discrètement fait Ă  l’État du Cameroun une offre de prise de participations majoritaires dans le capital de la Sodecoton, en Ă©change d’une enveloppe d’investissements de 60 milliards de FCFA sur 7 ans. Une offre dĂ©clinĂ©e Ă  l’époque par l’État.

Ensuite, l’État du Cameroun se propose de cĂ©der sur le marchĂ© financier unifiĂ© de l’Afrique centrale, une part de ses actifs dans le Port autonome de Douala (PAD), l’entreprise publique qui gère le port de Douala. Avec plus de 80% du trafic import-export, cette plateforme demeure la principale porte d’entrĂ©e du Cameroun, malgrĂ© la construction rĂ©cente du port en eau profonde de Kribi. Grâce Ă  un bĂ©nĂ©fice de 6,4 milliards de FCFA en 2021, après 6,3 milliards en 2020 (en hausse d’un milliard de FCFA en glissement annuel, NDLR), dans un contexte de crise sanitaire, le PAD est parmi les rares sociĂ©tĂ©s d’État du Cameroun qui affichent une santĂ© financière enviable. DotĂ© d’un ambitieux plan d’extension vers la zone de Manoka, le PAD, qui dĂ©roule un programme de modernisation de ses infrastructures et Ă©quipements depuis quelques annĂ©es, a depuis 2020 repris Ă  son propre compte la gestion du terminal Ă  conteneurs, ainsi que les opĂ©rations de dragage du chenal, de lamanage et de remorquage ; jadis concĂ©dĂ©es aux entreprises Ă©trangères.

ADC et CHC impactés par le Covid-19

Enfin, parmi les candidats Ă  l’introduction Ă  la bourse prĂ©sentĂ©s par le Cameroun, l’on retrouve les ADC et CHC. SociĂ©tĂ© d’État chargĂ©e de la gestion de toutes les plateformes aĂ©roportuaires du pays, les ADC, dĂ©tenus Ă  71% par l’État, ont rĂ©alisĂ© un rĂ©sultat net de 6,7 milliards de FCFA en 2019, secondant ainsi la CNPS, le fonds public de pension, dans le top 5 des entreprises publiques ayant rĂ©alisĂ© les bĂ©nĂ©fices les plus importants cette annĂ©e-lĂ . Mais, ce rĂ©sultat bĂ©nĂ©ficiaire s’est muĂ© en une perte sèche de 7 milliards de FCFA en 2020, en raison de la baisse de 62% du trafic international dans les aĂ©roports du Cameroun, du fait de la pandĂ©mie du Covid-19.

La sociĂ©tĂ© Cameroon Hotels Corporation (CHC) est certainement la moins connue de toutes les quatre proposĂ©es par le gouvernement pour leur introduction en bourse. Cette entreprise publique (95,6% du capital appartient Ă  l’État) n’est rien d’autre que le propriĂ©taire du Hilton HĂ´tel de YaoundĂ©, seule enseigne cinq Ă©toiles du Cameroun avant l’arrivĂ©e fin 2021du Chrystal Palace de Douala. CHC a vu son rĂ©sultat net baisser de 677,59% pour se situer Ă  -1,75 milliard en 2020 du fait de la pandĂ©mie du Covid-19. Mais, selon des donnĂ©es de la direction gĂ©nĂ©rale des impĂ´ts, l’activitĂ© hĂ´telière est en pleine reprise. Dans son plan d’expansion, CHC ambitionne de s’étendre Ă  la ville de Kribi, la citĂ© balnĂ©aire du Sud du pays, au moyen de la construction d’un hĂ´tel haut standing.

La Commercial Bank Cameroon aussi…

La grande absente de cette liste est la Commercial Bank Cameroon (CBC), banque detenue par le milliardaire Victor Fotso de regrettĂ©e mĂ©moire, mais passĂ©e sous le contrĂ´le de l’État (98% du capital) depuis quelques annĂ©es après une longue pĂ©riode de restructuration (7 ans) et une recapitalisation. Â«â€‰L’introduction en bourse de la CBC est dĂ©jĂ  actĂ©e. Je pense que l’État n’a simplement pas jugĂ© nĂ©cessaire de le rappeler en l’ajoutant Ă  cette liste », analyse un habituĂ© du marchĂ© financier sous-rĂ©gional.

En effet, apprend-on de sources proches du dossier, le plan de désengagement de l’État de la CBC prévoit la cession de 51% des actifs à un partenaire stratégique et l’ouverture de 30% du capital aux investisseurs de la Bvmac. Au terme du processus pour lequel le ministère des Finances a lancé un appel à manifestation d’intérêt en début d’année 2022, en vue du recrutement d’un conseil devant accompagner l’État, le Cameroun ne conservera que 17% du tour de table de cette banque qui affiche plutôt fière allure depuis la reprise de ses actifs par l’État (résultats nets respectifs de 1,5 et 2,5 milliards de FCFA en 2017 et 2019, puis augmentation des fonds propres de 11 milliards de FCFA à fin 2020).

Data sources: https://www.investiraucameroun.com/

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Pek Automotive: Re-imagining the future of Agriculture and Rescue.

Pek Automotive is a new brand of agricultural machinery that is focused on environmentally friendly design and advanced AI operation.

They develop a wide range of low voltage autonomous electric vehicles, as well as technology and applications, to use in farming and rescuing. Purely electrical autonomous vehicles can save time and human resources. To prove this concept, they launched the production of their headliner, the autonomous electric agricultural system Slopehelper. With zero emission, a highly-intelligent radar system, and an independent differential GNSS, the Slopehelper presents an innovative and unique approach to the contemporary idea of sustainable horticulture

The technology is based on their state-of-the-art R-WAWE Autonomous platform. It enables them to integrate several sensors(radar, vision, GNSSs) and actuators (diggers, pickers, weeders). The system is extremely efficient in “Plantations” – regularly organized crop surfaces where it is easy to program the machine and let it do repetitive tasks such as watering, inspecting weeding, or pruning.

https://youtu.be/m8x–kMYsP0

The Slopehelper is a multipurpose, autonomous vehicle with an electric motor. When the versatile platform is connected to hinged equipment, it automates work in vineyards and orchards. The Slopehelper covers the entire agricultural cycle and is used for tillage, fertilization, pruning, and, spraying fruit crops and vineyards. It is a perfect replacement for harvesters and orchard mowers. Artificial intelligence technology and innovative radar system allow users to use the vehicle regardless of the time of day successfully.

Very long service period and enormous lifetime

The Slopehelper’s drive train electronically controlled V-belt CVT without a clutch! It’s possible because e IntEn inverter has a unique switching technology that provides high thrust with zero RPM of the electric motor. This drive of the Slopehelper provides transmission long life and a huge benefit for the belts.

The timing belts which we use are resistant to extreme weather conditions and suitable for temperatures from -40 to +80 C°. Their main feature is that they do not stretch because of the carbon tension members and therefore can be used as a replacement for chain drives. This is very cost-effective and maintenance-free, reducing product price and the cost of further maintenance. This whole system significantly reduces the amount of different spare parts from different suppliers.

With Slopehelper, you reduce your operating costs ie vineyards or orchards by at least three/four times in comparison to using a conventional tractor. This comparison is made between a new narrow tractor and the Slopehelper autonomous configuration. The calculation in the first part is made for the initial investment of the first year.

Caterpillars

The Slopehelper is not your ordinary tractor – the Slopehelper’s caterpillars equally distribute weight, which in turn equally distributes soil pressure. Even with a distinctly small size and a high total mass, the Slopehelper provides smaller pressure for soil. A simple and reliable design based on ball thrusts and leaf springs provides a low level of amortization and high resistance to damage. Using ordinary car leaf springs allows great suspension, even when the vehicle is loaded to maximum payload.

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