CAMTEL and SUDACHAD Strengthen Partnership in Digital Technologies

A three-day working session in Yaounde between officials of Cameroon Telecommunications (Camtel) and SUDACHAD Telecoms has ended up with a giant step between the two structures. The officials of Camtel and SUDACHAD at the end of the three days, M pledged to reinforce their cooperation in order to grow their telecommunications portfolio. They took the commitment on July 27, 2023 at the end of a three day working visit of officials of SUDACHAD Telecoms to Camtel.

From 25-28 July, officials of CAMTEL and SUDACHAD had broad-based discussions to strengthen the historic bilateral partnership that links the two telecommunications giants in

the Central African sub region. For the General Manager of Camtel, Judith Yah Sunday epse Achidi, the three-day intense working visit is testament of the determination of the two telecommunications company to strengthen their partnership.

“We have once more established a landmark in our relationship through the rich discussions which will no doubt stay as we go forward. We have examined many aspects of our relationship and made strong recommendations on how we can grow the business between our two companies together,” Judith Yah Sunday epse ACHIDI said. She added they are looking forward to implement all the recommendations taken at the end of the working visit. “Areas of further collaboration have also been the topic of discussions like the possibility of extending Camtel’s network and presence into Chad via SUDACHAD’s infrastructure. We also discussed progress on the WE-Africana project amid the current challenges in the region and we remain committed to its success as we strongly believe this is a game changer. Camtel will continue to work on improving the quality of services provided to its clients and SUDACHAD is not an option in this our effort,” the General Manager of Camtel added. With this new step taken to strengthen the relation between Camtel and SUDACHAD, working groups from the two companies will further reflections on new opportunities that will contribute in the growth of the two structures.

Thus, the General Manager of SUDACHAD, KHALID Mohamed El Hassan thanked Camtel for opening its doors for this great and prosperous collaboration. “We came here thinking just to be a partner but now we feel like a family. We are working together as one unit and together we can grow,” he said.

It should be noted that SUDACHAD’s visit to Camtel was aimed at examining the prospects of increasing their internet offer to 30Gbits. The Commercial Director of the Chadian operator thus justified this request through a graphic presentation which traces the history of the agreements signed between the two companies and the increasingly growing demand from its customers.

SUDACHAD aims to extend its connection from East to West throughout the territory. It will therefore be necessary to have an active transmission system capacity offering the possibility of supporting all kinds of services requested locally or globally. Strengthening its internet offer and its capacities is therefore an essential prerequisite for achieving this objective. Hence they extended a hand to Camtel, whose fruitful partnership has continued to prove itself over time.

It should be recalled CAMTEL and SUDACHAD first met in Douala on February 3,

2020 with the aim of building a solid commercial relationship between the two telecom

operators. This fruitful meeting at its time, resulted in the signing of the first capacity purchase

agreement at CAMTEL by the Chadian operator. During these discussions, it was also agreed to sign a memorandum of understanding to create a strategic partnership as soon as possible.

SUDACHAD obtained the concession to manage, operate and maintain the fibre assets of the Chadian government for 20 years. Its current infrastructure consists of more than 12,000 km of optical fiber between N'djamena and Elgianna on the border 

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Kumsa FC Wins Mbororo Peace and Unity Cup Donated by Ta Shey Frank

There was euphoria and fanfare at the Nkambe Municipal stadium last Sunday July 9, 2023 where a mammoth crowd estimated at over 10.000 came together to watch the final of the Mbororo Peace and Unity football competition. The tournament which was sponsored by Ntumfon Franklin Ndzi  Nformi  alias Ta Shey Frank took place under the auspices of the Divisional Officer for Nkambe, Mr. Boukar. At exactly 3pm, players of Kumsa FC and Mbaka FC took to the football pitch with supporters of both teams shouting. The sound of the drums and songs from the club supporters echoed into the hills of Binshua, Kungi and the low lands of Tabenken and Njituh. Barely 25 minutes into the first half,  Abubakar Ali fired the first goal. At the 40th minute, Abubakar Ali scored the second goal and while Issa alias Manu, hit the final nail by scoring the third goal for Kumsa FC. At the end of the first half, Kumsa FC was leading Mbaka by 3 goals to zero. 

Upon resumption of hostilities for the second half, Mbaka FC scored their first goal. At the 75th minute, Mbaka FC scored the second goal and at the 89th minute the 7th shirt missed another golden opportunity to equalize the goal tali. When the central referee of the match gave the last blast of  the whistle, supporters and players of Kumsa FC went wild like wildfire. 

In his appreciation message, the Divisional Officer for Nkambe, Mr. Boukar congratulated both teams for the sportmanshop exercised during the tournament. He also expressed gratitude to Ta Shey Frank the promoter and initiator of Ta Shey Frank football tournament for peace for his efforts in engaging youths in peace building. 

Franklin Ndzi Nformi alias Ta Shey called on all Mbororo youths to respect their parents at home. He added that he could not stay indifferent in extending a hand of fellowship to the Mbororo communities in his efforts to engage youths of Donga Mantung Division in peace building. He told them to shy away from violence and embrace togetherness and mutual coexistence. He also congratulated the organization committee of the tournament for the job welldone. 

It is worth mentioning that nine teams took part in the tournament, with teams from Bafoussam, Douala and Yaounde. Some of the distinguished players of the tournament included the following, Best Player of the Tournament was Adamu from Mbaka FC, best goalkeeper Mensu from Kumsa FC while the best scorer was Issq alias Manu. The winning team baged home the sum of 100.000 FCFA while the runner up and third positions went home with mouth watering envelopes. 

In his concluding statements Jibbo Magaji explained that for the past years these youths used to contribute money to organize the tournament and this year, they were blessed that Ta Shey Frank stepped in with his support. He continued that next year, the event will witness more innovations like horse race and dance competition. 

Nkah Pascal Sets Standards, Donates FCFA 1.3 Million Peace and Unity Football Trophy in Nwa Sub Division

All is set for the official launching of the Second Edition of Nwa Sub Division Peace and Unity Football Competition dubbed "Super Football Competition 2023" as the Divisional Officer for Nwa has endorsed its authorisation documents. 

The kick-off is scheduled for Sunday  July 16, 2023 in the five pools. Initiated and sponsored by Nkah Pascal Kari, a dynamic elite of Nwa, prospects are high that this year's second edition will be one of the highest crowd puller in the 5 pools. More than 60 football teams are expected to take part in the pools. According to Nkah Pascal Kari, sponsor and promoter of the Nwa Sub Division Peace and Unity Football Competition, the sum of FCFA 1.3 million will be shared to the various pools as follow, ( Sabongari Pool, FCFA 200.000), (Mbem Pool, FCFA 500.000), (Mfunte Pool, FCFA 300.000), (Ntong Pool, FCFA 100.000) and (Nwa Pool, FCFA 200.000).

It is worth mentioning that Nkah Pascal is sub director in the Ministry of Arts and Culture has been very instrumental in building peace at community levels as well as support youth engagement in peace and mutual coexistence, and the education of youths. This dynamic elite who doubles as the National President of Computer Science Association is a savvy sassy emblematic elite who loves giving back to the community. 

It is hoped that in the days ahead, several elites of Nwa and Donga Mantung Division will support his initiative to promote youth talent and engage communities in peace building. 

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